http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 13:23:15 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Teachers-Resource-3D-Laser-Cut-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/DFKA/HFSHUEFP/FF9DFKAHFSHUEFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/DFKA/HFSHUEFP/FF9DFKAHFSHUEFP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/DFKA/HFSHUEFP/FF9DFKAHFSHUEFP.SMALL.jpg Kiteman There will come a point when your learners are ready to move on from two-dimensional projects to more complex creations. Although most of these projects include the files needed to copy them,  their main purpose is to provide inspiration about the possibilities of laser-cutting in the third dimensi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 04:04:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GUZZ/GHDS6O83/FFLGUZZGHDS6O83.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GUZZ/GHDS6O83/FFLGUZZGHDS6O83.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GUZZ/GHDS6O83/FFLGUZZGHDS6O83.SMALL.jpg zazenergy The Arduino micrcontroller has a nearly limitless array of innovative applications for everything from robotics and lighting to games and gardening!   It's a fun way to automate everything, enabling you to control simple devices or manage complex Halloween displays. The Instructables editors have c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 16:13:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-randofo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/4YJ0/HELXKFPH/FF14YJ0HELXKFPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/4YJ0/HELXKFPH/FF14YJ0HELXKFPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/4YJ0/HELXKFPH/FF14YJ0HELXKFPH.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus GIF: "randy" by Audrey Love Randy Sarafan (randofo) is one the most original and prolific authors on Instructables. A pillar of the maker community and pioneer in technology, Randy has been making robots and blowing up the electronics scene at Instructables since 2006. He's published everything...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:24:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Animatronics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/KP5S/GLTXMFKW/FJIKP5SGLTXMFKW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/KP5S/GLTXMFKW/FJIKP5SGLTXMFKW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/KP5S/GLTXMFKW/FJIKP5SGLTXMFKW.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy DIY Animatronics" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 11 different animatronic projects. Make your own Wall-E robot, learn how to make a talking robot and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:45:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawbots/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GPRE/GMJIE4XE/FH5GPREGMJIE4XE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GPRE/GMJIE4XE/FH5GPREGMJIE4XE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/GPRE/GMJIE4XE/FH5GPREGMJIE4XE.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Learn to draw with robots and light" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 11 different drawing projects for geeks. Learn to make your own "doodlebot", draw with lasers and modify your iRobot to draw fun shapes. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative co...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:40:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Mods/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/F96K/GLTXM7CL/FA9F96KGLTXM7CL.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy Music Speaker Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 14 different easy speaker projects. Learn to make a low cost speaker array, a home sound system, build a vintage Wi-Fi internet radio and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creativ...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:49:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-iPad-Mods/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/J9TX/GLTXM4U2/FLPJ9TXGLTXM4U2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/J9TX/GLTXM4U2/FLPJ9TXGLTXM4U2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/J9TX/GLTXM4U2/FLPJ9TXGLTXM4U2.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy iPad Mods" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 13 different projects to enhance your iPad. Make your own iPad cover, stand, sleeve and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each step so you can easi...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:14:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nixie-tube-projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/Y899/GKQ3DD4M/FBIY899GKQ3DD4M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/Y899/GKQ3DD4M/FBIY899GKQ3DD4M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/Y899/GKQ3DD4M/FBIY899GKQ3DD4M.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Back in the 1970's, the now largely forgotten, nixie tubes were the height of display technology. Resembling vacuum tubes, nixie tubes are actually a cold-cathode tube variant of a neon lamp. While still functional they are fragile when compared to LED's and to some extent LCD's. Having formerly gra...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:06:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Tips/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SMALL.jpg randofo Whether you are just getting started with photography or have been doing this professionally for years, here are some photo tips that are sure to come in handy. After all, no matter how long you have been doing this, there is always something new to learn or try. You can master your technique for s...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:39:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Take-Great-Pictures-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SMALL.jpg randofo Learning how to take great pictures could take a lifetime. After all, photography is an art form and like all art forms, it takes time, patience and practice to master. There is not one clear path to taking great pictures and a lot of it comes down to the intuition of the photographer and how it res...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:18:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Hacks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SMALL.jpg randofo Listed here are 34 fun and engaging photo hacks to add some life to your next photo project. You can experiment with lighting setups, backgrounds, techniques, angles, and even camera mods. Ever wonder what would happen if you took a flash diffused shot from a forty foot pole? Or perhaps you have al...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:51:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginning-Soft-Circuits/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/2HF7/GMFIQ41D/F4B2HF7GMFIQ41D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/2HF7/GMFIQ41D/F4B2HF7GMFIQ41D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/2HF7/GMFIQ41D/F4B2HF7GMFIQ41D.