http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 12:08:19 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/1000-lumen-bike-light-from-7-flashlights/
1000 lumen+ bike light from $7 flashlights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/DERW/H2CE72FJ/FCPDERWH2CE72FJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/DERW/H2CE72FJ/FCPDERWH2CE72FJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/DERW/H2CE72FJ/FCPDERWH2CE72FJ.SMALL.jpg gtoal I found a particular cheap Cree flashlight that lends itself well to being used as a bicycle headlamp if you gang 4 of them up together.  This is a really easy one to build. This light is rated around 280 to 300 "Chinese Lumens", i.e. it's probably in the 200 - 250 lumen range in reality, but that'...
By: gtoal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 13:15:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Steampunk-Lamp/
Vintage Steampunk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCX/IHJ2/H1YONL3M/FCXIHJ2H1YONL3M.SMALL.jpg Gunther45 This Instructable is not so much as a step by step on how to make one. It's a box with a light bulb! , but to give ideas to other people  who might want to build something similar or build steampunk items. I am not an organized person and some of the steps such as staining take a long time , I would...
By: Gunther45

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 14:06:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinball-Pop-bumper-nightlight/
Pinball Pop bumper nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7SF5/H2G60A1G/FPG7SF5H2G60A1G.SMALL.jpg BradMartinson In this Instructable we will make a nightlight from a pinball pop bumper cap. Most of the parts are easily sourced at your local Hardware Store (Ace, Lowe's, Home Depot etc) but the actual cap will need to come from a pinball machine, or a pinball fanatic. If you have friends who are collectors, the...
By: BradMartinson

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 07:07:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/String-light-fitting/
String light fitting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/KOP8/H2BMNLT4/FBOKOP8H2BMNLT4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/KOP8/H2BMNLT4/FBOKOP8H2BMNLT4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/KOP8/H2BMNLT4/FBOKOP8H2BMNLT4.SMALL.jpg 2econdhand We moved into our apartment nearly a year ago but we never got around to choosing light fittings for every room. Now that our baby boy is on the way, I wanted to try and make something different for his room. This is what I came up with. The inspiration came from some light fittings I saw that were ...
By: 2econdhand

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 04:18:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-light-strip-in-wood-housing/
LED light strip in wood housing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/KAYR/H1YOI3Y7/FUEKAYRH1YOI3Y7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/KAYR/H1YOI3Y7/FUEKAYRH1YOI3Y7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/KAYR/H1YOI3Y7/FUEKAYRH1YOI3Y7.SMALL.jpg acosand I have a desk with a shelf above it, so I made a light strip I could put on the bottom of the shelf to light my desk area.  I had some LEDs sitting around, but no simple way to make a circuit board for them, so I make a wooden housing to hold the LEDs and make a simple lighting strip.  I made it at ...
By: acosand

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 21:44:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Light-Switch/
Simple Light Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/X984/GPBDHPZK/F4NX984GPBDHPZK.SMALL.jpg randofo In building Simple Bots, we are going to use a series of photo-coupled devices called modules. But, before we can do this, we need a good photo-couple to use as a light-activated switch. To make one of these switches, we will be using a special OSRAM-brand photo transistor and any standard NPN trans...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:05:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-Module/
Motion Module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SMALL.jpg randofo The motion module is the most complex photocoupled device used in Simple Bots. It basically is a light switch coupled with a motion sensing nightlight. When someone in its general area moves, this triggers the sensor, turns on the light, and causes the bot to move. This is a simple way to start addi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 16:27:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pressure-Activated-Light-Up-Umbrella/
Pressure Activated Light-Up Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/CMT1/H1JUIU9J/F4CCMT1H1JUIU9J.SMALL.jpg snl017 ***********************VIDEO: ****************************** Once upon a time, 2 girls greatly enjoyed walking in the rain with umbrellas.  They decided the enjoyment of this experience could be maximized by building their own pressure-activated web of LEDs to install under their umbrella.  Thus, w...
By: snl017

