http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 05:21:14 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-adjustable-portable-spot-light/
simple adjustable portable spot light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/AYVU/HGU2EXJC/FJ5AYVUHGU2EXJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/AYVU/HGU2EXJC/FJ5AYVUHGU2EXJC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/AYVU/HGU2EXJC/FJ5AYVUHGU2EXJC.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi Having a powerful portable lamp is very useful in makers life. Of course there are very good solutions which you can buy for few bucks, but time ago I loved to work wood, and I've made this nice spotlight stand. You can attack it on any surface and you can adjust the spot at the direction you like. ...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 11:35:03 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/Cell-Phone-Night-Vision-Under-10/
Cell Phone Night Vision - Under $10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/YKOV/FJX8VULZ/FQGYKOVFJX8VULZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/YKOV/FJX8VULZ/FQGYKOVFJX8VULZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/YKOV/FJX8VULZ/FQGYKOVFJX8VULZ.SMALL.jpg iSteam How to turn your regular camera phone into an infrared nightvision viewer for under $10. Materials and Details Materials:- Congo Blue Gel : http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=244-181- Cell phoneFor the Cell Phone, mine is a Verizon Wireless LG VX5300. However, this modificati...
By: iSteam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:09:03 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). ...
By: cstewart000

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 01:34:26 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/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/LED-Shooties/
LED Shooties - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/VZK4/GZACIQUG/FNRVZK4GZACIQUG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/VZK4/GZACIQUG/FNRVZK4GZACIQUG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/VZK4/GZACIQUG/FNRVZK4GZACIQUG.SMALL.jpg freeza36 There have been instructables about "LED Throwies","LED Floaties", and "LED Patchies" (and more) but now I present LED Shooties! These are meant to be shot out of your blowgun, which can be seen in my other instructables. These specialized darts are very extreme, as they work as tracer rounds for m...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Mar 2012 20:52:51 PST 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....
By: frapedia

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-Airport-Photo-Flashgun-Diffuser/
Apple Airport Photo Flashgun Diffuser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe Apple went through this phase where they would use a white lined acrylic for all there products. It was great for letting light through, which they even used to that effect with the status lights in the iMacs of the time. I have made a lot of flash diffusers in the past, using anything I could get ...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 14:35:32 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/Conch-Shell-Pendant-Night-Light/
Conch Shell Pendant Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/SEGC/HFWSUOUB/FXOSEGCHFWSUOUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/SEGC/HFWSUOUB/FXOSEGCHFWSUOUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/SEGC/HFWSUOUB/FXOSEGCHFWSUOUB.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya My Dear Instructables Crazy People:), Ahh..it feels so good to make a lighted object after such a long time. In reality I never stopped thinking about making lamps & lightings but I was giving a trial in other areas of creativity. :D "When you want something the universe conspires in helping you a...
By: Tarun Upadhyaya

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 09:59:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Almost-too-Bright-Bike-Light/
Almost too Bright Bike Light (blue or what ever color you want) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/4B3R/HGIEV6GN/F6J4B3RHGIEV6GN.SMALL.jpg jguthrie3 A friend of a friend of mine asked me to build a rear bike light that would be better than anything he could buy (for a budget of $45). So I set out to build this light and I thought I might as well try to help anyone else out there that want to do a similar project. He rides road but there is no re...
By: jguthrie3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:38:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamp-Clock-or-Clock-Lamp/
Lamp Clock (or Clock Lamp?) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F09/EE96/HFSHFR7S/F09EE96HFSHFR7S.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 I almost convinced myself that I couldn't create lamps anymore, but since I started with the first one, I keep thinking of new ones! I can't stop making lamps anymore...HELP!! :D Anyway, I actually got this idea thinking about a clock that had light coming out of its numbers. I first made one a few...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:04:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Semi-Conducting-A-Guide/
Semi Conducting - A Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/URBK/GLL4V86Y/FKYURBKGLL4V86Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/URBK/GLL4V86Y/FKYURBKGLL4V86Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/URBK/GLL4V86Y/FKYURBKGLL4V86Y.SMALL.jpg Inducktion WORD OF WARNING, THIS IS LONG. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyway, Electronics, as stated before by many of my comrades around the globe, have all become the most important things in our daily live...
By: Inducktion

