http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:14:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/pocket-LED-flashlight-charged-by-the-sun/
pocket LED flashlight charged by the sun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/6N67/HHOFDFKT/FBY6N67HHOFDFKT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/6N67/HHOFDFKT/FBY6N67HHOFDFKT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/6N67/HHOFDFKT/FBY6N67HHOFDFKT.SMALL.jpg jquiroga1 LED pocket flashlight is charged by the sun and is used in the ear is suitable for situations where you need to have the free hands. how to do YOU NEED Led bulbs rechargeable battery solar panel switch electric cable fom wire cautin scissors tweezers silicone glue diagram diagram necessar...
By: jquiroga1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 22:09:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Converting-my-outside-wall-lights-to-LED/
Converting my outside wall lights to LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/RC4Z/HHJOM3CH/F8KRC4ZHHJOM3CH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/RC4Z/HHJOM3CH/F8KRC4ZHHJOM3CH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/RC4Z/HHJOM3CH/F8KRC4ZHHJOM3CH.SMALL.jpg WiredWebbo101 Living in Johannesburg, South Africa means that for security reasons it is advisable to have good lighting. Unfortunately we also have the most corrupt, defunct, useless and degenerative power utility on the planet, or so it seems. This means that with the constant unscheduled blackouts, rolling pow...
By: WiredWebbo101

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 04:38:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-safe-and-easy-LED-BULB/
The safe and easy LED BULB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/S0OU/HGU2DV59/FNGS0OUHGU2DV59.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/S0OU/HGU2DV59/FNGS0OUHGU2DV59.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/S0OU/HGU2DV59/FNGS0OUHGU2DV59.SMALL.jpg aaaaoooo There are many LED bulb  instructables  that are based on   1. the  capacitive  droppers  : dangerous as there is no isolation  from  mains the  inrush  current  fries most LEDs 2. difficult to  get components also lengthy work to solder many components   Here we do it in a easy way   The  LED bu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 04:04:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Indirect-Multicolored-Accent-Light/
Modern Indirect Multicolored Accent Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SMALL.jpg pheintzelman Before I started this project I scoured the web for a similar light. When I couldn't find one, I decided to build this.  I like to fiddle with things but have very little construction experience. This turned out quite nice and looks store-bought but this project is straightforward and almost anyone ...
By: pheintzelman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 11:15:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nightlight-Projector/
Nightlight Projector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/7LJ6/HFSHTOX1/FJB7LJ6HFSHTOX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/7LJ6/HFSHTOX1/FJB7LJ6HFSHTOX1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/7LJ6/HFSHTOX1/FJB7LJ6HFSHTOX1.SMALL.jpg CrazyContraptions This is a simple project I made not long ago. It looks nice, is simple to make, and will light up a room.                                         Materials:                                                                                                                                                ...
By: CrazyContraptions

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:34:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Star-constellation-light/
LED Star constellation light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/Y2M7/HFD1JJFP/FYWY2M7HFD1JJFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/Y2M7/HFD1JJFP/FYWY2M7HFD1JJFP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/Y2M7/HFD1JJFP/FYWY2M7HFD1JJFP.SMALL.jpg Paulbacca This project is to make a larger LED light than the previous night light that I have done. It uses more LED's but had less electronics to do so it is easier for those that are not into soldering etc. It's really quite simple so I hope you'll give it a go. If it's not for you, your kids will love it....
By: Paulbacca

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:42:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-powered-LED-LAMP/
USB powered LED LAMP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/XY6V/HEKLLVTZ/FXXXY6VHEKLLVTZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/XY6V/HEKLLVTZ/FXXXY6VHEKLLVTZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/XY6V/HEKLLVTZ/FXXXY6VHEKLLVTZ.SMALL.jpg JRM-Physics-Engineering Gather the following materials 1 4x2 pvc adapter 12 LED's Hot glue gun Soldiering iron Solder electrical tape speaker wire Power source 1) Drill 12 holes in desires locations in 4x2" PVC Adapter 2) Twist 2 LED's together by means of 1 positive side to the other LED's negative. 3) Electrical tap...
By: JRM-Physics-Engineering