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 12:45:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Glowbot-Toy/
LED Glowbot Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/0H8T/H174KTEY/FAN0H8TH174KTEY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/0H8T/H174KTEY/FAN0H8TH174KTEY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/0H8T/H174KTEY/FAN0H8TH174KTEY.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED My name is Aaron Wasserman and I'm a Customer Service Representative at Elemental LED. You may remember me from my Jellyfish Lamp Intructable I submitted a couple of months ago. This time I'm back with an LED Robot called the Glowbot! My original idea was to make Optimus Prime out of our accesories...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:25:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-RGB-LED-Cube/
4x4x4 RGB LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A while ago, when I first started using Arduino, my first project was a 4x4x4 LED cube, I built it from a Guide I found here in Instructables, I didn't know anything about programming, and little about electronics, yet I was able to build it and make it work, I didn't know how it worked but it did! ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:29:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/See-Infrared-LED-Light-with-an-iPhone-4/
See Infrared LED Light with an iPhone 4... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/BKMI/H1ERHYQJ/FT5BKMIH1ERHYQJ.SMALL.jpg TechShopJim OK, I admit that this is a short and hopefully sweet Instructable, but it stumped me until just now so, I thought I'd share. Back in the old days, you could use the camera in your PDA or cell phone to "see" the infrared light that was coming out of a TV remote controller or similar device.  I actua...
By: TechShopJim

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:23:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-anything-remotely-with-Infrared-signals/
Control anything remotely with Infrared signals. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/46YR/H1EN01R5/FWP46YRH1EN01R5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/46YR/H1EN01R5/FWP46YRH1EN01R5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/46YR/H1EN01R5/FWP46YRH1EN01R5.SMALL.jpg Hammock Boy Who would have thought that just about every Arduino attachment can be controlled in some way with a TV remote? Now its time to find out how. Setup and Materials The setup for this is quite basic. The real challenge is finding neat products for this and writing the code. Materials. 1x Arduino 1x...
By: Hammock Boy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:23:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Minimal-ceiling-light-fitting/
Bespoke minimal ceiling light fitting. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/LFOH/H174GP3P/FZ5LFOHH174GP3P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/LFOH/H174GP3P/FZ5LFOHH174GP3P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ5/LFOH/H174GP3P/FZ5LFOHH174GP3P.SMALL.jpg tobychan I like the minimal interior design style. I don't like how much it costs!  So I set about building a long sleek ceiling light, which started life as a piece of skirting board. I wanted it to have 4 halogen down lighters and also some cool blue LEDs integrated into it to make it look cool. I also wan...
By: tobychan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:46:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PixelLux-A-64-Pixel-RGB-LED-Video-Screen/
PixelLux- A 64 Pixel RGB LED Video Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/ZBX9/H12SVDXG/FQVZBX9H12SVDXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/ZBX9/H12SVDXG/FQVZBX9H12SVDXG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/ZBX9/H12SVDXG/FQVZBX9H12SVDXG.SMALL.jpg ajdi123 EDIT:  Wow, I didn't think this project would be so looked at on instructables! thanks for taking a look :). I have a crappy video that I'll upload, but sadly I was an idiot and burnt out my teensy... so I'll post a video of the whole thing working later!  Hi Instructables! The following is a quic...
By: ajdi123

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:18:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Energy-Saving-Light/
Energy-Saving Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/D3C3/H0OJ0X2U/FWSD3C3H0OJ0X2U.SMALL.gif randofo In the spirit of Earth Day, I have created a revolutionary new energy-saving lighting solution that is only ever on when your eyes are open. This is remarkably more efficient than normal lighting that remains on, even when your eyes are shut. Using my device, you get light when you need it, and dark...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:40:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-steampipe-lavalamp/
Steampunk lavalamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/YZYO/H0OJ24XP/FTRYZYOH0OJ24XP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/YZYO/H0OJ24XP/FTRYZYOH0OJ24XP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/YZYO/H0OJ24XP/FTRYZYOH0OJ24XP.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Hi there, i'm back with a new project and got the idea from some people here who tought my former project of the steampunk steampipe-lamp could me more interresting... So here it is...a steampunk-steampipe lavalamp. The basics are the same and, made for you this 'step by step' tutorial so you can e...
By: Evinfire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:22:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ramona-Flowers-Lamp/
Ramona Flowers Lamp. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AMTX/H0OJ024U/FDKAMTXH0OJ024U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AMTX/H0OJ024U/FDKAMTXH0OJ024U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/AMTX/H0OJ024U/FDKAMTXH0OJ024U.SMALL.jpg MattCP We are entered in the Make It Real contest so give us a vote! Hello fellow makers. I am a Design Technology teacher and this Instructable has been submitted on behalf of one of the students from my school. A very talented designer and maker by the name of Izzy. She was 14 years old when she starte...
By: MattCP

