http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 03:31:24 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinkies-Revisiting-the-LED-Throwie/
Blinkies! Revisiting the LED Throwie. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/9GP8/HH2LF69E/FXV9GP8HH2LF69E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/9GP8/HH2LF69E/FXV9GP8HH2LF69E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXV/9GP8/HH2LF69E/FXV9GP8HH2LF69E.SMALL.jpg MakersBox It's been a while since I stumbled across LED Throwies. I had never been compelled enough to build one, but then I stumbled across RGB blinking LEDs at Adafruit. There must be a dozen instructables on Throwies, but I've done a couple of tweaks to the original project and wanted to share it, so here ...
By: MakersBox

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 19:40:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flashy-Bongos/
Flashy Bongos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/O9MU/HH11A53C/FZ6O9MUHH11A53C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/O9MU/HH11A53C/FZ6O9MUHH11A53C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/O9MU/HH11A53C/FZ6O9MUHH11A53C.SMALL.jpg maxalexpeter Have you ever wished your bongos lit up when you hit them? I know I have. The sensational feeling of light massaging your eyes can be yours with the single press and release of the leathery bongo chest. Indeed, the artistic design, carefully orchestrated, helps to illuminate your surroundings with a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 18:41:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-Arduino-functions-with-a-USB-controller-n/
Control Arduino functions with a USB controller, no soldering required- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/OBEW/HGZO2EPC/FE3OBEWHGZO2EPC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/OBEW/HGZO2EPC/FE3OBEWHGZO2EPC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/OBEW/HGZO2EPC/FE3OBEWHGZO2EPC.SMALL.jpg khietman Earlier this year I decided that it would be fun to use my wired Xbox 360 controller to control Arduino projects- in this case, an RGB LED. However, the most commonly used method to do so involves accessing the electronics inside the controller to directly interface it with the Arduino. I decided to...
By: khietman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-hot-glue-LEDs-I-made-it-at-TechShop/
Giant hot glue LEDs- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/7C3N/HGZNWKYN/FP57C3NHGZNWKYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/7C3N/HGZNWKYN/FP57C3NHGZNWKYN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/7C3N/HGZNWKYN/FP57C3NHGZNWKYN.SMALL.jpg khietman Sometimes you just want some really big LEDs! It's no problem to go out and buy some that are slightly larger than your standard 5mm LED, but if it's something larger that you desire for a project then the quick and easy solution is, as always, hot glue. It's a fairly straightforward and inexpensive...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:40 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/3W-LED-Hat-Lamp-Update-PWM-Dimmer-Circuit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SMALL.jpg hanlin_y The hat lamp I previously designed had 3 brightness settings. I thought including a PWM dimmer would make it useful for dark adaptation and extending battery life. Using a dim setting for a warm color would be melatonin friendly when reading at night. In this circuit, I used SMD components which al...
By: hanlin_y

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Whiteboard/
Interactive Whiteboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/UIZ5/HGU2JWQ0/FYIUIZ5HGU2JWQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/UIZ5/HGU2JWQ0/FYIUIZ5HGU2JWQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/UIZ5/HGU2JWQ0/FYIUIZ5HGU2JWQ0.SMALL.jpg SamirN This project will be teaching you how to make a whiteboard with interchangeable pieces that can spin or light up certain parts of the board. This adds a fun element to drawing and allows it to become more interactive because it is no longer static but has moving and changing parts. Materials: Acryl...
By: SamirN

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-Fast-and-Slow-Flashing-Throwies/
RGB Fast and Slow Flashing Throwies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/9O6O/HGU2PH73/F789O6OHGU2PH73.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/9O6O/HGU2PH73/F789O6OHGU2PH73.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/9O6O/HGU2PH73/F789O6OHGU2PH73.SMALL.jpg mytinkerbot601 Here it is!! A Fast or Slow flashing Led Throwie that will light up any room! They are so bright and will be perfect for any projects with kids. We tested them in our lab and they will last for weeks (non-stop) with a small powerful CR2032 Coin cell battery. The LED flashes red, green, and blue! On...
By: mytinkerbot601

