Instructables: exploring - technology http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 02:10:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 Casting with 123D Make (hot glue horse head)- I made it at TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/Casting-with-123D-Make-hot-glue-horse-head-I-ma/
Casting with 123D Make (hot glue horse head)- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/417I/HGZO4ADQ/FO2417IHGZO4ADQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/417I/HGZO4ADQ/FO2417IHGZO4ADQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/417I/HGZO4ADQ/FO2417IHGZO4ADQ.SMALL.jpg khietman Last year I experimented with creating casts using 123D Make, thereby turning a 3D model into whatever casted material one might like. I created the hollow casts using Make and, after assembling them as one would with any 123D Make creation, had a series of casting blocks that I filled with hot glue...
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Wed, 22 May 2013 00:06:15 PDT
How To 3D Print Text http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-3D-Print-Text/
How To 3D Print Text - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/2BBM/HGZO2BUX/FGU2BBMHGZO2BUX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/2BBM/HGZO2BUX/FGU2BBMHGZO2BUX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/2BBM/HGZO2BUX/FGU2BBMHGZO2BUX.SMALL.jpg tgascho Need a new name tag or a cool 3d logo? All out of magnetic alphabet letters, or play letters for your kid? You can now have all of these things and more with this tutorial. I will teach you how to print off all of the sentences you want, and any font that you have on your computer. In this tutorial,...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 23:46:29 PDT
Create yourself a message flasher with ATMEGA128 http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-yourself-a-message-flasher-with-ATMEGA128/
Create yourself a message flasher with ATMEGA128 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/891Z/HGZNX27W/FWH891ZHGZNX27W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/891Z/HGZNX27W/FWH891ZHGZNX27W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/891Z/HGZNX27W/FWH891ZHGZNX27W.SMALL.jpg arick Guys, I wanna share my experiment on creating a message flasher with ATMEGA128 and LCD 16x2, It can be done on your weekend.... Prepare the components I prepare all the components below, The most importants are ATMEGA128 TQFP 64 and LCD 16x2 Another one, 1  trimpot 1K or a 1K resistor connect...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 22:29:27 PDT
Make a reactionary, gentlemanly sculpture with 123D Make- I made it at TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-reactionary-gentlemanly-sculpture-with-123/
Make a reactionary, gentlemanly sculpture with 123D Make- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/YXSF/HGZNWZIV/FTGYXSFHGZNWZIV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/YXSF/HGZNWZIV/FTGYXSFHGZNWZIV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/YXSF/HGZNWZIV/FTGYXSFHGZNWZIV.SMALL.jpg khietman This instructable will teach you how to make a small sculpture of a man which will play a simple melody when you remove his hat. I frequently use 123D Make for projects and I like finding different ways to make use of it. This particular piece will use an LED in the man's head that, when exposed to ...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 20:55:42 PDT
3D Print a Vector File using Tinkercad http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-a-Vector-File-using-Tinkercad/
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Tue, 21 May 2013 19:30:40 PDT
DIY Motion Sensor Alarm System http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Motion-Sensor-Alarm-System/
DIY Motion Sensor Alarm System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/EL9N/HGZO495A/FY5EL9NHGZO495A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/EL9N/HGZO495A/FY5EL9NHGZO495A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/EL9N/HGZO495A/FY5EL9NHGZO495A.SMALL.jpg tommythehill Are you constantly being scared when people sneak up behind your back? Do you have bad hearing and can't hear people approaching you? Do you want to just build a super fun Arduino project? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this project is for you! I have a workbench in my basement...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 19:13:46 PDT
Build yourself a clock and thermometer http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-yourself-a-clock-and-thermometer/
Build yourself a clock and thermometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/LSEZ/HGZNSARE/F5YLSEZHGZNSARE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/LSEZ/HGZNSARE/F5YLSEZHGZNSARE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/LSEZ/HGZNSARE/F5YLSEZHGZNSARE.SMALL.jpg arick Hello Guys, In this step by step instruction, I want to share my experiment on creating a clock and thermometer with Arduino Mega 2560, LCD 16 x 2, thermal resistor sensor and DS1307 real time clock Preparing the material Prepare all the needed materials : 1. Arduino Mega 2560 2. LCD 16x2 3. R...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 18:34:32 PDT