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Beginning Soft Circuits" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 19 different projects to light up your clothes. Learn to make your own sparkling tutu, a turn signal bike jacket, light up leggings and more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:39:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-first-robot-Volume-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/Z80T/GMJIE4XA/FIJZ80TGMJIE4XA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/Z80T/GMJIE4XA/FIJZ80TGMJIE4XA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/Z80T/GMJIE4XA/FIJZ80TGMJIE4XA.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Your First Robot Volume 2" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 12 different projects perfect for robotics enthusiasts getting started. Learn to make a light seeking robot, a Wii-powered robot, a butler robot and much more.  All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by o...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:41:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-it-Tweet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/M3Y9/GOHMBADU/FCTM3Y9GOHMBADU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/M3Y9/GOHMBADU/FCTM3Y9GOHMBADU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/M3Y9/GOHMBADU/FCTM3Y9GOHMBADU.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Make it Tweet" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 13 different projects that will have you Twittering from your favorite appliance in no time. Build a Twittering coffee pot, a Tweet-a-Watt, a twittering garden bed and much more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are writte...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2011 14:45:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-Your-iRobot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/GTDD/GMJIE4X3/F7VGTDDGMJIE4X3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/GTDD/GMJIE4X3/F7VGTDDGMJIE4X3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/GTDD/GMJIE4X3/F7VGTDDGMJIE4X3.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Hacking Your iRobot" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 13 different projects to modify your iRobot. Turn your Roomba into a printer, make your Roomba remote controlled and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pict...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:41:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Hack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SMALL.jpg randofo With the proliferation of digital photography, creating a photo hack has not only become much easier and more widespread. There are now many different ways that a photo can be easily manipulated or edited together with other photos. The limit of photo hacking is really up to your imagination. Here a...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:10:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-EL-Wire-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/XUBV/GMFIQ3TW/FQUXUBVGMFIQ3TW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/XUBV/GMFIQ3TW/FQUXUBVGMFIQ3TW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/XUBV/GMFIQ3TW/FQUXUBVGMFIQ3TW.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Easy EL Wire Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 10 different projects to light up your wardrobe. Easily make your own electroluminescent hat, backpack, costume and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:39:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/radioshack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/UT8V/GPVEVEC3/FE3UT8VGPVEVEC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/UT8V/GPVEVEC3/FE3UT8VGPVEVEC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE3/UT8V/GPVEVEC3/FE3UT8VGPVEVEC3.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus In this ebook, you will find ten awesome projects born from the partnership between RadioShack and Instructables.com. From an electronic stethoscope to a cigar box guitar and a fuzz pedal, Instructables has you covered for the directions, and RadioShack has all the parts and pieces you'll need to ma...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:53:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tesla-Coil-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/KVHH/GJ285UOU/F74KVHHGJ285UOU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/KVHH/GJ285UOU/F74KVHHGJ285UOU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F74/KVHH/GJ285UOU/F74KVHHGJ285UOU.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo "Tesla Coil Projects" provides the complete step-by-step instructions for  8 different Tesla coils .  All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each step so you can easily make these yourself.  Instructables is the most popular project...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:06:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Steampunk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/J3F4/GHDSJFLV/F85J3F4GHDSJFLV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/J3F4/GHDSJFLV/F85J3F4GHDSJFLV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/J3F4/GHDSJFLV/F85J3F4GHDSJFLV.SMALL.jpg zazenergy Welcome to the Steampunk ebook, a collection of awesome do-it-yourself steampunk projects from Instructables.com! The Instructables editors have chosen some of our best do-it-yourself steampunk technology projects to help you prepare for the retro-Victorian future.  Don your goggles, fire up your s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2010 21:24:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-to-RFID/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/EFPT/GM9QL24O/FH6EFPTGM9QL24O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/EFPT/GM9QL24O/FH6EFPTGM9QL24O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/EFPT/GM9QL24O/FH6EFPTGM9QL24O.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Intro to RFID" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 15 different fun RFID projects. Learn to make an RFID cat door, universal RFID key, door lock and more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures for each step so you can ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:39:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-First-Robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/O0X8/GLTXM4Q2/FYYO0X8GLTXM4Q2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/O0X8/GLTXM4Q2/FYYO0X8GLTXM4Q2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/O0X8/GLTXM4Q2/FYYO0X8GLTXM4Q2.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Your First Robot" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 15 different easy robotics projects. Learn everything from how to make a wall avoiding robot, to a "drunken" robot and even how to make your robot solar powered. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creat...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:07:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RadioShack-presents-18-More-Awesome-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/23B2/H5JCLVHU/FND23B2H5JCLVHU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/23B2/H5JCLVHU/FND23B2H5JCLVHU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/23B2/H5JCLVHU/FND23B2H5JCLVHU.SMALL.jpg carmesan When RadioShack announced last year that it was starting to stock Arduinos we knew just what to do: we went shopping. It's one of our favorite tools to use and we were up for any excuse to use more of them. The cool thing about Arduino is that it lets you do so many different things that it's reall...