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:21:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Adjustable-LED-Driver-or-Laser-Driver/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/EM5O/HGU2EFLV/F6IEM5OHGU2EFLV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/EM5O/HGU2EFLV/F6IEM5OHGU2EFLV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6I/EM5O/HGU2EFLV/F6IEM5OHGU2EFLV.SMALL.jpg macobt Make your own driver for your led or laser diode,schematic is super simple just 2 components LM317 voltage regulator and adjustable trim pot 50 ohms. The LM317 will be the current regulator,with trimm pot we gona set the desire current. Make sure you subscribe for more awesome videos from the macob...
By: macobt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 14:07:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEDS-on-220V-AC-GRID-7-8-WATTS-ONLY/
LED'S on 220V AC GRID 7-8 WATTS ONLY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SMALL.jpg btahir90 IN THIS INSTRUCTABLE I WILL TELL U HOW TO MAHE AN EFFICIENT LIGHT CONSISTS OF LED'S THAT ARE COMMONLY RUN ON DC CIRCUIT. HERE IT WILL WORK ON 220 V AC FROM GRID POWER CONSUMPTION IS 7 TO 8 WATT AND ITS TRANSFORMER LESS. COMPONENTS: • Capacitors 2× 0.47uF 275v AC • Capacitor 1× 10uF 400v AC • Resist...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 23:55:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-illuminated-cube/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/3GZR/HGU2E1GU/FF93GZRHGU2E1GU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/3GZR/HGU2E1GU/FF93GZRHGU2E1GU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/3GZR/HGU2E1GU/FF93GZRHGU2E1GU.SMALL.jpg hen1001 I decided to make this quick project to make something that looks pretty cool. I used a 3d printer I have access to but I do not have my own. And I used just  two leds and a coin cell.
By: hen1001

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 14:26:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Light-Painting-Orb-Creator/
Make Your Own Light Painting Orb Creator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SMALL.jpg mazzmn Long exposure night photography can be a fun pass-time especially on a cool summer evening. "Light painting" can make things even more fun. If you've looked into light painting you've no doubt seen Orb's, spherical mystery lights....Orb photos are created by spinning bright LED lights.  This Instru...
By: mazzmn

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 13:23:05 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/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...
By: MrTinkerer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 22:09:44 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/50-Shades-of-Grey-Alien/
50 Shades of Grey Alien - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/3753/HH2VIYFB/FGM3753HH2VIYFB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/3753/HH2VIYFB/FGM3753HH2VIYFB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/3753/HH2VIYFB/FGM3753HH2VIYFB.SMALL.jpg ElmarM The challenge is to create a puppet ... and that puppet had to be wierd. So the Grey Alien was born I chose ventriloquist puppet – why?  Grey Aliens do not talk according to alien abductees.  They also report communication is through telepathy.    Since I do not have telepathic abilities, I decide...
By: ElmarM

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:53:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fading-led/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SMALL.jpg tealk Fading led, circuit its one of the simplest projects using 555 timer and bc547 transistor it only took me about 5 minutes to complete this, actualy whole this instructions and making of circuit last longer than making of circuit so the parts list is : 555 timer                                      ...
By: tealk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 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/Algae-Scrubber-DIY/
Algae Scrubber DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/6KIA/HGO9IPXV/FJL6KIAHGO9IPXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/6KIA/HGO9IPXV/FJL6KIAHGO9IPXV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/6KIA/HGO9IPXV/FJL6KIAHGO9IPXV.SMALL.jpg wtie Keeping fish alive in the household environment is not an easy thing to do. The most frustrating part of this hobby, in fact, is the algae problem. If we do not change water on time(as the experts always recommend us to do), the algae will be everywhere! From the bottom of the tank to the side, from...
By: wtie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 11:01:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DJ-NIGHT-RING/
DJ NIGHT RING - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SMALL.jpg CP Sridhar This instructable will let you know how to make hand rings that will light your name or any word you wish in dark !!  i am telling you its damn easy and will take only about 30 mins max if you have everything you will need in hand !! Things You Will Need : 1) 7 Segment LED (8 if you include the do...
By: CP Sridhar

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 23:20:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5mm-Piranha-LED-Installer-Push-Tool-I-made-it-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/TYEC/HGU2JH0B/F86TYECHGU2JH0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/TYEC/HGU2JH0B/F86TYECHGU2JH0B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/TYEC/HGU2JH0B/F86TYECHGU2JH0B.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:       The Piranha LED has very good heat dissipation ability due to its body mass.  When integrated to Solderless Breadboard, the metal rail beneath add additional heat dissipating ability.  One tiny problem is the difficulty to push the legs of the Piranha LEDs.  Could we make a tool t...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 19:08:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Light/
Laptop Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SMALL.jpg dphysics Step 1: Drill Holes Drill 4 holes in the pipe insulation for the LEDs and then cut out a rectangle for the switch. Each hole should be evenly spaced out, we did about 1.5" between each LED.  Step 3: Cut out rectangular hole for the switch. To cut out the rectangular hole, make sure to use ...
By: dphysics

