http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Alphonse-Elric-costume-from-Fullmetal-Alchemist/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/JK2M/H8RVCTOS/FHTJK2MH8RVCTOS.SMALL.jpg Tomcat94 "Humankind can not get anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is Alchemy's first law of equlivant exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world’s one and only truth." Hello everyone! I'm here to present to you tod...
By: Tomcat94

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Nov 2012 15:13:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-LED-Pumpkin-Batman-Symbol/
Quick LED Pumpkin - Batman Symbol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/VMR5/H8RK8RQS/FA5VMR5H8RK8RQS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/VMR5/H8RK8RQS/FA5VMR5H8RK8RQS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/VMR5/H8RK8RQS/FA5VMR5H8RK8RQS.SMALL.jpg imbakes This guide will show you to create a batman pumpkin illuminated by LEDs in a small form factor. Gather items: Pumpkin Knives LEDS CR2032 Lithium 3V batteries 10-ohm resistor Electrical Tape Carve the pumpkin with any design.  I chose a Batman Symbol. Make sure to use a current limiting resis...
By: imbakes

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:23:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Proximity-Sensing-Pumpkin-Carving/
Proximity Sensing Pumpkin Carving - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/0N6Z/H8OJEZFI/F770N6ZH8OJEZFI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/0N6Z/H8OJEZFI/F770N6ZH8OJEZFI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/0N6Z/H8OJEZFI/F770N6ZH8OJEZFI.SMALL.jpg LostRite I love Halloween. It is my favorite day of the year easily. Free candy and costuming; how could this get any better?! And no holiday better sums up DIY than halloween :)  This ible will show you how to make your pumpkin carving a bit more interactive. By adding a IR distance sensor along with a cou...
By: LostRite

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:54:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Lanterns-for-Kids/
DIY LED Lanterns for Kids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SMALL.jpg at0mbxmb Hi! These lanterns were designed by: Michelle Leonhart: twitter || tinwhiskers.net Joseph Chiut: twitter || toybuilderlabs.com Kyle Cothern for the LAMakerspace's special holiday DIY LED Lanterns class.  We hope they help you stay safe and have fun at night!  See the end of the instructable for ph...
By: at0mbxmb

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:11:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Strobe-Pumpkin-Decoration-for-Halloween-for-on/
LED Strobe Pumpkin Decoration for Halloween for only $3 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/TE1Z/H6S417ZO/F3QTE1ZH6S417ZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/TE1Z/H6S417ZO/F3QTE1ZH6S417ZO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/TE1Z/H6S417ZO/F3QTE1ZH6S417ZO.SMALL.jpg powerman666 Go down to the Dollar General and buy 3 things A Carvable Pumpkin An LED Strobe Light and AA bateries Carve it Now cut the top open enough to fit the LED strobe light into the pumpkin. You can even carve a face into it if you want. I didn't carve a face into mine yet because I liked the way it ...
By: powerman666

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 19:43:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-a-Solar-Yard-Light-into-a-Creepy-Skull-Yard-L/
Hack a Solar Yard Light into a Creepy Skull Yard Light for around $10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/XJ7Z/GU7FXVAX/F4EXJ7ZGU7FXVAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/XJ7Z/GU7FXVAX/F4EXJ7ZGU7FXVAX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/XJ7Z/GU7FXVAX/F4EXJ7ZGU7FXVAX.SMALL.jpg gkmerkel This is an extremely easy hack.  We will disassemble a solar yard light and hack it into a styrofoam skull that will give off an eerie eye shine at night. Check out the next page for the list of materials. Gather materials and tools You need the following materials: Styrofoam Skull  -------- Abo...
By: gkmerkel

