http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:23:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/TSA-Zombie-Scanner-Security-Wand/
TSA Zombie Scanner Security Wand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/TKH7/HI3QAHL5/FKITKH7HI3QAHL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/TKH7/HI3QAHL5/FKITKH7HI3QAHL5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/TKH7/HI3QAHL5/FKITKH7HI3QAHL5.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Not even Zombies are exempt from a good pat-down.  Scanner security wands are used at the most exclusive nightclubs and venues.  Does not detect metal to indicate a presence of weapons but will indicate the lack of a soul which means a more rigorous body cavity search to remove any last shred of dig...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:06:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Origami/
LED Origami - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/7IVF/HHS9HOQ7/F5B7IVFHHS9HOQ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/7IVF/HHS9HOQ7/F5B7IVFHHS9HOQ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/7IVF/HHS9HOQ7/F5B7IVFHHS9HOQ7.SMALL.jpg Maxwells This instructable is an origami flower that is lit up using LED's. In this instructable I show only a flower but you could do many more things. Materials List These are the materials 1 Origami Figure A couple of 3-volt coin-cell batteries Assorted LED's 1 Roll of electrical tape Testing and se...
By: Maxwells

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:55:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-pendant-1/
LED pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/QYSQ/HHOFDG3Q/F1WQYSQHHOFDG3Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/QYSQ/HHOFDG3Q/F1WQYSQHHOFDG3Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/QYSQ/HHOFDG3Q/F1WQYSQHHOFDG3Q.SMALL.jpg Thursday I like things that light up. Especially if they're blue. And also necklaces. So, why not combine them? For this project you will need: 1 LED 1 resistor (I'm using a 330 ohm resistor, but any value around 100-500 should work with a standard LED) 1 CR2032 battery conductive thread small pieces of ult...
By: Thursday

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:00:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lasercut-BraceLED-bracelet/
Lasercut BraceLED bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/NJA1/HHS9UH5H/FTZNJA1HHS9UH5H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/NJA1/HHS9UH5H/FTZNJA1HHS9UH5H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/NJA1/HHS9UH5H/FTZNJA1HHS9UH5H.SMALL.jpg ynze In 2011 I made a bracelet with ducttape and LED's (I named it BraceLED. Duh.) The bracelet's clasp is a small magnet that also acts as a switch, so the leds only light up when you're wearing the bracelet. This spring (2013) a few things happened: I did a workshop with high school kids, making ...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:09:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stargate-LED-Lighted-Necklace/
Stargate LED Lighted Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/B8N8/HHRZJX9X/FA0B8N8HHRZJX9X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/B8N8/HHRZJX9X/FA0B8N8HHRZJX9X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/B8N8/HHRZJX9X/FA0B8N8HHRZJX9X.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Ever need to have a Stargate handy? You can wear one around your neck and have it at the ready. Ears starting to bleed from the volume of the music at the club or that Euro-chic clothing retailer outlet?  Activate the Stargate to jump to another world.  Light sequence needs to be just right.  Don't ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:56:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-Sugru-pendant-for-Burning-Man-2013/
Glowing Sugru pendant (for Burning Man 2013) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/UAD2/HHMI5A0T/F3XUAD2HHMI5A0T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/UAD2/HHMI5A0T/F3XUAD2HHMI5A0T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/UAD2/HHMI5A0T/F3XUAD2HHMI5A0T.SMALL.jpg OrenLederman In this Instructable I'll explain how create a glowing pendant made out of simple materials. No engineering/programming skills are requires, though you will need to know how to do some basic soldering. I've spent a lot of time trying out different variations for this pendant, and this one is my fav...
By: OrenLederman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 09:30:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Harry-Potter-Papercraft/
Harry Potter Papercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/1HSN/HHOFDDLW/FRY1HSNHHOFDDLW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/1HSN/HHOFDDLW/FRY1HSNHHOFDDLW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/1HSN/HHOFDDLW/FRY1HSNHHOFDDLW.SMALL.gif ChrysN Paper craft is a lot of fun, I particularly like the models that move.  I wanted to try my hand at making my own movable model.  When I came up with the idea of making Harry Potter with a moving arm it occurred to me that it could be even better if I incorporated an LED into the wand.  So as he rais...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 22:21:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ice-Cube-Unread-Email-Counter/
Ice Cube-Unread Email Counter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/5NLC/HHJO9INS/F6F5NLCHHJO9INS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/5NLC/HHJO9INS/F6F5NLCHHJO9INS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/5NLC/HHJO9INS/F6F5NLCHHJO9INS.SMALL.jpg trumpkin Digging into the vault of never fully documented projects, I found this and decided to make an Instructable on it. Doing this mostly by memory, I might have missed some things. Let me know if you see any errors. This is a project that displays how many unread email messages you have. It also display...
By: trumpkin

