http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 09:13:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Automatic-Singing-Beaker-bot/
Automatic Singing Beaker-bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SMALL.jpg vigothecarpathian Hello Instructables readers! I'd like you to meet my buddy beaker-bot. As you probably already know, Beaker is the Lab Assistant at Muppet Labs and hapless victim of numerous lab accidents. Well, I set out to create a Muppet calibur style Beaker out of stuff that I had lying around in my basement. T...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:49:39 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:15:18 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 19:02:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ArduinoPID-FAN-Controller/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/RIM3/HGU2JI5D/FCQRIM3HGU2JI5D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/RIM3/HGU2JI5D/FCQRIM3HGU2JI5D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/RIM3/HGU2JI5D/FCQRIM3HGU2JI5D.SMALL.jpg BIGDOG1971 These videos are a complement to my other instructable about Arduino_PID. Now we have a FAN speed controller. I hope you enjoy this project. Cheers. Instructions about the project: The DC motor driver: The reflective optical sensor: Fan control in operatio...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 11:46:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-POLOLU-5V-Output-as-POWERTUBEs-acces/
Pocket-Sized POLOLU 5V Output as POWERTUBE's accessory on the go - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/X5KH/HGU2L7P4/FZJX5KHHGU2L7P4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/X5KH/HGU2L7P4/FZJX5KHHGU2L7P4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/X5KH/HGU2L7P4/FZJX5KHHGU2L7P4.SMALL.jpg frapedia An accessory for the "POWERTUBE" battery pack which has been presented by me in another instructable or any other battery between 2.7-11.8v.   What happens when the battery of your phone or mp3 dry out while riding your bicycle? POLOLU S7V8A will do it's magic! For specs see here.   The S7...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 11:15:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Soda-Can-alcohol-Stove-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SMALL.jpg TopDIY I'll show you how to make a great little portable stove from stuff you probably have laying around your house! It's perfect for camping, backpacking, and power outages Learn how to make the "ultimate alcohol stove" from aluminum soda can ! This is a How-to video for making the most classical desig...
By: TopDIY

