http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 05:06:44 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Motion-Sensor-Alarm-System/
DIY Motion Sensor Alarm System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/EL9N/HGZO495A/FY5EL9NHGZO495A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/EL9N/HGZO495A/FY5EL9NHGZO495A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/EL9N/HGZO495A/FY5EL9NHGZO495A.SMALL.jpg tommythehill Are you constantly being scared when people sneak up behind your back? Do you have bad hearing and can't hear people approaching you? Do you want to just build a super fun Arduino project? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this project is for you! I have a workbench in my basement...
By: tommythehill

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 19:13:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-hot-glue-LEDs-I-made-it-at-TechShop/
Giant hot glue LEDs- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/7C3N/HGZNWKYN/FP57C3NHGZNWKYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/7C3N/HGZNWKYN/FP57C3NHGZNWKYN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/7C3N/HGZNWKYN/FP57C3NHGZNWKYN.SMALL.jpg khietman Sometimes you just want some really big LEDs! It's no problem to go out and buy some that are slightly larger than your standard 5mm LED, but if it's something larger that you desire for a project then the quick and easy solution is, as always, hot glue. It's a fairly straightforward and inexpensive...
By: khietman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-box-for-flashing-LEDs-to-music/
Universal box for flashing LED's to music - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SMALL.jpg Dufva Alright, in this Instructable I will show you how to create a box for making any led flash to music. The difficulty of this is a bit above average of understanding. BUT, i will try and make this as easy as possible, so anyone can build it! This box will be universal, and you can hook up any lighti...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 14:43:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3W-LED-Hat-Lamp-Update-PWM-Dimmer-Circuit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SMALL.jpg hanlin_y The hat lamp I previously designed had 3 brightness settings. I thought including a PWM dimmer would make it useful for dark adaptation and extending battery life. Using a dim setting for a warm color would be melatonin friendly when reading at night. In this circuit, I used SMD components which al...
By: hanlin_y

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

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-3D-printed-robot-reindeer-toy/
How to build a 3D-printed robot reindeer toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SMALL.jpg damianzuch 3D Printing! Mold-making! Digital Rendering! Apoxie Sculpt!!! Woodshoppery! For this project Tina and I decided to try to learn about 3D printing and I'll show you what we learned and how we ended up making the toy. We were asked to make two robot reindeer toys as props for a Christmas film; one is ...
By: damianzuch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 08:41:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Heart-Flashing-LEDs-Mothers-Day-Pr/
Electronic Heart (Flashing LEDs) - Mother's Day Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/5U6V/HGU2EB5W/FZF5U6VHGU2EB5W.SMALL.jpg womai Mother's Day was approaching, and I am getting my 8 year old son started with electronics. So why not combine the two? In the next few pages we'll show you the project we did - a blinking heart with several effects, all driven by a microcontroller. Taught my son not only about how to make mommy happ...
By: womai

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:15:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LEDS-on-220V-AC-GRID-7-8-WATTS-ONLY/
LED'S on 220V AC GRID 7-8 WATTS ONLY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/X8V0/HGU2DF7V/F84X8V0HGU2DF7V.SMALL.jpg btahir90 IN THIS INSTRUCTABLE I WILL TELL U HOW TO MAHE AN EFFICIENT LIGHT CONSISTS OF LED'S THAT ARE COMMONLY RUN ON DC CIRCUIT. HERE IT WILL WORK ON 220 V AC FROM GRID POWER CONSUMPTION IS 7 TO 8 WATT AND ITS TRANSFORMER LESS. COMPONENTS: • Capacitors 2× 0.47uF 275v AC • Capacitor 1× 10uF 400v AC • Resist...
By: btahir90

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 23:55:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ask-an-Engineer-Powerpuff-Girls-Style-Puppets/
Ask an Engineer Powerpuff Girls Style Puppets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/GL37/HGU2P4WA/FIJGL37HGU2P4WA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/GL37/HGU2P4WA/FIJGL37HGU2P4WA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/GL37/HGU2P4WA/FIJGL37HGU2P4WA.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad A favorite webshow is Ask an Engineer hosted by Phil Torrone and Limor "Ladyada" Fried of Adafruit. It's a weekly windup of maker world happenings, news, products and projects.   Although the primary focus is on electronics, it showcases itself as a premier resource and business in the maker communi...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 19:24:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Light-Painting-Orb-Creator/
Make Your Own Light Painting Orb Creator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/MDIS/HGU2JHW9/FSTMDISHGU2JHW9.SMALL.jpg mazzmn Long exposure night photography can be a fun pass-time especially on a cool summer evening. "Light painting" can make things even more fun. If you've looked into light painting you've no doubt seen Orb's, spherical mystery lights....Orb photos are created by spinning bright LED lights.  This Instru...
By: mazzmn