Giant hot glue LEDs- I made it at TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-hot-glue-LEDs-I-made-it-at-TechShop/
Giant hot glue LEDs- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/7C3N/HGZNWKYN/FP57C3NHGZNWKYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/7C3N/HGZNWKYN/FP57C3NHGZNWKYN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/7C3N/HGZNWKYN/FP57C3NHGZNWKYN.SMALL.jpg khietman Sometimes you just want some really big LEDs! It's no problem to go out and buy some that are slightly larger than your standard 5mm LED, but if it's something larger that you desire for a project then the quick and easy solution is, as always, hot glue. It's a fairly straightforward and inexpensive...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:40 PDT
How To Be A Blogger http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Be-A-Blogger/
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Tue, 21 May 2013 18:24:05 PDT
IRS Tax Relief http://www.instructables.com/id/IRS-Tax-Relief/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/T4R8/HGZNLVJ6/F3JT4R8HGZNLVJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/T4R8/HGZNLVJ6/F3JT4R8HGZNLVJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/T4R8/HGZNLVJ6/F3JT4R8HGZNLVJ6.SMALL.jpg taxliens8 Having difficulties with your taxes? No worries!!! Visit http://800tax.com/ to get connected to highly proficient and experienced team of in-house tax relief attorney and tax professionals specializing in tax examination appeals, audit representation, tax collection resolution and bank levy and wage...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 17:57:53 PDT
Circular Laser Bevels... A reality... http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Laser-Bevels-A-reality/
Circular Laser Bevels... A reality... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SMALL.jpg togo1919 bgerens (also known as Bob) and I were yammer-jammering about the jig I built here -  Having a "Bevel-ish" Good Time on the Laser! ... We got to thinking, and he mentioned he had a small display turntable for showing his lathe-work.  So we decided to figure out a way to use my 45degree jig and ...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 17:47:29 PDT
How To Download YouTube Videos! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Download-YouTube-Videos-The-Easy-Way/
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Tue, 21 May 2013 17:10:50 PDT
Touchscreen Stylus http://www.instructables.com/id/Touchscreen-Stylus-1/
Touchscreen Stylus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/EFEU/HGZNN53B/FKHEFEUHGZNN53B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/EFEU/HGZNN53B/FKHEFEUHGZNN53B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/EFEU/HGZNN53B/FKHEFEUHGZNN53B.SMALL.jpg awesometatiousful This may not be the prettiest diy stylus on Instructables but at least it actually WORKS...it's pretty simple and easy. Super cheap as well. Materials -a battery (I used an AA) -candy wrapper (optional if you don't want the battery scratching your screen) -rubber band or something to hold the wra...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 17:06:18 PDT
Mobile Charging For Laptop, Tablet, And Phones. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-Charging-For-Laptop-Tablet-And-Phones/
Mobile Charging For Laptop, Tablet, And Phones. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/KA84/HGZNWL83/FV4KA84HGZNWL83.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/KA84/HGZNWL83/FV4KA84HGZNWL83.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/KA84/HGZNWL83/FV4KA84HGZNWL83.SMALL.jpg JCG5 Many times I am on the go and my phone is on low battery. Or I might be traveling long distances and need to charge my laptop for later. This instructables shows you how to power your electronics on the go in a very green way. Materials Before you buy any materials you want to know how much volt...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 16:59:34 PDT
Basic Human Scan with Kinect & ReconstructMe Console http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Human-Scan-with-Kinect-ReconstructMe-Conso/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/PYR5/HGZNWL01/FI9PYR5HGZNWL01.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/PYR5/HGZNWL01/FI9PYR5HGZNWL01.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/PYR5/HGZNWL01/FI9PYR5HGZNWL01.SMALL.jpg allhandsactive This instructable will cover the basic process of making a 3D Scan of a Human Body using the XBOX 360 Kinect, a Windows PC, and the software ReconstructMe (Console Edition). Attribution Nicolas Brunet made a wonderful tutorial for doing a multivolume scan of a person. This instructable would not ha...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 16:33:02 PDT