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:52:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Pose-able-LED-Light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KTAQ/HET1FGVT/F29KTAQHET1FGVT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KTAQ/HET1FGVT/F29KTAQHET1FGVT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/KTAQ/HET1FGVT/F29KTAQHET1FGVT.SMALL.jpg Johnnytheguy Here is  a quick and easy modification to make your USB LED or other light pose-able, so you can easily aim it where it needs to be. You can take an existing light, or use one of the many nifty Instructables. I used the same concept to make a flower LED light for my daughter (http://www.instructable...
By: Johnnytheguy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:01:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-dioder-expansion-hack-for-everyone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/2W85/HET1EPW0/FW12W85HET1EPW0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/2W85/HET1EPW0/FW12W85HET1EPW0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/2W85/HET1EPW0/FW12W85HET1EPW0.SMALL.jpg stuie25 Well i have read all the other ikea hacks involving programing boards and soldering and it looks far to complicated to achieve something i can do simply buy buying a  pricier controller. however on the cheap, the dioder control with its few buttons and the wheel is very simple, and i figure it is l...
By: stuie25

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:06:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/21-W-Led-Bulb-1450-Lumens/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/DDOY/HELXCJYO/F0TDDOYHELXCJYO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/DDOY/HELXCJYO/F0TDDOYHELXCJYO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/DDOY/HELXCJYO/F0TDDOYHELXCJYO.SMALL.jpg peterbd I wanted a high output LED bulb for use in an exterior motion detector lamp.  The high efficiency bulbs are no good as they take time to warm up, and the LED bulbs available are too low output.  Normal bulbs consume a lot, and need to be replaced often.  So I decided to make one.  The leds should la...
By: peterbd

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:54:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BLUE-LED-DECK-LIGHTS/
BLUE LED DECK LIGHTS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/YC9Z/HDYZC3E4/F0XYC9ZHDYZC3E4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/YC9Z/HDYZC3E4/F0XYC9ZHDYZC3E4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/YC9Z/HDYZC3E4/F0XYC9ZHDYZC3E4.SMALL.jpg Swampman Rebuilt deck and wanted to install deck lights to give it the up to date look and also be able to the see the steps at night. This turn out a lot better than I thought it would and thanks to beedee2. DECK BLUE LED LIGHTS I used 40 (1 - Little Dot SMD LED Accent Light) from superbrightleds.com. ...
By: Swampman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Mar 2013 17:38:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dremel-Drill-Press-LED-Lighting/
Dremel Drill Press LED Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/MPPY/HDYZ6SMM/FUWMPPYHDYZ6SMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/MPPY/HDYZ6SMM/FUWMPPYHDYZ6SMM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/MPPY/HDYZ6SMM/FUWMPPYHDYZ6SMM.SMALL.jpg FieldingBlue This project is to add some low cost LED lighting to a Dremel Drill Stand used for PCB production in a home workshop. It was built in approximately 1 hour using scraps and spares, with a total cost of about $10. Why I build quite a few printed circuit boards (PCB) in my home workshop. I don't have ...
By: FieldingBlue

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 23:17:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Precision-LED-Task-Light/
Precision LED Task Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/SJLV/HC3PR7CT/F47SJLVHC3PR7CT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/SJLV/HC3PR7CT/F47SJLVHC3PR7CT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/SJLV/HC3PR7CT/F47SJLVHC3PR7CT.SMALL.jpg russ_hensel Sometimes you need a little more light in just the right place, perhaps not a lot of light but precisely where you need it - one solution is this precision LED task light. I built my first because despite a nice light on my band saw the machine cast a shadow on just the place I wanted to see: where ...
By: russ_hensel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 05:45:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dark-Closet-Project-LEDs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/LI8P/HDXM947F/FQILI8PHDXM947F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/LI8P/HDXM947F/FQILI8PHDXM947F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/LI8P/HDXM947F/FQILI8PHDXM947F.SMALL.jpg wannabemadsci DARK CLOSET PROJECT - LEDS We have a closet that is unbearably dark.  So I kept my eyes open for a light fixture that could do the job.  I was pleased to find some white LED cove lights by Philips Color Kinetics that were being thrown away (Model:  eW Cove MX).  The lights are rated 100-277Vac, 13....
By: wannabemadsci