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 13:23:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tissue-Box-Guitar-Light-Strings/
Tissue Box Guitar - Light Strings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/RXYG/HGU2E0R0/FL1RXYGHGU2E0R0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/RXYG/HGU2E0R0/FL1RXYGHGU2E0R0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/RXYG/HGU2E0R0/FL1RXYGHGU2E0R0.SMALL.jpg samersh the idea of anything can be an instrumental music has been always in my mind so i made a wooden tissue box that i installed inside it a guitar of light strings  Video: equipments: 1 x Arduino Uno 1 x Adafruit Wave Shield  1 x Servo 6 x LDR 12 x 1k Resistors 6 x LED WIRES Building...
By: samersh

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 12:16:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-safe-and-easy-LED-BULB/
The safe and easy LED BULB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/S0OU/HGU2DV59/FNGS0OUHGU2DV59.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/S0OU/HGU2DV59/FNGS0OUHGU2DV59.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNG/S0OU/HGU2DV59/FNGS0OUHGU2DV59.SMALL.jpg aaaaoooo There are many LED bulb  instructables  that are based on   1. the  capacitive  droppers  : dangerous as there is no isolation  from  mains the  inrush  current  fries most LEDs 2. difficult to  get components also lengthy work to solder many components   Here we do it in a easy way   The  LED bu...
By: aaaaoooo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 04:04:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-Sword-Tag-Game/
Foam Sword Tag Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/YMDX/HGU2L1TA/FLIYMDXHGU2L1TA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/YMDX/HGU2L1TA/FLIYMDXHGU2L1TA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/YMDX/HGU2L1TA/FLIYMDXHGU2L1TA.SMALL.jpg ramgarden Make your own foam sword tag game with simple parts and conductive paint from Bare Paint by bareconductive.com! NOTE!  Don't hit anyone with this and only aim for the foam target! Gather Materials and Tools Materials: 1. Foam Insulation - grab a sheet of 1/2" thick foam insulation at least 12" x...
By: ramgarden

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 00:43:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Soda-Can-alcohol-Stove-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/R61Z/HGU26TG3/FRMR61ZHGU26TG3.SMALL.jpg TopDIY I'll show you how to make a great little portable stove from stuff you probably have laying around your house! It's perfect for camping, backpacking, and power outages Learn how to make the "ultimate alcohol stove" from aluminum soda can ! This is a How-to video for making the most classical desig...
By: TopDIY

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 20:48:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-a-Cylon-in-it/
Put a Cylon in it! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SMALL.jpg ChrisKnight Last year the comedy sketch show 'Portlandia' made fun of an arts and craft trend, where craft artists would take ordinary items and 'put a bird on it'.  I fell victim to a similar trend in the geek crowd:  Take an ordinary silver item and add LEDs to 'put a cylon in it'.  :) When I saw the Total C...
By: ChrisKnight

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Super-Useless-Super-Amazing-Button/
Super Simple Super Useless Super Amazing Button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/RNKG/HGH6Y783/F5MRNKGHGH6Y783.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/RNKG/HGH6Y783/F5MRNKGHGH6Y783.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/RNKG/HGH6Y783/F5MRNKGHGH6Y783.SMALL.jpg thinksecretly Hello Everyone. This is my very first Instructable so please go easy on me. This was more or less a test project to see if my new arduino board worked. Any friendly advice will be greatly appreciated so my future posts can be even better. I am going to show you how to create the best device on earth...
By: thinksecretly

