http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 19:07:02 UTC BLOX v1.01 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 19:45:23 UTC 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 23:05:46 UTC 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 12:23:22 UTC 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 14:18:01 UTC 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 18:40:12 UTC 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 20:22:20 UTC 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 17:44:05 UTC 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 »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:11:31 UTC 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 23:03:15 UTC 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 22:52:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Refrigerator-Lights/
Magnetic Refrigerator Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y7BL/CGBEP27VAPG/FYGY7BLCGBEP27VAPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y7BL/CGBEP27VAPG/FYGY7BLCGBEP27VAPG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y7BL/CGBEP27VAPG/FYGY7BLCGBEP27VAPG.SMALL.jpg sockmaster Turn your fridge into a canvas for LED art. Any passerby can place and relocate the magnetic LEDs any way they wish to create illuminated pictures and messages. It's great for high traffic kitchens and It's fun for kids and adults alike. What You Need Most of what you need can be found at local...
By: sockmaster

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:12:58 UTC 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 09:17:34 UTC 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 08:32:08 UTC 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 23:55:39 UTC 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 13:23:40 UTC 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 »]]> Fri, 6 Jan 2012 04:20:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Power-Holiday-Lights/
No-Power Holiday Lights! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/YU9A/GWTIJZ4W/F43YU9AGWTIJZ4W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/YU9A/GWTIJZ4W/F43YU9AGWTIJZ4W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/YU9A/GWTIJZ4W/F43YU9AGWTIJZ4W.SMALL.jpg technoplastique Strings of bright lights are popular for everything from huge animated Christmas displays to teenage bedroom decor. They're not perfect, though. They eat power. Bulbs can burn out (sometimes taking down the whole strand, depending on the design.) They need to be close to an outlet. Using electricity...
By: technoplastique

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 00:56:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Bottle-Light-Bulb/
Hanging Bottle Light Bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/33BS/GWRN4V7Y/FO333BSGWRN4V7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/33BS/GWRN4V7Y/FO333BSGWRN4V7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/33BS/GWRN4V7Y/FO333BSGWRN4V7Y.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian Make a light bulb from an ordinary bottle. My previous bottle bulb was a failure of the good kind. I learned quite a bit so check it out first before proceeding. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-Light-Bulb-AKA-Bacardi-Bulb/ This one is simpler to assemble, display and has greater reliabilit...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:46:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Geiger-counter-triggered-LED-decorations/
Geiger counter triggered LED decorations - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/KO9Z/GWEA0435/FAKKO9ZGWEA0435.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/KO9Z/GWEA0435/FAKKO9ZGWEA0435.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/KO9Z/GWEA0435/FAKKO9ZGWEA0435.SMALL.jpg nikkipugh Bored of blinky lights that blink in response to time? Make them blink with space instead! This instructable shows a quick method for connecting LED tree decorations to a Geiger counter via arduino, so that the lights blink between different strings each time radiation is detected. It's nicer to ...
By: nikkipugh

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:04:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Gearbox-Lamp/
Gearbox Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/6FY8/GWF5TM1H/FR36FY8GWF5TM1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/6FY8/GWF5TM1H/FR36FY8GWF5TM1H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/6FY8/GWF5TM1H/FR36FY8GWF5TM1H.SMALL.jpg jonnyd55 Check out the video to see how the gears move to turn the light on/off and also acts as the dimmer. This was a result of a need for me to create an example GCSE Engineering project for my students and I really wanted to make something from scrap engine parts I bought of ebay.......Somehow I ended...
By: jonnyd55

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:29:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Name-Switch-Toy-for-Toddler/
LED "Name" Switch Toy for Toddler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7VXM/GVP28LU8/FR07VXMGVP28LU8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7VXM/GVP28LU8/FR07VXMGVP28LU8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/7VXM/GVP28LU8/FR07VXMGVP28LU8.SMALL.jpg henlij I made this toy a couple years ago when my son was 2. He's always been fascinated with lights and switches. In an effort to keep him entertained and perhaps learn the letters in his name, I built this simple toy.  Used Parts - about 50 LEDs (RED, Orange, Green) - LM7812 Voltage Regulator - Power so...
By: henlij