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:01:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-by-Fire/
Smartphone Charger Powered by Fire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Portable, Compact and Adjustable ThermoElectric Emergency Generator. Background: The reason for this project was to solve a problem I have. I sometimes do several days of hiking/backpacking in the wild and I always bring a smartphone with GPS and maybe other electronics. They need electricity a...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:03:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Solar-Tracker/
Arduino Solar Tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/USP6/GPLJ13XU/FI1USP6GPLJ13XU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/USP6/GPLJ13XU/FI1USP6GPLJ13XU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/USP6/GPLJ13XU/FI1USP6GPLJ13XU.SMALL.gif geo bruce What is does: It searches for the brightest light source like the sun. How it works How it works: I'd made a sensor of 4 LDRs with sheets between them The withe stips are the LDRs    When the stick on top is righted to the sun or the brightest point  the four...
By: geo bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 00:51:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Clay-Ocarina/
Make A Clay Ocarina - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/638K/FAQDX9W8/F0K638KFAQDX9W8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/638K/FAQDX9W8/F0K638KFAQDX9W8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/638K/FAQDX9W8/F0K638KFAQDX9W8.SMALL.jpg FunkNattidelic Ever since "Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time" came out, everyone associates ocarinas with Zelda and there fore, anyone interested in ocarinas is considered a die-hard Zelda fanatic!! There is alot more to Ocarinas than Zelda you know. With this Instructable, you can learn how to make wonderful mas...
By: FunkNattidelic

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2008 14:26:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Activated-Garden-Lights/
Wind Activated Garden Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/7561/HD7U1TLT/FAX7561HD7U1TLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/7561/HD7U1TLT/FAX7561HD7U1TLT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/7561/HD7U1TLT/FAX7561HD7U1TLT.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos   We are all familiar with the traditional garden path lights. In this project, I am going to show you how to make them react to the wind so that they light up and flicker when the wind blows. These wind lights add an interesting visual element to your garden decorations.  Materials Material...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:04:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-for-Life-3D/
Light for Life: 3D - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/BA9H/HFONN9AG/FDSBA9HHFONN9AG.SMALL.jpg kempton In 2009 i created and published a jacket called Light for Life. It consisted of an Arduino, a set of LEDs integrated into the buttons,and two pushbuttons to activate them. I really wanted to make more of the buttons, but they were hard to make; requiring a drill, glue, and filing down each LED lens....
By: kempton

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:10:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Bike-Taillight-Upgrade-Incandescent-to-LED/
Retro Bike Taillight Upgrade - Incandescent to LED conversion (With Magnetic Switch) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/LZX3/HFD194P8/FFCLZX3HFD194P8.SMALL.jpg Doodyideas I love my retro bikes. I've had about 6 of them over the years and despite their quirks (and sometimes dangers) you learn to love these beautiful steeds. But you know what REALLY annoys me? My Incandescent dynamo taillights and the amount of tiny little bulbs I've been through over the years! If th...
By: Doodyideas