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 22:44:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Nightlight-Low-Voltage-with-Timer/
Pocket-Sized Nightlight, Low Voltage with Timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SMALL.jpg MrTinkerer This little gadget is for the the little kids. It creates an ever changing palet of colorful lights on the wall and ceiling. It uses the ever popular 555 timer (gateway drug equivalent in electronics) to turn itself off in 15 (+ or - 3) minutes. The voltage in low enough to be battery operated but w...
By: MrTinkerer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 22:09:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-Night-Vision-Device/
DIY Infrared Night Vision Device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SMALL.jpg eyebot117 I've been involved with airsoft for about two years being affiliated with a large local group of people in our community who meet regularly and have scheduled games, ops, and events. Airsoft is a great sport and hobby that encourages teamwork, honor, respect, communication, and discipline (as well a...
By: eyebot117

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Heart-Blinky-LED-Pendant-Jewelry/
Solar Powered Heart Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered heart with a pulsing red LED.  It measures about 2" by 1.25", including the USB tab.  It has one hole through the top of the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in a window.  The possibilities are up to you, a...
By: lumenjewelry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/
Emergency Light/Charger from Fire & Water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SMALL.jpg Joohansson DIY a really simple Thermoelectric Emergency Generator from very few parts. Optimized for powering with tealights/candles. With inspiration from my previous projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-b...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Owl-Blinky-LED-Pendant-Jewelry/
Solar Powered Owl Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/8WT6/HGH6QBY0/FDU8WT6HGH6QBY0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/8WT6/HGH6QBY0/FDU8WT6HGH6QBY0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/8WT6/HGH6QBY0/FDU8WT6HGH6QBY0.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered Owl with amber LEDs for eyes.  It measures about 2" by 1.25", including the USB tab.  It has one hole through the top of the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in a window.  The possibilities are up to you, a...
By: lumenjewelry

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 19:41:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/50-Shades-of-Grey-Alien/
50 Shades of Grey Alien - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SMALL.jpg ElmarM The challenge is to create a puppet ... I decided to take that challenge on but the puppet that I chose to make had to be wierd. So the Grey Alien was born I chose ventriloquist puppet – why?  Grey Aliens do not talk according to alien abductees.  They also report communication is through telepath...
By: ElmarM

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

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-leds-flasher/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SMALL.jpg tealk 2 LED flasher, also one of easy projects in electronics using only 555 timer ,33k resistor, 2x 330 resistor and 10uF capacitor, you can make 2 led  that flash one after another.
By: tealk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Drawstring-Bag/
LED Drawstring Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/6HUH/HGIEW28F/FRU6HUHHGIEW28F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/6HUH/HGIEW28F/FRU6HUHHGIEW28F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/6HUH/HGIEW28F/FRU6HUHHGIEW28F.SMALL.jpg JRM-Physics-Engineering Materials List: Needle and Thread 2 (same sized) drawstring bags 1 garbage bag Duct tape Electrical Tape 3 led's 9 volt battery Wire Soldering Iron Solder Soldering the circuts Solder 3 Led's in a series, then attach it to a switch on one end, and to a 9 volt battery on the other. Next solder a w...
By: JRM-Physics-Engineering

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 11:10:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DJ-NIGHT-RING/
DJ NIGHT RING - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SMALL.jpg CP Sridhar This instructable will let you know how to make hand rings that will light your name or any word you wish in dark !!  i am telling you its damn easy and will take only about 30 mins max if you have everything you will need in hand !! Things You Will Need : 1) 7 Segment LED (8 if you include the do...
By: CP Sridhar