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 20:48:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Radio-Other-Remote-tester/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SMALL.jpg shparvez001 In this Instructable i will show to to construct a Remote tester, Which can test whether your remote is working or not. For this You will need  a small piece of verro board, A Tsop, a buzzer, LED(Optional) Wire and regular soldering kit. Yes of course during Checking you will need Battery and A re...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 19:36:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Incredibly-useful-bench-tool-for-electronics-geeks/
Incredibly useful bench tool for electronics geeks (and others) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/33G4/HGU2OUGI/F7633G4HGU2OUGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/33G4/HGU2OUGI/F7633G4HGU2OUGI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/33G4/HGU2OUGI/F7633G4HGU2OUGI.SMALL.jpg nwlaurie One day, many many moons ago I needed a little, pokey,picky, pully sort of hooking tool.  I found an old cheap'n nasty screwdriver, held it in the flame of a blowtorch until it glowed VERY red and just bent the tip over with a pair of pliers. Not very far but just far enough that it served its purpo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 03:17:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Nightlight-Low-Voltage-with-Timer/
Pocket-Sized Nightlight, Low Voltage with Timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SMALL.jpg MrTinkerer This little gadget is for the the little kids. It creates an ever changing palet of colorful lights on the wall and ceiling. It uses the ever popular 555 timer (gateway drug equivalent in electronics) to turn itself off in 15 (+ or - 3) minutes. The voltage in low enough to be battery operated but w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 22:09:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-leds-flasher/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SMALL.jpg tealk 2 LED flasher, also one of easy projects in electronics using only 555 timer ,33k resistor, 2x 330 resistor and 10uF capacitor, you can make 2 led  that flash one after another.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Ways-to-Play-with-Sphero-Obstacle-Course/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SMALL.jpg gosphero School is almost out. Are you ready to play? With household items like sticky notes, paper clips, thumbtacks, binder clips, dry erase markers, video game boxes, and even video game controllers, you can have loads of fun this summer making obstacle courses for your Sphero. Have a favorite place in y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 08:40:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Wand-that-can-turn-Electrical-Appliances-On-/
Magic Wand that can turn Electrical Appliances On and Off - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos Do you know a kid that likes to pretend that they are a wizard or a fairy princess? How would you like to give them a toy wand that can turn on/off electronic devices like magic? You may even be able to teach them a thing or two about electronics in the process. In this instructable I am going to s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 14:33:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Motion-Activated-OnOff-Light-or-Ele/
How To Make A Motion Activated On/Off Light or Electronic Appliance - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/40T7/HGH7193Y/FVR40T7HGH7193Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/40T7/HGH7193Y/FVR40T7HGH7193Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/40T7/HGH7193Y/FVR40T7HGH7193Y.SMALL.jpg vsuresh1 In this instructable i'm gonna show you how to make an analog motion activated on/off light or appliance.This can be used to switch any appliance.I made this circuit analog because i've only been a hobbyist for 2 years and i did'nt have my fair knowledge of microcontrollers and programming(not ...
By: vsuresh1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 01:49:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TW-the-RGBLT-LED-Puppet/
TW the RGBLT LED Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Tinky Winky is really an RGB LED on the rainbow spectrum but is proud to be lit up in purple. No question that TW is unique. TW is sometimes seen carrying  around a Ruby the Red LED plushie companion. TW is on the talk circuit lecturing about electronics and can elaborate on resistors and tolerance....
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:42:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-the-Force-to-drive-a-Remote-Controlled-Devic/
Use the "Force" to drive a Remote Controlled Device with a DIY 3D capacitor! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/DU04/HGIEV06C/FINDU04HGIEV06C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/DU04/HGIEV06C/FINDU04HGIEV06C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/DU04/HGIEV06C/FINDU04HGIEV06C.SMALL.jpg SarahandDillon For our electronics class project, we made our own version of the 3D capacitive controller described here: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-Controller/?ALLSTEPS and here: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/08/10/build-a-touchless-3d-tracking-interface-with-everyday-materials/ The controller is ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 01:20:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-the-secondary-windings-from-a-microw/
How to remove the secondary windings from a microwave oven transformer. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/4XGE/HGH6PVN6/F9L4XGEHGH6PVN6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/4XGE/HGH6PVN6/F9L4XGEHGH6PVN6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/4XGE/HGH6PVN6/F9L4XGEHGH6PVN6.SMALL.jpg atomiccelt Ok, so I know what you're thinking. Why on earth would anyone want to tear apart a perfectly good microwave?  Well, there are a few answers to that question. The first is, because I can. The second, and more important answer is, I can use the transformer for all manner of OTHER projects. For exampl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 16:18:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Layer-Circuit-Boards-Using-Laser-Cutter-Chemic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/SZ67/HFSHW7FZ/FYXSZ67HFSHW7FZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/SZ67/HFSHW7FZ/FYXSZ67HFSHW7FZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/SZ67/HFSHW7FZ/FYXSZ67HFSHW7FZ.SMALL.jpg nothinglabs I've kind of been obsessed with trying to make circuit boards on my laser cutter since I got it.  Other people had already done this by using spray paint as resist - then laser-etching the paint off non-trace portions of the board.  This process still requires chemical etching - which I've been tryi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 23:10:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Top-5-Ways-to-open-a-Coke-Beer-bottle-Without/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SMALL.jpg TopDIY Enjoy !....
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plug-it-In-How-to-Hack-Your-Sifteo-Base-for-Bigge/
Plug it In: How to Hack Your Sifteo Base for Bigger Audio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/D5G0/HFD1DL9U/FWVD5G0HFD1DL9U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/D5G0/HFD1DL9U/FWVD5G0HFD1DL9U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/D5G0/HFD1DL9U/FWVD5G0HFD1DL9U.SMALL.jpg jdub.sifteo Ever imagine what you could do with something that someone else created but put a spin on it? Ever feel that urge to take something apart and hack it and then put it back together? Well, if you answered yes to any of the previous questions, I would like satisfy that urge for all you hackers, tinker...
By: jdub.sifteo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 16:47:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Harness-Green-Energy-From-Your-Kitchen-Sink/
How To Harness Green Energy From Your Kitchen Sink - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/W5X0/HG85CKE5/FYOW5X0HG85CKE5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/W5X0/HG85CKE5/FYOW5X0HG85CKE5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/W5X0/HG85CKE5/FYOW5X0HG85CKE5.SMALL.jpg smitty16 This is a simple easy and green way to harness hydro electric power from your sink What You Need - A small Fan - A tin can - sugru - a drill - A soup can opener - Super glue Step 1 remove the bottom of the can with the soup can opener Step 2 now take the Sugru and attatch the bottom of th...
By: smitty16