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:09:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-saber-knitting-needles/
Lightsaber knitting needles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/LEI0/HH2W0B7L/FQMLEI0HH2W0B7L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/LEI0/HH2W0B7L/FQMLEI0HH2W0B7L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/LEI0/HH2W0B7L/FQMLEI0HH2W0B7L.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian An Epic Battle With Every Stitch... I will not embarrass you with my poor knitting but maybe someone out there can "give me a hand! Right?" I will however show a cast on at night in a darkened room with the lights off! I made a second set at 8 inches length for the pocket size contest! And a thi...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 21:37:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/camping-light-up-slippers-hack/
camping light up slippers hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/1L8E/HGU2E8D7/FND1L8EHGU2E8D7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/1L8E/HGU2E8D7/FND1L8EHGU2E8D7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/1L8E/HGU2E8D7/FND1L8EHGU2E8D7.SMALL.jpg coolbeansbaby68 Camping with these homemade camping led light up slippers will protect your feet and toes while they light up the way to the bathroom in the middle of the night while camping.Its a simple but brilliant idea to save those toes from harms way. Materials (1) a pair of thick fuzzy slippers (2)  two ...
By: coolbeansbaby68

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 18:37:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-Your-Own-Solar-Powered-Mason-Jar-Nightlight/
Create Your Own Solar Powered Mason Jar Nightlight from Junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/RLV9/HH2VZDFT/FN8RLV9HH2VZDFT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/RLV9/HH2VZDFT/FN8RLV9HH2VZDFT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/RLV9/HH2VZDFT/FN8RLV9HH2VZDFT.SMALL.jpg mazzmn It's spring which of course means two things:   - Rain, snow and snow-shovels have left wornout, damaged and broken solar garden lights in the yard.   - Garden centers are running specials on new solar lights (I found several stores selling them for $1 each) I managed to avoid throwing out several ...
By: mazzmn

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 10:03:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Game-Boy-Game-Pad-For-Phone/
Game Boy Bluetooth Game Pad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/B58B/HH2VJK39/FFYB58BHH2VJK39.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/B58B/HH2VJK39/FFYB58BHH2VJK39.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/B58B/HH2VJK39/FFYB58BHH2VJK39.SMALL.jpg tomatoskins Original credit goes  to alpinedelta here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Game-Boy-Android-Gamepad/ and here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Game-Boy-Android-Gamepad-1/ I really like the idea behind using a physical game pad for the inputs of various games on my phone, however I f...
By: tomatoskins

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 20:45:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/NES-Controller-Night-Light-in-Resin/
NES Controller Night Light in Resin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/N9NP/HH2VJDAK/F4IN9NPHH2VJDAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/N9NP/HH2VJDAK/F4IN9NPHH2VJDAK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/N9NP/HH2VJDAK/F4IN9NPHH2VJDAK.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer How to mod a NES controller and turn it into a night light. Anyone who was lucky enough to own a NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) will remember the sheer joy of playing games on this ground breaking system.  I got mine in 1987 (the year it was released in Australia) for my 13th birthday (yes I a...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 06:01:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Morse-code-generator-for-the-16x24-HT1632C-LED-Mat/
Morse code generator for the 16x24 HT1632C LED Matrix- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SMALL.jpg khietman In this instructable I'll detail how to use the HT1642C LED Matrix from Adafruit to make a Morse code generator that both flashes a letter and plays a buzzer corresponding to the Morse code equivalent. To make the box for the matrix, take a look at my previous instructable. Here's a video demonstr...
By: khietman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 19:02:13 PDT 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...
By: tommythehill

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 19:13:46 PDT 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...
By: Dufva

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:43:53 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...
By: womai