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 19:08:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/1300-Lumen-Bike-Light/
1300 Lumen Bike Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/B5GX/GVHH1EVC/FS9B5GXGVHH1EVC.SMALL.jpg brainiac27 Let me start with this: I love biking at night. Everything from the empty streets to the cool air keep me biking into the night. But my quick setup of a LED flashlight pipe-clamped to my stem was not cutting it. I needed more power. I needed a true headlight. And so was born my second LED lighting...
By: brainiac27

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:01:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Tyme-Glass-Lights/
Old Tyme Glass Lights... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/M706/GVIYJQVI/FAIM706GVIYJQVI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/M706/GVIYJQVI/FAIM706GVIYJQVI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/M706/GVIYJQVI/FAIM706GVIYJQVI.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian I inadvertently stumbled on this while making a Newton's Cradle. LEDs fastened to marbles create wonderful illumination... Answers and Challenge 1: I dislike blue LED simply for the fact that they hurt my eyes at night. 2: I use them because I have a surplus of 200 of these demon lights and I ...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:11:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-100mm-LED/
Giant 100mm LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/SHPI/FOVX0VGW/FOLSHPIFOVX0VGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/SHPI/FOVX0VGW/FOLSHPIFOVX0VGW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/SHPI/FOVX0VGW/FOLSHPIFOVX0VGW.SMALL.jpg guyfrom7up This is a hand made 10x scale model of a 10mm LED that gives off light via 3 one watt LEDs inside a custom made resin cast (made by me) that also has a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) light dimmer. To set the cast I first had to create a wooden form of an LED and slather silicone on to create a mold s...
By: guyfrom7up

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:23:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vacuum-bug-zapper/
Vacuum bug zapper! (Updated) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/7ZU9/GUKZRLLL/FUN7ZU9GUKZRLLL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/7ZU9/GUKZRLLL/FUN7ZU9GUKZRLLL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/7ZU9/GUKZRLLL/FUN7ZU9GUKZRLLL.SMALL.jpg Electorials Hello there, This is a little bug-zapper that works with a computer FAN and a CCFL inverter. The insects will get sucked-in and then get zapped by a 2kV arc :D It's powered by a 9V battery and is easy to use. The compact design also makes it mobile. A video of the zapper in action: Requirem...
By: Electorials

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 15:04:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-LED-Lollipops/
Light-Up LED Lollipops - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/H2QY/GU94GKRD/FTBH2QYGU94GKRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/H2QY/GU94GKRD/FTBH2QYGU94GKRD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/H2QY/GU94GKRD/FTBH2QYGU94GKRD.SMALL.jpg dan Great fun and yum for every age! Adding a spicy red LED to your lolly is hardly more work than just making regular lollipops. That huge sucker will liven up your halloween party - and keep your guests "licking and sticking" all night long! (because big lollies are super sticky, don't let them drop o...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:25:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lighted-Portal-Warning-Symbol/
Lighted Portal Warning Symbol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/OWEX/GR6YMNIC/F57OWEXGR6YMNIC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/OWEX/GR6YMNIC/F57OWEXGR6YMNIC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/OWEX/GR6YMNIC/F57OWEXGR6YMNIC.SMALL.jpg Schober I like the many gamers LOVE Portal. It and its sequel are my top two favorite games. So it would come naturally that I would want to build something portal related. As I was playing one day I looked over at one of the signs outside each test chamber and looked really closely at the little icons th...
By: Schober

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:28:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Underwater-Flame/
Underwater Flame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/368M/GTQVOR5K/FXE368MGTQVOR5K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/368M/GTQVOR5K/FXE368MGTQVOR5K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/368M/GTQVOR5K/FXE368MGTQVOR5K.SMALL.jpg Jally9 How to make an the look of a flame underwater. A great decoration for Halloween :) You will need: A Jug Food colouring Water Wine glass A glass tumbler Candles Make sure that the glass tumbler fits into the top of the wine glass. It is best to use a tumbler that is shorter than the the wine glass ...
By: Jally9