@TechShop MP: add RAM to a laptop http://www.instructables.com/id/TechShop-MP-add-RAM-to-a-laptop/
@TechShop MP: add RAM to a laptop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/VJED/HGZNSALH/FA7VJEDHGZNSALH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/VJED/HGZNSALH/FA7VJEDHGZNSALH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/VJED/HGZNSALH/FA7VJEDHGZNSALH.SMALL.jpg TSTricky The more I get into creating designs in Autodesk Inventor the more I feel like I need a new computer. Recently I decided that instead of buying a new system I would upgrade the memory and see if there was an improvement. Following is what I did: Open the case For most laptops you will be able to ...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:37 PDT
Universal box for flashing LED's to music http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-box-for-flashing-LEDs-to-music/
Universal box for flashing LED's to music - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SMALL.jpg Dufva Alright, in this Instructable I will show you how to create a box for making any led flash to music. The difficulty of this is a bit above average of understanding. BUT, i will try and make this as easy as possible, so anyone can build it! This box will be universal, and you can hook up any lighti...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 14:43:53 PDT
how to recover a dry printer head http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-recover-a-dry-printer-head/
how to recover a dry printer head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/RR4Z/HGU2EA29/FKJRR4ZHGU2EA29.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/RR4Z/HGU2EA29/FKJRR4ZHGU2EA29.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/RR4Z/HGU2EA29/FKJRR4ZHGU2EA29.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi How many time do you have found your inkjet printer dead after a standing idle long period? Because of the low durability of inkjet prints I usually send them to a web print-shop, so my colours, althought I try to remember to keep them making exercise, often get dry. This happens more certainly if y...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:48 PDT
3W LED Hat Lamp Update (PWM Dimmer Circuit) http://www.instructables.com/id/3W-LED-Hat-Lamp-Update-PWM-Dimmer-Circuit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SMALL.jpg hanlin_y The hat lamp I previously designed had 3 brightness settings. I thought including a PWM dimmer would make it useful for dark adaptation and extending battery life. Using a dim setting for a warm color would be melatonin friendly when reading at night. In this circuit, I used SMD components which al...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:18 PDT
Using Atomos Ninja 2 with Blackmagic Cinema Camera and Mitra 3D Mic Pro http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Atomos-Ninja-2-with-Blackmagic-Cinema-Camera/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/RRM1/HGU26X91/FBERRM1HGU26X91.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/RRM1/HGU26X91/FBERRM1HGU26X91.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/RRM1/HGU26X91/FBERRM1HGU26X91.SMALL.jpg ritwika Why I do use Atomos Ninja-2 with Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera? l have explained it all in this video. Enjoy some Atomos Ninja-2 recording footage from Santa Cruz with Mitra 3D Mic surround sound. Make sure you listen with your headphone to enjoy the psychoacoustic surround sound, Update: I have ...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 11:22:56 PDT
Outdoor Webcamera Setup http://www.instructables.com/id/Outdoor-Panasonic-Webcamera-setup/
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Tue, 21 May 2013 11:08:05 PDT
Systematic Buzz Phrase Generator.vbs http://www.instructables.com/id/Systematic-Buzz-Phrase-Generatorvbs/
Systematic Buzz Phrase Generator.vbs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/3AQT/HGU2LKZ6/F223AQTHGU2LKZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/3AQT/HGU2LKZ6/F223AQTHGU2LKZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/3AQT/HGU2LKZ6/F223AQTHGU2LKZ6.SMALL.jpg ezman Introduction Have you ever needed a catchy phrase to express a thought that would draw your audience into a report or presentation?  Wouldn't you like to have a Buzz Phrase Generator that will quickly give you that phrase?  Read on for a further explanation about creating your own Unparalleled Funct...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:46 PDT
flower power nail salon http://www.instructables.com/id/flower-power-nail-salon/
