http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:29:54 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-Prosthetic-Hand-Make-it-Real-Challen/
3D Printing Prosthetic Hand - Make it Real Challenge: Please Vote - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FPF/7VJJ/H2WER3YK/FPF7VJJH2WER3YK.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FPF/7VJJ/H2WER3YK/FPF7VJJH2WER3YK.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FPF/7VJJ/H2WER3YK/FPF7VJJH2WER3YK.SMALL.jpg instructascott Hello and welcome to my second instructable, the creation of a 3D scanned and printed prosthetic hand, named 'Scand'.  I decided to submit this project for the Make it Real 3D competition so I would be very grateful if you could please vote for me! This was a real mechanical prosthetic hand prototyp...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jun 2012 17:29:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-datalogger-for-a-Kamstrup-meter-use-with-/
Making a datalogger for a Kamstrup meter use with Raspberry Pi! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F6U/AP7N/H2WESIVH/F6UAP7NH2WESIVH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F6U/AP7N/H2WESIVH/F6UAP7NH2WESIVH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F6U/AP7N/H2WESIVH/F6UAP7NH2WESIVH.SMALL.jpg cpo About Raspberry Pi So finally I received my new Raspberry Pi. This is a small, low power ARM linux board featuring a ethernet adapter, 2 USB ports and even a full-HD HDMI port for a mere $30!. Check out www.raspberrypi.org for more information. After running XBMC on it (no mpeg2 decoding, lame) an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jun 2012 14:46:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/laptop-cooling-stand-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/S1HY/GATU1LAL/FHHS1HYGATU1LAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/S1HY/GATU1LAL/FHHS1HYGATU1LAL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/S1HY/GATU1LAL/FHHS1HYGATU1LAL.SMALL.jpg wizard4nh3 usb cooling stand if i had your printer it would have been better
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jun 2012 11:34:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blitzkrieg-The-Bluetooth-Controlled-110lb-Combat-/
Blitzkrieg: The Bluetooth Controlled 110lb Combat Robot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/KL8N/H2CE729U/FXIKL8NH2CE729U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/KL8N/H2CE729U/FXIKL8NH2CE729U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/KL8N/H2CE729U/FXIKL8NH2CE729U.SMALL.jpg Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves We all loved watching 'Robowars' a serial TV show. The sheer sound of metal clashing against metal, robots being chucked about by the arena flipper, sparks being thrown up by Dead Metal, being paraded around by Killalot, getting torched a bit and having Mr Psycho's hammer make a nice loud noise on t...
By: Jayvis Vineet Gonsalves

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jun 2012 06:18:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3d-print-a-fully-customizable-action-figure/
How to 3d print a fully customizable action figure - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FM5/LFZD/H2WELO6N/FM5LFZDH2WELO6N.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FM5/LFZD/H2WELO6N/FM5LFZDH2WELO6N.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FM5/LFZD/H2WELO6N/FM5LFZDH2WELO6N.SMALL.jpg darkeevee this is my first instructable so bear with me.  download my stl's first of all go to  https://tinkercad.com/users/22Gv5CR7DAJ  thats where all the downloads are.  you need to download the head torso and the arms first. then i have some "equiptment" and difent peices you can download as well. p...