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:57:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Sun-Jar/
Giant Sun Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/ULCO/HFBK1H4Y/FDZULCOHFBK1H4Y.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid I love my solar lights, as I've documented here and there on this site, particularly those that I put in jars and bottles.  I've had this oversize glass cookie jar cluttering up my counter space for years, and when we decided to get rid of it, I figured I'd repurpose it instead of sending it off t...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:57:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Zombie-Attack-Easy-to-build/
Zombie Attack! Easy to build! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/JLVV/HFD176XY/FZ0JLVVHFD176XY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/JLVV/HFD176XY/FZ0JLVVHFD176XY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/JLVV/HFD176XY/FZ0JLVVHFD176XY.SMALL.jpg simonfrfr Hello, I am here, presenting you, another project, which is low in cost, that is easy to build. Zombies are attacking, and you need a way to defend against them, so you decide to build the zombie rifle to defend against Zombies. Overall, this project is a low cost, quick build. Most if not all of th...
By: simonfrfr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:13:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Light-Painting-Spirographs/
Making Light Painting Spirographs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SMALL.jpg nkraus1 In this instructable I will show you how to make light painting spirographs, which are one of my favorite techniques in light painting. First of all I do not take credit for this idea, I know it has been done long before my time, but I feel the necessity to spread it further. You will also need to ...
By: nkraus1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:26:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plane-in-a-Globe-Hacking-A-PIR-Sensor-To-Do-Your/
Plane in a Globe - Hacking A PIR Sensor To Do Your Bidding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GEXY/HFD0Z846/FBGGEXYHFD0Z846.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GEXY/HFD0Z846/FBGGEXYHFD0Z846.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/GEXY/HFD0Z846/FBGGEXYHFD0Z846.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer Hi All. Ever had an idea pop into your head and you can't stop thinking about it?  Well my idea was to have a tiny plane spinning inside a light bulb, activated by a sensor!  Yes I know - not much of an idea but there it is.  First I prowled the internet trying to find the right type of sensor and...
By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:44:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-RGB-LED-Cube/
4x4x4 RGB LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A while ago, when I first started using Arduino, my first project was a 4x4x4 LED cube, I built it from a Guide I found here in Instructables, I didn't know anything about programming, and little about electronics, yet I was able to build it and make it work, I didn't know how it worked but it did! ...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:29:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tetris-Lamp/
Tetris Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/8EUG/HF244IPY/F2A8EUGHF244IPY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/8EUG/HF244IPY/F2A8EUGHF244IPY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/8EUG/HF244IPY/F2A8EUGHF244IPY.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 I created this lamp in honor of one of my favorite video games, Tetris. I must admit that I am not a big video game player, but this game is so famous that almost everybody knows it, including me! :D This lampshade is very easy to make and you can simply throw it away and change it whenever you get...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 16:25:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Thing-light-please/
"Thing", light please! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/LPPW/HFD1FPHQ/FBRLPPWHFD1FPHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/LPPW/HFD1FPHQ/FBRLPPWHFD1FPHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/LPPW/HFD1FPHQ/FBRLPPWHFD1FPHQ.SMALL.jpg fraz75 A nice chandelier inspired Thing of the Addams family. A hand reaches out from a mysterious box in the ceiling and holding a light bulb. I love this idea! Now I'll try to explain how I realize it. Realization of the hand First, I am dedicated to the realization of "Thing" and I used the techni...
By: fraz75

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:11:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Bent-Plywood-Light-Fixtues/
Easy DIY Bent Plywood Light Fixtues( NO Steaming, laminating or kerf cuts!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/22Q3/HFBK9ZC3/F7Z22Q3HFBK9ZC3.SMALL.jpg shazni Why are light fixtures so expensive ....for the life of me I can't understand the exorbitant prices of some light shades. I have never had a reason to buy a shade( cause I lived in places which already had some...and since I didn't own the house..I had no reason to change them)....so I was totally u...
By: shazni

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:07:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-tower-light/
CD tower light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/BYE0/HF23Y6HD/FNSBYE0HF23Y6HD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/BYE0/HF23Y6HD/FNSBYE0HF23Y6HD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/BYE0/HF23Y6HD/FNSBYE0HF23Y6HD.SMALL.jpg brookens This is a light that I did several years ago. The idea was what to do with all those CD's that I had laying around. I had a stack of CD's in front of a light and I noticed that the light came through the edges of the CD's. Please no asking about the mess in the background, my wife says that I am a ...
By: brookens