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

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 19:08:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/What-a-silly-hat/
What a silly hat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SMALL.jpg contrechoc This is a silly hat! Just a fantasy with a few LED's a bit of cloth, and a chip lying around. Fashionable words: Modifying a hat. Personifying mass production. Hand-made: sewing and soldering and programming. DIY: well, I didn't make the LED's nor the chip, nor the pieces of cloth, the batteries, ...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Indirect-Multicolored-Accent-Light/
Modern Indirect Multicolored Accent Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KE7U/HGIEVVTM/F7TKE7UHGIEVVTM.SMALL.jpg pheintzelman Before I started this project I scoured the web for a similar light. When I couldn't find one, I decided to build this.  I like to fiddle with things but have very little construction experience. This turned out quite nice and looks store-bought but this project is straightforward and almost anyone ...
By: pheintzelman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 11:15:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/555-timer-led-strobelight/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SMALL.jpg kris754a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93akPgXFqGs this is my first instructable
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:47:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Cycle-Programmable-RGB-LED-Strips-on-Bike-F/
Light Cycle: Programmable RGB LED Strips on Bike Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/BWL5/HGH71UAL/FW5BWL5HGH71UAL.SMALL.jpg cstewart000 I have already been working on similar projects, this one really is the next step of an earlier project. See: http://www.instructables.com/id/Inbedded-Bike-Rim-Lights/ And before we get started, we should have a demonstration of the finished effect (the video is when the bike wasn't yet covered). ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 01:34:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Minecraft-Torch-that-actually-works/
A Minecraft Torch that actually works! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/0KAC/HGH71S81/F5Y0KACHGH71S81.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/0KAC/HGH71S81/F5Y0KACHGH71S81.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Y/0KAC/HGH71S81/F5Y0KACHGH71S81.SMALL.jpg jrsnively1      Have You ever wanted to keep Zombies, Skeletons, Spiders, and Creepers from spawning in your house outside of the world of minecraft?      If so you came to the right place!      This was my attempt at making a minecraft torch that actually lights up! Online they go for about 35 dollars (!!!)...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 16:54:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-powered-Blinky-LED-Jewelry/
Solar powered Blinky LED Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/T9GS/HGH6Q8S4/FUZT9GSHGH6Q8S4.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered LED blinky awesomeness. It is a kit version of our popular blinky red square.  It measures about 1.25" by 1.25", not counting the USB tab.  It has a few holes through the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:55:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clap-and-let-there-be-light/
Clap and let there be light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/2VUS/HGH71K21/FW32VUSHGH71K21.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/2VUS/HGH71K21/FW32VUSHGH71K21.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/2VUS/HGH71K21/FW32VUSHGH71K21.SMALL.jpg h2osteam It’s been a while since I last uploaded an article. Now with my university out of the way and a stable job, free time is no longer hard to come by. I am here to present to you a simple and maybe useful project – Clap activated Night light. The idea is really simple. You wake up in middle of the nig...
By: h2osteam

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 19:03:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PowerTube-Vr-1/
PowerTube Vr. 1 for bicycle headlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SMALL.jpg frapedia Recently purchased one of those bicycle lights using the XML T6 LED x3. Came with a 18650 8.4v 6400mAh Battery Pack and a Pouch with Velcro. The headlight has a voltage status function via a multi color LED but to be honest i am not satisfy with what function so i decided to add a voltage meter....
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3rd-hand-helper-for-only-1/
3rd hand helper for only 1$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HGQK/HGIEVC7Z/FAKHGQKHGIEVC7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HGQK/HGIEVC7Z/FAKHGQKHGIEVC7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/HGQK/HGIEVC7Z/FAKHGQKHGIEVC7Z.SMALL.jpg tealk Hello, i will show you how to make 3rd hand helper for only 1$ ?! Yes it is possible! I bet that everybody have some old heatsink from dead PC ? oh yes, price list 4x aligator clips 36cents                           wire 0.5 m 10 cents                            heatsink depends, if you salvaged it...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 14:38:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TW-the-RGBLT-LED-Puppet/
TW the RGBLT LED Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Tinky Winky is really an RGB LED on the rainbow spectrum but is proud to be lit up in purple. No question that TW is unique. TW is sometimes seen carrying  around a Ruby the Red LED plushie companion. TW is on the talk circuit lecturing about electronics and can elaborate on resistors and tolerance....
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:42:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HACKED-Ikea-Paper-lamp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/C4GU/HGH6PZ4J/FULC4GUHGH6PZ4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/C4GU/HGH6PZ4J/FULC4GUHGH6PZ4J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/C4GU/HGH6PZ4J/FULC4GUHGH6PZ4J.SMALL.jpg timbit1985 My wife has been talking about getting one of those really chinsy plug in the wall night lights for the nursery. Seeing as how I had a number of extra LED strips, a lamp that was already located in the nursery,  microcontrollers, and SCR's kicking around I told her I'd make her something better. I s...
By: timbit1985