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 19:35:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Synth-Getting-the-Oscillators-working/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SMALL.jpg jensenr30 Here are some photos of an oscillator design that I have been working on recently. I came up with a simple design for an oscillator using an op amp, a capacitor, and four resistors. The object of this project is to get some good oscillators working to use in a synth. The schematic for the oscillato...
By: jensenr30

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 15:24:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-USB-Magnifying-Lamp/
DIY USB Magnifying Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N9Q2/HFSHUSML/FZ1N9Q2HFSHUSML.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N9Q2/HFSHUSML/FZ1N9Q2HFSHUSML.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N9Q2/HFSHUSML/FZ1N9Q2HFSHUSML.SMALL.jpg KRA5H I am a columnist at Science 2.0 and in my column, The Square Root of Not, I demonstrate how to build an alcohol burner for a home chemistry set. In my article, I mention that "second-hand stores like Goodwill, Salvation Army, and local mom & pop shops are treasure troves of things to hack or repurpo...
By: KRA5H

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 15:13:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Voltage-Step-up-07-55V-to-27-55V/
Adjustable Voltage Step-up (0.7-5.5V to 2.7-5.5V) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Introduction: A voltage step-up is a circuit that increases the voltage. It can be AC/AC, AC/DC, DC/AC or DC/DC. This voltage step-up is a DC/DC adjustable voltage regulator. Usually a voltage regulator is fed by a higher input than output voltage, for example 9V IN to 5V OUT. This circuit will take...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robug/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SMALL.jpg Robugs This is the first Robug a small electronic model which runs on the 2 1.5v cells with two motors and 2 gearboxes. It self shape with no base as the gearboxes are join together as well as being attached by the battery pack. the third wheel (the back wheel) is a tag along for balance and for support ...
By: Robugs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 10:52:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Encoders-for-DC-Motors/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SMALL.jpg msaleiro In this instructable I'll show you how to make some really small encoders for your robot's DC motors. The sensors that are used in this instructable are Vishay's TCUT1300 IR Transmissive Sensor with photo-transistor output. Following the sensor's datasheet I designed a small board (10x8mm) that can ...
By: msaleiro

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:03:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-usb-power-hub-made-for-usb-hdd-disks/
Home made usb power hub (made for usb hdd disks) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/68KX/HFWSU0RT/FKX68KXHFWSU0RT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/68KX/HFWSU0RT/FKX68KXHFWSU0RT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKX/68KX/HFWSU0RT/FKX68KXHFWSU0RT.SMALL.jpg Bartuss Hello! Welcome to my third tutorial. This time I'm going to show you how to power up your usb disks! :) Why? If you got a pc with a thirsty graphic card and a low power source you may be suffering random crashes or even not spinning usb hard drives. Making such a hub is fun and easy. It will cost...
By: Bartuss