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:16:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-SOLAR-BOTTLE-BULB/
How to build a SOLAR BOTTLE BULB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2M6M/GTGCR130/FK52M6MGTGCR130.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2M6M/GTGCR130/FK52M6MGTGCR130.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/2M6M/GTGCR130/FK52M6MGTGCR130.SMALL.jpg liwanag Light up dark areas in your home during daytime using this green and sustainable concept. Recycle used clear plastic soda bottles, add water+bleach, then install. After installation this solar light bulb can provide approximately 55 watts of light from the sun!  The comments below ha...
By: liwanag

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:12:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Headlamp-Winter-Hat/
Headlamp Winter Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/K7AR/GTIEWUQJ/F4RK7ARGTIEWUQJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/K7AR/GTIEWUQJ/F4RK7ARGTIEWUQJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/K7AR/GTIEWUQJ/F4RK7ARGTIEWUQJ.SMALL.jpg rbateman Winter is coming in Fairbanks. A headlamp is something of necessity here, when the hours of daylight dwindle to 6 per day. A lot of time is spent in the dark. Unfortunately, I'm awful about forgetting my headlamp when I'm headed out for the day. What I don't forget, however, is my hat. It's flexible...
By: rbateman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Oct 2011 04:30:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hedra-Lightshader/
Hedra Lightshader - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/UY4R/GLU0HVTE/FNOUY4RGLU0HVTE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/UY4R/GLU0HVTE/FNOUY4RGLU0HVTE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/UY4R/GLU0HVTE/FNOUY4RGLU0HVTE.SMALL.jpg autocat    Hedra Lightshader is originally designed with 3d studio max and opened with pepakura designer. You may ask why this lightshader's name is hedra instead of triangle or sphere. Its hedra becouse it was modeled using hedra primitive and the core part (without big triangles)is kinda hedra.    This wa...
By: autocat

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:16:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lantern-Clock/
Lantern Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/38XY/GRIYV15I/FLH38XYGRIYV15I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/38XY/GRIYV15I/FLH38XYGRIYV15I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLH/38XY/GRIYV15I/FLH38XYGRIYV15I.SMALL.jpg hellboy Hello All here is my first Instructable, It’s a beautiful Nixie Lantern clock, A little steam punk and a bit Victorian, made up of mostly of found components I tend to communicate better when there is something to show so please look at the images and tags, they sometimes will hold more info than th...
By: hellboy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:41:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Joule-Thief-LED-Night-Light/
"Joule Thief" LED Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/DQTY/GS3BCE67/FTUDQTYGS3BCE67.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/DQTY/GS3BCE67/FTUDQTYGS3BCE67.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/DQTY/GS3BCE67/FTUDQTYGS3BCE67.SMALL.jpg ledartist *The kit purchasing info can be found here: http://www.instructables.com/community/Joule-Thief-LED-Night-Light-Kit-PCB/ I have many used batteries around. Remote controls, cameras, many electronic gadgets all use batteries, mostly AA size. I always felt guilty for throwing away the used bat...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 18:20:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Backlight/
TV Backlight -usb powered- - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/6FFA/GQ5Q4RZG/FVW6FFAGQ5Q4RZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/6FFA/GQ5Q4RZG/FVW6FFAGQ5Q4RZG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/6FFA/GQ5Q4RZG/FVW6FFAGQ5Q4RZG.SMALL.jpg seligtobiason This project came about because I have a decent amount of LED projects around my house and my friend asked me if I could turn one of those into a light he could put behind his TV!  But he has his TV hung on the wall and didn't want to have any wires hanging down or anything that required being plu...
By: seligtobiason