flower power nail salon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/71DU/HGU2PM0X/FAH71DUHGU2PM0X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/71DU/HGU2PM0X/FAH71DUHGU2PM0X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/71DU/HGU2PM0X/FAH71DUHGU2PM0X.SMALL.jpg BubbaRowan Materials:  Computer fan  Wood Wire Duct tape/electrical tape wood glue Build a base First you need to build a base to put the fan on. the base is made with a block of wood the dimensions are 6.5inx5.5in.  wiring the circuit We connected a switch to the fan and attached the wires with allig...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 07:57:49 PDT
Simple Electronic Piano with 555 timer in CD Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Electronic-Piano-with-555-timer-in-CD-Case/
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Tue, 21 May 2013 06:16:13 PDT
PSD to HTML5 Conversion: Adding an HTML5 Slider to a Webpage - Part 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/PSD-to-HTML5-Conversion-Adding-an-HTML5-Slider-to-1/
PSD to HTML5 Conversion: Adding an HTML5 Slider to a Webpage - Part 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/3ZL6/HGU2JXNO/FTB3ZL6HGU2JXNO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/3ZL6/HGU2JXNO/FTB3ZL6HGU2JXNO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/3ZL6/HGU2JXNO/FTB3ZL6HGU2JXNO.SMALL.jpg Creativeweblogix In the first part of this tutorial, we learned how to make the html of this beautiful design, and add an HTML5 Slider in the webpage. But an HTML is not sufficient, and in this is the second part of the tutorial, where we will stylize all our web elements including the HTML5 slider via CSS. Addition...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 01:22:10 PDT
Broke man's tablet stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Broke-mans-tablet-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/D2KX/HGU2EJQP/FX1D2KXHGU2EJQP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/D2KX/HGU2EJQP/FX1D2KXHGU2EJQP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/D2KX/HGU2EJQP/FX1D2KXHGU2EJQP.SMALL.jpg headphonedude just a quick idea for a cheep (Free) tablet stand. i made it out of cardboard and duck tape how redneck can you get? i used:: * cardboard box *steak knife *scissors *and a pencil
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Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:29 PDT
PSD to HTML5 Conversion: Adding an HTML5 Slider to a Webpage - Part 1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Part1-Adding-an-HTML5-Slider-to-a-Webpage/
PSD to HTML5 Conversion: Adding an HTML5 Slider to a Webpage - Part 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/LMWJ/HGU2JXG1/F0SLMWJHGU2JXG1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/LMWJ/HGU2JXG1/F0SLMWJHGU2JXG1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/LMWJ/HGU2JXG1/F0SLMWJHGU2JXG1.SMALL.jpg Creativeweblogix It’s been more than a year since HTML5 made its way into the web industry. But still many people, generally including the beginners and the intermediate, find it hard to make an HTML5 Slider for a webpage. So with this PSD to HTML5 Conversion tutorial, we will describe you how to convert a Photoshop...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 00:07:01 PDT
Poppet reader http://www.instructables.com/id/Poppet-reader/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 23:47:31 PDT
Interactive Whiteboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Whiteboard/
Interactive Whiteboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/UIZ5/HGU2JWQ0/FYIUIZ5HGU2JWQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/UIZ5/HGU2JWQ0/FYIUIZ5HGU2JWQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/UIZ5/HGU2JWQ0/FYIUIZ5HGU2JWQ0.SMALL.jpg SamirN This project will be teaching you how to make a whiteboard with interchangeable pieces that can spin or light up certain parts of the board. This adds a fun element to drawing and allows it to become more interactive because it is no longer static but has moving and changing parts. Materials: Acryl...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:37 PDT
Reduce or Stop Google Group Email from Invading Your Inbox http://www.instructables.com/id/Reduce-or-Stop-Google-Group-Email-from-Invading-Yo/
Reduce or Stop Google Group Email from Invading Your Inbox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/VLMZ/HGU2PIJA/FALVLMZHGU2PIJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/VLMZ/HGU2PIJA/FALVLMZHGU2PIJA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/VLMZ/HGU2PIJA/FALVLMZHGU2PIJA.SMALL.jpg saunderswilmott When you belong to Google Group, the amount of email you receive can be overwhelming.  Some people don't mind large amounts of communication, but others of us may not welcome the great amounts of sharing of info.  So, here is a way to keep you involved in the group, but empower yourself by learning ...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:53:47 PDT