By: darkeevee

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 22:30:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pingbot-Micro-RC-Rechargable-Musical-Robot-Pal/
Pingbot - Micro RC Rechargable Musical Robot Pal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DHUT/H2WEUIFF/FWGDHUTH2WEUIFF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DHUT/H2WEUIFF/FWGDHUTH2WEUIFF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/DHUT/H2WEUIFF/FWGDHUTH2WEUIFF.SMALL.jpg Tomdf Pingbot is a very small (38mm diameter), usb rechargeable, programmable, musical, remote control robot designed for maximum fun and danceability. I've built a few experimental robots in the past and, to be honest, they all looked the part. They were nothing more than circuit boards with wheels glue...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 21:50:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-RC-car-with-camera-part-1/ /files/deriv/FT4/RGU8/H2WEPTWX/FT4RGU8H2WEPTWX.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FT4/RGU8/H2WEPTWX/FT4RGU8H2WEPTWX.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FT4/RGU8/H2WEPTWX/FT4RGU8H2WEPTWX.SMALL.jpg skilalowski This is my first project that I made that worked, so I am really glad it worked out great. This is a easy project for anyone. 1) Old RC car that I took the top off. 2) Found on sale a camera for seeing behind your car. 3)6v battery  4)electrical tape 5)tinfoil  The video explains how to put it...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 21:21:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-color-Light-Painter-Touch-Sensitive/
Multi-color Light Painter (Touch Sensitive) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/RLJH/H1Y0EH16/FINRLJHH1Y0EH16.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/RLJH/H1Y0EH16/FINRLJHH1Y0EH16.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/RLJH/H1Y0EH16/FINRLJHH1Y0EH16.SMALL.jpg hanlin_y Light painting is a photographic technique used to create special effects at slow shutter speeds. A flashlight is usually used to "paint" the images. In this Instructable, I will show you how to build an all in one light painter with touch switches. The touch switches are very simple to build. Mat...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:01:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Whale-Desk-Clock/ /files/deriv/FAR/JHXW/H2WEUTDV/FARJHXWH2WEUTDV.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FAR/JHXW/H2WEUTDV/FARJHXWH2WEUTDV.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FAR/JHXW/H2WEUTDV/FARJHXWH2WEUTDV.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Call it the Clock Whale. Some years ago - never mind how long precisely - having few timepieces on my table, and nothing particular to interest me online, I thought I would put together a wooden clock that would take the place of my phone on my desk. Whenever I find myself wondering what time it is ...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 17:54:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Key-Guardian/
Key Guardian - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FM1/1O64/H2WEPSNK/FM11O64H2WEPSNK.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FM1/1O64/H2WEPSNK/FM11O64H2WEPSNK.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FM1/1O64/H2WEPSNK/FM11O64H2WEPSNK.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam I always forget where I put my keys, so I decided to make something that would hold them for me. I decided my best bet would be a cool thing from Thingiverse. I made it at TechShop! Find an Object on Thingiverse Pick something fairly solid that can stand up. I picked this Fennec Fox: http://www....
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 17:13:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Hinges/ /files/deriv/FDN/0Q09/H2WEJCC0/FDN0Q09H2WEJCC0.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDN/0Q09/H2WEJCC0/FDN0Q09H2WEJCC0.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDN/0Q09/H2WEJCC0/FDN0Q09H2WEJCC0.SMALL.jpg randofo I designed some hinges which can be printed out on UV-curing printers. This was partially to figure out how to make compound parts using an Objet printer and partially to figure out the various tolerances. I found that I can scale the hinges down to have roughly a 10mm height. At this size they will...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 16:02:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scratch-2/
Scratch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FU2/13DP/H2WEURIP/FU213DPH2WEURIP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FU2/13DP/H2WEURIP/FU213DPH2WEURIP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FU2/13DP/H2WEURIP/FU213DPH2WEURIP.SMALL.jpg gtoal Scratchboard is an art material that is used for making high contrast black and white manual etchings.  It's made of a board surfaced with white clay, which is then coated with a deep black ink. Michaelangelo famously said "Sculpture is made by taking away, while painting is made by adding." - that...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 15:17:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-RC-Pipe/
Custom RC Pipe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/NP5F/H2WENWIV/FF0NP5FH2WENWIV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/NP5F/H2WENWIV/FF0NP5FH2WENWIV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/NP5F/H2WENWIV/FF0NP5FH2WENWIV.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma Here is a project that I did a few years ago and now decided to show it to you! It is quite cheap and easy to build and does not require a lot of sklls. On top of this, the result is fun and very enjoyable. Let's make RC pipes, people! Idea The idea is to mix all the components you see here and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 15:11:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Print-Wind-Turbine-Blades/
Design & Print Wind Turbine Blades. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/FRRK/H1DVMHX4/FQAFRRKH1DVMHX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/FRRK/H1DVMHX4/FQAFRRKH1DVMHX4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/FRRK/H1DVMHX4/FQAFRRKH1DVMHX4.SMALL.jpg tycj I am currently finishing a two year engineering course on wind turbine tech. we had a module on 3d desingn (solidworks) and for one of the assignments we designed a scaled down turbine blade , printed it and tested it in the college wind tunnel recording rpm. Amazingly i made an rpm reading of 80rp...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 14:41:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MIDI-Tester/
MIDI Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FGF/7C6E/H2WESE5A/FGF7C6EH2WESE5A.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FGF/7C6E/H2WESE5A/FGF7C6EH2WESE5A.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FGF/7C6E/H2WESE5A/FGF7C6EH2WESE5A.SMALL.jpg Harrymatic If you have a MIDI device which is not responding to the controller, this handy little unit will allow you to see whether MIDI messages are actually being transmitted. Every time a message is received, the LED will blink. There is also a MIDI Thru port, so this unit can be used in a MIDI chain. This...