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2012 16:29:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-LED-Pumpkin-Lighting/
Quick LED Pumpkin Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/7OIF/GU63TWJE/FUP7OIFGU63TWJE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/7OIF/GU63TWJE/FUP7OIFGU63TWJE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/7OIF/GU63TWJE/FUP7OIFGU63TWJE.SMALL.jpg CarlS We had some left over LED strips from the TeleToyland Sandbox 2 project (Instructable), so we decided to turn them into quick Jack-o-lantern lighting. They only take a few minutes to make, so you can build a bunch of them quickly, and they come in many colors. These LED strips are designed to be ru...
By: CarlS

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:51:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/INFLATABLE-GLOWING-HALLOWEEN-BOO-GHOST/
INFLATABLE GLOWING HALLOWEEN BOO GHOST! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/PSQL/GU63TUUV/F18PSQLGU63TUUV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/PSQL/GU63TUUV/F18PSQLGU63TUUV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/PSQL/GU63TUUV/F18PSQLGU63TUUV.SMALL.jpg DarkRubyMoon Two good friends of mine love Halloween and are making their own little haunted house this year. Since I love to make Halloween decorations, but have no place to store them after I make them, I was very happy to offer to make them a ghost decoration. My first thoughts naturally was to do some elabo...
By: DarkRubyMoon

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:06:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Glowing-Paper-Pumpkins/
Making Glowing Paper Pumpkins - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/ZD27/GTXK8EAY/F0KZD27GTXK8EAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/ZD27/GTXK8EAY/F0KZD27GTXK8EAY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/ZD27/GTXK8EAY/F0KZD27GTXK8EAY.SMALL.jpg BareConductive Making Glowing Paper Pumpkins In this tutorial we will show you how to make glowing paper pumpkins using Bare Paint and some LEDs ready to put on your desk or hang around your house, to scare people on halloween. Materials Materials Bare Paint Pen Paint Brush Paper as thin as you can get but co...
By: BareConductive

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:26:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Jack-o-lantern/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/SQK5/GTXK7Z71/FH0SQK5GTXK7Z71.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/SQK5/GTXK7Z71/FH0SQK5GTXK7Z71.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/SQK5/GTXK7Z71/FH0SQK5GTXK7Z71.SMALL.jpg prettypinkprincess A cool jack-o-lantern lit by an led.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:32:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Popsicle-Stick-Shades/
LED Popsicle Stick Glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/31M5/GSUSMD4T/FB731M5GSUSMD4T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/31M5/GSUSMD4T/FB731M5GSUSMD4T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/31M5/GSUSMD4T/FB731M5GSUSMD4T.SMALL.jpg duggerpato Craft (popsicle) sticks are the bulk of this inexpensive and easy to make project. I spent $10 on this one, and for most, it could cost up to $20 (but then you'd be able to make several pairs). They remind me a little of Geordi LaForge from Star Trek TNG. I was not trying to copy that character, I ...
By: duggerpato

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:43:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Firefly-Wind-Chime/
Firefly Wind Chime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif caliphis This is a great little project to add some color and beauty to an outdoor space. 1. To begin you will need some materials. Pictured from top left: Speaker wire, Fishing line, Electrical tape, Feathers, 3v batteries, 3v LEDs. Not pictured: Scissors, super glue, pliers. 2. Bend the nega...
By: caliphis

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:59:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mod-your-Green-Lantern-movie-ring-and-make-it-glow/
Mod your Green Lantern movie ring and make it glow! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/C4FB/GQYGL8ZH/FK5C4FBGQYGL8ZH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/C4FB/GQYGL8ZH/FK5C4FBGQYGL8ZH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/C4FB/GQYGL8ZH/FK5C4FBGQYGL8ZH.SMALL.jpg Honus When the Green Lantern movie came out earlier this year Toys R Us started selling a decent looking replica ring for only $10- here's how to make the ring look a bit more heroic by installing a LED and making it more accurate to the movie ring. It's a fair bit of work but for GL fans it's worth the ...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2011 00:05:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smoking-Snake/
Smoking Snake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/81Y0/GLKMTS83/FAQ81Y0GLKMTS83.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/81Y0/GLKMTS83/FAQ81Y0GLKMTS83.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/81Y0/GLKMTS83/FAQ81Y0GLKMTS83.SMALL.jpg chip123 Hi all. This is my instructable on how to make a smoking snake, originally intended as a Halloween decoration. Before reading or attempting to make this, please be clear that dry ice can hurt if used or handled inappropriately, and I take no responsibility for any harm this may cause to you or other...
By: chip123