iMovie on iOS for the iPad - Getting Started http://www.instructables.com/id/iMovie-on-iOS-for-the-iPad-Getting-Started/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/AG7E/HGU2LI5B/F6QAG7EHGU2LI5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/AG7E/HGU2LI5B/F6QAG7EHGU2LI5B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/AG7E/HGU2LI5B/F6QAG7EHGU2LI5B.SMALL.jpg iMovieHowTo This instructable explains how to get started with iMovie for iOS for the iPad. View more iMovie on iOS tutorials: http://www.imoviehowto.com/category/imovieios/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:39:05 PDT
Bring a Vintage GI Joe Walkie-Talkie Back to Life with Bluetooth! http://www.instructables.com/id/Bring-a-Vintage-GI-Joe-Walkie-Talkie-Back-to-Life-/
Bring a Vintage GI Joe Walkie-Talkie Back to Life with Bluetooth! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/GRF5/HGU2PHJB/F67GRF5HGU2PHJB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/GRF5/HGU2PHJB/F67GRF5HGU2PHJB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/GRF5/HGU2PHJB/F67GRF5HGU2PHJB.SMALL.jpg mazzmn I had only one circa 1970, GI-Joe green Walkie-Talkie that, to the untrained eye, only sits there and occasionally generates static. But to an observer of the correct age and attitude, this toy can evoke images of a childhood past, friends and fun times. So since it's got no partner to talk to, won'...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:37:31 PDT
iMovie 11 Special Effects - Rain Effect http://www.instructables.com/id/iMovie-11-Special-Effects-Rain-Effect/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/1ODP/HGU278MV/F5Y1ODPHGU278MV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/1ODP/HGU278MV/F5Y1ODPHGU278MV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/1ODP/HGU278MV/F5Y1ODPHGU278MV.SMALL.jpg iMovieHowTo Download Link: http://specialeffects.imoviehowto.com/imovie-11-special-effects-rain-effect/ This instructable explains how to apply rain effects to your video clips in iMovie 11.
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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:29:53 PDT
RGB Fast and Slow Flashing Throwies http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-Fast-and-Slow-Flashing-Throwies/
RGB Fast and Slow Flashing Throwies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/9O6O/HGU2PH73/F789O6OHGU2PH73.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/9O6O/HGU2PH73/F789O6OHGU2PH73.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/9O6O/HGU2PH73/F789O6OHGU2PH73.SMALL.jpg mytinkerbot601 Here it is!! A Fast or Slow flashing Led Throwie that will light up any room! They are so bright and will be perfect for any projects with kids. We tested them in our lab and they will last for weeks (non-stop) with a small powerful CR2032 Coin cell battery. The LED flashes red, green, and blue! On...
By: mytinkerbot601

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Mon, 20 May 2013 19:21:17 PDT
BoB the BiPed http://www.instructables.com/id/BoB-the-BiPed/
BoB the BiPed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/HVUP/HGU2EFWC/FQWHVUPHGU2EFWC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/HVUP/HGU2EFWC/FQWHVUPHGU2EFWC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/HVUP/HGU2EFWC/FQWHVUPHGU2EFWC.SMALL.jpg k.biagini Did you buy an arduino after seeing all the cool instructables and now you tired of just making LEDs blink? Are you envious of all the cool walking robots people are building but don't have the experience or cash for all of those servos and expensive brackets? Here is your solution meet BoB the 4 se...
By: k.biagini

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Mon, 20 May 2013 15:49:58 PDT
Super Simple Adjustable LED Driver or Laser Driver http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Adjustable-LED-Driver-or-Laser-Driver/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/EM5O/HGU2EFLV/F6IEM5OHGU2EFLV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/EM5O/HGU2EFLV/F6IEM5OHGU2EFLV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/EM5O/HGU2EFLV/F6IEM5OHGU2EFLV.SMALL.jpg macobt Make your own driver for your led or laser diode,schematic is super simple just 2 components LM317 voltage regulator and adjustable trim pot 50 ohms. The LM317 will be the current regulator,with trimm pot we gona set the desire current. Make sure you subscribe for more awesome videos from the macob...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 14:07:28 PDT
ATtiny & IR remote control Wiebelbot http://www.instructables.com/id/Wiebelbot/
ATtiny & IR remote control Wiebelbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/XL9U/HGU2DS2R/FJOXL9UHGU2DS2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/XL9U/HGU2DS2R/FJOXL9UHGU2DS2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/XL9U/HGU2DS2R/FJOXL9UHGU2DS2R.SMALL.jpg masynmachien Make this 5,5 cm tall ATtiny based robot wobble with almost any IR remote. Put it next to your TV and it shows its happiness each time you use your remote (This way at least someone gets some movement). Or you can have it dance to the signal of your sound system. It's USB powered, so you can c...