By: Harrymatic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 11:11:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Body-LED-Light-10-An-Experiment-in-Human-Conduc/
Body LED Light 1.0 - An Experiment in Human Conduction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/OLHL/H2TIYETK/F0VOLHLH2TIYETK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/OLHL/H2TIYETK/F0VOLHLH2TIYETK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/OLHL/H2TIYETK/F0VOLHLH2TIYETK.SMALL.jpg eastvoltresearch *The kit purchasing info can be found here:  http://www.easternvoltageresearch.com/bodylight10.html A student in one of my scouting groups recently asked if the human body conducts electricity, to which I replied, "yes, it does."  She then asked if I could show her how it does this.  Well, not want...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:11:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-laser-cut-ornament/
Make a laser cut ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FP9/L7TE/H2WESRED/FP9L7TEH2WESRED.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FP9/L7TE/H2WESRED/FP9L7TEH2WESRED.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FP9/L7TE/H2WESRED/FP9L7TEH2WESRED.SMALL.jpg ellenwetmore This is an ornament cut from translucent acrylic 1/8" sheet cut according to a design made in Adobe Illustrator. Once you make the file in Illustrator, you can cut as many as you like. You can vary the color, the size, and even stretch or warp the shape. With a laser cut image, the negative space el...
By: ellenwetmore

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 09:22:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/An-Old-Time-Cider-Mill-in-HO-Scale/
Final Details - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/9U4X/H2MYJWEB/FXH9U4XH2MYJWEB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/9U4X/H2MYJWEB/FXH9U4XH2MYJWEB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/9U4X/H2MYJWEB/FXH9U4XH2MYJWEB.SMALL.jpg RailMix   As a kid I was fascinated (and still am) with the things that were here before I was.   It was natural, then, that I was drawn to model railroading as a way to recreate the past, and, in particular to the modeling of the late E.L. Moore.   Mr. Moore was a prolific author in the model railroad pr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 08:37:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BrainTap-the-interactive-arthritis-and-memory-exe/
BrainTap, the interactive arthritis and memory exercise game! - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FQ7/XA3X/H2WESB9L/FQ7XA3XH2WESB9L.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FQ7/XA3X/H2WESB9L/FQ7XA3XH2WESB9L.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FQ7/XA3X/H2WESB9L/FQ7XA3XH2WESB9L.SMALL.jpg werkhaus I built this project at at uni as a 3rd year project (with a couple of classmates) at the University of Technology, Sydney. It is aimed at Baby Boomers and targets a skill and level based memory and fine motor skills exercise game. The form is based on Arduino microcontrollers and hardwired with a ...
By: werkhaus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:39:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Additive-Manufacturing-a-Solar-Trough-for-Cooking/
Additive Manufacturing a Solar Trough for Cooking - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/F6F/MRRV/H2WEUMDX/F6FMRRVH2WEUMDX.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F6F/MRRV/H2WEUMDX/F6FMRRVH2WEUMDX.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F6F/MRRV/H2WEUMDX/F6FMRRVH2WEUMDX.SMALL.jpg wbwillia This project details work done in the UNC Charlotte Department of Engineering Technology using MATLAB, ProE, and a VFlash 3D printer from 3D Systems to build a parabolic trough for a solar cooker.  The goal was to see how well the VFlash did at producing a curved surface on a part that encompassed m...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 02:43:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MaimDust-Action-Figure/ /files/deriv/FTH/A8PI/H2WES9BH/FTHA8PIH2WES9BH.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTH/A8PI/H2WES9BH/FTHA8PIH2WES9BH.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTH/A8PI/H2WES9BH/FTHA8PIH2WES9BH.SMALL.jpg ShadyLogic This is one in a series of action figures featuring the faces of the Instructables staff. Using the technique detailed in this Instructable, we created a 3D model of lamedust's face. I then used Meshmixer to attach his face to the body of a model posed in DAZ studio. This figure was printed on an Ob...
