Instructables: exploring - Awesome - featured http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 01:01:59 PDT BLOX v1.01 Gundriver- An Electric Screwdriver Inside a Toy Gun http://www.instructables.com/id/Gundriver-An-Electric-Screwdriver-Inside-a-Toy-Gu/
Gundriver- An Electric Screwdriver Inside a Toy Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/3S4U/HFSHSIJS/FFH3S4UHFSHSIJS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/3S4U/HFSHSIJS/FFH3S4UHFSHSIJS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/3S4U/HFSHSIJS/FFH3S4UHFSHSIJS.SMALL.jpg M3G I discovered this a little while ago, and I immediately wanted one. Until I saw the price. I didn't want to pay $40.00 plus shipping for something I could easily make myself. So I got to work on my own, and I am very happy with the result. I built it for a tenth of the cost and was able to choose my...
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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:15:17 PDT
Quick And Easy Grilled Potatoes http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-And-Easy-Grilled-Potatoes/
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Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:26:45 PDT
Earth Pops with "Molten Core" http://www.instructables.com/id/Earth-Pops-with-Molten-Core/
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Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:17:30 PDT
The Indestructible USB Containment Unit http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Indestructible-USB-Containment-Unit/
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Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:27:05 PDT
Walking Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Walking-Table/
Walking Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/KHEN/HEXUHTW9/F4OKHENHEXUHTW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/KHEN/HEXUHTW9/F4OKHENHEXUHTW9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/KHEN/HEXUHTW9/F4OKHENHEXUHTW9.SMALL.jpg boston09 I've seen a video of a table that can walk, I really wanted one but I couldn't find one for sale, so I thought "Hey, I'm an engineering student, I'll make one!" But when i started out the search for the plans to the walking table I quickly realized that there were absolutely zero plans. So I had no ...
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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:39:01 PDT
Arduino ADK LED Lighting http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-ADK-LED-Lighting/
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:57:16 PDT
Wakeboard Winch http://www.instructables.com/id/Wakeboard-Winch/
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:22:04 PDT
Faucet Night Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Faucet-Night-Light/
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Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:01:13 PDT
Sonic Screwdriver TV-B-Gone Conversion http://www.instructables.com/id/Sonic-Screwdriver-TV-B-Gone-Conversion/
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Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:36:41 PDT
Fiber Optic Wig http://www.instructables.com/id/Fiber-Optic-Wig/
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Sat, 9 Mar 2013 00:39:24 PST
20 Unbelievable Arduino Projects 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...
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Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:47:52 PDT
Edible Advent Calender http://www.instructables.com/id/Edible-Advent-Calender/
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Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:11:50 PST
LED Jellyfish http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Jellyfish/
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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:10:16 PST
Bacon Fat Cookies http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Fat-Cookies/
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Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:17:23 PST
Personal Heater for the Winter http://www.instructables.com/id/Personal-Heater-for-the-Winter/
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Sun, 9 Jan 2011 20:03:46 PST
DIY "Galaxy" Sweatshirts! Or anything you want to "SPACE-ify"! http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Galaxy-Sweatshirts-Or-anything-you-want-to-/
DIY "Galaxy" Sweatshirts! Or anything you want to "SPACE-ify"! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P4ZD/HA4MBMPN/FBLP4ZDHA4MBMPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P4ZD/HA4MBMPN/FBLP4ZDHA4MBMPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/P4ZD/HA4MBMPN/FBLP4ZDHA4MBMPN.SMALL.jpg Julianne fights Dragons! I love galaxy inspired prints and jackets but did not like the price tag($75 for leggings? I could just buy an entirely new wardrobe at a thrift store and still have enough money for lunch!) and thought it would be awesome to make an Instructable to make your own "galaxy" clothing article! This is ...
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Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:16:29 PST
REAL Minecraft Blocks! http://www.instructables.com/id/REAL-Minecraft-Blocks/
REAL Minecraft Blocks! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/B9N6/H9X3JIMF/F83B9N6H9X3JIMF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/B9N6/H9X3JIMF/F83B9N6H9X3JIMF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/B9N6/H9X3JIMF/F83B9N6H9X3JIMF.SMALL.jpg TheProcrastibaker Minecraft is an AWESOME game, where you can build stuff from little cubes.  Everything is a cube.  Even YOU are a cube! If you haven't played Minecraft yet, I strongly urge you to.  It is pretty awesome. Christmas is coming up, and I have this friend who is slightly  completely OBSESSED with this ...