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:15:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ask-an-Engineer-Powerpuff-Girls-Style-Puppets/
Ask an Engineer Powerpuff Girls Style Puppets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/GL37/HGU2P4WA/FIJGL37HGU2P4WA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/GL37/HGU2P4WA/FIJGL37HGU2P4WA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/GL37/HGU2P4WA/FIJGL37HGU2P4WA.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad A favorite webshow is Ask an Engineer hosted by Phil Torrone and Limor "Ladyada" Fried of Adafruit. It's a weekly windup of maker world happenings, news, products and projects.   Although the primary focus is on electronics, it showcases itself as a premier resource and business in the maker communi...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 19:24:40 PDT 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

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 08:41:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-Night-Vision-Device/
DIY Infrared Night Vision Device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SMALL.jpg eyebot117 I've been involved with airsoft for about two years being affiliated with a large local group of people in our community who meet regularly and have scheduled games, ops, and events. Airsoft is a great sport and hobby that encourages teamwork, honor, respect, communication, and discipline (as well a...
By: eyebot117

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-a-Cylon-in-it/
Put a Cylon in it! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SMALL.jpg ChrisKnight Last year the comedy sketch show 'Portlandia' made fun of an arts and craft trend, where craft artists would take ordinary items and 'put a bird on it'.  I fell victim to a similar trend in the geek crowd:  Take an ordinary silver item and add LEDs to 'put a cylon in it'.  :) When I saw the Total C...
By: ChrisKnight

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Heart-Blinky-LED-Pendant-Jewelry/
Solar Powered Heart Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered heart with a pulsing red LED.  It measures about 2" by 1.25", including the USB tab.  It has one hole through the top of the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in a window.  The possibilities are up to you, a...
By: lumenjewelry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Cycle-Programmable-RGB-LED-Strips-on-Bike-F/
Light Cycle: Programmable RGB LED Strips on Bike Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SMALL.jpg cstewart000 I have already been working on similar projects, this one really is the next step of an earlier project. See: http://www.instructables.com/id/Inbedded-Bike-Rim-Lights/ And before we get started, we should have a demonstration of the finished effect (the video is when the bike wasn't yet covered). ...
By: cstewart000

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 01:34:26 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/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/
Emergency Light/Charger from Fire & Water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SMALL.jpg Joohansson DIY a really simple Thermoelectric Emergency Generator from very few parts. Optimized for powering with tealights/candles. With inspiration from my previous projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-b...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Owl-Blinky-LED-Pendant-Jewelry/
Solar Powered Owl Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/8WT6/HGH6QBY0/FDU8WT6HGH6QBY0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/8WT6/HGH6QBY0/FDU8WT6HGH6QBY0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/8WT6/HGH6QBY0/FDU8WT6HGH6QBY0.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered Owl with amber LEDs for eyes.  It measures about 2" by 1.25", including the USB tab.  It has one hole through the top of the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in a window.  The possibilities are up to you, a...
By: lumenjewelry

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 19:41:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/What-a-silly-hat/
What a silly hat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SMALL.jpg contrechoc This is a silly hat! Just a fantasy with a few LED's a bit of cloth, and a chip lying around. Fashionable words: Modifying a hat. Personifying mass production. Hand-made: sewing and soldering and programming. DIY: well, I didn't make the LED's nor the chip, nor the pieces of cloth, the batteries, ...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PowerTube-Vr-1/
PowerTube Vr. 1 for bicycle headlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SMALL.jpg frapedia Recently purchased one of those bicycle lights using the XML T6 LED x3. Came with a 18650 8.4v 6400mAh Battery Pack and a Pouch with Velcro. The headlight has a voltage status function via a multi color LED but to be honest i am not satisfy with what function so i decided to add a voltage meter....
By: frapedia

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 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....
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:42:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/1x1x1-LED-Cube/
1x1x1 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SMALL.gif SF Media Labs In the course of history, it becomes necessary to create something new to advance the state of humanity. The wheel, agriculture, and electricity were all transformative inventions that seem downright simple today. But without them, we'd be munching our nuts and half-rotted carcasses in the dark. ...
By: SF Media Labs

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:12:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Earring/
Led Earring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SMALL.jpg Lorenzo M Do you like nightlife? This instructable tells you all you need to assemble LED earrings, including the instructions to make a transparent battery holder. The battery holder has an ON/OFF switch so you can turn the earring off to save on battery life. This instructable requires medium capacity skill...
By: Lorenzo M