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:43:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tres-lamp/
Tres lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/BB24/HFBK6Y8K/F81BB24HFBK6Y8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/BB24/HFBK6Y8K/F81BB24HFBK6Y8K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/BB24/HFBK6Y8K/F81BB24HFBK6Y8K.SMALL.jpg timwikander For my third project as an Instructables Artist in Residence, I set out to design a simple yet sturdy desk lamp that almost anyone could make.  Drawing inspiration from scrap project materials and Hoang M Nguyen's "Lampfire", Tres Lamp is a customizable lamp that can be constructed with the most bas...
By: timwikander

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 20:21:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Platonic-Solid-bike-light-fixture/
Platonic Solid bike light fixture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/4KXC/HF23XNKU/FFE4KXCHF23XNKU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/4KXC/HF23XNKU/FFE4KXCHF23XNKU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/4KXC/HF23XNKU/FFE4KXCHF23XNKU.SMALL.jpg BradNiedt This instructable will show you how to make a platonic solid bike light fixture for a Bontrager "Glo" bike light.  This project began as a way to meld my passion for biking, geometry, and art. I remixed a platonic solid design created by WilliamAAdams from thingiverse to create the fixtures. The li...
By: BradNiedt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:31:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Tree-Lights/
Solar Tree Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/47KK/HF23PTW2/F7Z47KKHF23PTW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/47KK/HF23PTW2/F7Z47KKHF23PTW2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/47KK/HF23PTW2/F7Z47KKHF23PTW2.SMALL.jpg MidnightMaker This Instructable shows how to turn solar powered pathway lights into solar powered tree lights. It's not always convenient or safe to to run AC extension cords all over the garden to power lighted decorations. Solar powered lights carry their own power source with them and can be hung anywhere they...
By: MidnightMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:38:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fairy-in-a-Bottle-1/
Fairy in a Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/5SXT/HF23T186/FOD5SXTHF23T186.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/5SXT/HF23T186/FOD5SXTHF23T186.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/5SXT/HF23T186/FOD5SXTHF23T186.SMALL.jpg kenkaniff Do you have issues with dying a lot? or do you just happen to want something nice on your mantle? Either way, this instructable might be for you! Based off of the designs used in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, I bring you the fairy in a bottle. This cute little guy features...
By: kenkaniff

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:25:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dining-Room-Light-When-you-cant-afford-it-MAKE/
Dining Room Light - When you can't afford it, MAKE IT! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/LJ66/HET1EUA1/F96LJ66HET1EUA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/LJ66/HET1EUA1/F96LJ66HET1EUA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/LJ66/HET1EUA1/F96LJ66HET1EUA1.SMALL.jpg jmitch77 After I completed the Garage door table, my wife and I wanted to shed some light on it.  The fixture we had was something I had installed when I built our dining room addition several years ago.  It needed replaced with a more "interesting" look - one that would match the table.  The light we liked ...
By: jmitch77

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:38:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spiral-Lamp/
Spiral Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YDL/HEXSSEZT/FKG3YDLHEXSSEZT.SMALL.jpg lindarose92 After a few weeks without any idea that I really liked, I am finally back with this spiral lamp!  I was in the middle of upholstering a chair in the basement, when I found a bag full of old wood dowels that my father didn't need anymore. I have never really worked with wood but I always wished I co...
By: lindarose92