By: masynmachien

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Mon, 20 May 2013 11:43:45 PDT
Testing Bare conductive paint at higher voltages and currents http://www.instructables.com/id/Testing-Bare-conductive-paint-at-higher-voltages-a/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/6JTN/HGU2EYGM/FWU6JTNHGU2EYGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/6JTN/HGU2EYGM/FWU6JTNHGU2EYGM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/6JTN/HGU2EYGM/FWU6JTNHGU2EYGM.SMALL.jpg ratmandu I noticed the packaging for the Bare conductive paint states that it has not been tested at over 12VDC. I took this as a challenge to find out what it could do. The materials I had on hand, only allowed for testing at 120v AC, so I decided to go for it, as we can do more testing later on. Material...
By: ratmandu

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Mon, 20 May 2013 11:16:56 PDT
Print Life-sized Patterns with Sketchup: Making Prototypes with Sketchup http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-Life-sized-Patterns-with-Sketchup-Making-Pr/
Print Life-sized Patterns with Sketchup: Making Prototypes with Sketchup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/IX3Y/HGU2ECQP/FCRIX3YHGU2ECQP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/IX3Y/HGU2ECQP/FCRIX3YHGU2ECQP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/IX3Y/HGU2ECQP/FCRIX3YHGU2ECQP.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics This is an unusual twist from my electronics! Have you ever wanted to test something for size? Now you can actually get your hands on just about anything and feel it size-wise now! You could print a grandfather clock, and see if it would fit high-wise in your room etc. . . Selecting A Model Obvio...
By: Enjoying Electronics

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Mon, 20 May 2013 10:56:50 PDT
Automatic Watering System http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Watering-System-2/
Automatic Watering System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/Z57D/HGU2JRO0/F2TZ57DHGU2JRO0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/Z57D/HGU2JRO0/F2TZ57DHGU2JRO0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/Z57D/HGU2JRO0/F2TZ57DHGU2JRO0.SMALL.jpg Jochefor For making this circuit you will need basic knowledge of electronics, also you need to know how to make a PCB. If you don't know how to make a PCB and you want to know how, we recommend you to go to google and you tube and search "How to make a pcb" before you continue with this tutorial. What we n...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 09:57:44 PDT
How to build a 3D-printed robot reindeer toy http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-3D-printed-robot-reindeer-toy/
How to build a 3D-printed robot reindeer toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SMALL.jpg damianzuch 3D Printing! Mold-making! Digital Rendering! Apoxie Sculpt!!! Woodshoppery! For this project Tina and I decided to try to learn about 3D printing and I'll show you what we learned and how we ended up making the toy. We were asked to make two robot reindeer toys as props for a Christmas film; one is ...
By: damianzuch

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Mon, 20 May 2013 08:41:30 PDT
Homemade MPC style MIDI controller http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-MPC-style-MIDI-controller/
Homemade MPC style MIDI controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/VA0H/HGU2L6AK/F4YVA0HHGU2L6AK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/VA0H/HGU2L6AK/F4YVA0HHGU2L6AK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/VA0H/HGU2L6AK/F4YVA0HHGU2L6AK.SMALL.jpg mrcrud5 1.0 INTRODUCTION  I decided to build and design a midi controller which is used to send commands to a computer running a DAW(digital audio workstation)  to control different parameters within it. The DAW I used is called Ableton Live. There are 16 button pads and 6 potentiometers on the front of t...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 08:01:43 PDT
Electronic Heart (Flashing LEDs) - Mother's Day Project http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Heart-Flashing-LEDs-Mothers-Day-Pr/
Electronic Heart (Flashing LEDs) - Mother's Day Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SMALL.jpg womai Mother's Day was approaching, and I am getting my 8 year old son started with electronics. So why not combine the two? In the next few pages we'll show you the project we did - a blinking heart with several effects, all driven by a microcontroller. Taught my son not only about how to make mommy happ...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 06:15:18 PDT
3D Printed Photograph http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Photograph/
3D Printed Photograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/4XWY/HGU2JLA2/F9P4XWYHGU2JLA2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/4XWY/HGU2JLA2/F9P4XWYHGU2JLA2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/4XWY/HGU2JLA2/F9P4XWYHGU2JLA2.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei The 3d printer in our office (an Objet Connex500) prints with a rigid, semitransparent white material that can be used to create these unique black and white photographic prints.  These prints may be indecipherable when viewed from the side, but when backlit with a diffuse light, they recreate image...