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Sat, 1 Dec 2012 08:38:32 PST
Zero to Birdhouse with 123D! http://www.instructables.com/id/Zero-to-Birdhouse-with-123D/
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:13:57 PST
Red Lobster Biscuits http://www.instructables.com/id/Red-Lobster-Biscuits/
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:18:22 PST
Tie and Solder a bike wheel http://www.instructables.com/id/Tie-and-Solder-a-bike-wheel/
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Fri, 9 Nov 2012 21:54:26 PST
Octopus Masquerade Mask http://www.instructables.com/id/Octopus-Masquerade-Mask/
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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 23:06:16 PST
Go Glow Lego http://www.instructables.com/id/Go-Glow-Lego/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/XNWG/H8W1VR6U/FEIXNWGH8W1VR6U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/XNWG/H8W1VR6U/FEIXNWGH8W1VR6U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/XNWG/H8W1VR6U/FEIXNWGH8W1VR6U.SMALL.jpg rwinscot If you're looking for an inexpensive hobby that will put -enormous- smilles on a child's face... you've found it! Modding Legos can be great fun - let's get started! Supplies d'jour You're going to need some items to customize your minifig.   . Soldering iron ( ~25 watts is plenty ) and some sold...
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 10:40:51 PDT
Disturbingly Creepy Finger Cookies http://www.instructables.com/id/Disturbingly-Creepy-Finger-Cookies/
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Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:46:36 PDT
Minotaur costume-Narnia style http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazing-Minotaur-costume-Narnia-style/
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:55:17 PDT
DIY Bicycle Chain Tensioner http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bicycle-Chain-Tensioner/
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:54:35 PDT
Cat Breading Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Cat-Breading-Costume/
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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:13:21 PDT
Building a leaf house http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-leaf-house/
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Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:51:43 PDT
Small-vival Kit http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-vival-Kit/
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Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:39:49 PDT
Exploding Test Tube Candy Poppers http://www.instructables.com/id/Exploding-Test-Tube-Candy-Poppers/
Exploding Test Tube Candy Poppers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/CQ90/H82UHJ0X/F3PCQ90H82UHJ0X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/CQ90/H82UHJ0X/F3PCQ90H82UHJ0X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/CQ90/H82UHJ0X/F3PCQ90H82UHJ0X.SMALL.jpg TheProcrastibaker It's Halloween time again, and as a kid, I ALWAYS loved getting a small gift bag of candy trick-or-treating instead of the usual ho-hum handful.  Sure, you wouldn't always get more candy with the gift bag, but the surprise of opening it up to see what was inside was ALWAYS a treat!  Plus, sometimes...
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Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:12:30 PDT
Davincibots: Create a 3d printed modular robot toy. http://www.instructables.com/id/Davincibots-Create-a-3d-printed-modular-robot-toy/
Davincibots: Create a 3d printed modular robot toy. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SMALL.jpg dealywhopper Click on the first image, to start a slideshow to introduce Davincibots. Tools and Materials: Tools used: 3d printer Hot glue gun Small saw Materials needed: Plastic #4 finishing washers 5mm diameter spherical magnets 4mm diameter hardwood dowels Print the parts. Download the files, found her...
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Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:16:38 PDT
Adventure Time Earrings or Necklace http://www.instructables.com/id/Adventure-Time-Earrings-or-Necklace/
Adventure Time Earrings or Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/OJQN/H743008Y/FBPOJQNH743008Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/OJQN/H743008Y/FBPOJQNH743008Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/OJQN/H743008Y/FBPOJQNH743008Y.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura My best friend loves Adventure Time, and admittedly, I love it too. She also loves earrings, and makes jewelry like crazy, but often for other people and never herself. I decided to combine her loves and make her some Finn earrings. I made it at TechShopSF! Materials For this project I used: Ep...