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:58:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Ambient-Lamp-From-a-Cardboard-Box/
How to Make an Ambient Lamp From a Cardboard Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/NBOJ/H0TBYAMC/F8UNBOJH0TBYAMC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/NBOJ/H0TBYAMC/F8UNBOJH0TBYAMC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/NBOJ/H0TBYAMC/F8UNBOJH0TBYAMC.SMALL.jpg DaveFlynn The following tutorial, originally written for my language hacking blog, ChineseHacks.com, shows you how to create an ambient lamp out of a box of Taiwan beer by cutting out the Chinese characters. You could use any type of box, though, and cut out a logo or a stencilled design, creating a lamp that...
By: DaveFlynn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:05:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorcycle-Headlight-for-Bicycle-Light/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/EC54/H0JBUSLK/FBIEC54H0JBUSLK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/EC54/H0JBUSLK/FBIEC54H0JBUSLK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/EC54/H0JBUSLK/FBIEC54H0JBUSLK.SMALL.jpg jenspen Old motorcycle light converted to LED for bicycle. The LED: http://www.satisled.com/1w-high-power-led-white-star-emitter-8090lm_p118.html
By: jenspen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 15:51:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Miss-Betsys-Coffee-Table-Lamp/
Miss Betsy's Coffee Table Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/B3QS/H0URBW4Q/FBTB3QSH0URBW4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/B3QS/H0URBW4Q/FBTB3QSH0URBW4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/B3QS/H0URBW4Q/FBTB3QSH0URBW4Q.SMALL.jpg MissBetsy Before I even knew instructables I built this lamp to mount over the coffee table in my basement. I think copper must have been a lot cheaper back then. ;p As this light fixture was glued and soldered together I didn't want to take it apart to make this instructable, but assembly is quite easy and s...
By: MissBetsy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Apr 2012 18:50:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Burnt-Out-Pigeon-metal-trash-art/
The Burnt Out Pigeon (metal-trash art) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/IN0P/H0KL0TWM/FDQIN0PH0KL0TWM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/IN0P/H0KL0TWM/FDQIN0PH0KL0TWM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/IN0P/H0KL0TWM/FDQIN0PH0KL0TWM.SMALL.jpg Noodles For Free -   Ever found yourself rummaging through your trash? Do you have some sort of creative cell in your brain? Dou you have a pile of nails, paperclips, wire, or other metal detritus? If "YES!" or even "yes..." was your answer to any of these questions, then you can bend and shape this metal into creat...
By: Noodles For Free

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 21:53:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Glass-Bottle-Lamp-Using-Fire/
Make a Glass Bottle Lamp Using Fire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/302X/H0KKG1AC/FY8302XH0KKG1AC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/302X/H0KKG1AC/FY8302XH0KKG1AC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/302X/H0KKG1AC/FY8302XH0KKG1AC.SMALL.jpg blackbird90 Need more light? Have extra glass bottles laying around? Want to recycle? This Instructable will show you how to make your very own glass bottle lamp for around 5 dollars. What You Need Materials and Tools Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)             Safety Glasses           ...
By: blackbird90