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 09:15:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Charger/
LED Iphone Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/G0SU/HGH70KEI/FYAG0SUHGH70KEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/G0SU/HGH70KEI/FYAG0SUHGH70KEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/G0SU/HGH70KEI/FYAG0SUHGH70KEI.SMALL.jpg ledcharger  This is an iphone 4/ ipod charger that is wired with an EL wire. When plugged in, the EL wire will light up with it for easy finding especially in the dark.                 Material List -IPhone Charger -EL Wire with battery box( http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Neon-Glowing-Strobing-Electroluminesc...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 08:30:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/555-timer-led-strobelight/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SMALL.jpg kris754a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93akPgXFqGs this is my first instructable
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:47:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-Blinky-LED-Jewelry/
Solar powered Blinky LED Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/8Y9B/HH2VMUBL/F6A8Y9BHH2VMUBL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/8Y9B/HH2VMUBL/F6A8Y9BHH2VMUBL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/8Y9B/HH2VMUBL/F6A8Y9BHH2VMUBL.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered LED blinky awesomeness. It is a kit version of our popular blinky red square.  It measures about 1.25" by 1.25", not counting the USB tab.  It has a few holes through the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in...
By: lumenjewelry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:55:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-LED-Strip-on-Round-Tubing/
Installing LED Strip on Round Frame, Railing, or Tube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/5RTN/HGH6K3TM/FC45RTNHGH6K3TM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/5RTN/HGH6K3TM/FC45RTNHGH6K3TM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/5RTN/HGH6K3TM/FC45RTNHGH6K3TM.SMALL.jpg lilyleds This guide will show you how to install an 'embedded'  LED Strip on a round railing, tube, or frame. This is perfect for indoor and outdoor architectural railings, or outside on your motorcycle frame, bicycle frame, roof racks, or anywhere that needs some extra bling, dazzle, visibility, spark, or ...
By: lilyleds

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:46:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Daft-Punk-LED-Sign-discovery-Album/
Daft Punk LED Sign (discovery Album) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/30GA/HGH71JT4/FV530GAHGH71JT4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/30GA/HGH71JT4/FV530GAHGH71JT4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/30GA/HGH71JT4/FV530GAHGH71JT4.SMALL.jpg technokaur Hiya! This is my 2nd instructable so enjoy. If you have any questions comment below. Also i thank microtivity.com for making this as easy as possible! If your as excited for random access memories as me than this is a must make! Get Your Parts These signs are relatively easy to make and have a v...
By: technokaur

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 16:47:55 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/A-simple-12V-Light/
A simple 12V Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/44I0/HGH6PSOX/FAG44I0HGH6PSOX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/44I0/HGH6PSOX/FAG44I0HGH6PSOX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/44I0/HGH6PSOX/FAG44I0HGH6PSOX.SMALL.jpg led_freak Hello maker,  in this instructable I'm going to show you how I builded a simple LED lamp to light the inside of a bicycle trailer. It works like the light in a refrigerator, if the door is open, the light is on, if it is closed, the light is off. It is made from parts that I had lying around. Pa...
By: led_freak

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 13:14:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/INTRO-Materials-1/
Simple LED torch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SMALL.jpg Zakaria.K HELLO WORLD!  I am going to show you how to make a simple and affordable DIY torch. you may copy and modify anything, but be sure to show me XD. This is my first inscrutable. so sorry for bad gramma/punctuation and bad photos.  MATERIALS: - small DC switch(3 pins) - LED (preferably 'HIGH BRIGHT')...
By: Zakaria.K

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 02:42:31 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-Laser-Photo-Resistortimer/
LED Laser -> Photo Resistor=timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/N4R9/HGH72AVA/FQ2N4R9HGH72AVA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/N4R9/HGH72AVA/FQ2N4R9HGH72AVA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/N4R9/HGH72AVA/FQ2N4R9HGH72AVA.SMALL.jpg ScalaAndPerian This project was designed to track how long it takes something (In our experiment it is a hockey puck) to get from point A through point B. Point A is the first LED Laser that is wired  through a 2x4 board and shines directly onto the photo resistor at the other 2x4. Point B is a little ways down th...
By: ScalaAndPerian