By: carmesan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:56:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-It-Move/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/TR84/GPBD3ME9/FSDTR84GPBD3ME9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/TR84/GPBD3ME9/FSDTR84GPBD3ME9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/TR84/GPBD3ME9/FSDTR84GPBD3ME9.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Make it Move" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 20 different projects that will have you inspired to make something move! Build a pencil bike, a mobile bar, a giant bubble generator and much more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:26:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Unbelievable-Arduino-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/0GJ4/H3Z3KS4D/F610GJ4H3Z3KS4D.SMALL.jpg randofo Here are twenty amazing Arduino projects that you almost wouldn't believe, if not for that they are the real deal. These authors have turned their wildest dreams into reality with the power of Arduino, an easy-to-use microcontroller development board. It is no wonder that Arduino literally translate...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:47:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/PAXJ/GJ2838IA/F90PAXJGJ2838IA.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo "DIY CNC" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 12 different CNC projects.  Check out these great projects and learn how to make your own CNC mill on a budget. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by CNC experts, and contain pictures for each step so you can easily ma...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:39:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-mrigsby/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/ROHD/HBNXWDD4/FOZROHDHBNXWDD4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/ROHD/HBNXWDD4/FOZROHDHBNXWDD4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/ROHD/HBNXWDD4/FOZROHDHBNXWDD4.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink   Mike Rigsby, known around the site as mrigsby, is a very busy man! He designs apps, writes books and articles for magazines, documents projects on Instructables and still finds time to come up with new ideas! If you're interested in finding out more about his apps and books, check out his webs...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 11:27:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-frenzy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/M6SV/H97JY9K3/FO4M6SVH97JY9K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/M6SV/H97JY9K3/FO4M6SVH97JY9K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/M6SV/H97JY9K3/FO4M6SVH97JY9K3.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink   Gregg Horton, known around the site as frenzy, is Instructables' QA Engineer. He is our testing overlord! When he's not testing all the things, he makes lots of neat stuff. From twitter coffee pots to musical underpants to improvised gas masks, he's got it covered. You should really ha...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 15:41:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-gmjhowe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/NRSW/H8I45QG4/FMJNRSWH8I45QG4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/NRSW/H8I45QG4/FMJNRSWH8I45QG4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMJ/NRSW/H8I45QG4/FMJNRSWH8I45QG4.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink   Jake Howe, also know as gmjhowe, is living the maker dream. He's working for himself as a graphic designer and spending lots of time with like-minded folks at the Nottingham Hackspace! He's best known on Instructables for his steampunk/cyberpunk projects. Had it not been for his projects I t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:20:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Challenge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/CEWY/H82UEUOX/F42CEWYH82UEUOX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/CEWY/H82UEUOX/F42CEWYH82UEUOX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/CEWY/H82UEUOX/F42CEWYH82UEUOX.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Raspberry Pi Challenge: Make anything with a Raspberry Pi! The Raspberry Pi is a tiny, $35 computer released earlier this year that has already inspired some amazing DIY projects.  Among other things it features an Ethernet port, SD card reader, two USB ports, HDMI out, audio out, and even has dig...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:48:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-noise-machines/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/GNQ6/H7URAYXO/F8EGNQ6H7URAYXO.SMALL.jpg madshobye As a part of being an artist in residence at Instructables, I took it upon myself to build of couple of noise machines / music boxes. My interest lies in designing objects that would enable people to explore the world of sound synthesis and for me to get a better understanding on how the different i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 02:34:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-Cameras/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/27I0/H672TIS7/FK727I0H672TIS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/27I0/H672TIS7/FK727I0H672TIS7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/27I0/H672TIS7/FK727I0H672TIS7.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus GoPro are portable cameras that shoot in full HD and produce amazing shots. These fun, small cameras come with a variety of clips and mounts which allow you to capture footage not otherwise possible, from attaching it to your helmet while biking or paragliding to mounting it to your car or surfboard...