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 09:52:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Batgirl-Birkin-Bag/
Batgirl Birkin Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad What a girl wants. What a girl needs.  What's more exclusive and has more cachet than scoring a Birkin bag? Pow!!! A Batgirl Birkin bag! Holey Haute Couture, Batman! Yes, you too can knock off a version of this famous bag.  Okay, even mine started out as a knockoff so you ain't doing anything iffy ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 20:09:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-board-of-many-ping-pong-balls/
Another board of many ping-pong balls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SMALL.jpg Djandco What do you get when you add one Arduino, some shift registers, a few transistors and a handful of LED's to somebody with way too much time on his hands? The simple answer is Another board of many ping pong balls! Although this is not completed yet, read on to find out why.... But to give you a hea...
By: Djandco

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 14:43:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Almost-too-Bright-Bike-Light/
Almost too Bright Bike Light (blue or what ever color you want) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SMALL.jpg jguthrie3 A friend of a friend of mine asked me to build a rear bike light that would be better than anything he could buy (for a budget of $45). So I set out to build this light and I thought I might as well try to help anyone else out there that want to do a similar project. He rides road but there is no re...
By: jguthrie3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:38:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-60/
Bicycle LED Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SMALL.jpg Tater Zoid This Instructable will guide you through the process of lighting your bike with LED lights. I get these lights pretty cheap on eBay and the biggest cost is batteries. I use a 12 volt rechargeable battery, but you can use other configurations. The video posted above is a quick guide to lighting yo...
By: Tater Zoid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 16:21:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
Rotary Phone iPod Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/DREG/HFSHF90U/FB2DREGHFSHF90U.SMALL.jpg tomatoskins I have always loved re-purposing one thing into another. This instructable will show pictures of my completed iPod dock with commentary on how I put it together. I apologize that I didn't take pictures through the whole process. I was just too excited about the project. Parts Needed Parts needed:...
By: tomatoskins

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Champagne-Cork-Darth-Vader/
Champagne Cork Darth Vader - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/YUQB/HFPTHSEV/FKDYUQBHFPTHSEV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/YUQB/HFPTHSEV/FKDYUQBHFPTHSEV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/YUQB/HFPTHSEV/FKDYUQBHFPTHSEV.SMALL.jpg sjroth This legendary Star Wars character has been on my Corky To-Do list since the beginning, but I never had time to make it until now. This 7cm Darth Vader Corky has probably been the most diverse (and possibly most challenging) Corky yet. Here's how I did it. Supplies Above are some photos of some o...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:07:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-for-Life-3D/
Light for Life: 3D - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SMALL.jpg kempton In 2009 i created and published a jacket called Light for Life. It consisted of an Arduino, a set of LEDs integrated into the buttons,and two pushbuttons to activate them. I really wanted to make more of the buttons, but they were hard to make; requiring a drill, glue, and filing down each LED lens....
By: kempton

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:10:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-Tardis-Embroidery/
Light-up Tardis Embroidery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/AIRI/HFONER02/FE0AIRIHFONER02.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/AIRI/HFONER02/FE0AIRIHFONER02.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/AIRI/HFONER02/FE0AIRIHFONER02.SMALL.jpg katzpe Submitted by Cambridge Hackspace for the Instructables Sponsorship Program This is a light-up Tardis embroidery made with felt and sewable electronics.   Materials You'll need: - Cotton fabric in whatever print or color you want - Embroidery hoop - Blue felt - White felt - Black felt - Embroide...
By: katzpe

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:22:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-headlight-shelf-lamp/
Bicycle headlight shelf lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/7L5R/HDYZ7W8R/FWR7L5RHDYZ7W8R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/7L5R/HDYZ7W8R/FWR7L5RHDYZ7W8R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/7L5R/HDYZ7W8R/FWR7L5RHDYZ7W8R.SMALL.jpg zralla Hi everybody , i'm from italy and i love bikes. I ride 'em , fix 'em and create stange object with old parts. You can find some of them here: http://www.2you.it/ilmecca/Page7.html                                                             (it's in italian but the photos are self explanatory) or h...
By: zralla