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:57:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Harry-Potter-Lumos-Wand/
Very Bright Lumos Wand for ~$10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/ZKJZ/GFA45C1K/FNOZKJZGFA45C1K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/ZKJZ/GFA45C1K/FNOZKJZGFA45C1K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/ZKJZ/GFA45C1K/FNOZKJZGFA45C1K.SMALL.jpg johnwt This is a tutorial on how to make a wand capable of the Lumos charm from the Harry Potter universe for about $10.  It is so bright you can use it as a flashlight! The key to this design is a high power LED.  I'm not talking about those little through-hole guys that you can use for underlighting you...
By: johnwt

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Nov 2010 14:31:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheshire-Cat-Pumpkin-animated-with-LEDs/
Cheshire Cat Pumpkin animated with LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FDR/TZZJ/GFRWQKVC/FDRTZZJGFRWQKVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDR/TZZJ/GFRWQKVC/FDRTZZJGFRWQKVC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDR/TZZJ/GFRWQKVC/FDRTZZJGFRWQKVC.SMALL.jpg J_Hodgie How to carve a Cheshire cat pumpkin with LEDs animated by an Arduino. The smile of the cat first lights up white, then the eyes green, followed by the body lighting up blue starting at the tail and moving up to the ears. Materials and Tools Tools: - X-Acto knife - Paring knife - Various sma...
By: J_Hodgie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Nov 2010 08:47:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-2010-Terminator-Fail/
Halloween 2010: Terminator Fail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/QXW8/GFRWR9U8/FBIQXW8GFRWR9U8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/QXW8/GFRWR9U8/FBIQXW8GFRWR9U8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/QXW8/GFRWR9U8/FBIQXW8GFRWR9U8.SMALL.jpg NorthernBoy So this year I was on a bit of a budget.  Spending was limited so I looked around the house to see what I could use.  I got the idea to do one of those T-800 with its face ripped off and set out to do that, but the eye piece didn't turn out like I wanted so I had to change my story to just making a...
By: NorthernBoy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Nov 2010 07:52:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottomless-halloween-basket/
Bottomless halloween basket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FFW/N4NO/GFRWQLRO/FFWN4NOGFRWQLRO.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFW/N4NO/GFRWQLRO/FFWN4NOGFRWQLRO.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFW/N4NO/GFRWQLRO/FFWN4NOGFRWQLRO.SMALL.jpg hummer_head I was thinking about Halloween and i can see every body is making costumes and i thought that no one thinks about the basket. It comes in different shapes but not  "high tech", so i came up with this idea. I think that it is going to drag the attention as well as the costume. If you enjoy my instru...
By: hummer_head

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:12:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wizards-staff-from-a-giant-cabbage/
Wizard's staff from a giant cabbage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/8J4F/GFPQR6F3/FRS8J4FGFPQR6F3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/8J4F/GFPQR6F3/FRS8J4FGFPQR6F3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/8J4F/GFPQR6F3/FRS8J4FGFPQR6F3.SMALL.jpg makendo This Halloween, I turned a giant cabbage, an LED flashlight and a Christmas ornament into a gnarled wizard's staff that shines with an eerie moonish glow. My kids are going trick-or-treating as Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger (and Commander Rex, clone trooper, but that`s another story), so I made ...
By: makendo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:40:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-Halloween-trick-or-treat-candy-bag/
Glowing Halloween trick or treat candy bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/NPKV/GF070BMI/FMHNPKVGF070BMI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/NPKV/GF070BMI/FMHNPKVGF070BMI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/NPKV/GF070BMI/FMHNPKVGF070BMI.SMALL.jpg lhinstructables I put this together for Halloween 2009 and didn't think much of it until other parents offered to buy it off me. This is my first instructable so bear with me. This is a glowing Halloween trick or treat candy bucket.  I did this because some of the areas we were trick-or-treating were not well-lit...
By: lhinstructables