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 08:31:56 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/LED-Light-Pen-Adapter-Red-White-LED-I-made-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Problem:           Many times, we wish we could continue to take notes during a presentation.  But when the lights are turned off during a slide projector presentation, our note taking get interrupted.  Solution:            Keep this pocket size adapter in your wallet or pocket for instant light.  ...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 18:13:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-27-LED-Super-Light-under-5/
Altoids 27 LED Super Light (under $5) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CE9M/HFSH5DDS/FVZCE9MHFSH5DDS.SMALL.jpg holidayv I had made some Altoids flashlights for my kids and they loved them. However, I found them to be rather expensive to build after running to Radio Shack and buying all the parts. Then I figured out a way to make this "Super Light", with 27 LEDs, lenses over the LEDs, a 3 position push button switch, ...
By: holidayv

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 00:40:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PIXEL-Desktop-LED-Display/
Control 1,024 RBG LEDs with no Soldering or Coding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/36LZ/HFSH5DFJ/FSF36LZHFSH5DFJ.SMALL.jpg alinke Contents of the PIXEL Guts Kit In this Instructuable, we'll show you how to: Do an LED matrix art project with 1,024 RGB LEDs Using zero soldering or coding You'll control the LED matrix from a smart phone or PC wirelessly over Bluetooth You can display static ...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 23:11:30 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/3-piece-solar-powered-LED/
3 piece solar powered LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/T4TP/HFSH5CWY/FKCT4TPHFSH5CWY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/T4TP/HFSH5CWY/FKCT4TPHFSH5CWY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/T4TP/HFSH5CWY/FKCT4TPHFSH5CWY.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This is an easy beginner project for anyone wanting to combine LED's and Solar cells.  It can be a decorative piece you wear as earrings, pin, or necklace.  Or just a fun thing to hang in a window.  I'll link to components you can buy for the project, but upcycled solar cells and LED's will work gre...
By: lumenjewelry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 12:38:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-elixir-LED-lighting-effect/
Magic elixir (LED lighting effect) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/UEEZ/HFPTJFUZ/FTPUEEZHFPTJFUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/UEEZ/HFPTJFUZ/FTPUEEZHFPTJFUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/UEEZ/HFPTJFUZ/FTPUEEZHFPTJFUZ.SMALL.jpg scvilies Safety first : The safety aspect of this DIY lighting idea is entirely relying upon the low output of the cell phone charger (or a pair of AA batteries). Under normal situations, the low output of cell phone charger (or a pair of AA batteries) will not hurt you. But please make sure read through the...
By: scvilies

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 09:03:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Headphones/
Led Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/4R1W/HFSHVY48/FY94R1WHFSHVY48.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/4R1W/HFSHVY48/FY94R1WHFSHVY48.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/4R1W/HFSHVY48/FY94R1WHFSHVY48.SMALL.jpg theepicman1000 I Will Be Doing An Updated Version Of These Headphones In The Future Since I Didn't Have All The Room I Needed. Since I haven't seen a single person do this I will give a tutorial on how to make your own pair of led headphones What You'll Need Tip31 transistor Led(s) Batteries a soldering ir...
By: theepicman1000

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 23:03:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Table-Lamp-Acrylic-Version-I-made-this-at-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:         The 3D Printed version of this LED Table Lamp.took a while to make.  The machine time also takes longer and the material cost is also higher.  The battery bracket need to be designed sturdier.            If we take a close look at this part, we could visualize it is primarily lay...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 00:41:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-and-light-up-felt-board/
Musical and light up felt board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/1PKE/HFSHG3LH/FU61PKEHFSHG3LH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/1PKE/HFSHG3LH/FU61PKEHFSHG3LH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/1PKE/HFSHG3LH/FU61PKEHFSHG3LH.SMALL.jpg olivesnook Materials List Keep in mind, I purchased many of the felt materials pre-made, but you could definitely make them yourself and it would probably be cheaper. :) “Soft” Materials 2 12”x18” Gray Easy Felt $0.79/each 1 9”x12” Summer Felt Rectangle $0.50 1 9”x12” Glimmer White Felt Rectangle $0.25 1 app...
By: olivesnook