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Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:21:05 PDT
Parabolic Pencil Star http://www.instructables.com/id/Parabolic-Pencil-Star/
Parabolic Pencil Star - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/SAJQ/H742SCT8/FNKSAJQH742SCT8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/SAJQ/H742SCT8/FNKSAJQH742SCT8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/SAJQ/H742SCT8/FNKSAJQH742SCT8.SMALL.jpg Eat More Chicken Almost everyone has seen how straight lines can be turned into a near-perfect parabolic curve, and everyone has a bunch of pencils lying around at home or at the office that they don't use.  Put those pencils to use and build this neat pencil star.  The curves are created by following the same conce...
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Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:55:59 PDT
Bacon Mini Egg Rolls http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Mini-Egg-Rolls/
Bacon Mini Egg Rolls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/EX2Q/H71GLQQD/FE4EX2QH71GLQQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/EX2Q/H71GLQQD/FE4EX2QH71GLQQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/EX2Q/H71GLQQD/FE4EX2QH71GLQQD.SMALL.jpg TheProcrastibaker Love Tiny Foods?  Love BACON?  LOVE EGGROLLS?  Me too. What You Will Need: Won ton Wrappers Fresh Mushrooms A Small Onion Cooked Bacon Celery Oil for Frying Chop Up Your Ingredients First, you will want to chop up your ingredients.  I prefer to start with the bacon.  You will want it to be very ...
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Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:02:13 PDT
Full-Size Doc Ock Costume http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Size-Doc-Ock-Costume/
Full-Size Doc Ock Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/IUOW/H6MF2ZEP/FBMIUOWH6MF2ZEP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/IUOW/H6MF2ZEP/FBMIUOWH6MF2ZEP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/IUOW/H6MF2ZEP/FBMIUOWH6MF2ZEP.SMALL.jpg Eldjotnar As always I find it necessary to go way over the top with my Halloween costumes, and I found myself asking, "How can I top the Dalek costume of 2010?" And while getting ideas off of the internet, I came across the idea for a Doc Ock costume. What could be cooler than a life size Doc Ock costume? So...
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Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:11:19 PDT
Simply Sourdough - An Easy Guide to Fresh Bread http://www.instructables.com/id/Simply-Sourdough-An-Easy-Guide-to-Fresh-Bread/
Simply Sourdough - An Easy Guide to Fresh Bread - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/56Q7/H6I6WSHB/F5A56Q7H6I6WSHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/56Q7/H6I6WSHB/F5A56Q7H6I6WSHB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/56Q7/H6I6WSHB/F5A56Q7H6I6WSHB.SMALL.jpg TheProcrastibaker My husband loves freshly baked sourdough bread.  I hate the cost of fresh sourdough bread.  Depending on where you live, it can be between $4-6 to get a loaf that won't last much more than 2 days, and that does NOT exactly fit into our broke college budget. I love baking, and being able to bake you...
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Fri, 7 Sep 2012 08:31:02 PDT
How to Build a sail boat that is much cheaper than retail ones. http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-sail-boat-that-is-much-cheaper-than-retail/
How to Build a sail boat that is much cheaper than retail ones. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KGLA/H672XEXR/F7TKGLAH672XEXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KGLA/H672XEXR/F7TKGLAH672XEXR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KGLA/H672XEXR/F7TKGLAH672XEXR.SMALL.jpg When in doubt, duct tape! WARNING: WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR AT ALL TIMES. GLOVES, BOOTS, AND WHEN PAINTING A GAS MASK. DO NOT TRY TO SAIL THIS ON THE SEA OR IN DEEP WATER WITHOUT A LIFE VEST. This boat is made for calmer water, and rough waves may shred the boat.  DO NOT sail if you cant swim! Hi guys, I'm publishing yet a ne...
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Thu, 6 Sep 2012 13:13:36 PDT
How to make build a Gondorian Suit of Armour from authentic materials (well, almost) http://www.instructables.com/id/Gondorian-Armour-Made-of-steel-with-chainmaille/
How to make build a Gondorian Suit of Armour from authentic materials (well, almost) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/J5TQ/H6I6WGAE/FSIJ5TQH6I6WGAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/J5TQ/H6I6WGAE/FSIJ5TQH6I6WGAE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/J5TQ/H6I6WGAE/FSIJ5TQH6I6WGAE.SMALL.jpg When in doubt, duct tape! ATENTION: Please take huge care with sheet metal and wire. You can poke your skin and or cut yourself. Wear gloves and protective eye wear as well as long sleeves and long trousers. Covering skin here is very important. When painting, do it outside as fumes may be relased and can cause problems when...