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 23:00:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-simple-12V-Light/
A simple 12V Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/44I0/HGH6PSOX/FAG44I0HGH6PSOX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/44I0/HGH6PSOX/FAG44I0HGH6PSOX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/44I0/HGH6PSOX/FAG44I0HGH6PSOX.SMALL.jpg led_freak Hello maker,  in this instructable I'm going to show you how I builded a simple LED lamp to light the inside of a bicycle trailer. It works like the light in a refrigerator, if the door is open, the light is on, if it is closed, the light is off. It is made from parts that I had lying around. Pa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 13:14:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/INTRO-Materials-1/
Simple LED torch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SMALL.jpg Zakaria.K HELLO WORLD!  I am going to show you how to make a simple and affordable DIY torch. you may copy and modify anything, but be sure to show me XD. This is my first inscrutable. so sorry for bad gramma/punctuation and bad photos.  MATERIALS: - small DC switch(3 pins) - LED (preferably 'HIGH BRIGHT')...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 02:42:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/1x1x1-LED-Cube/
1x1x1 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SMALL.gif SF Media Labs In the course of history, it becomes necessary to create something new to advance the state of humanity. The wheel, agriculture, and electricity were all transformative inventions that seem downright simple today. But without them, we'd be munching our nuts and half-rotted carcasses in the dark. ...
By: SF Media Labs

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:12:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-test-a-simple-LED-with-the-button-battery/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/JPID/HFSHV3RG/FEGJPIDHFSHV3RG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/JPID/HFSHV3RG/FEGJPIDHFSHV3RG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/JPID/HFSHV3RG/FEGJPIDHFSHV3RG.SMALL.jpg Jackyhubble If you buy some leds ,you can't confirm what's the leds color ,how to get it. A easy way is to test them use button battery. we have took several photo for the problem,it's good used at the family .
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 18:47:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Top-5-Ways-to-open-a-Coke-Beer-bottle-Without/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/N6FP/HFSH5GWV/FDPN6FPHFSH5GWV.SMALL.jpg TopDIY Enjoy !....
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Earring/
Led Earring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SMALL.jpg Lorenzo M Do you like nightlife? This instructable tells you all you need to assemble LED earrings, including the instructions to make a transparent battery holder. The battery holder has an ON/OFF switch so you can turn the earring off to save on battery life. This instructable requires medium capacity skill...
By: Lorenzo M

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 09:52:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/48x8-SCROLLING-MATRIX-LED-DISPLAY-USING-ARDUINO-CO/
48x8 SCROLLING MATRIX LED DISPLAY USING ARDUINO CONTROLLER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/LXF6/HFPTEZIF/FX8LXF6HFPTEZIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/LXF6/HFPTEZIF/FX8LXF6HFPTEZIF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/LXF6/HFPTEZIF/FX8LXF6HFPTEZIF.SMALL.jpg karthimech09 A monochrome (single colour) LED dot matrix display is used for displaying the Characters and Symbols which is interface with a microcontroller. This project will deliberate on displaying a scrolling text message on a 48×8 LED dot matrix display. The microcontroller used is Arduino Uno which is open...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 00:52:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Batgirl-Birkin-Bag/
Batgirl Birkin Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad What a girl wants. What a girl needs.  What's more exclusive and has more cachet than scoring a Birkin bag? Pow!!! A Batgirl Birkin bag! Holey Haute Couture, Batman! Yes, you too can knock off a version of this famous bag.  Okay, even mine started out as a knockoff so you ain't doing anything iffy ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 20:09:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-PID-Library-Luminosity-Control/
Arduino PID Library - Brightness Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/D8A3/HFSHULZ6/F5ID8A3HFSHULZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/D8A3/HFSHULZ6/F5ID8A3HFSHULZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/D8A3/HFSHULZ6/F5ID8A3HFSHULZ6.SMALL.jpg BIGDOG1971 PID Definitions: The Proportional/Integral/Derivative controller or PID controller or just PID, is a proccess' control techinics that join Proportional integral and Derivative actions, thus causing the error signal is minimized by proportional action, integral action and cleared by a speed obtained...
By: BIGDOG1971

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 19:15:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Light-Pen-Adapter-Red-White-LED-I-made-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Problem:           Many times, we wish we could continue to take notes during a presentation.  But when the lights are turned off during a slide projector presentation, our note taking get interrupted.  Solution:            Keep this pocket size adapter in your wallet or pocket for instant light.  ...
By: John_TS_DTW

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

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

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