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:50:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Geeky-PCB-Earrings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/9ZW9/HFSHFOIT/F7G9ZW9HFSHFOIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/9ZW9/HFSHFOIT/F7G9ZW9HFSHFOIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/9ZW9/HFSHFOIT/F7G9ZW9HFSHFOIT.SMALL.jpg number8wire I made these for my girl friend (she teaches I.T.) It's very simple to make.  I re-purposed an old mini PCI card from a broken laptop.  Very conveniently it had holes in two corners. I cut it in half with a dremel, sanded the cut edge smooth and added the ear hooks.  Viola!  She loved them.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:21:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-prototyping-a-tutorial/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/PHB1/HFPTEKRN/F3UPHB1HFPTEKRN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/PHB1/HFPTEKRN/F3UPHB1HFPTEKRN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/PHB1/HFPTEKRN/F3UPHB1HFPTEKRN.SMALL.jpg Candymanproductions Here's a little PCB prototyping tutorial I've made, Enjoy!
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:21:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ATTiny4585-multi-voltage-smart-relay/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/8A1V/HFSHULJP/FJY8A1VHFSHULJP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/8A1V/HFSHULJP/FJY8A1VHFSHULJP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/8A1V/HFSHULJP/FJY8A1VHFSHULJP.SMALL.jpg MildLeeInterested This entry is intended as an overview only.  If there is interest, I will expand it to include assembly instructions and some basic code. I've now added the gerber files (and .pdf files for anybody who wants to have a go by the toner transfer method, or similar). The aim of this board is to provide...
By: MildLeeInterested

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:51:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-cut-pin-headers/
How to cut pin headers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/HXYW/HFSHE9R8/FM4HXYWHFSHE9R8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/HXYW/HFSHE9R8/FM4HXYWHFSHE9R8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/HXYW/HFSHE9R8/FM4HXYWHFSHE9R8.SMALL.jpg GirlWritesCode You have a row of break-away pin headers for your electronics project, and you need to cut off a few so that they'll fit in your project's circuit board. I'll show you how to successfully get a nice cut. Sacrifice a header and pull its pin Count off the number of headers you need, then count one ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:40:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Alternative-Hack-for-FM-transmitter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/J796/HFPTGO2M/FXEJ796HFPTGO2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/J796/HFPTGO2M/FXEJ796HFPTGO2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/J796/HFPTGO2M/FXEJ796HFPTGO2M.SMALL.jpg phmanzano I also have a FM transmitter that I wanted to hack to improve its range following http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-FM-Transmitter/ Another step by step may be not necessary since it's just about soldering 2 wires, so I go with a photo album. This alternative mainly shows a few differences: ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:43:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PICAXE-Interface-a-PS2-Keyboard-with-an-LCD/
PICAXE - Interface a PS2 Keyboard with an LCD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/HHPD/HFPTE8OK/FGWHHPDHFPTE8OK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/HHPD/HFPTE8OK/FGWHHPDHFPTE8OK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/HHPD/HFPTE8OK/FGWHHPDHFPTE8OK.SMALL.jpg sncarter This project uses a PICAXE 20X2 microcontroller to interface an old style PS2 keyboard with a 2 X 16 LCD. The program is quite lengthy and is probably not perfect but most functions seem to work. Because some special keys use a preceeding $E0 character which the PICAXE Kbin command ignores, I was no...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:06:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Heavy-Duty-Remote/
Heavy Duty Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/OGW8/HFONL89E/FMOOGW8HFONL89E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/OGW8/HFONL89E/FMOOGW8HFONL89E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMO/OGW8/HFONL89E/FMOOGW8HFONL89E.SMALL.jpg bigape  My Parents own this old CRT TV from 1998. Over the years i often had to clean and repair the original TV remote, until the point it wear out completely. TV remotes often suffer from grease, human sweat or battery leakage which attack the sensitive pcb. So i bought a cheap universal remote, which th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:36:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-plex-20-Modular-Plexiglas-Arduino-Work-S/
Arduino-plex 2.0: Modular Plexiglas Arduino Work Surface - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/JNWS/HFD197AP/F8QJNWSHFD197AP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/JNWS/HFD197AP/F8QJNWSHFD197AP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/JNWS/HFD197AP/F8QJNWSHFD197AP.SMALL.jpg ProfMuggs Last year I needed a board that I could stick my breadboards to, that would also securely hold my Arduino. I used some Plexiglas I picked up at Skycraft in Orlando and I glued everything together with Crazy Glue. This worked well, but it didn't give me the freedom to reconfigure or put something on ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:10:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Visualizer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/Q02V/HFD15VRV/F59Q02VHFD15VRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/Q02V/HFD15VRV/F59Q02VHFD15VRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/Q02V/HFD15VRV/F59Q02VHFD15VRV.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Ever wanted an interactive and simple soldering kit for beginners?  The Color Visualizer has three potentiometers, resistors, a battery pack, and an RGB LED to make a simple soldering kit, and an interactive project all in one!!!  I originally came up with the design, and prototyped it on a breadboa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:46:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Sun-Jar/
Giant Sun Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid I love my solar lights, as I've documented here and there on this site, particularly those that I put in jars and bottles.  I've had this oversize glass cookie jar cluttering up my counter space for years, and when we decided to get rid of it, I figured I'd repurpose it instead of sending it off t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:57:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Contained-7x7x7-LED-Cube/
Self-Contained 7x7x7 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SMALL.jpg lopuz3 LED cubes are true 3D displays that work by lighting up points in a 3D lattice of LEDs. On the 3D display you can produce some truly mesmerizing animations.  This Instructable will walk you through creating an LED cube for yourself that is completely self-contained and powered by an Arduino Mega.  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Refrigerator-Alarm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/4N4F/HFD1JR2F/FBW4N4FHFD1JR2F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/4N4F/HFD1JR2F/FBW4N4FHFD1JR2F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/4N4F/HFD1JR2F/FBW4N4FHFD1JR2F.SMALL.jpg arduinodude11 “Refrigerator alarm” Hi guys! This is my first ever instructable I hope you can appreciate every post that I make. CREDITS to my reference: Reference: http://www.instructables.com/id/Fridge-Door-Detector-Alarm/?ALLSTEPS by hertzgamma Note: Nice work there by the way bro and I really like your inst...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:01:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-electronics-charging-station/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/3KLG/HFD1ERR5/FBX3KLGHFD1ERR5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/3KLG/HFD1ERR5/FBX3KLGHFD1ERR5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/3KLG/HFD1ERR5/FBX3KLGHFD1ERR5.SMALL.jpg EldonMartin One of the drawbacks of all the electronic devices we use nowadays is that they lead to a bunch of unsightly charging cables laying around.  Here's one way to fix this problem and restore tidiness to your charging process.
By: EldonMartin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:57:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Raspberry-Pi-Media-Panel-fka-Digita/
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Media Panel (fka Digital Photo Frame) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SMALL.jpg andyjagoe The goal of this project was to create a low cost Raspberry Pi Media Panel--a nice looking screen that could stand in the living room or attach to the refrigerator with the primary purpose of streaming personal photo and video content full time, but also be able to do some other cool things when nee...
By: andyjagoe