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Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:18:36 PDT
LEGO CAR CREATIONS 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-CAR-CREATIONS-2/
LEGO CAR CREATIONS 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/YGPE/H6918S5X/FKCYGPEH6918S5X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/YGPE/H6918S5X/FKCYGPEH6918S5X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/YGPE/H6918S5X/FKCYGPEH6918S5X.SMALL.jpg Density Hi everybody! I am Density and I am 14 years old. I am a big fan of instructables and Lego so this time I will show you how to make Lego cars. You do not have to use the exact same pieces. Some might be hard to find. If you do not have the required pieces, substitute them for other pieces that can r...
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Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:57:39 PDT
My Space Balloon: Project Stratohab Success!! High School Student's Budget http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Space-Balloon-Project-Stratohab-Success-High/
My Space Balloon: Project Stratohab Success!! High School Student's Budget - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/CBMU/H5Y9W3TA/FIYCBMUH5Y9W3TA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/CBMU/H5Y9W3TA/FIYCBMUH5Y9W3TA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/CBMU/H5Y9W3TA/FIYCBMUH5Y9W3TA.SMALL.jpg robotkid249 "We're making space more American. We're making space more democratic. We're making space more available, approachable and real to the average American."  - James Muncy, President of Polispace As an avid maker and hobbyist, I support the open source initiative like the Arduino micro controller plat...
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Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:30:05 PDT
Kickin' Mitts http://www.instructables.com/id/Kickin-Mitts/
Kickin' Mitts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/NPGE/H5TU9L2K/FG7NPGEH5TU9L2K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/NPGE/H5TU9L2K/FG7NPGEH5TU9L2K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/NPGE/H5TU9L2K/FG7NPGEH5TU9L2K.SMALL.jpg brypost What do you do with your old shoes? Mine find their way into my closet -- they're there as a backup to my current shoes. But I find that these shoes begin to aggregate; they pile up until I’m motivated to throw them out or donate them. So, I thought, what else can I do with these old soles? I dete...
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Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:12:52 PDT
R2D2 Beverage Dispenser! http://www.instructables.com/id/R2D2-Beverage-Machine/
R2D2 Beverage Dispenser! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/Q5NU/H5TVAQDE/FVPQ5NUH5TVAQDE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/Q5NU/H5TVAQDE/FVPQ5NUH5TVAQDE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/Q5NU/H5TVAQDE/FVPQ5NUH5TVAQDE.SMALL.jpg sadR2D2 The R2D2 beverage dispenser Our motivation for this project came from our group’s communal love for arguably the best series known to mankind, Star Wars.  When we first brainstormed the idea, we didn’t know what we wanted to do, we just knew that it would have a Star Wars theme somehow incorporated...
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Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:12:01 PDT
The knex Pinball machine http://www.instructables.com/id/The-knex-Pinball-machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/YZM6/H5E9JVDW/F1YYZM6H5E9JVDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/YZM6/H5E9JVDW/F1YYZM6H5E9JVDW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/YZM6/H5E9JVDW/F1YYZM6H5E9JVDW.SMALL.jpg ryry2011 This is my knex pinball machine! Its super cool and is very big. Pros and cons: 1. Very big 2. Smooth flippers. 3. Cool elements. 4. Jack pot hole. 5. Jack pot ball return. 6. Looks cool. 7. Durable. Subscribe if you liked it!
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:06:58 PDT
Hawaian Banana French Toast http://www.instructables.com/id/Hawaian-Banana-French-Toast/
Hawaian Banana French Toast - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/8EYI/H58P2YQK/FJW8EYIH58P2YQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/8EYI/H58P2YQK/FJW8EYIH58P2YQK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/8EYI/H58P2YQK/FJW8EYIH58P2YQK.SMALL.jpg crapsoup my roommates idea with a few of my own upgrades! Ingredients 1 Full loaf of Hawaiian Bread 3 eggs 1/2 cup Coconut milk 1/4 tsp vanilla 1/2 banana (or the full banana if you really like bananas) 1 tsp Cinnamon 2 Tbsp oil (and more if needed) Instructions 1.Puree 1/2 of banana in food processor ...