By: ShadyLogic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 01:42:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Canidapus-Action-Figure/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/9QR6/H2WEUIPF/FNI9QR6H2WEUIPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/9QR6/H2WEUIPF/FNI9QR6H2WEUIPF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/9QR6/H2WEUIPF/FNI9QR6H2WEUIPF.SMALL.jpg ShadyLogic This figure is one in a series of action figures featuring the faces of the Instructables staff. Using the technique detailed in this Instructable, we created a 3D model of canida's face. I then used Meshmixer to attach her face to the body of an octopus I found on a free-to-use model website. This ...
By: ShadyLogic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 01:24:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tankasaurus-Action-Figure/ /files/deriv/FDR/UKAK/H2WES9GO/FDRUKAKH2WES9GO.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FDR/UKAK/H2WES9GO/FDRUKAKH2WES9GO.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FDR/UKAK/H2WES9GO/FDRUKAKH2WES9GO.SMALL.jpg ShadyLogic This figure is one in a series of action figures featuring the faces of the Instructables staff. Using the technique detailed in this Instructable, we created a 3D model of mikeasaurus' face. I then used Meshmixer to attach his face to a model of a tank I found on a royalty-free model website. This ...
By: ShadyLogic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 01:09:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-living-city/ /files/deriv/FSM/4EOT/H2WEULBA/FSM4EOTH2WEULBA.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FSM/4EOT/H2WEULBA/FSM4EOTH2WEULBA.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FSM/4EOT/H2WEULBA/FSM4EOTH2WEULBA.SMALL.jpg Vaidite Last year, I made a short movie about my fantasyworld. With a very few stuff, this movie was made.The city look-a-likes was lassercuted out of carbon, then glued to a self-made curtan system, a few spotlights en shoot! Then afterwords edited in Premiere Pro. ENJOY!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEmT...
By: Vaidite

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 01:04:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/E-Killhelm-Action-Figure/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/526G/H2WEUIK9/FI9526GH2WEUIK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/526G/H2WEUIK9/FI9526GH2WEUIK9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/526G/H2WEUIK9/FI9526GH2WEUIK9.SMALL.jpg ShadyLogic This is one in a series of action figures featuring the faces of the Instructables staff. Using the technique detailed in this Instructable, we created a 3D model of ewilhelm's face. I then used Meshmixer to attach his face to the body of a model posed with DAZ studio. This figure was printed on an ...
By: ShadyLogic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 00:54:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kazmattack-Action-Figure/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/3R23/H2WEPQIV/F8B3R23H2WEPQIV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/3R23/H2WEPQIV/F8B3R23H2WEPQIV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/3R23/H2WEPQIV/F8B3R23H2WEPQIV.SMALL.jpg ShadyLogic This figure is one in a series of action figures featuring the faces of the Instructables staff. Using the technique detailed in this Instructable, we created a 3D model of kazmataz's face. I then used Meshmixer to attach her face to the body of a model pozed using DAZ studio. This figure was printe...
By: ShadyLogic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 00:38:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Genius-speaker-to-run-on-9-volt-baterys/
Convert a Genius speaker to run on 9 volt baterys. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/69C8/GY3E1TCJ/FAV69C8GY3E1TCJ.SMALL.jpg David97 Do you like the quality of computer speakers and wish you could take them camping but never could because they run on 250V. Or do you just have a pair of old speekers lying around and looking for somthing to do with them. Then this instructable is for you! In this instructable I will give you step ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 00:30:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coba-the-Fist-Action-Figure/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/RGGU/H2WEJAHB/F7ORGGUH2WEJAHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/RGGU/H2WEJAHB/F7ORGGUH2WEJAHB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7O/RGGU/H2WEJAHB/F7ORGGUH2WEJAHB.SMALL.jpg ShadyLogic This is one in a series of action figures featuring the faces of the Instructables staff. Using the technique detailed in this Instructable, I created a 3D model of my face. I then used Meshmixer to attach my face to the body of a free-to-use model found online. This figure was printed on an Objet C...