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:55:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Haunted-house-costumes-evolution/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/N5Z4/GC4G0YDU/FA9N5Z4GC4G0YDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/N5Z4/GC4G0YDU/FA9N5Z4GC4G0YDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/N5Z4/GC4G0YDU/FA9N5Z4GC4G0YDU.SMALL.jpg sillyzombie666 This is how my costume evolved from oldest (around 2008) to the newest picture from my 2010 haunted house. Every group of pictures showing off just props means the start of a new haunt season, the first 3 are 2008 , saw n helmets then 2009 and then the dr's mirror hat is 210. Also to clarify the sh...
By: sillyzombie666

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Oct 2010 23:15:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/paper-mache-and-glue-led-skull/
paper mache and glue led skull - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/XC9H/GELSQIKL/F7YXC9HGELSQIKL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/XC9H/GELSQIKL/F7YXC9HGELSQIKL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/XC9H/GELSQIKL/F7YXC9HGELSQIKL.SMALL.jpg doubleshockz things youll need  a skull (hopefully fake :p) that you wont need for anything else. aluminum foil ( lots of it) packing tape 1 popsickle stick gorilla glue ( i find it works best but you don't need to use it) water old phone book exacto blade or something good for cutting the material your sku...
By: doubleshockz

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:28:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lumos-Adding-some-punch-to-your-Harry-Potter-wa/
Lumos! - Adding some punch to your Harry Potter wand! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/6I71/G3KYB61R/FW86I71G3KYB61R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/6I71/G3KYB61R/FW86I71G3KYB61R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/6I71/G3KYB61R/FW86I71G3KYB61R.SMALL.jpg macgeek Video Assorted Random comments To keep the heat down at the tip, I wrapped the bulb with Teflon tape, as a heat insulator. I took aluminum foil, and used it as a base layer, to give the wand a textured surface. I plan on ripping apart this wand, and make a much better (looking) version ...
By: macgeek

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:50:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shadow-box-gift-label/
Shadow box gift label - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/Y92Y/G3KXR1TL/FRYY92YG3KXR1TL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/Y92Y/G3KXR1TL/FRYY92YG3KXR1TL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/Y92Y/G3KXR1TL/FRYY92YG3KXR1TL.SMALL.jpg _fatguy This guide will illustrate how to create a shadow box which uses LED's to illuminate a design. Any design can be used, and as such, the shadow box can make a unique gift label, when the recipients initial is illuminated. Basic soldering is required for this guide. There are numerous soldering instr...
By: _fatguy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:18:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Zoltar-The-Flickering-Lamps/
Zoltar - The Flickering Lamps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/5V9E/G329ZCLI/FC35V9EG329ZCLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/5V9E/G329ZCLI/FC35V9EG329ZCLI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/5V9E/G329ZCLI/FC35V9EG329ZCLI.SMALL.jpg macgeek This is the First in a series of Detailed instructions on specific items of my (ahem) (cough) Award Winning Zoltar Segway Float (Ok, Im climbing off my high horse!) The Back lights: I hope you have seen Zoltar, so you know my references if not here is the link: [http://www.instructables.com/id/Zolt...
By: macgeek

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:54:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Billie-Jean-Sidewalk/
Building a "Billie Jean" Sidewalk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/UMOG/G1QW9WMJ/FCQUMOGG1QW9WMJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/UMOG/G1QW9WMJ/FCQUMOGG1QW9WMJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/UMOG/G1QW9WMJ/FCQUMOGG1QW9WMJ.SMALL.jpg flaming_pele! Although it's not a scary addition to our Halloween decor, I built a lighted sidewalk (the famous effect from Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" video) to entertain party guests and treat-or-treaters on their way to our door. Only the wiring was a little tedious, the rest of the construction was pretty...
By: flaming_pele!