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:09:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Zip-Tie-Night-Light-USB-Powered/
Sea-Urchin Night Light! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/ZUGZ/GQT21ZET/F24ZUGZGQT21ZET.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/ZUGZ/GQT21ZET/F24ZUGZGQT21ZET.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/ZUGZ/GQT21ZET/F24ZUGZGQT21ZET.SMALL.jpg vishalapr I just got 100 zip ties yesterday and was wondering what cool thing to make out of them, and after some time, I decided why not make another night light, but in a different style! So out of that tiny little thought comes this awesome zip tie night light. I got the idea when I saw a fountain in the ...
By: vishalapr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:22:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Zip-Lights/
Zip-Lights! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/6LUE/GQL8PZT3/FN56LUEGQL8PZT3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/6LUE/GQL8PZT3/FN56LUEGQL8PZT3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/6LUE/GQL8PZT3/FN56LUEGQL8PZT3.SMALL.jpg vishalapr I recently broke my night light as I dropped it...so I needed a night light, and after a bit of searching etc, I thought why not make a zip tie cube night light! The light was small but provided enough brightness for me! I had one challenge to face...the challenge was weather to power it by batter...
By: vishalapr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:45:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Spirograph/
Laser Spirograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/DO8V/GP7IFX4D/FQCDO8VGP7IFX4D.SMALL.jpg randofo Break out your Pink Floyd albums, because it is time for you to have your own personal laser show. In fact, it cannot be stressed enough just how much "awesome" you are getting out of such an easy to build device. Watching the patterns spiral out of this little box onto a large wall is much more mes...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 22:57:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Free_Electronic_Samples/
Free Electronic Samples - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/8V4M/FQR1X4LR/F808V4MFQR1X4LR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/8V4M/FQR1X4LR/F808V4MFQR1X4LR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/8V4M/FQR1X4LR/F808V4MFQR1X4LR.SMALL.jpg Plasmana Did you know that some manufactures and suppliers will give away some free samples of their produces to customers and engineers to test them on their projects? They are some rules you should know before you start getting free samples from the companies: You should never ask for more than you n...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:37:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Box-1/
LED Music Light Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/GI7L/GO6UXV31/F7UGI7LGO6UXV31.SMALL.jpg kaba1 I built this for a school art project to compare the similarities and differences between art and science. It was inspired by Walter Giers' work. The three strips of LEDs and another ring in the middle, all respond to music which comes from either a source in the room, or an iPod or CD player plugg...
By: kaba1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 05:03:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-lack-plus-light/
Ikea lack plus (light) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/WMZZ/GNNHPM04/FABWMZZGNNHPM04.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/WMZZ/GNNHPM04/FABWMZZGNNHPM04.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/WMZZ/GNNHPM04/FABWMZZGNNHPM04.SMALL.jpg mikemaj Everyone knows that table because it's the Ikea's philosophy essence for an extremly low price. Built from nothing more than 4 screws, air and wood fibers can withstand a lot considering how flimsy this material is. Here's how it's made: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/11/video-inside-an-ikea-f...
By: mikemaj

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 20:36:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Powered-Windmill/
Bacon Powered Windmill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/GTKM/GNED2T1F/FXUGTKMGNED2T1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/GTKM/GNED2T1F/FXUGTKMGNED2T1F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/GTKM/GNED2T1F/FXUGTKMGNED2T1F.SMALL.jpg cammers Have you ever wondered what you would do for light and entertainment do if you had no power, no candles, and no television, but you did have a plentiful supply of bacon? Of course you have. But wonder no more, because I have come up with the highly entertaining Bacon Powered Windmill for hours of po...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 May 2011 15:43:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Bamboo-Bicycle-And-Light-it-up/
Build a Bamboo Bicycle (And Light it up!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/E9VJ/GN4CZU1Q/FKFE9VJGN4CZU1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/E9VJ/GN4CZU1Q/FKFE9VJGN4CZU1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/E9VJ/GN4CZU1Q/FKFE9VJGN4CZU1Q.SMALL.jpg Technochicken If you have ever wanted to build your own bicycle frame, but can't afford a framebuilding class or the materials to braze a frame, building one out of bamboo and carbon fiber is a great and relatively inexpensive way to get started.  In this Instructable, I will explain in detail how to build a grea...
By: Technochicken