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2012 12:48:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-amandaghassaei/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/SAYX/H6739DAQ/F3ISAYXH6739DAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/SAYX/H6739DAQ/F3ISAYXH6739DAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/SAYX/H6739DAQ/F3ISAYXH6739DAQ.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Amanda Ghassaei is an editorial assistant here at Instructables and she's our resident music and light master. Every single one of her instructables is beautifully documented! She was also a key player in Psycho Scooter Scramble (watch the videos!) - and she means BUSINESS. I think every ti...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:30:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginners-Guide-to-3-D-Printing/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/R7DJ/H4AGJZG1/F1YR7DJH4AGJZG1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/R7DJ/H4AGJZG1/F1YR7DJH4AGJZG1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/R7DJ/H4AGJZG1/F1YR7DJH4AGJZG1.SMALL.jpg Grissini My guide to highlight some techniques and amazing prints/projects using this emerging technology.  The 3-d printing revolution is really taking hold and more private individuals, hackerspaces, and schools are acquiring these amazing tools.  Brief Overview: 3-d printing is the act taking a computer g...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:57:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-Qtechknow/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/18T2/H2WEW95W/FLF18T2H2WEW95W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/18T2/H2WEW95W/FLF18T2H2WEW95W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/18T2/H2WEW95W/FLF18T2H2WEW95W.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Here at Instructables HQ we are super proud of Quin, also known as Qtechknow. He visited Instructables HQ last week with his parents and we got to see some of his arduino kits, he got to play with Bilal's air guitar, talk shop, and get a tour of the office - and I got to interview him!  Quin is ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:20:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Analog-Photography-Challenge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/RXGB/H2MYMG30/FXURXGBH2MYMG30.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/RXGB/H2MYMG30/FXURXGBH2MYMG30.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/RXGB/H2MYMG30/FXURXGBH2MYMG30.SMALL.jpg randofo   Follow me to hear about all of the Monthly Challenges. The Analog Photography Challenge: Make anything using analog photography equipment and methods. This challenge was sponsored by our friends at Lomography.com. We have reviewed all of the entries and picked winners. This challenge had a...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 12:18:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Electronics-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LY24/H1YOHHYB/FFCLY24H1YOHHYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LY24/H1YOHHYB/FFCLY24H1YOHHYB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LY24/H1YOHHYB/FFCLY24H1YOHHYB.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Get started with circuits with the basic electronics guide!  These electronics Instructables will get you up to speed on the concepts, components, and tools you'll need to start designing and building your own circuits.  Learn about current and voltage, how to wire an LED, and get started using the ...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 22:12:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pomona-College-Electronics-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/28NW/H1YOHC74/F8W28NWH1YOHC74.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/28NW/H1YOHC74/F8W28NWH1YOHC74.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8W/28NW/H1YOHC74/F8W28NWH1YOHC74.SMALL.jpg physics128 This is a guide to the Instructables submitted for Electronics (Physics 128) at Pomona College in Claremont, California.  Students were given very little guidance on this project besides make something that uses electronics.  These projects were built over the last three weeks of a semester-long int...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 16:56:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Kit-Design-Challenge/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/2EZX/H01NGFIR/FBF2EZXH01NGFIR.SMALL.jpg randofo   Follow me to hear about all of the Monthly Challenges. The Kit Design Challenge: Make a Step-by-Step Instructable that has been designed and built to be turned into a kit. See the judging criteria below for more details. This challenge is sponsored by our friends at Upverter who make a fre...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 20:26:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cutting-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/S2ZU/H0FLDCMC/FMHS2ZUH0FLDCMC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/S2ZU/H0FLDCMC/FMHS2ZUH0FLDCMC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/S2ZU/H0FLDCMC/FMHS2ZUH0FLDCMC.SMALL.jpg JesseHarringtonAu Inspiring laser projects at TechShop! Laser cut a simple Christmas ornament! Hello! Before I get started, I should emphasize: this Instructable should be really, really easy, provided you have a laser cutter. Without one of those nifty devices, I would have labored hours to cr... How To Make Cu...