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:45:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-Mark-7-Portable-Hand-mounted-Auto-attatch/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/7FWN/HF23QBJA/FOA7FWNHF23QBJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/7FWN/HF23QBJA/FOA7FWNHF23QBJA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/7FWN/HF23QBJA/FOA7FWNHF23QBJA.SMALL.jpg 159753 Hello everyone in this  instructable i'll show you the process of hoe to make a repulsor out of a camera flash , some pulse switches , magnet wire and a couple of more things. While i was trying to do this i made 3 repulsor , one made of plastic ( doesn't turned out really well) , one mde of foam an...
By: 159753

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 19:48:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-wifi-antenna/
Mobile wifi antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/AP9L/HEXSDS2B/FOCAP9LHEXSDS2B.SMALL.jpg ROD917 Turn a external usb antenna into a mobile wifi antenna to get a better wifi signal. I work approximately 24 hours from my vehicle each week. I use my laptop while in my vehicle to access public wifi. My internal wifi antenna on my laptop computer does not get a good wifi signal. I purchased an exter...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 20:03:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-lights/
Arduino controlled lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/WSVB/HELXKTJM/FR1WSVBHELXKTJM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/WSVB/HELXKTJM/FR1WSVBHELXKTJM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/WSVB/HELXKTJM/FR1WSVBHELXKTJM.SMALL.jpg Blaneparker Hello, my name is Blane Parker, I am 14 years old, and live in Texas. I love to play with electronics and visit instructables often to learn; to become better in electronics. 1. What did you make? I made device that plugs into an Arduino or a “shield” that controls any outlet via RF. The Arduino ...
By: Blaneparker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:03:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ultimate-high-tech-beverage-holder/
The ultimate high tech beverage holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/I8VM/HET1AXUM/FU7I8VMHET1AXUM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/I8VM/HET1AXUM/FU7I8VMHET1AXUM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/I8VM/HET1AXUM/FU7I8VMHET1AXUM.SMALL.jpg aaahotdog Sorry I don't have more pictures, this was made a while back and I've gotten lots of compliments on it so I've decided to share.  This is a little tougher project, that needs some soldering skills and a simple understanding of how motor polarities work.  Make sure you check video on last step.   Tha...
By: aaahotdog