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:23:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-Flashers/
Emergency Flashers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/R4ET/HDYZBYTC/FZ4R4ETHDYZBYTC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/R4ET/HDYZBYTC/FZ4R4ETHDYZBYTC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/R4ET/HDYZBYTC/FZ4R4ETHDYZBYTC.SMALL.jpg Josehf Murchison This Instructable is about the evolution of a circuit and its construction in it I will be covering three things I see little mention of in circuits on the net. Building on an idea, optocoupling, and circuit isolation. Although optocoupling and circuit isolation are the same things circuit isolation...
By: Josehf Murchison

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 19:01:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Totally-Handmade-Cardboard-Pendant-Lamp-Easy-to-m/
Totally Handmade Cardboard Pendant Lamp. Easy to make. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/Y8M4/HDOWANCU/FR3Y8M4HDOWANCU.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Hello Fellows, Here I am again with my latest instructable, an awesome & professional looking pendant lamp made of cardboard, and that too totally handmade, which means you don't need any 3D softwares, laser cutter etc. The best part is , it's very simple and easy to make, and once you finish it no...
By: Tarun Upadhyaya

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:45:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Light-box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/FPWZ/HD4VPKWZ/FJGFPWZHD4VPKWZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/FPWZ/HD4VPKWZ/FJGFPWZHD4VPKWZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/FPWZ/HD4VPKWZ/FJGFPWZHD4VPKWZ.SMALL.jpg alvaro.us see more here. materials used: 1. PWM motor controller 2. Power supply  3. L.E.D. light strips adhesive backed 4. terminal block 5. 12Guage electrical wire
By: alvaro.us

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:19:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cherry-Blossom-Branch-Lights-In-6-Steps/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/Z6P3/HAQ3DBJN/FUPZ6P3HAQ3DBJN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/Z6P3/HAQ3DBJN/FUPZ6P3HAQ3DBJN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/Z6P3/HAQ3DBJN/FUPZ6P3HAQ3DBJN.SMALL.jpg Dream02498 What you will need: -Brown floral tape -Twist ties -LED mini-individual-light strings w/ten bulbs (one for each branch). -Branches: (I used dollar store flowers, though a real tree branch will do) -Vase: If you use lights that need to be plugged into an outlet, you need a vase that you can cut a ho...
By: Dream02498

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:55:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Vacuum-Tube-Night-Light/
Steampunk Vacuum Tube Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/JGKN/HAWBWLAW/FYWJGKNHAWBWLAW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/JGKN/HAWBWLAW/FYWJGKNHAWBWLAW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/JGKN/HAWBWLAW/FYWJGKNHAWBWLAW.SMALL.jpg botronics My 5 year old granddaughter wanted a night light for her bedroom. Recently I have been building things with a Steampunk look, so this give me an excuse to build another project. This project uses some recycled materials that can be found at your local thrift store. Vacuum tubes can be found on Ebay ...
By: botronics

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:19:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-beach-house-light-fitting/
The Ultimate beach house light fitting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/05JB/HAWSI5AH/F4B05JBHAWSI5AH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/05JB/HAWSI5AH/F4B05JBHAWSI5AH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/05JB/HAWSI5AH/F4B05JBHAWSI5AH.SMALL.jpg robkitch Having moved to the land girt by sea last January and set myself up on the Central Coast I felt the new extension I built needed something special. Inspiration hit me at the beach, literally. A guy came out of the water with a bust surfboard with the light shining through a hole in it; so I should ...
By: robkitch

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2012 04:45:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Flashlight-Conversion/
LED Flashlight Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/5SSD/HAFHKY3E/FUJ5SSDHAFHKY3E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/5SSD/HAFHKY3E/FUJ5SSDHAFHKY3E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/5SSD/HAFHKY3E/FUJ5SSDHAFHKY3E.SMALL.jpg ProfMuggs As hurricane Sandy was nearing the New York area, I gathered up all of our flashlights including the cheap giveaway ones like this Mets flashlight.  I made sure they all had batteries, but one flashlight had a bad bulb even though I had plenty of C batteries to use in it. I thought of a way to make ...
By: ProfMuggs