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Wed, 1 Aug 2012 14:13:14 PDT
U.S.A. ( Ultimate Snacktime Awesomeness ) http://www.instructables.com/id/USA-Ultimate-Snacktime-Awesomeness-/
U.S.A. ( Ultimate Snacktime Awesomeness ) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/JEZF/H58NIKMU/FFIJEZFH58NIKMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/JEZF/H58NIKMU/FFIJEZFH58NIKMU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/JEZF/H58NIKMU/FFIJEZFH58NIKMU.SMALL.jpg the_cactus_caper This is my contribution to the US on their journey for the gold. what you will need You will need: 1 tote 1 pack of raw sausages  1 pack of bacon 2 whole salamis 3 cheese burgers... theres only two here because my roommate ate the third one. 2 corndogs 5 mini pizzas 13 pounds of nacho cheese 1 am...
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Sun, 29 Jul 2012 22:13:55 PDT
Arduino Xylophone http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Xylophone/
Arduino Xylophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/UQAX/H4AGIJOD/FQOUQAXH4AGIJOD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/UQAX/H4AGIJOD/FQOUQAXH4AGIJOD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/UQAX/H4AGIJOD/FQOUQAXH4AGIJOD.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura I made a xylophone that uses an Arduino Mega to detect when a note is struck, and generate MIDI output. This project is wondeful because I essentially made a xylophone, a drumkit, and any other MIDI controlled sound instrument, with one tool. The following steps  will outline what I used to mak...
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Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:26:15 PDT
DIY 9V Battery Clip http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-9V-Battery-Clip/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/0B7W/H4AGJH1R/F470B7WH4AGJH1R.SMALL.jpg razvan_iycdi Hi, people! In this instruct able I will show you how to make a 9 volt battery clip out of... a 9V battery :)... and some wire. So, let's get started, shall we?
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Mon, 9 Jul 2012 18:01:05 PDT
Water-Balloon Tennis! 2012's newest summer sport! http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Balloon-Tennis-2012s-newest-summer-sport/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/85O1/H4DXIUPN/FS285O1H4DXIUPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/85O1/H4DXIUPN/FS285O1H4DXIUPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/85O1/H4DXIUPN/FS285O1H4DXIUPN.SMALL.jpg shadowfeet This summer has been unusually hot on the east coast, so to beat the heat I and my family, created a new game/sport to cool down. Introducing- Water-Balloon Tennis!! Perfect when you aren't quite in the mood for a water-balloon fight, and it's too hot to play real tennis.  Before Playing You'll Nee...
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Mon, 9 Jul 2012 18:15:06 PDT
The Awesomest Jelly Bean Dispenser Ever http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Awesomest-Jelly-Bean-Dispenser-Ever/
The Awesomest Jelly Bean Dispenser Ever - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/HQMW/H461SROE/FONHQMWH461SROE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/HQMW/H461SROE/FONHQMWH461SROE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/HQMW/H461SROE/FONHQMWH461SROE.SMALL.jpg OutdoorGirl16196 Here is an idea that has you both building and enjoying a delicious snack for the afternoon! Yep, thats right, a JELLY BEAN DISPENSER! (also works for M&Ms.) Sorry about the sideways pictures. I cant really figure out how to fix that. oops! :) Materials For this project, I used... - 2 4''x4'' pie...
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Tue, 3 Jul 2012 12:24:46 PDT
Awesome Nutella-Oreo Brownie http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Nutella-Oreo-Brownie/
Awesome Nutella-Oreo Brownie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/Y4L8/H3Z3U0X2/FYAY4L8H3Z3U0X2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/Y4L8/H3Z3U0X2/FYAY4L8H3Z3U0X2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/Y4L8/H3Z3U0X2/FYAY4L8H3Z3U0X2.SMALL.jpg gonal This recipe was born from the merger of awesome ideas. I was with a friend, eating a brownie, when he said: You know? This brownie would be better if it had oreos in it. After agreeing, I answered: But do you know what's even better than oreos? Nutella. So we decided to make the greatest brownie ev...
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Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:02:58 PDT
Folding Pallet Chair http://www.instructables.com/id/Folding-Pallet-Chair/
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Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:09:37 PDT