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:20:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Halloween-Watching-Eyes-with-LEDs/
Simple Halloween 'Watching Eyes' with LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/4FSX/G1BBHILV/FBP4FSXG1BBHILV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/4FSX/G1BBHILV/FBP4FSXG1BBHILV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/4FSX/G1BBHILV/FBP4FSXG1BBHILV.SMALL.jpg davegoodman We're having a Halloween party around my place, which is mostly taking place outdoors.  I thought it would be cool to have some glowing LED 'eyes' watching from the bushes and trees around the party, so I did some googling and came across LED Throwies.  They're kind of cool, but I wanted to have two...
By: davegoodman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:41:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Bucket-turned-scary-pumpkin-head-and-candy/
LEGO Bucket turned "scary" pumpkin head (and candy collecting bucket) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/9MVO/G1BBCR37/F0E9MVOG1BBCR37.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/9MVO/G1BBCR37/F0E9MVOG1BBCR37.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/9MVO/G1BBCR37/F0E9MVOG1BBCR37.SMALL.jpg toddthuma So you have an unused LEGO Bucket and you want to turn it into a "scary" pumpkin head for Halloween. I didn't either, but I did have a fully involved LEGO bucket that I dumped out and decided to make into a "scary" pumpkin head. ;^)I saw this LEGO Bucket, set 3047 from 1998, in amongst my LEGO colle...
By: toddthuma

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:28:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/altoids-ever-lasting-led-lights-diy-jackolatern-l/
altoids ever lasting led lights diy, jackolatern light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/72TA/G145UCEC/FXH72TAG145UCEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/72TA/G145UCEC/FXH72TAG145UCEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/72TA/G145UCEC/FXH72TAG145UCEC.SMALL.jpg ajmboarding I was bored, and saw that everyone was making these cool little contraptions out of Altoids tin cans, so i made my own. i havent really decided what it is.... it could be a ever lasting led lights kit or it could be a light up mirror if you put a little mirror in the lid. so here it is..... suppli...
By: ajmboarding

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:47:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-control-color-changing-pumpkin/
Remote control color changing pumpkin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/U7TH/G1BB7QS4/FQ1U7THG1BB7QS4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/U7TH/G1BB7QS4/FQ1U7THG1BB7QS4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/U7TH/G1BB7QS4/FQ1U7THG1BB7QS4.SMALL.jpg ian Halloween is only a few days away. We're getting into the spirit by building a remote control color changing pumpkin. Channel buttons 0-8 on the remote toggle the colors of the rainbow. Button 9 activates an 'angry pumpkin' mode that flashes a scary red strobe for a few seconds.It uses a minimal PIC...
By: ian

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:34:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Talking-Arduino-Halloween-Skeleton/
Talking Arduino Halloween Skeleton - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/WON7/G1BB3QHT/FDUWON7G1BB3QHT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/WON7/G1BB3QHT/FDUWON7G1BB3QHT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/WON7/G1BB3QHT/FDUWON7G1BB3QHT.SMALL.jpg samseide Welcome to another of my instructables!So Halloween is upon us again and I really wanted to use the Arduino I had.  I went to the halloween store and found a skull with a hinged skull and that was the spark that began this project.  I knew that it would probably be easy to have a servo move using th...
By: samseide

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:57:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Synchronized-LED-Pumpkin/
Music Synchronized LED Pumpkin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/8QEC/G145JSB5/FGU8QECG145JSB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/8QEC/G145JSB5/FGU8QECG145JSB5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/8QEC/G145JSB5/FGU8QECG145JSB5.SMALL.jpg murray484 ***Please Remember to Vote for my Instructable***This year, I decided to make my pumpkin a little more exciting.  I thought and thought about it, and then I came across LED Dance Room.  I figured "I could do that", and the project was born.There are two modules for this setup: The Controller, and Th...
By: murray484