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:50:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Flexible-DSLR-LED-Video-Light/
Build a Flexible DSLR LED Video Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VZIP/HFD1KDOY/F4JVZIPHFD1KDOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VZIP/HFD1KDOY/F4JVZIPHFD1KDOY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VZIP/HFD1KDOY/F4JVZIPHFD1KDOY.SMALL.jpg jonathan.elwell LED lighting panels for your DSLR are great, but they can be expensive. So why not build your own? I decided to, with a twist - literally, as my panel is flexible and can conform to various shapes for mounting or to broadcast light in various directions.  The basic materials and tools I used are: M...
By: jonathan.elwell

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:14:57 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...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:57:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Bike-Taillight-Upgrade-Incandescent-to-LED/
Retro Bike Taillight Upgrade - Incandescent to LED conversion (With Magnetic Switch) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SMALL.jpg Doodyideas I love my retro bikes. I've had about 6 of them over the years and despite their quirks (and sometimes dangers) you learn to love these beautiful steeds. But you know what REALLY annoys me? My Incandescent dynamo taillights and the amount of tiny little bulbs I've been through over the years! If th...
By: Doodyideas

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:57:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-standing-lamp/
Modern standing lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/NR0E/HFD1F1UK/FUONR0EHFD1F1UK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/NR0E/HFD1F1UK/FUONR0EHFD1F1UK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/NR0E/HFD1F1UK/FUONR0EHFD1F1UK.SMALL.jpg HHarry I opted to create a standing lamp with the connecting steel pipe as thin as possible. The lamp had to represent something elegant and unusual, with the use of modern lighting technology. With the right tools this lamp is easy to make. The total cost was around 25 dollar. Materials and Tool...
By: HHarry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:56:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-lamp-for-your-workspace-desktop-table-1/
LED lamp for your workspace/ desktop/ table... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/D3W6/HFD17ZAZ/FR7D3W6HFD17ZAZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/D3W6/HFD17ZAZ/FR7D3W6HFD17ZAZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/D3W6/HFD17ZAZ/FR7D3W6HFD17ZAZ.SMALL.jpg maybolicious The Black & White collection. Designed and crafted by Maybolicious. I wanted to make a led lap for my desktop area that you can also use for reading at night. I have always like how Black and White compliment each other and have this distinct appeal that you can not miss. For this project I used ...
By: maybolicious

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:52:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Outdoor-LED-Thermometer/
Outdoor LED Thermometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/22SW/HF23QIE0/F1T22SWHF23QIE0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/22SW/HF23QIE0/F1T22SWHF23QIE0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/22SW/HF23QIE0/F1T22SWHF23QIE0.SMALL.jpg Sobaka-Gemini If you don't want to read any pointless chatter you can feel free to skip to page two. You have been warned.   Over the summer I once again was looking for a fun project, that I could learn something from (AKA mess up twenty times, and correct my mistakes then try again). As I walked outside it was ...
By: Sobaka-Gemini

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:40:16 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.  ...
By: lopuz3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Light-Painting-Spirographs/
Making Light Painting Spirographs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SMALL.jpg nkraus1 In this instructable I will show you how to make light painting spirographs, which are one of my favorite techniques in light painting. First of all I do not take credit for this idea, I know it has been done long before my time, but I feel the necessity to spread it further. You will also need to ...
By: nkraus1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:26:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-looking-LED-wall-light/
Simple looking LED wall light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/652R/HFD1K6GU/FFC652RHFD1K6GU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/652R/HFD1K6GU/FFC652RHFD1K6GU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/652R/HFD1K6GU/FFC652RHFD1K6GU.SMALL.jpg HHarry My little sister needed a new wall light for her dressing. She asked me to give it the looks of a spotlight with the wide beam angle of a regular light. The result is this wall light. The total cost was around 35 dollar. Materials and tools Materials Wooden board (MDF 12mm) L...
By: HHarry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:41:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nest-table-lamp/
Nest table lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/A2TD/HFD1DM06/FRJA2TDHFD1DM06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/A2TD/HFD1DM06/FRJA2TDHFD1DM06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/A2TD/HFD1DM06/FRJA2TDHFD1DM06.SMALL.jpg HHarry After a long cold winter, the sunlight is getting warmer and we enjoy to go back outside: the first flowers blossoming, the birds singing, … This atmosphere of springtime inspired me to create a new table lamp. This lamp is easy to make and cost around 30 dollars. Materials and Tools Mate...
By: HHarry

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