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 15:51:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ebook-led-light/
Ebook led light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/GNY8/HA4MG4EA/FYKGNY8HA4MG4EA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/GNY8/HA4MG4EA/FYKGNY8HA4MG4EA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/GNY8/HA4MG4EA/FYKGNY8HA4MG4EA.SMALL.jpg Paxpan It will not be the prettiest or the best, but surely is the cheapest I've ever seen. Its construction is very easy and took me only 30 minutes of work (once compiled the material, of course). I used some of the material I had at home for other projects, so the most expensive was the battery. No ser...
By: Paxpan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:53:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Improbably-Bright-LED-Task-Lamp/
How to Make an Improbably Bright LED Task Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/E1MI/H994XG28/FU2E1MIH994XG28.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/E1MI/H994XG28/FU2E1MIH994XG28.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/E1MI/H994XG28/FU2E1MIH994XG28.SMALL.jpg spcutler Fiat Lux!  The rallying cry of every scientist, engineer, handyman, or anyone that has to work on small fiddly bits.  You can never have enough light when working on some things. I wanted a replacement for my 250 watt halogen--a lamp which, while sufficiently bright, was so hot that it was impossib...
By: spcutler

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:39:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Mood-Lighting-with-RGB-LEDs/
DIY Coloured Lighting with RGB LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/AIM5/H8LVXDS9/F8JAIM5H8LVXDS9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/AIM5/H8LVXDS9/F8JAIM5H8LVXDS9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/AIM5/H8LVXDS9/F8JAIM5H8LVXDS9.SMALL.jpg spizzak I had been looking for some unique lighting and decorating ideas for my room ever since I moved in to my new place (Four plain white walls get pretty boring, pretty fast). I had done about all I could with the walls but was still looking for some kind of lighting element to tie it all together. That...
By: spizzak

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 15:46:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-watch/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/3JWG/H82UF3FY/F8X3JWGH82UF3FY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/3JWG/H82UF3FY/F8X3JWGH82UF3FY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/3JWG/H82UF3FY/F8X3JWGH82UF3FY.SMALL.jpg mahsa arian at first i am sorry about my language! my language is parsi (persian), and its difficult for me..  What have we learned in school???!!! :-( some days ago i searching internet for some new things... free energy , cell phone and etc. suddenly, i saw led watch in this site. and i decided to make it. i ...
By: mahsa arian

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:01:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Halogen-lamp-to-HID-hack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/HTSP/H5R9F1P6/FWPHTSPH5R9F1P6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/HTSP/H5R9F1P6/FWPHTSPH5R9F1P6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/HTSP/H5R9F1P6/FWPHTSPH5R9F1P6.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE HID LIGHT 35w DC to AC plug n play conversion Xenon conversion High Intensity Discharge
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:49:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Light-wands/
LED Light wands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/1C0H/H5IRWA79/FCS1C0HH5IRWA79.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/1C0H/H5IRWA79/FCS1C0HH5IRWA79.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCS/1C0H/H5IRWA79/FCS1C0HH5IRWA79.SMALL.jpg aykalper I have always been attracted to creative lighting, especially LEDs.  Recently, my I saw a a BMW that came with the Adaptive Xenon lights and the beautiftul LED corona rings.  So, naturally, I set out to "borrow" the design for lighting anythings. Parts List: Blind Replacement Wand - http://www.low...
By: aykalper

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 19:31:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-LED-Touch-Light-Fixture/
Custom LED Touch Light Fixture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/77CC/H5E9JUHY/F5J77CCH5E9JUHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/77CC/H5E9JUHY/F5J77CCH5E9JUHY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/77CC/H5E9JUHY/F5J77CCH5E9JUHY.SMALL.jpg Kurt E. Clothier My wife and I really didn't care for the light fixtures that came in out fifth wheel camper, so we decided to replace them with a pair of cheap, matching fixtures we found on clearance. Since the camper lights run on 12V DC, I knew I would have to rip out the 120V AC sockets and replace them with 12...
By: Kurt E. Clothier