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:29:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Dandelion-Doggy-Costume/
Light-Up Dandelion Doggy Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/W8BS/G145SL4A/FAXW8BSG145SL4A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/W8BS/G145SL4A/FAXW8BSG145SL4A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/W8BS/G145SL4A/FAXW8BSG145SL4A.SMALL.jpg SwitchGirl This adorable costume was made for Martha Stewart's dog, Sharkey, for her Petacular Halloween Show! It can be made easily with a low cost recycled fiber optic toy, felt, and some cute little pom poms! Tools and Materials DOWNLOAD THE COSTUME PATTERN HERE Fiber-optic strands Scissors ...
By: SwitchGirl

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:39:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2009-Halloween-Egg-The-Ninth-Ring-of-Hell/
2009 Halloween Egg - The Ninth Ring of Hell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/TAE3/G145RLK2/FRKTAE3G145RLK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/TAE3/G145RLK2/FRKTAE3G145RLK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/TAE3/G145RLK2/FRKTAE3G145RLK2.SMALL.jpg RadBear Ever since the Faberge Egg contest last year I have had many ideas for eggs. For Halloween I decided to make an egg that draws its inspiration from Dante's Inferno. Specifically his description of Satan trapped in the lake of ice in the Ninth Ring of Hell. I didn't follow the description exactly, bu...
By: RadBear

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:13:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spooky-deep-sea-anglerfish-jack-o-lantern/
Spooky deep sea anglerfish jack o' lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/4OGN/G0ZWD7YP/FE14OGNG0ZWD7YP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/4OGN/G0ZWD7YP/FE14OGNG0ZWD7YP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/4OGN/G0ZWD7YP/FE14OGNG0ZWD7YP.SMALL.jpg Drmn4ea The deep sea anglerfish is a bony fish with enormous teeth, best known for its unusual method of catching prey - a worm-like bioluminescent 'lantern' protruding from its forehead is wiggled about to entice smaller fish to come near for a closer look - and an untimely demise. Here is an easy way to c...
By: Drmn4ea

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:12:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Iron-Man-Arc-Reactor/
Make an Iron Man Arc Reactor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/41HU/FN82NVPE/FGS41HUFN82NVPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/41HU/FN82NVPE/FGS41HUFN82NVPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/41HU/FN82NVPE/FGS41HUFN82NVPE.SMALL.jpg Honus I didn't have a lot of time to make a great Halloween costume this year so I figured I'd do something relatively simple that was still eye catching and cool. I wanted my Arc Reactor to look pretty realistic, but not necessarily 100% movie accurate, so it's kind of a cross between a MkI and MkII vers...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2008 23:16:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Color-LED-Fog-Spreader/
Multi-Color LED Fog Spreader - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/XNFJ/FMSGGV80/F8JXNFJFMSGGV80.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/XNFJ/FMSGGV80/F8JXNFJFMSGGV80.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/XNFJ/FMSGGV80/F8JXNFJFMSGGV80.SMALL.jpg marc92 This Instructable is my entry into the Halloween contest. If you like it, please remember to vote.Fog machines are common equipment when it comes to Halloween, but they have their drawbacks. They shoot fog in only one stream, and the fog is limited to the color white. Now you will be armed with k...
By: marc92