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 09:46:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5x5x5-LED-cube-run-on-Arduino-Uno/
5x5x5 LED cube run on Arduino Uno - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/2UG5/HFSHVTV1/FKF2UG5HFSHVTV1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/2UG5/HFSHVTV1/FKF2UG5HFSHVTV1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/2UG5/HFSHVTV1/FKF2UG5HFSHVTV1.SMALL.jpg leprecutie Hello friends, this is my take on a 5x5x5 LED cube, lets get started. The first thing we need to do is get all of our supplies. We're going to need...: *125 LEDs (make sure they are red or yellow or the arduino will not be able to run it) *wire, lots of wire *5 3-8 line decoders *5 NPN Transistors ...
By: leprecutie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 08:04:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Turn-Old-Flashlight-into-a-Powerful-Flashli/
How To Turn Old Flashlight into a Powerful Flashlight with Storage Container - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/DU1G/HFSHG25H/FYADU1GHFSHG25H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/DU1G/HFSHG25H/FYADU1GHFSHG25H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/DU1G/HFSHG25H/FYADU1GHFSHG25H.SMALL.jpg A14 I've a flashlight about 10 years and it's using only powerless ordinary light bulbs. I changed it with a 1w led and throw these huge " D" type batteries away. Then i add small container in it. I put small 16gb flash disk but you can put anything that you want, for example tinder, matches, sewing thr...
By: A14

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 12:28:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-LYT-Meter-LED-PIC-Microcontroller-and-Movin/
LED LYT Meter: LED, PIC Microcontroller, and Moving Average Code - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/S8YE/HFSHU15I/F9MS8YEHFSHU15I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/S8YE/HFSHU15I/F9MS8YEHFSHU15I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/S8YE/HFSHU15I/F9MS8YEHFSHU15I.SMALL.jpg kb0iaa Hello everyone, thank you for checking out my first Instructable. I have enjoyed seeing your creations over the years and love what all of you are contributing. This project is a spin off of one that I recently saw here and I need to give a shout out to Bot1398 because he demonstrated to me in his I...
By: kb0iaa

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:58:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Touchscreen-RGB-Light-Controller/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/0KRW/HFSHU19N/F440KRWHFSHU19N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/0KRW/HFSHU19N/F440KRWHFSHU19N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/0KRW/HFSHU19N/F440KRWHFSHU19N.SMALL.jpg gfwilliams For our wedding we really wanted some lighting that could change colour in a slow, controlled way. It also needed to change between predefined colours that fitted with our colour scheme. We couldn't find a cheap way of doing this, so we decided to make something! This is the result! You'll need: A...
By: gfwilliams

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 08:08:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Circuit-Quiet-Book/
Simple Circuit Quiet Book - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/QM5C/HFPTIP2M/FB0QM5CHFPTIP2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/QM5C/HFPTIP2M/FB0QM5CHFPTIP2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/QM5C/HFPTIP2M/FB0QM5CHFPTIP2M.SMALL.jpg courttool INTRODUCTION IN THIS LESSON, WE WILL BUILD SIMPLE CIRCUITS WITH “SWITCHES”. WE WILL SEW SIMPLE CIRCUITS INTO A QUIET BOOK USING THE PATTERNS ALREADY SEWN INTO THE BOOK. Materials/Tools Materials: • Quiet Book (Desert Book, WalMart, Toys R US, a nice neighbor) • Battery Holders PRICE $4.95 for 1 ...
By: courttool

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:47:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-Android-lights-up-with-music/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/I3GP/HFSHTTAI/FETI3GPHFSHTTAI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/I3GP/HFSHTTAI/FETI3GPHFSHTTAI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/I3GP/HFSHTTAI/FETI3GPHFSHTTAI.SMALL.jpg MouseMeat Car Android lights up with music Using a driver from a blue led stick for car tunning to make the led light with the music.
By: MouseMeat

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:47:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Liner-Counter/
Liner Counter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/KQ3H/HFSHVGWA/FOXKQ3HHFSHVGWA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/KQ3H/HFSHVGWA/FOXKQ3HHFSHVGWA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/KQ3H/HFSHVGWA/FOXKQ3HHFSHVGWA.SMALL.jpg Josehf Murchison  In the questions and answers forum at Instructables a fellow DYI member asked about building a liner counter. He was building a Coil Gun and he wanted a way to track the number of times he fired his Coil Gun. He wanted six LEDs, two green, two yellow, and two red LED, and he wanted them to turn off...
By: Josehf Murchison

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:40:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-quick-and-easy-edge-lit-sign/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/81BW/HFSH55ES/F7181BWHFSH55ES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/81BW/HFSH55ES/F7181BWHFSH55ES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/81BW/HFSH55ES/F7181BWHFSH55ES.SMALL.jpg Djandco This was made from two bits of Perspex that I used my CNC to engrave Open and Closed into then used a string of LED's to edge light them. A short length of 25x15 trunking and hot glue holds it all in place. A simple three position switch selects Open, Closed and off. I did say it was simple :-) ...
By: Djandco

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