By: ShadyLogic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 00:12:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Custom-Stand-for-DSLR-Camera/
Making a Custom Stand for DSLR Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/LZHT/H2WEUKTM/FIELZHTH2WEUKTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/LZHT/H2WEUKTM/FIELZHTH2WEUKTM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/LZHT/H2WEUKTM/FIELZHTH2WEUKTM.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan In this Instructable I will be showing my process for making a custom stand to hold and present a Nikon D3000 digital camera. I am a DC at TechShop San Jose, and here in our shop members make some amazing projects. We like to document everything to show what an amazing place TechShop really is, and ...
By: TSSJ-ryan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 23:37:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Graduation-Mortar-Board/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/L1LQ/H2MYMFTJ/FJIL1LQH2MYMFTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/L1LQ/H2MYMFTJ/FJIL1LQH2MYMFTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/L1LQ/H2MYMFTJ/FJIL1LQH2MYMFTJ.SMALL.jpg sciguy14 So you're graduating from college (probably engineering) - Congratulations!  Remind everybody that you're an awesome engineer by making your mortar board (graduation cap) light up! Grab an Arduino, some LEDS (I used 8 green, 4 yellow, and 1 red), 330ohm resistors (one for each LED), and a protoboar...
By: sciguy14

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 23:12:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Musical-Floppy-Drives/
How to Make Musical Floppy Drives - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/2NUQ/H2MYK9ZA/FEM2NUQH2MYK9ZA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/2NUQ/H2MYK9ZA/FEM2NUQH2MYK9ZA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/2NUQ/H2MYK9ZA/FEM2NUQH2MYK9ZA.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick My brother posted a video about this on facebook almost a year ago. Some old floppy drives playing Bach's masterpiece Toccata & Fugue and it got me really interested. So I read about it when the author posted a how-to on his blog and did a couple of tweaking using SammyIAm's Musical...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 23:10:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Personal-Soundtrack-Hoodie/
Arduino Personal Soundtrack Hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/A4MC/H2MYG4B2/FVXA4MCH2MYG4B2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/A4MC/H2MYG4B2/FVXA4MCH2MYG4B2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/A4MC/H2MYG4B2/FVXA4MCH2MYG4B2.SMALL.jpg Jonathan Robson This was inspired by Raj's personal soundtrack shirt in Big Bang Theory S3, E16, "The Excelsior Acquisition". You can now buy them online but it's much more fun to make your own and it's possible now that buttons designed for use in electronic clothing are available from Connectedwear. Nine of the ...
By: Jonathan Robson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 23:10:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-usb-vires-bag/
how to make a usb vires bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/S5M6/H2ULR7GK/FPIS5M6H2ULR7GK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/S5M6/H2ULR7GK/FPIS5M6H2ULR7GK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/S5M6/H2ULR7GK/FPIS5M6H2ULR7GK.SMALL.jpg xsohailx this is how to make a bag that u wear then u connect the usb to the enemies PC  and kills the pc small usb the port take  a small usb and tape it to the long lent wire the bag take a bag and make hole in it conecting put the usb in the bag so i will hang out
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 23:10:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Detroit-Glass-House-Blown-Glass-Stencil-Cutting-/
Detroit Glass House Blown Glass Stencil - Cutting glass on a Waterjet without a vacuum assist - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/TNMW/H2TIYHLZ/FKVTNMWH2TIYHLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/TNMW/H2TIYHLZ/FKVTNMWH2TIYHLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/TNMW/H2TIYHLZ/FKVTNMWH2TIYHLZ.SMALL.jpg andrea.oleniczak Description How to make a glass stencil! If you have to ask why you are missing the point... simply because we can. (THANKS TECHSHOP DETROIT!!!) This instructable is brought to you by Detroit Glass House, where we love a challenge and are not afraid of process! In the event a glass stencil is not ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 23:10:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Warehouse-13-Farnsworth-Communicator/
Mini Warehouse 13 "Farnsworth" Communicator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/2EFP/H2WEPRK9/FUZ2EFPH2WEPRK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/2EFP/H2WEPRK9/FUZ2EFPH2WEPRK9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/2EFP/H2WEPRK9/FUZ2EFPH2WEPRK9.SMALL.jpg ignoblegnome Well, if you found this, you are probably a fan of Warehouse 13. There are many examples of replicas for the Farnsworth, which the characters of the show use to communicate. Many of these replicas take machine shop tools or laser cutters to make. This is not one of those. This Instructable is f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 23:10:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/NYLON-Windmill-Flange-to-reduce-Bird-Mortality/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/T4Q3/H2TIYJS3/FJUT4Q3H2TIYJS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/T4Q3/H2TIYJS3/FJUT4Q3H2TIYJS3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/T4Q3/H2TIYJS3/FJUT4Q3H2TIYJS3.SMALL.jpg taulman This is the mounting flange for a standard 2.5 meter 8 blade electrical generation windmill.  This is similar to several commercial windmill flanges. The flange is printed in NYLON so as to provide a shore 45 single piece flexible connection to the main drive shaft from eight fiberglass blades. The...