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:41:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghostbusters-Proton-Pack-for-Halloween/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/GPVW/H9G0SYWE/FFFGPVWH9G0SYWE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/GPVW/H9G0SYWE/FFFGPVWH9G0SYWE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/GPVW/H9G0SYWE/FFFGPVWH9G0SYWE.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid ***UPDATE 5/3/10:  If you make a proton pack based on this slideshow, post a picture down in the comments, and I'll send you a patch!*** Update 10/31 - Just got back from the Halloween party, and added 4 pictures of me in full costume. Pretend the coveralls are tan. Warning: these pictures contain ...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:25:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpkin-Surgery/
Pumpkin Surgery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/9JPD/FMSGGMB0/FRI9JPDFMSGGMB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/9JPD/FMSGGMB0/FRI9JPDFMSGGMB0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/9JPD/FMSGGMB0/FRI9JPDFMSGGMB0.SMALL.jpg Ian M In this instructable, you will learn several common and less common procedures in cucurbita surgery. These include:-lobotomy-plastic surgery-construction and use of an artificial brain-cryogenic preservation.And now that Halloween is over, I have added a postmortem examination. Read it before attemp...
By: Ian M

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:59:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spooky-Fading-LED-Eyes-Without-ICs/
Spooky Fading LED Eyes Without IC's (updated: steps 3 & 4) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/6LK1/FMMD0SC5/FXB6LK1FMMD0SC5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/6LK1/FMMD0SC5/FXB6LK1FMMD0SC5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/6LK1/FMMD0SC5/FXB6LK1FMMD0SC5.SMALL.jpg xenthuin First of all, let me say that this is my first instructable. Secondly, I did this project a few years back, so I apologize for the lack of step-by-step pictures.This instructable will show you how to make a "spooky fading eyes" circuit that can be used for Halloween decorations. All of the compone...
By: xenthuin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:06:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easiest-Arc-Reactor/
Easiest Arc Reactor. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/41O0/FM2KB9FW/F1D41O0FM2KB9FW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/41O0/FM2KB9FW/F1D41O0FM2KB9FW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/41O0/FM2KB9FW/F1D41O0FM2KB9FW.SMALL.jpg Cheeseduck Not really a step-by-step, just an idea that I'm gonna do for Halloween. Buy. This: http://www.amazon.com/SE-Camping-Travel-Emergency-Light/dp/B0020MZ70O/ref=sr_1_74?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1366759665&sr=1-74&keywords=led+tap+light And a balloon, standard party size. Make. Cut the mouthpiece off a...
By: Cheeseduck

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:17:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spooky-Halloween-Eggs/
Spooky Halloween Eggs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/QP1O/FLQAM35O/FEMQP1OFLQAM35O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/QP1O/FLQAM35O/FEMQP1OFLQAM35O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/QP1O/FLQAM35O/FEMQP1OFLQAM35O.SMALL.jpg ChrysN Here are some spooky little Halloween decorations made from hollowed out eggs and LED candles. These "pumpkin eggs" are easy to make, inexpensive, and unlike carved pumpkins, they won't rot. You can place on your window sill on Halloween night or use it to decorate your desk at the office and impr...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2008 06:44:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LeD-SPIDIES-Halloween-CRAFT-for-KIDS/
LeD SPIDIES - Halloween CRAFT for KIDS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/VEPQ/FK3O7T7E/FKTVEPQFK3O7T7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/VEPQ/FK3O7T7E/FKTVEPQFK3O7T7E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/VEPQ/FK3O7T7E/FKTVEPQFK3O7T7E.SMALL.jpg Lftndbt This Instructable will show you how to put together some LeD Spidies for Halloween.They are simple to make and fun to hide in dark corners for guests to find.I have tried to keep this simple and to the point for the younger viewers. If you are after something a little more challenging, perhaps incor...
By: Lftndbt

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:31:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Jump-start-Halloween-Cyclops-Visor/
Jump start Halloween: Cyclops Visor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/PT70/FIRVLYSF/FQBPT70FIRVLYSF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/PT70/FIRVLYSF/FQBPT70FIRVLYSF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/PT70/FIRVLYSF/FQBPT70FIRVLYSF.SMALL.jpg Aftershock Hey everyone, and welcome to my first instructable! I got the idea for this while I was trying to fall asleep a few nights ago. Funny how minor insomnia can fuel your creativity ;) Even though I have not yet created one, I felt that I should put it up on this site anyway for a few reasons. 1) I hav...
By: Aftershock