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 10:44:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Sensing-LED-PICAXE-Version/
Light Sensing LED - PICAXE Version - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/TEYI/H0AR6NLZ/FQ9TEYIH0AR6NLZ.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 A while ago I posted light sensing LED which used the arduino board now it is the same project but using a PICAXE microcontroller.This is the simplest circuit you might have ever seen it only uses a PICAXE microcontroller,a resistor and a LED.A LED not only lights up when power is applied but also p...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:11:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Inspirational-Paper-Light-Modulator/
Inspirational Paper Light Modulator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/73SA/H006ITMS/FQV73SAH006ITMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/73SA/H006ITMS/FQV73SAH006ITMS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/73SA/H006ITMS/FQV73SAH006ITMS.SMALL.jpg fuzzyyellowduck In this project, you will learn the steps to turn a single sheet of paper (or cardboard) into a light-modulating piece of art. "What does a light modulator do exactly!?" You may ask. A light modulator is a sculpture of sorts that is meant to create an interesting pattern of shadows. Modulators make...
By: fuzzyyellowduck

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:15:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Strawberry-Shortcake-Tart/
Strawberry Shortcake Tart (with microwave pastry cream!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/EG70/GZYCFQ00/F5REG70GZYCFQ00.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/EG70/GZYCFQ00/F5REG70GZYCFQ00.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/EG70/GZYCFQ00/F5REG70GZYCFQ00.SMALL.jpg shesparticular Strawberries, whipped cream, and spongy cake - few things are more awesome at a summer picnic than strawberry shortcake. With all the same flavors, this tart is easy to prepare and requires only minimal oven-time thanks to a yummy cookie crust, microwave pastry cream, and delicious fresh berries. ...
By: shesparticular

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:15:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blanka-Shrunken-Head/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/68GV/GZUB3IWL/F0O68GVGZUB3IWL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/68GV/GZUB3IWL/F0O68GVGZUB3IWL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/68GV/GZUB3IWL/F0O68GVGZUB3IWL.SMALL.jpg mygibzone I shrunk Blanka's head to hang on my rearview mirror to remind me of my "glory days" of Street Fighting! One of my all time favorite characters from Street Fighter is Blanka. He was a feral child in the Brazilian jungles who got his wonderful green color from the chlorophyl in the plants that he use...
By: mygibzone

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:06:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Breezy-Pinwheel-Light/
Easy Breezy Pinwheel Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/XMPV/GZUAG7JW/FHKXMPVGZUAG7JW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/XMPV/GZUAG7JW/FHKXMPVGZUAG7JW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/XMPV/GZUAG7JW/FHKXMPVGZUAG7JW.SMALL.jpg jessandstavro This fun & easy project will liven up a children's room or nursery. **disclaimer!**  If you are using incandescent light bulbs, please allow yourself PLENTY of space between light bulb and paper pinwheels! We use compact fluorescents, which give off little heat. Assemble your supplies I used an...
By: jessandstavro

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:13:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-arrow-of-light-award/
How to make an Arrow Of Light award - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/3KHC/GZQ40YMA/FSV3KHCGZQ40YMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/3KHC/GZQ40YMA/FSV3KHCGZQ40YMA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/3KHC/GZQ40YMA/FSV3KHCGZQ40YMA.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng The Arrow Of Light is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn. After completing the requirements it’s presented to him before he moves onto Boy Scouts. I recently had the task of making 8 awards. I was able to find plenty of examples but very few tutorials. This instructable should give you a startin...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:53:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Autumn-Leaf-Lamp/
Autumn Leaf Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/9BLQ/GZQR1I85/FSI9BLQGZQR1I85.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/9BLQ/GZQR1I85/FSI9BLQGZQR1I85.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/9BLQ/GZQR1I85/FSI9BLQGZQR1I85.SMALL.jpg noahw This colorful hanging lamp is made from fallen autumn leaves and a section of salvaged tree trunk.  It's nearly free to make since almost all of the parts are provided by mother nature, and helps preserve the awesomeness of autumn all year long in your very own home.  Even if it's not autumn where y...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:03:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-steampipe-light/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/TGXB/GZMIUL0S/FSPTGXBGZMIUL0S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/TGXB/GZMIUL0S/FSPTGXBGZMIUL0S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/TGXB/GZMIUL0S/FSPTGXBGZMIUL0S.SMALL.jpg Evinfire Hi there, I've got an new project and, it's an steampipe (tube) light in steampunk style. It's made from a PVC drainage pipe wich i gave a bronze look and with MDF some rings attached. And glued some big nuts on it. For the light; a tubelight that you use for working under your car. And a long glas...
By: Evinfire