By: amandaghassaei

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Mon, 20 May 2013 02:32:27 PDT
3D Printed Sound Bites http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Sound-Bites/
3D Printed Sound Bites - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/VLXR/HGU2L7IW/F0MVLXRHGU2L7IW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/VLXR/HGU2L7IW/F0MVLXRHGU2L7IW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/VLXR/HGU2L7IW/F0MVLXRHGU2L7IW.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei After I posted my 3D printed record project, I received an interesting comment from Instructables author rimar2000.  He described an idea he's had for a while about a strip of material that has audio information encoded on it so that it can be played back by quickly sliding a fingernail, credit card...
By: amandaghassaei

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Mon, 20 May 2013 00:26:44 PDT
LED'S on 220V AC GRID 7-8 WATTS ONLY http://www.instructables.com/id/LEDS-on-220V-AC-GRID-7-8-WATTS-ONLY/
LED'S on 220V AC GRID 7-8 WATTS ONLY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SMALL.jpg btahir90 IN THIS INSTRUCTABLE I WILL TELL U HOW TO MAHE AN EFFICIENT LIGHT CONSISTS OF LED'S THAT ARE COMMONLY RUN ON DC CIRCUIT. HERE IT WILL WORK ON 220 V AC FROM GRID POWER CONSUMPTION IS 7 TO 8 WATT AND ITS TRANSFORMER LESS. COMPONENTS: • Capacitors 2× 0.47uF 275v AC • Capacitor 1× 10uF 400v AC • Resist...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 23:55:37 PDT
Intermittent Motion Geneva Wheel. I made it in TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/Intermittent-Motion-Geneva-Wheel-I-made-it-in-Te/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/09W8/HGU2L7KA/F6X09W8HGU2L7KA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/09W8/HGU2L7KA/F6X09W8HGU2L7KA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/09W8/HGU2L7KA/F6X09W8HGU2L7KA.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:      Generva wheel is widely known mechanism to product intermittent motion.  Though the input from a motor at constant speed is continuous.  The motor driving the driver wheel will in turn rotate the driven wheel at intermittent motion.  The one we selected to make is a 4 to 1 ratio.   ...
By: John_TS_DTW

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Sun, 19 May 2013 23:23:19 PDT
Low resolution display done right http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-resolution-display-done-right/
Low resolution display done right - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/QR0X/HGH6Y9N7/FRQQR0XHGH6Y9N7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/QR0X/HGH6Y9N7/FRQQR0XHGH6Y9N7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/QR0X/HGH6Y9N7/FRQQR0XHGH6Y9N7.SMALL.jpg giladaya A resolution of 8x8 pixels may not sound like enough for anything interesting, but with the right setup, it is possible to create beautiful, complex animations and even add some interactivity. In the next pages I will detail the steps needed to build the low-res display you see in the video below. ...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 22:27:49 PDT
How to Build and Tune an AM Radio http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-and-Tune-an-AM-Radio/
How to Build and Tune an AM Radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/Q2S5/HGU2JK8C/FS6Q2S5HGU2JK8C.SMALL.jpg nyc640 Introduction and Motivation The purpose of this Instructable is to demonstrate how to design and build a resonator circuit that will let us tune to a given AM radio frequency. We will also briefly discuss how radio frequencies are transmitted and how amplitude modulation (AM) works. Equipment ...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 19:02:41 PDT
Battery powered Usb charger (iOS devices not capible) http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-powered-Usb-charger-iOS-devices-not-capib/
Battery powered Usb charger (iOS devices not capible) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/5QUU/HGU2P6F5/F5W5QUUHGU2P6F5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/5QUU/HGU2P6F5/F5W5QUUHGU2P6F5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/5QUU/HGU2P6F5/F5W5QUUHGU2P6F5.SMALL.jpg Jake Awesome this with charge a usb Except iOS devices by a 9v battery Parts required Materials required:      9v battery      9v clip      Female Usb port      5v regulator      diode      Switch clip to diode Solder the 9v clip positive wire to the diode diode to switch Solder the diode to the switch ...
By: Jake Awesome

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Sun, 19 May 2013 18:21:52 PDT