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Aug 2012 16:55:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Copper-Colored-Beer-Bottle-LED-Light-Chan/
Aluminum Copper Colored Beer Bottle LED Light Chandelier (With Cap Saver Display) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/CLSO/H4AGI8QW/FYNCLSOH4AGI8QW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/CLSO/H4AGI8QW/FYNCLSOH4AGI8QW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/CLSO/H4AGI8QW/FYNCLSOH4AGI8QW.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED Hi everyone! This is Michael with Elemental LED! This has been a long awaited project of mine and I am so excited to show it to you all! Hooking the lights up is fairly simple on this project but it is the chandelier frame that can be a little tricky. I suggest coming up with a design you like and ...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:33:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Torchiere/
LED Torchiere - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/6ZIH/H58NIN4Q/F2V6ZIHH58NIN4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/6ZIH/H58NIN4Q/F2V6ZIHH58NIN4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/6ZIH/H58NIN4Q/F2V6ZIHH58NIN4Q.SMALL.jpg wannabemadsci I wanted to convert my energy wasting incandescent torchieres to LED but there isn't an LED bulb powerful enough to get even close to the amount of light I was used to.  So I built an adapter to let me use 4 LED bulbs at once without affecting the appearance of the torchiere at all.  Now I use 150W ...
By: wannabemadsci

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:55:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/First-instructable-Off-grid-beauty-the-green-wa/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/XIN3/H58V91IT/FNKXIN3H58V91IT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/XIN3/H58V91IT/FNKXIN3H58V91IT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/XIN3/H58V91IT/FNKXIN3H58V91IT.SMALL.jpg HawaiianGuy Bear with me its 2am here in Hawaii and im trying to put this together before the deadline for the contest thing tomorrow lol  Check back, I'll be adding many many details lol The old halogen system was left to rot due to high costs to power and maintain the system.  83 fixtures 20w each 1660w for ...
By: HawaiianGuy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 05:16:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Powered-Undercabinet-LEDs/
Battery Powered Undercabinet LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/GFLJ/H401VYQN/FJCGFLJH401VYQN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/GFLJ/H401VYQN/FJCGFLJH401VYQN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/GFLJ/H401VYQN/FJCGFLJH401VYQN.SMALL.jpg chinbender This project uses ribbon LEDs powered by 9V rechargeable batteries to provide undercabinet lighting.  This worked out great for our kitchen as an easy and inexpensive solution  - the materials are cheap, and you don't need to dig around your walls to find an electrical connection. The LED strips pu...
By: chinbender

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:20:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergancy-Lamp/
Emergancy Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/Y8MO/H3QFLZ6N/FKUY8MOH3QFLZ6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/Y8MO/H3QFLZ6N/FKUY8MOH3QFLZ6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/Y8MO/H3QFLZ6N/FKUY8MOH3QFLZ6N.SMALL.jpg onemoroni1 I found this beautiful blue bottle and it took me a while to decide how to re-purpose it and came up with an attractive emergency light. The materials I used were (left to right) a small lamp shade that grasps the light bulb (thrift store $1), LED tap light (99 cent store), beautiful blue discar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:21:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-School-Megaphone-using-EL-WIRE/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/H60P/H3NN9JLT/FBPH60PH3NN9JLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/H60P/H3NN9JLT/FBPH60PH3NN9JLT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/H60P/H3NN9JLT/FBPH60PH3NN9JLT.SMALL.jpg ezelwire I wanted to find another way other than sitting on the bleachers to cheer on my team. And here's what I came up with. A megaphone that glows in the dark! I printed out my school team's logo, lined it with EL wire and attached it onto an inexpensive megaphone.  When the sun goes down, people see me ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:44:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Do-it-Yourself-Tron-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/4LH3/H3NL6710/F5D4LH3H3NL6710.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/4LH3/H3NL6710/F5D4LH3H3NL6710.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/4LH3/H3NL6710/F5D4LH3H3NL6710.SMALL.jpg ezelwire Check out this inspired tron costume I did! Complete with helmet and disc. It took about a month until it was finally finished, but it was totally worth it. If you like tutorials like this, get more inspiration at https://ez-el.com/tutorials Enter coupon code INSTtron at checkout for a discount! ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:26:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Chandelier-LED-Flower-blossoms-controlled-w/
DIY Chandelier - LED Flower blossoms (controlled with Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/UD7Z/H2WEYAJT/FOKUD7ZH2WEYAJT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/UD7Z/H2WEYAJT/FOKUD7ZH2WEYAJT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/UD7Z/H2WEYAJT/FOKUD7ZH2WEYAJT.SMALL.jpg lakazdi This is a step by step on how I made the LED Flower Blossoms. I made 30 of these to create a chandelier. This was a workshop held at The Edge in Brisbane which is part of the State Library of Queensland. You can power your lights from a battery but mine has 30 lights on three circuits of ten lights...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 02:02:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-light-strip-in-wood-housing/
LED light strip in wood housing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/KAYR/H1YOI3Y7/FUEKAYRH1YOI3Y7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/KAYR/H1YOI3Y7/FUEKAYRH1YOI3Y7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/KAYR/H1YOI3Y7/FUEKAYRH1YOI3Y7.SMALL.jpg acosand I have a desk with a shelf above it, so I made a light strip I could put on the bottom of the shelf to light my desk area.  I had some LEDs sitting around, but no simple way to make a circuit board for them, so I make a wooden housing to hold the LEDs and make a simple lighting strip.  I made it at ...
By: acosand