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:52:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Daft-Punk-Thomas-Bangalter-Helmet/
Daft Punk Thomas Bangalter Helmet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/6DC9/GZHJZBMX/F4C6DC9GZHJZBMX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/6DC9/GZHJZBMX/F4C6DC9GZHJZBMX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/6DC9/GZHJZBMX/F4C6DC9GZHJZBMX.SMALL.jpg FennecCooper Having the Guy Manuel helmet on hand, and looking at Volpin's amazing work, I began working on a Thomas Bangalter Helmet, why not have them both? ^-^ If you've seen my previous instructables, you will understand the process much easier, however, I encourage you to have a read at this instructable! ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:48:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Danbo-End-table/
Danbo End table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/8RKR/GZAD1E2I/FFA8RKRGZAD1E2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/8RKR/GZAD1E2I/FFA8RKRGZAD1E2I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/8RKR/GZAD1E2I/FFA8RKRGZAD1E2I.SMALL.jpg Amyscrazycrafts Danbo is a cardboard robot from yotsuba (japanese manga) and has become an internet picture sensation.  Search Danbo and lots of pictures will come up with the Danbo toys in them.  I wanted an end table of Danbo so I took the paper mini and redesigned it to be a 23" end table.  Here are some links ...
By: Amyscrazycrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:58:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lumitourni-lamp-Sculptural-and-dangerous-wood-t/
Lumitourni lamp. Sculptural (and dangerous) wood turning by Samuel Bernier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/INK1/GZACJ5NX/F18INK1GZACJ5NX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/INK1/GZACJ5NX/F18INK1GZACJ5NX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F18/INK1/GZACJ5NX/F18INK1GZACJ5NX.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier I like to push the manufacturing process to the extreme. My friend Gabriel Beaulieu makes african djembe as a part time job so he is a real pro with the wood lathe. We were thinking of new ways to use this great tool and came up with this complexe shape : The idea Everything seems a lot mo...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:53:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Crawling-Microbug-with-Crab-Shaped-Coat/
Crawling Microbug with Crab Shaped Coat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/0Q4U/GZ38JDUH/F310Q4UGZ38JDUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/0Q4U/GZ38JDUH/F310Q4UGZ38JDUH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/0Q4U/GZ38JDUH/F310Q4UGZ38JDUH.SMALL.jpg piem This little creature crawls towards the light, using its sensitive cheeks. You can direct its path by throwing a light beam at it. It is based on a Velleman Kit and customized with a crab-shaped coat to give it a plushy look. Crawling Microbug from Piem Wirtz on Vimeo. Tools Soldering iron ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:54:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CYCLOPS-1/
CYCLOPS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/Y5HL/GYGGN7LC/FS8Y5HLGYGGN7LC.SMALL.jpg hellboy Hello Here is Cyclops... all metal, shiny, very industrial. I can picture it sitting on baron Harkonens mantel.... I have been wanting to build a single digit Nixie clock for a while now,  I looked around the workshop and found a bunch of bits and pieces that I would start the design with, littl...
By: hellboy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:17:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Blender-Lamp-1/
Blender Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/VVEB/GYQFN30O/FPHVVEBGYQFN30O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/VVEB/GYQFN30O/FPHVVEBGYQFN30O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/VVEB/GYQFN30O/FPHVVEBGYQFN30O.SMALL.jpg knife141 After all these years, I finally found a good use for a blender -- it makes a great lamp. I found this old blender at an estate sale, and what caught my eye was its style.  The base was chrome plated steel, and the top part was heavy, fluted, slightly frosted glass.  And instead of having a bunch o...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:29:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Solar-Robot-Nightlight/
Easy Solar Robot Nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/W10Y/GYN92J1V/FY8W10YGYN92J1V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/W10Y/GYN92J1V/FY8W10YGYN92J1V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/W10Y/GYN92J1V/FY8W10YGYN92J1V.SMALL.jpg Amyscrazycrafts Here is an easy solar powered nightlight.  Material List: 1/8" Baltic Birch Plywood Glue Solar Yard Light Tape (may need) (might also need scissors) Nuts, Bolts, Lock Washers & Washers Screwdriver and wrench Small Plastic Tube Q-tips Lamp/Sunlight I found the solar yard light at the Dollar Tree (f...
By: Amyscrazycrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:49:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Sensing-LEDs/
Light Sensing LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/Y46R/GYDLX4ZR/F9QY46RGYDLX4ZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/Y46R/GYDLX4ZR/F9QY46RGYDLX4ZR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/Y46R/GYDLX4ZR/F9QY46RGYDLX4ZR.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 I was recently reserching on LEDs and I stumbled upon this page as I read it I found that LEDs are not just used to emit light but the also have the ability to sense light.At first using LED as light sensor sounds complicated but it quiet quickly becomes clear. This is a fun project in which we will...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:30:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ufo-Light-Toy/
Ufo Light Toy... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/F7L2/GXXSDQMR/F4CF7L2GXXSDQMR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/F7L2/GXXSDQMR/F4CF7L2GXXSDQMR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4C/F7L2/GXXSDQMR/F4CF7L2GXXSDQMR.SMALL.jpg gaceves009 I invented this toy when i was a child.  I was trying to  make a perpetual motion machine but made this by accident...  It is fun and very simple...  I did this build at The TechShop in San Jose California... http://techshop.ws/     Gabriel Aceves Materials... Materials you are going to need are...
By: gaceves009