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:44:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-Broken-Headphones/
Repair Broken Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/DDUA/HERLT9GG/FNGDDUAHERLT9GG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/DDUA/HERLT9GG/FNGDDUAHERLT9GG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/DDUA/HERLT9GG/FNGDDUAHERLT9GG.SMALL.jpg ROD917 Easy repair for broken headphone legs. I had a pair of headphones and one of the legs broke that connected to the speaker. Parts List Black Cable Tie (A metal Cable tie may work better) You can find this in the hardware section at Wal-mart. J B Weld (This is a strong glue) You can find it in the ...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:17:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iPad-Wooden-Case/
iPad Wooden Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/HJ2G/HE7D2T9L/F9FHJ2GHE7D2T9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/HJ2G/HE7D2T9L/F9FHJ2GHE7D2T9L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/HJ2G/HE7D2T9L/F9FHJ2GHE7D2T9L.SMALL.jpg wackyjackie123 This plywood iPad case was designed to fit and hold a Ipad 2, as well as store 8.5in-by-11in paper in the bottom compartment. We also included the space for a clipboard to be attached to the back. Cost: around $10 in wood The design process requires the use of a universal laser, and the AutoCAD pr...
By: wackyjackie123

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:12:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-Fuses-Power-Inverter/
Replacing Fuses - Power Inverter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/37LZ/HELXKTB0/F0U37LZHELXKTB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/37LZ/HELXKTB0/F0U37LZHELXKTB0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/37LZ/HELXKTB0/F0U37LZHELXKTB0.SMALL.jpg Lucky7x7 This Instructable will show you how to replace the fuses on a Black and Decker 800 watt power inverter. The specs say it will power up to 6.96 AMPS. 120V/ 60HZ. It is suppose to have a fault indicator,(little red light) when limits are exceeded but alas it just died when overloaded. 6.96 does not me...
By: Lucky7x7

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:07:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cutter-1/
Laser Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/17VM/HELX4BSS/F0V17VMHELX4BSS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/17VM/HELX4BSS/F0V17VMHELX4BSS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/17VM/HELX4BSS/F0V17VMHELX4BSS.SMALL.jpg smitty16 This is a powerful laser that can light matches and  pop balloons What You Need - optical Drive - a pen flashlight - a saudering iron Step 1 Getting the Burner out of the optical drive I am using a laptops'  optical drive first you will need to remove all the screws to get the burner out S...
By: smitty16

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:23:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-GPS-Power-Plug/
Repair GPS Power Plug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/OF3D/HELX4AWT/F84OF3DHELX4AWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/OF3D/HELX4AWT/F84OF3DHELX4AWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/OF3D/HELX4AWT/F84OF3DHELX4AWT.SMALL.jpg ROD917 My Garmin 12 VDC Power Adapter plastic prong broke. The plastic prong keeps the plug tight in the socket. I attempted to fix the plastic prong but I keep losing power. I could buy a new Power adapter for $35 plus shipping but I had the parts to fix it and it cost me nothing. Parts List 1. 12 VDC  ...
By: ROD917

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:56:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ATTiny85-Traffic-Light/
ATTiny85 Traffic Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/0LQL/HEBNH7UI/FLF0LQLHEBNH7UI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/0LQL/HEBNH7UI/FLF0LQLHEBNH7UI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/0LQL/HEBNH7UI/FLF0LQLHEBNH7UI.SMALL.jpg nthdesign This instructable will show you how to build a fun traffic light circuit using the cheap and powerful ATTiny85 microcontroller. The ATTiny85 can be programmed using the Arduino Processing language, and can do many of the things an Arduino can do. Learning how to use the ATTiny85 in this way will let...
By: nthdesign

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