By: taulman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 22:05:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Straw-Connectors-V3/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/Q03R/H2TIG0SZ/FGOQ03RH2TIG0SZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/Q03R/H2TIG0SZ/FGOQ03RH2TIG0SZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/Q03R/H2TIG0SZ/FGOQ03RH2TIG0SZ.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Another follow up to my original post about a 3D printed straw construction set, I've made a new shape of connector.  This new connector is shaped like a tetrahedral, it joins each straw at an angle of about 109.5 degrees to each other.  This shape is particularly interesting because it is commonly ...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 21:53:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Straw-Connectors-V2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/02OJ/H2TIUDY1/FVB02OJH2TIUDY1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/02OJ/H2TIUDY1/FVB02OJH2TIUDY1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/02OJ/H2TIUDY1/FVB02OJH2TIUDY1.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei As a follow up to my previous post about a 3D printed straw construction set, I've made a new shape of connector.  This new connector  joins straws at 90 degree junctions, this way you can make a cube or other shapes with right angles.  I printed this connector with an epilog printer (the grand priz...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 21:51:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Straw-Sculptures/
3D Printed Straw Sculptures - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/2VG4/H2ULRC4Z/F0S2VG4H2ULRC4Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/2VG4/H2ULRC4Z/F0S2VG4H2ULRC4Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/2VG4/H2ULRC4Z/F0S2VG4H2ULRC4Z.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei I saw a really amazing modular straw construction set on Kickstarter called LINX, and I wanted to try to create my own using the 3D printer in the Instructables office.  The basic idea is to create small plastic parts that can connect to regular plastic straws to create unique geometric 3D sculpture...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 21:43:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Automaton-walking-tyrannosaurus-rex/ /files/deriv/FUA/334F/H2WESAJG/FUA334FH2WESAJG.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FUA/334F/H2WESAJG/FUA334FH2WESAJG.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FUA/334F/H2WESAJG/FUA334FH2WESAJG.SMALL.jpg John Induna AD Here is some test footage of my contribution to a t rex automaton built at Hall Train Studios for a AMNH travelling show.
By: John Induna AD

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 21:32:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Cheap-Led-Light-Strips/
Quick and Cheap Led Light Strips - More DIY How To Projects]]> /files/deriv/FZ9/8BUO/H2WESAFD/FZ98BUOH2WESAFD.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FZ9/8BUO/H2WESAFD/FZ98BUOH2WESAFD.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FZ9/8BUO/H2WESAFD/FZ98BUOH2WESAFD.SMALL.jpg Ian.TSSJ This is a quick guide setting up an LED light strip for a multitude of uses in home. Add cool lighting anywhere in your home or office!!! Even people without electronic experience can set up their own LED light strip in a few minutes. If you don't have the tools to do this instructable, come by Te...
By: Ian.TSSJ

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 21:31:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Untwist-Cables/
Untwist Cables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/PRXP/H2WEPRM3/FWFPRXPH2WEPRM3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/PRXP/H2WEPRM3/FWFPRXPH2WEPRM3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/PRXP/H2WEPRM3/FWFPRXPH2WEPRM3.SMALL.jpg doktorwyrm My headphone cables I use on my PC at work have an exceptionally long cable, which is part of the reason I love them so much.  I like having the freedom of wireless, without having to depend on replacing the batteries or running out of charge.  The problem is, that since they move around a lot, the ...