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:31:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Light-13/
LED Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/Z9G4/GXL5UL48/FQEZ9G4GXL5UL48.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/Z9G4/GXL5UL48/FQEZ9G4GXL5UL48.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/Z9G4/GXL5UL48/FQEZ9G4GXL5UL48.SMALL.jpg jonnyd55 This is a KS4 Engineering project that my year 10's do (14 year olds). It gives the students choice and the opportunity to work creatively. The outcome is a quality product that works well, most importantly at the end of the project all the students will want to take their work home......empty work ...
By: jonnyd55

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:39:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lotsa-Lux-Pince-Nez-of-Winter-Happiness/
"Lotsa Lux" Pince-Nez of Winter Happiness - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/2HD2/GXL5U9OR/FNZ2HD2GXL5U9OR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/2HD2/GXL5U9OR/FNZ2HD2GXL5U9OR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/2HD2/GXL5U9OR/FNZ2HD2GXL5U9OR.SMALL.jpg MollyBednum "So easy - I built it in bed!" Dark as one's soul may be, one's body may still need photons to get it out of bed.  Long dim winters can suck the will to live right out of you (witness the entire population of the gloomy polar-adjacent country of your choice).  Being stuck in an old-school-fluoresce...
By: MollyBednum

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:06:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/700-cd-LED-Bike-Light-from-OSRAM-Spotlight/
700 cd LED Bike Light - from OSRAM Spotlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/K3VS/GXK9UZJ9/FTRK3VSGXK9UZJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/K3VS/GXK9UZJ9/FTRK3VSGXK9UZJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/K3VS/GXK9UZJ9/FTRK3VSGXK9UZJ9.SMALL.jpg Almondsbury Puffer I have been tracking the development of LED replacement domestic light bulbs.  It seemed to me, a good domestic spot light would make a great cheap bike front light. The perfect OSRAM spotlight just turned-up in my local DIY shop - so I have had a go. I am very pleased with the results. I recon I h...
By: Almondsbury Puffer