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 02:51:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Powered-Lamp/
Bacon Powered Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/84JI/GN2XMGHD/F0984JIGN2XMGHD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/84JI/GN2XMGHD/F0984JIGN2XMGHD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/84JI/GN2XMGHD/F0984JIGN2XMGHD.SMALL.jpg cammers Have you ever wondered what you would do for light in an emergency situation where you have no electricity or candles, but you do have a plentiful supply of bacon? Of course you have! But wonder no more, I have the perfect solution. In this instructable I will show you how to create your own Bac...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:41:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Lamp/
Star Lamp from easter egg - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/JOIW/GM9QMQ5Z/FLSJOIWGM9QMQ5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/JOIW/GM9QMQ5Z/FLSJOIWGM9QMQ5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/JOIW/GM9QMQ5Z/FLSJOIWGM9QMQ5Z.SMALL.jpg Don Walker Make  your own star lamp from Lindt easter egg and Energizer flash light What you will need - Dremel rotary tool or smt similar, you can also use saw and normal drill, but you need very tiny drills 0.8-3.2 mm.  -rechargeable flash light with xenon or krypton bulb  - Lindt easter egg or similar pr...
By: Don Walker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:46:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/First-Arduino-Robot-Light-Seeker/
(w/ Video) Basic Arduino Robot, Light Seeker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Many times I have Googled for "Arduino Robot" in hopes of finding a robot to build. I end up finding many versions of a obstacle avoiding robot that uses either an infrared or a sonar range finder sensor mounted on a servo to detect objects in its way while randomly roaming the area around it. The p...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:34:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/AFFORDABLE-LASER-LIGHT-SHOW/
AFFORDABLE LASER LIGHT SHOW - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SMALL.jpg The Porsche Fan Lasers are fun, but what else can they be used for? Laser light shows are one option. I've been to many concerts where laser shows are used. I've always wanted to have one of my own, but the good, pre-made setups commonly used in concerts are very expensive, usually in the hundreds or thousands of d...
By: The Porsche Fan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:06:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Write-or-Draw-with-Light!/
Write or Draw with Light! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/FXE0/F07SA5NH/FDVFXE0F07SA5NH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/FXE0/F07SA5NH/FDVFXE0F07SA5NH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/FXE0/F07SA5NH/FDVFXE0F07SA5NH.SMALL.jpg T3h_Muffinator Ever wonder how I made my avatar? or even how these guys (pikapika) make their movies? Here's how!(If you've got lightsticks, check out askacollegekid's light instructable!)Materials: Camera with long exposure capabilities (the longer the better) Source of light (fl...
By: T3h_Muffinator

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:43:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kryptonite-Candy/
Kryptonite Candy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/K1J5/GKS0UQS4/F8AK1J5GKS0UQS4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/K1J5/GKS0UQS4/F8AK1J5GKS0UQS4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/K1J5/GKS0UQS4/F8AK1J5GKS0UQS4.SMALL.jpg BrittLiv The only thing standing between you and your plan to rule the world is superman? Despair no more, just follow this Instructable in order to succeed. Because as you probably know Kryptonite is one of the few things known to hurt or kill superman. OK, ok I'm exaggerating a bit... In this Instructable...
By: BrittLiv

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:57:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Stacked-Glass-LED-Light/
Stacked Glass LED Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/Z2FG/GKLIWLA2/FY4Z2FGGKLIWLA2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/Z2FG/GKLIWLA2/FY4Z2FGGKLIWLA2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/Z2FG/GKLIWLA2/FY4Z2FGGKLIWLA2.SMALL.jpg bobelon The base for this project was in a box of old boat stuff and was the inspiration for this light.  You could make a similar base using .060 copper sheet, notching the corners, forming the copper over a piece of wood and soldering the corners.  It might even look cool to just make a 1" cut at each c...
By: bobelon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:40:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyboard-Circuit-Sheet-Lampshade/
Keyboard Circuit Sheet Lampshade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/WU0U/GJ7MQI3B/F39WU0UGJ7MQI3B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/WU0U/GJ7MQI3B/F39WU0UGJ7MQI3B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/WU0U/GJ7MQI3B/F39WU0UGJ7MQI3B.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I had a really old keyboard lying around that I planned to use to make a Keylendar.  Upon opening it up I noticed that the circuit sheets were a really pretty bluey/green colour.  I thought this would make a great lampshade.  For the light source I used an LED puck light connected to a USB cable so...
By: ChrysN

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