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:30:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Get-the-LED-out-The-Invisible-Costume./
Get the LED out: The Invisible Costume. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/W026/FBN9VXXN/FX1W026FBN9VXXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/W026/FBN9VXXN/FX1W026FBN9VXXN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/W026/FBN9VXXN/FX1W026FBN9VXXN.SMALL.gif Kiteman You want to dress up for a fancy dress party, and you want to arrive in costume, but you need to cross town without drawing attention to yourself. Enter the Invisible Costume. The Gimmick This Instructable uses UV LEDs built into a hat of your choice to reveal facial decorations drawn in UV secu...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2008 10:00:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/BiohazardRadiation---Halloween-Costume/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/IX5N/F9N2E1KW/FTKIX5NF9N2E1KW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/IX5N/F9N2E1KW/FTKIX5NF9N2E1KW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/IX5N/F9N2E1KW/FTKIX5NF9N2E1KW.SMALL.jpg mada My 2007 Halloween Costume. I didn't document the build process enough for an instructable but I did take lots of pictures after it was done.The Geiger counter, which I found while browsing The Electronic Goldmine inspired the costume. I started with the Geiger Counter which (as disclosed by EG) was ...
By: mada

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2007 10:19:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Ghosts/
Light Up Ghosts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/LDKZ/F8DOZQZJ/FOALDKZF8DOZQZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/LDKZ/F8DOZQZJ/FOALDKZF8DOZQZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/LDKZ/F8DOZQZJ/FOALDKZF8DOZQZJ.SMALL.jpg soohan This is an instructable on how to create LED powered ghosts for Halloween decorations. I came up with this idea while decorating our front yard for Halloween and I thought how great it would be to have little ghosts that lit up. These are powered with an old ATX power supply using the 12V signal. ...
By: soohan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2007 20:37:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Over-the-Top-Halloween-Display-inc.-updated-Peppe/
Over the Top Halloween Display (inc. updated Pepper's Ghost & More) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/ASLH/F8JUPTHB/FY8ASLHF8JUPTHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/ASLH/F8JUPTHB/FY8ASLHF8JUPTHB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/ASLH/F8JUPTHB/FY8ASLHF8JUPTHB.SMALL.jpg gschoppe I go overboard for Halloween. Its the only holiday I know of where the do it yourself spirit is embraced and encouraged. I see many commercialized American households buy off the shelf displays and call it a day, but in any given town there is at least one house where the display is a true labour ...
By: gschoppe

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2007 18:04:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-LED-Halloween-Costume/
Giant LED Halloween Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/4KX8/F8DOU5S3/F4D4KX8F8DOU5S3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/4KX8/F8DOU5S3/F4D4KX8F8DOU5S3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/4KX8/F8DOU5S3/F4D4KX8F8DOU5S3.SMALL.jpg corbett -thick armature wire (20ft) -cellophane (10ft) -cardboard box -aluminum foil (4ft) -wire cutters -clear packing tape -knife -grey tights for leads (optional) -flashlight/actual LEDs to light inside (optional) Cut the box down so that there's only 5 inches left. Cut a hole for your waist by taking a...
By: corbett

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:44:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Mario-Bros.-LED-Mushroom-Halloween-Pumpkin!/
Super Mario Bros. LED Mushroom Halloween Pumpkin! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/BJCQ/F82EZJ93/F6LBJCQF82EZJ93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/BJCQ/F82EZJ93/F6LBJCQF82EZJ93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/BJCQ/F82EZJ93/F6LBJCQF82EZJ93.SMALL.gif Joe426 How to create your own Super Mario Brothers 1-up LED powered Pumpkin! A great change from your standard, boring Jack-o-Lantern. Brilliant idea eh?More Hacks, Mods, and DIY Projects at HacknMod.comGet dirt cheap LEDs and DIY project supplies at the HacknMod Store. Prep the Pumpkin! Cut the top o...
By: Joe426

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