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:17:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Easy-Electric-Lantern/
How to Make an Easy Electric Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/F2CL/GXGHL75X/FLSF2CLGXGHL75X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/F2CL/GXGHL75X/FLSF2CLGXGHL75X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/F2CL/GXGHL75X/FLSF2CLGXGHL75X.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer My wife came home the other day with an old paraffin lantern that she had found at the local Op Shop.  Now this thing hadn't worked in many moons and she wanted me to "get the thing started" so instead of trying to fix something that was clearly never going to burn a wick again, I decided to "electr...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:32:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mr-Steams-Chandeleer/
Mr. Steams Chandeleer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/PPUA/GXDWPIJU/FCPPPUAGXDWPIJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/PPUA/GXDWPIJU/FCPPPUAGXDWPIJU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/PPUA/GXDWPIJU/FCPPPUAGXDWPIJU.SMALL.jpg Horatius.Steam This is my "Living Room Chandeleer". It was a weekend project and I reused a lot of materials that I found over the last year. Parts I used A wooden box An insulator for high tension An old lamp Four E27 lamp holder Four 60W vintage style bulbs A dimmer A switch ...
By: Horatius.Steam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:27:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Floating-Arm-Desk-Lamp/
Steampunk Floating Arm Desk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/A0YE/GXDWDOW3/FC2A0YEGXDWDOW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/A0YE/GXDWDOW3/FC2A0YEGXDWDOW3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/A0YE/GXDWDOW3/FC2A0YEGXDWDOW3.SMALL.jpg cutshopguy Like many of my projects this began with the chance finding of a lovely old brass bowl in a thrift shop. I paid a dollar for it and walked out thinking "I love the patina - it would make a great lamp..." and when I got home tossed it into the box of brass bits and pieces collected over the years fro...
By: cutshopguy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:04:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Desk-Lamp/
Cardboard Desk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/XPON/GXEZCJI3/FZAXPONGXEZCJI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/XPON/GXEZCJI3/FZAXPONGXEZCJI3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/XPON/GXEZCJI3/FZAXPONGXEZCJI3.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant Cardboard might seem like an odd material for a desk lamp, but with a low-heat LED bulb this 15" lamp can shine all night in glorious maker style. It's light, it's sturdy and it's flat-pack. What's not to love? I originally designed this lamp to go on my own desk in the Instructables Lab, but due t...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:55:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-simple-T-light-and-Joss-stickincense-holde/
Make a simple T-light and Joss stick/incense holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/1T5X/GX3LR557/FUG1T5XGX3LR557.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/1T5X/GX3LR557/FUG1T5XGX3LR557.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/1T5X/GX3LR557/FUG1T5XGX3LR557.SMALL.jpg I am in the shed! Quite simple to make using almost any type of wood, use this as a guide and design something individual or carve a pattern or a personal design, as for the finish you could use straight sawn timber and simply sand it, without any other detail being introduced. This one is from an Oak offcut. Tools...
By: I am in the shed!

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 12:03:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Orange-Candle/
Orange Candle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/I5MR/GX106U2U/F59I5MRGX106U2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/I5MR/GX106U2U/F59I5MRGX106U2U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/I5MR/GX106U2U/F59I5MRGX106U2U.SMALL.jpg DualPhase This instructable will show how to make a candle from any citrus and kitchen oil in minutes. Materials & Tools 1) Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon 2) Knife 3) Any type of oil, Vegetable, Olive, Canola, etc. Remove the Middle Remove / eat the middle portion of the orange being careful to leave the...
By: DualPhase

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 20:20:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-simple-natural-wooden-T-lite-holder/
Make a simple 'natural' wooden Tea lite holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/TM56/GX10LF51/FNGTM56GX10LF51.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/TM56/GX10LF51/FNGTM56GX10LF51.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/TM56/GX10LF51/FNGTM56GX10LF51.SMALL.jpg I am in the shed! I have made around 20 of these in various forms, I have used branches with smaller branch stubs on and trimmed to about 20mm and smoothed them to leave a more rustic look, or cut the top at a slight angle,  I have Also used a larger thickness branch and set 3 or 4 T-lites in.  Once, at the point whe...
By: I am in the shed!

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 05:23:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Pen-and-Glow-Book/
Light Pen and Glow Book - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/CN7E/GWXCYICO/FSYCN7EGWXCYICO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/CN7E/GWXCYICO/FSYCN7EGWXCYICO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/CN7E/GWXCYICO/FSYCN7EGWXCYICO.SMALL.jpg supersoftdrink Bedtime is tricky for our little ones.  They like to look at books, but I don't want to leave the light on.  If they have a flashlight, they'll leave that on all night and use up the batteries. I've seen books that glow in the dark, but it's a pain to hold them open to every page and let the glow p...
By: supersoftdrink

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