By: doktorwyrm

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 21:29:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nightrider-LED-Circuit/
Knight Rider LED Circuit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/N51X/H2ULR5BZ/F8BN51XH2ULR5BZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/N51X/H2ULR5BZ/F8BN51XH2ULR5BZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/N51X/H2ULR5BZ/F8BN51XH2ULR5BZ.SMALL.jpg ncoleman2 Let me start by saying that I'm not the one who came up with this, and I am in no way claiming credit for this. With that said, I wanted to make something for the Kit Design Speed Challenge, so I dusted off my middle school I.T. notebooks and came up with this. I made this schematic on Upverter, whi...
By: ncoleman2

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 20:29:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Create-A-Camera-Obscura/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/9FH0/H2WEUKCR/FMK9FH0H2WEUKCR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/9FH0/H2WEUKCR/FMK9FH0H2WEUKCR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMK/9FH0/H2WEUKCR/FMK9FH0H2WEUKCR.SMALL.jpg themostwonderfulplaceonearth I have done this in a few different rooms so bare with me as i try to explain... A camera obscura is basically a projection from a round hole. Thats it in its entirety. Light comes through the hole (usually made of metal) and projects in a dark box or room. So all you need to do is block out all of ...
By: themostwonderfulplaceonearth

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 20:23:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinhole-Camera-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/53PB/H2WEUJK1/FH753PBH2WEUJK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/53PB/H2WEUJK1/FH753PBH2WEUJK1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/53PB/H2WEUJK1/FH753PBH2WEUJK1.SMALL.jpg themostwonderfulplaceonearth Here is my pinhole camera. I kind of cheated using an old broken disposable. Any input is great, fill up the comments I always want to improve!
By: themostwonderfulplaceonearth

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 19:51:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Clock/
Laser Cut Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SMALL.jpg randofo I recently made a bunch of laser cut clocks inspired by the clocks I saw being made by Flat Clock. While I liked the style of their clocks, the $100 price tag was far more than I wanted to spend. Fortunately I have a lot of free time and access to a laser cutter. After spending an afternoon fiddling...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 19:01:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-high-resolution-NYLON-ABS-and-PLA-n/
How to make a high resolution NYLON, ABS and PLA nozzle for a 3D Printer. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/MEY4/H2ULR5MR/FXAMEY4H2ULR5MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/MEY4/H2ULR5MR/FXAMEY4H2ULR5MR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/MEY4/H2ULR5MR/FXAMEY4H2ULR5MR.SMALL.jpg taulman This instructable will detail how to make a high resolution NYLON, ABS and PLA nozzle for a 3D Printer. For a complete description as to building the new 3D Printer that can print in NYLON, just visit the main instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Combination-CNC-Machine-and-3D-Printer/ Th...
By: taulman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 18:23:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TURN-YOUR-OLD-RADIO-INTO-A-BT-SYNC-RADIO-under-40/
TURN YOUR OLD RADIO INTO A BT SYNC RADIO under 40$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/N9XE/H2TIYDRO/FCUN9XEH2TIYDRO.SMALL.jpg Railes In this I'able I will detail how to install a Bluetooth headset directly into your radio head unit to remote control your head unit from your phone.   STOP, PLAY, Volume up, and Down, direcly through BT, on your wireless device. Now I have a old 2004 GM Colorado first Generation, my radio is a sim...
By: Railes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 18:15:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Animated-Gif-In-Photoshop-and-prin/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/DSWP/H2TJ4OT6/FHVDSWPH2TJ4OT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/DSWP/H2TJ4OT6/FHVDSWPH2TJ4OT6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/DSWP/H2TJ4OT6/FHVDSWPH2TJ4OT6.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei I wanted to make an animated gif of a mechanical leg system that I designed (and will be publishing an instructable about soon), and I thought I'd post a quick tutorial on how to make animated gifs in photoshop. Step 1:  Assemble your layers Using layers, generate all the frames of your animation. ...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 16:14:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/bathtub-water-level-detector/
bathtub water level detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/64ZU/H2VARSVC/F3764ZUH2VARSVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/64ZU/H2VARSVC/F3764ZUH2VARSVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/64ZU/H2VARSVC/F3764ZUH2VARSVC.SMALL.jpg RaisedByRobots I have always thought that someone should make a product that will sound an alarm if your tub is in danger of overflowing.. So, I have pieced this one together out of two easily available items that can be found very inexpensively at the Dollar Tree or ebay things to get touch activa...
By: RaisedByRobots

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