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 12:32:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mysterious-Lightbulb-Prank/
Mysterious Lightbulb Prank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/HYGH/FA2KLY5Q/FTEHYGHFA2KLY5Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/HYGH/FA2KLY5Q/FTEHYGHFA2KLY5Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/HYGH/FA2KLY5Q/FTEHYGHFA2KLY5Q.SMALL.jpg Kipkay Have you ever seen the Magic Lightbulbs magicians use? Here's how to make one that will drive people crazy! Thanks to Brad Graham for the fun idea! Watch the video and then follow along with the Instructable. Hope you enjoy it! What you need... 1. (2) ordinary lightbulbs - the older the better. ...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:45:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/IAK8/HEXSGBOS/FALIAK8HEXSGBOS.SMALL.jpg Joohansson A Thermoelectric generator powered by a tealight. It started as an experiment of how much power I could get from one candle. But I liked the idea and it worked really well so I built this electric-mechanical ornament. I did not use a high temperature TEG-module, but instead a cheap TEC-module. That ...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:04:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Indestructable-LED-lanterns/
Indestructable LED lanterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/DS6A/HET0ROXE/FD2DS6AHET0ROXE.SMALL.jpg jduffy54 After seeing the article "the eternal flame" in MAKE: Magazine, my first thought upos seeing the project was that it's not really "eternal" because you can't change the battery if it's glued shut!  After reading, I saw that it used teflon tape to make it watertight and re-openable, but not before a ...
By: jduffy54

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:51:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ice-lamp/
ice lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/N7ZO/HEQEG1PD/FZTN7ZOHEQEG1PD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/N7ZO/HEQEG1PD/FZTN7ZOHEQEG1PD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/N7ZO/HEQEG1PD/FZTN7ZOHEQEG1PD.SMALL.jpg lockershop (I have entered this for the "lamps and lighting" contest so If you think it is worthy of a vote I would be really grateful if you supported me in the contest ) Having seen some images of the Ice Hotel in Sweden I was inspired to make a fully functioning lamp entirely out of ice. After quite a few ...
By: lockershop

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:15:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blue-Glass-Mulery-Wood-Table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/Y4KV/HET0QX3E/FZMY4KVHET0QX3E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/Y4KV/HET0QX3E/FZMY4KVHET0QX3E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/Y4KV/HET0QX3E/FZMY4KVHET0QX3E.SMALL.jpg NelsonStudios This was a project based around a specific slab of rare wood.  Finding Mulberry the size of these slabs in Montana requires decades and decades of ridged pruning to force the tree to stay low and get big.  Who knows how many pies this old girl provided her family before succumbing to old age.  This ...
By: NelsonStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:44:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Minute-Lighting-studio/
3 Minute Lighting studio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/EUUL/HERLZP2I/F4REUULHERLZP2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/EUUL/HERLZP2I/F4REUULHERLZP2I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/EUUL/HERLZP2I/F4REUULHERLZP2I.SMALL.jpg souichi Need a good background for a small object or even have a green screen studio with not much shadows just with simple office items? Wondering if you will have good photos with digital cameras. This Idea was from my Friend Materials Paper (depending on your object) Any color of choice Tape (any ...
By: souichi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:32:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Green-Tech-Solar-Garden-Lamp-Kit/
Kid's Green Tech - Solar Garden Lamp Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/PUXH/H2WETCA3/FNUPUXHH2WETCA3.SMALL.jpg Ugifer The Kit: This instructable is based on a kids science project that I am doing in a few days time with my daughter and a few of her friends.  It's simple and fairly quick to do so although it does involve some soldering I don't expect that we will have trouble doing this with our small group of care...
By: Ugifer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:35:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Rocket-Fuel-With-Kitchen-Chemistry/
Making Rocket Fuel With Kitchen Chemistry! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/HZZB/HEKLLVUZ/F4IHZZBHEKLLVUZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/HZZB/HEKLLVUZ/F4IHZZBHEKLLVUZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/HZZB/HEKLLVUZ/F4IHZZBHEKLLVUZ.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Today we're doing some kitchen chemistry using common household items.  This is the type of cooking that gets me excited, because I'm experimenting with recipes for solid-state rocket fuel. www.thekingofrandom.com Watch The Video! WARNING: This project should not be attempted without adult...
By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:52:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-a-SaikoLED-myki-or-Arduino-Leonardo-/
Controlling a SaikoLED myki (or Arduino Leonardo) with a Simple Button Box -- using the ICSP header - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/U974/HEBNAKYP/FBDU974HEBNAKYP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/U974/HEBNAKYP/FBDU974HEBNAKYP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/U974/HEBNAKYP/FBDU974HEBNAKYP.SMALL.jpg dmt Welcome! Today we're going to explain how to build a controller with 3 buttons that connects directly to an Arduino Leonardo-compatible board--in this case, the myki light from SaikoLED. More information on the Leonardo is available here and in this Instructable. You will need the following tools: ...
By: dmt