By: JesseHarringtonAu

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:50:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-Joshua-Zimmerman/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/PTWG/GZHJVIMT/FXFPTWGGZHJVIMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/PTWG/GZHJVIMT/FXFPTWGGZHJVIMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/PTWG/GZHJVIMT/FXFPTWGGZHJVIMT.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast   Joshua Zimmerman is a teacher, a student, and a small business owner who, in his abundant free time, makes awesome Instructables. If you need a beginning electronics project, he is your man. Whether it's through his Instructables that demonstrate his professional pedagogical training or throug...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:34:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-videos-for-eTextiles-soft-circuits-and-we/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/8RKH/GXUZIJYF/FHG8RKHGXUZIJYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/8RKH/GXUZIJYF/FHG8RKHGXUZIJYF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/8RKH/GXUZIJYF/FHG8RKHGXUZIJYF.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How -To videos series about the basics construction of DIY soft circuits, eTextiles and wearable tech. These video shorts will help you- select hand sewing needles for conductive threads sew electronic hardware to textiles compare conductive threads and fabrics use conductive thread with your sewin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:52:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Projects-For-Beginners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/0LQ8/GZACQHI5/FA50LQ8GZACQHI5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/0LQ8/GZACQHI5/FA50LQ8GZACQHI5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/0LQ8/GZACQHI5/FA50LQ8GZACQHI5.SMALL.jpg ASCAS I made a guide for those people who are still starting with their electronics hobby. I started connecting wires, batteries, bulbs, buzzers and motors when I was 4 years old . Now that I am 13 years old, I now have a good amount of experience to build complicated electronic circuits. Learning electro...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 03:00:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-nemomatic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/AJYW/GYN8Z8TI/FNEAJYWGYN8Z8TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/AJYW/GYN8Z8TI/FNEAJYWGYN8Z8TI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/AJYW/GYN8Z8TI/FNEAJYWGYN8Z8TI.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast Nemo Gould, better known on Instructables as nemomatic, is a kinetic sculptor who uses found objects to create his works. A larger collection of his work and more information about him is available at his website. Read on to learn a little bit about the intersection of Fine Art and Makers, not t...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:40:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Monthly-Challenge-Audio-Hacks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/E8GZ/GXRD6JP0/FEDE8GZGXRD6JP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/E8GZ/GXRD6JP0/FEDE8GZGXRD6JP0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/E8GZ/GXRD6JP0/FEDE8GZGXRD6JP0.SMALL.jpg randofo   Follow me to hear about all of the Monthly Challenges. This Month's Challenge: Share a hack that somehow involves sound.   I know that a week is a short time to do a great project and I wanted to start giving people more time to get their projects together, so I have decided to turn the week...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:52:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Redux/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/CY7P/GV0KL0M3/FW9CY7PGV0KL0M3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/CY7P/GV0KL0M3/FW9CY7PGV0KL0M3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/CY7P/GV0KL0M3/FW9CY7PGV0KL0M3.SMALL.jpg royshearer A collection of radio hacks by Level 2 students of Product Design at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD). All students were given a Sony portable radio and asked to add value by redesigning it for a new application. Here you will find out how to replicate the prototypes they made...
By: royshearer

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:52:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Weekly-Challenge-Motors/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/C9PP/GW3WX9ZF/FG9C9PPGW3WX9ZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/C9PP/GW3WX9ZF/FG9C9PPGW3WX9ZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/C9PP/GW3WX9ZF/FG9C9PPGW3WX9ZF.SMALL.jpg randofo   Follow Me to hear about all of The Weekly Challenges. This Week's Challenge: Make anything using a motor. 1st Place 5 Minute DIY Motor by blinkyblinky ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:57:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Weekly-Challenge-LEDs/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/2JYP/GVRX578C/FMP2JYPGVRX578C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/2JYP/GVRX578C/FMP2JYPGVRX578C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/2JYP/GVRX578C/FMP2JYPGVRX578C.SMALL.jpg randofo   Follow Me to hear about all of The Weekly Challenges. This Week's Challenge: Make anything using LEDs 1st Place Using an RGB LED to Detect Colours by fjordcarver ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 16:12:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-natantus/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/GQDZ/GV0KKDWW/FNAGQDZGV0KKDWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/GQDZ/GV0KKDWW/FNAGQDZGV0KKDWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/GQDZ/GV0KKDWW/FNAGQDZGV0KKDWW.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast   It is a rare pleasure to interview an author in person at the Instructables lab in San Francisco. I had that pleasure this week as natantus, better known to his friends and family as Chris Gilmer, stopped by for lunch, a tour, and an ambush-style paparazzo interview. I asked him about NASA ask...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:29:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-iPhone-Chargers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9G/C947/GUVTYLOZ/F9GC947GUVTYLOZ.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick To recharge your iPhone, you could just use the standard charger that came with it, but what if you can't or just don't want to?  Want an alternative to the traditional?  Look no further, because we have it here!  Whether you want it cheap, simple, solar or portable, we've got it and you need it. So...
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