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 21:44:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Solar-Day-Lamp-which-lasts-for-15-years/
Simple Solar Day Lamp which lasts for 15 years - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/O5FH/H0OIUB7E/FSGO5FHH0OIUB7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/O5FH/H0OIUB7E/FSGO5FHH0OIUB7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/O5FH/H0OIUB7E/FSGO5FHH0OIUB7E.SMALL.jpg avd80 All buildings have areas which are in darkness during day time. In such locations we can use a solar day lamp. The lamp will turn ON when the sun rises and will turn OFF when the sun sets. There are no switches to be turned on or off. It will convert the previously dark area into perpetually bright ...
By: avd80

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 04:23:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/To-lower-consumption-with-Leds/
To lower consumption with Leds. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/MKCF/GYQERX1U/F6EMKCFGYQERX1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/MKCF/GYQERX1U/F6EMKCFGYQERX1U.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/MKCF/GYQERX1U/F6EMKCFGYQERX1U.SMALL.jpg juanjomf Hello, excuse my English, I use translator. East is my first instructable to go down consumption expense of energy. I have bought a vacuum cleaner of kitchen smoke and each one has 4 dichroic lamps of 50w = 200 Watts. A high consumption. My idea was to adapt him leds, this way that epero enjoy it...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:42:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-DeckStep-Lights/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/TQ2X/GVZP1T91/FRDTQ2XGVZP1T91.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/TQ2X/GVZP1T91/FRDTQ2XGVZP1T91.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/TQ2X/GVZP1T91/FRDTQ2XGVZP1T91.SMALL.jpg beedee2 Make LED Deck Lights What you'll need for each light: 1 - 1/4 inch white hinged screw cover.  About 70 cents for 2 at any Hdwe store. 1 - Little Dot SMD LED Accent Light ($1.99) with built-in resistor for 12 Volt DC operation (9~14.8 range)       Purchase from http://www.superbrightleds.com       A...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:10:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SteamPunked-inspired-USB-LED-desklight-with-glow-i/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/B4XW/GW89LXBE/FFFB4XWGW89LXBE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/B4XW/GW89LXBE/FFFB4XWGW89LXBE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/B4XW/GW89LXBE/FFFB4XWGW89LXBE.SMALL.jpg Grasshopper1221 Inspired by other members. Made from VCR Parts and super brite LED's . And now this is finished with new switch 
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 19:07:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-Bottle-LED-Lamp/
Wine Bottle LED Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/Q4L4/GVOW4W3J/FNSQ4L4GVOW4W3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/Q4L4/GVOW4W3J/FNSQ4L4GVOW4W3J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/Q4L4/GVOW4W3J/FNSQ4L4GVOW4W3J.SMALL.jpg pudtiny I wanted a quick and easy accent lamp for my lounge so came up with this, it only takes about half an hour to make if you have all the tools already and only cost a few pounds. By chance this weeks challenge is Bottles so I shall be entering this.  Parts and Tools A nice looking glass bottle A s...
By: pudtiny

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:51:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/add-automatic-closetcupboard-lights/
add automatic closet/cupboard lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/NC6U/GUI4WYQ3/F33NC6UGUI4WYQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/NC6U/GUI4WYQ3/F33NC6UGUI4WYQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/NC6U/GUI4WYQ3/F33NC6UGUI4WYQ3.SMALL.jpg vatkin In this instructable I will share with you a project of my own that isn't very complicated and is very cool. Basically I installed rows of LED's and hooked them up so they light up every time I open my closet doors and let me see all my clothes properly (very useful if someone is sleeping in the ro...
By: vatkin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:10:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Skyscraper-LED-Lamp/
Skyscraper LED Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/N4QY/GSUSNCNF/F2LN4QYGSUSNCNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/N4QY/GSUSNCNF/F2LN4QYGSUSNCNF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/N4QY/GSUSNCNF/F2LN4QYGSUSNCNF.SMALL.jpg Dipankar p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0.0in; font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman; } p.MsoTitle, li.MsoTitle, div.MsoTitle { margin: 0.0in; text-align: center; font-size: 24.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman; } div.Section1 { page: Section1; } One day my Grandson w...
By: Dipankar