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:29:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Photon-Flower-That-Lights-Up-When-You-Water/
Make a Photon Flower That Lights Up When You Water It with Lemon Juice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/SZPX/HEI4FD4F/FU1SZPXHEI4FD4F.SMALL.jpg lclarkberg Have you ever made a battery out of a lemon? If you poke a copper wire into a lemon and poke a zinc-coated nail in next to it, you can measure with a voltmeter that the lemon produces between 0.5 and 1 volt. The copper is the "cathode", or positive end of the battery, the zinc is the "anode", or neg...
By: lclarkberg

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:18:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-fully-3D-printable-GlaDOS-Robotic-ceiling-arm-la/
A fully 3D printable GlaDOS Robotic ceiling arm lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SMALL.jpg dragonator In this instructable I will show you how to make a fully 3D printable GlaDOS from Portal (1 and 2), that is also a lamp and can be converted into a robotic arm (how much cooler does it get), With a superled in the eye (this much cooler). Go watch it immediately: This was first intended to be a...
By: dragonator

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:37:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Faucet-Night-Light/
Faucet Night Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JL6L/HEBN3TAO/FOTJL6LHEBN3TAO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JL6L/HEBN3TAO/FOTJL6LHEBN3TAO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/JL6L/HEBN3TAO/FOTJL6LHEBN3TAO.SMALL.jpg boston09 My nephew was on the Internet one day and found a picture online of a faucet value night light that plugged into a wall socket. He really liked it and wanted one. So he showed me the picture and asked me to make it for him. But since he doesn't have outlets near his bed, which is where he wanted it ...
By: boston09

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:01:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ikea-Rutbo-turned-Wood-Veneer-Pendant/
Ikea Rutbo turned Wood Veneer Pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/DQSX/HEBNH841/F2ZDQSXHEBNH841.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/DQSX/HEBNH841/F2ZDQSXHEBNH841.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Z/DQSX/HEBNH841/F2ZDQSXHEBNH841.SMALL.jpg pbarton1 The paper coverings on some of Ikea’s lighting can look dated or worn after a while. But I saw an opportunity to turn a “Last Chance” Rutbo Pendant into a wood veneer pendant lamp to hang over our dining table. I like the warmth that wood provides to a modern home. But many of the nice looking wood ...
By: pbarton1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:03:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-DIY-100quot-Projector-Screen/
Cheap DIY 100" Projector Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/M25O/FTY4CTR0/FW2M25OFTY4CTR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/M25O/FTY4CTR0/FW2M25OFTY4CTR0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/M25O/FTY4CTR0/FW2M25OFTY4CTR0.SMALL.jpg blindside360 Cheap DIY Projector screen for under $30This is a 16:9 ratio projector screen 100" Perfict for a basement game room,home Theater,computer monitor,(ect). This Project will run you $30 - $40 depending if the blackout cloth is on sale.So here's the list of materalsLath wood $7.99 (10) sheetsblack Spray...
By: blindside360

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:15:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Geared-Candleholder/
Geared Candleholder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/85O0/HE7CMKCU/FUF85O0HE7CMKCU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/85O0/HE7CMKCU/FUF85O0HE7CMKCU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUF/85O0/HE7CMKCU/FUF85O0HE7CMKCU.SMALL.jpg tinkertinker This project is a candleholder with three gears and parallel action arms which move the candles up and down at different rates.It is made from aluminum plate and uses tea lights or small floating candles. The design and the variable gearing make it a playful device. Marking and cutting the Gears ...
By: tinkertinker

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