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:58:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-mini-table-or-desk-lamp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/2DIZ/GSI522Z0/FIT2DIZGSI522Z0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/2DIZ/GSI522Z0/FIT2DIZGSI522Z0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/2DIZ/GSI522Z0/FIT2DIZGSI522Z0.SMALL.jpg jmengel We've got an office nook that has some high powered (200W) halogen lighting overhead that is too much for simple working on the computer at night but I don't like having the LCD monitor as the only light especially as our keyboard isn't lighted.  Faced with such a conundrum I came up with the pictur...
By: jmengel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:26:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/solar-wind-screw/
solar wind screw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FCP/8NV3/GONGHT89/FCP8NV3GONGHT89.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCP/8NV3/GONGHT89/FCP8NV3GONGHT89.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FCP/8NV3/GONGHT89/FCP8NV3GONGHT89.SMALL.jpg AMD1 In this instructable, I take a scrap pieces of acrylic and mold them into screws, then I mount an led from a solar landscaping light to give them nice glow at night. gather materials materials needed. -solar garden light -narrow piece of acrylic -ball chain -ball chain connectors -gutter clip fo...
By: AMD1

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:24:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-bath-fan-light-conversion/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/YS1L/GP7IF5DP/FBRYS1LGP7IF5DP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/YS1L/GP7IF5DP/FBRYS1LGP7IF5DP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/YS1L/GP7IF5DP/FBRYS1LGP7IF5DP.SMALL.jpg spiwrx I play around a lot with LED's and when my screw-in CFL blew up in my bath fan I thought what a perfect excuse to retro some LED strips in it's place. I started with a typical bath fan/light combination unit already installed in my home. Most of these units are similar in construction and assembly....
By: spiwrx

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:09:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/48-Watt-LED-Steampunk-Lamp/
4.8 Watt LED Steampunk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/F8YV/GOWNTGOH/FIHF8YVGOWNTGOH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/F8YV/GOWNTGOH/FIHF8YVGOWNTGOH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/F8YV/GOWNTGOH/FIHF8YVGOWNTGOH.SMALL.jpg gimmelotsarobots Personally I like Dieselpunk, an under used style, but there is no denying the aesthetically pleasing stylings of Steampunk. From Crabfu's creative creatures to Jake von Slatt's memorable computer, the culture is certainly inspirational art-form. I recently found myself in possession of some extra w...
By: gimmelotsarobots

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:31:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-only-appartment-lighting/
LED only apartment lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/GYAC/GOTSZ1ZU/FLJGYACGOTSZ1ZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/GYAC/GOTSZ1ZU/FLJGYACGOTSZ1ZU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/GYAC/GOTSZ1ZU/FLJGYACGOTSZ1ZU.SMALL.jpg pashanoid My on average power consumption is 100 watts! If I turn on ALL the lights in my apartment I will be consuming 324 watts. Motivation: saving money on electricity, being energy efficient and doing it on a budget Scientific data: When a light-emitting diode is forward biased (switched on), electrons ...
By: pashanoid

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:50:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/mains-operated-led-Lamp/
mains operated 25nos. led Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/4SXW/GMX1W5UA/FXD4SXWGMX1W5UA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/4SXW/GMX1W5UA/FXD4SXWGMX1W5UA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/4SXW/GMX1W5UA/FXD4SXWGMX1W5UA.SMALL.jpg patrickvaz Hi This is a 25 nos Led  operated from mains of 230v supply. I bought a flourscent lamp adapter from a scrap dealer, because its easy to dismantle (a screw in the middle of the fitting) instead of cutting etc.,.the beautiful thing is, in many homes we find damaged, burnt out CFL, adapters etc., w...
By: patrickvaz

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