http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 12:26:05 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Amp-Hour-Meter-Arduino/
DIY Amp Hour Meter - Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/Y1Y7/H1YOHHOI/FVCY1Y7H1YOHHOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/Y1Y7/H1YOHHOI/FVCY1Y7H1YOHHOI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/Y1Y7/H1YOHHOI/FVCY1Y7H1YOHHOI.SMALL.jpg sspence If you like this instructable, please vote for it! For my off-grid Ham Radio and Solar projects, I needed a way to measure volts, amps, watts, amp hours and watt hours. There's a couple of commercial products that can do this, but not with the flexibility I wanted. I designed a Arduino micro-contro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 16:48:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nintendo-Candy-Tin-Portable-Guitar-Amp/
Nintendo Candy Tin Portable Guitar Amp! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H7HX/H0OJ006E/FQDH7HXH0OJ006E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H7HX/H0OJ006E/FQDH7HXH0OJ006E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H7HX/H0OJ006E/FQDH7HXH0OJ006E.SMALL.jpg sonicase In this instructable I'll show you how to make a small portable guitar amp out of a nintendo candies tin and some electronics. what you will need: Nintendo Candy tin (I found mine at costplus but I'm sure they're everywhere) Electronics for a simple LM386 amp (LM386 chip, 10uf and 250uf electrolyt...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:23:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Function-Generator/
Analog Function Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/JIEQ/GZISQOLN/FB2JIEQGZISQOLN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/JIEQ/GZISQOLN/FB2JIEQGZISQOLN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/JIEQ/GZISQOLN/FB2JIEQGZISQOLN.SMALL.jpg aeternusjunk Are you sick of 555 timers? I sure am. That's why I decided to build a semi-decent function generator as my term project in my analog electronics course. This design is capable of producing a square, triangle, and approximate sine wave reliably up to a frequency of around 300kHz. Make It Real Chall...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:45:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-Footswitch-1/
Amp Footswitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos When I play guitar, I often switch between clean and overdrive, and I sometimes need to turn chorus on and off.  The problem here is that the buttons on my amp are about 1/4" squares, smack dab in between the knobs.  When I don't want to reach down to change settings, sometimes I can manage to use m...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:38:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Speaker-system-with-iPod-Touch-dock/
Laptop Speaker system with iPod Touch dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/37GG/GY4RADHG/FQ637GGGY4RADHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/37GG/GY4RADHG/FQ637GGGY4RADHG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/37GG/GY4RADHG/FQ637GGGY4RADHG.SMALL.jpg mpilchfamily While on long family trips we bring along our Netbook or Laptop with use as a portable entertainment system. Most often a pair of headphones isn't enough. I also prefer to have a decent set of speakers. Unfortunately the Speakers built into most laptops are not decent and don't get load enough. So w...
By: mpilchfamily

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:28:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-an-RCAs-to-a-standard-car-head-unit/
Adding RCAs to a standard car head unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/VKSR/GXFXNODK/F0UVKSRGXFXNODK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/VKSR/GXFXNODK/F0UVKSRGXFXNODK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/VKSR/GXFXNODK/F0UVKSRGXFXNODK.SMALL.jpg g199 If you want to upgrade your sound system in your car by adding a sub woofer or speakers powered by an auxiliary amplifier without having to get a new head unit then hopefully this should help you :) I decided to keep my standard head unit because it looks well in the car, is less likely to attract ...
By: g199

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:08:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Party-Toque/
Portable Party Toque with Built in Amplifier and Visualization LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/MI3W/GW2EK9A0/FNVMI3WGW2EK9A0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/MI3W/GW2EK9A0/FNVMI3WGW2EK9A0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/MI3W/GW2EK9A0/FNVMI3WGW2EK9A0.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver Make a toque with a built in amplifier and LED organ for keeping warm and heating things up. Get the party started and make yours today! Let me begin by saying that I live in Canada. The Great White North. I know a thing or two about the cold. The best way to keep warm is to dress warm. Dress in la...
By: fjordcarver

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:38:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Guitar-Amp/
Pocket Sized Guitar Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/UUHV/GSUT2XMJ/F9EUUHVGSUT2XMJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/UUHV/GSUT2XMJ/F9EUUHVGSUT2XMJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/UUHV/GSUT2XMJ/F9EUUHVGSUT2XMJ.SMALL.jpg JoeBeau Even though I do not know from experience- (as I do not play the guitar)- I have heard from many of my friends that one of the biggest pains of an electric guitar is the need to hook it up to an amp to hear actual electric guitar sound. Thats not a problem with the  milli-AMP! Product pitching asid...
By: JoeBeau

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 08:38:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GM-Arts-Overdrive-Pedal-Build/
GM Arts Overdrive Pedal Build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/VEDE/GT44GZWP/FVCVEDEGT44GZWP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/VEDE/GT44GZWP/FVCVEDEGT44GZWP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/VEDE/GT44GZWP/FVCVEDEGT44GZWP.SMALL.jpg pfred2 Here I am going to document one of my most successful electronics projects of all time. If you play the guitar and you can build electronics then this is a perfect fit for you! I found the schematic for this project on the Internet here: http://www.gmarts.org/index.php?go=217 Scroll down to the b...
By: pfred2

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:03:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Amp-in-a-Book/
Guitar Amp in a Book! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/N7IK/GQYGLU37/FG1N7IKGQYGLU37.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/N7IK/GQYGLU37/FG1N7IKGQYGLU37.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/N7IK/GQYGLU37/FG1N7IKGQYGLU37.SMALL.jpg Philoso-Raptor Lately I've been working on a few analog audio circuits.  I was sitting around admiring my finely soldered boards (sarcasm) and thought, "Hey!  Why don't I put this crap in a box or something?"  I looked around the house, but alas, there were no box-like objects to be found.  I then proceeded to des...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:42:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ULTIMATE-diy-boombox/
The ULTIMATE diy boombox! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/EMML/GQBCIZ1Y/FB0EMMLGQBCIZ1Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/EMML/GQBCIZ1Y/FB0EMMLGQBCIZ1Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/EMML/GQBCIZ1Y/FB0EMMLGQBCIZ1Y.SMALL.jpg SDgeek This thing is simply a gigantic ipod boombox......just way doper!  I wanted to fully build a blasting boombox for my garage and here it is.  The enclosure is made of 3/4" mdf and then I used some rattle can truck bed liner to paint it.  Yup, truck bed liner.  It came out so cool.  All the wire work ...
By: SDgeek

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:12:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Boombox/
DIY Solar Boombox / GhettoBlaster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/R6M0/F1A4XXCH/FYOR6M0F1A4XXCH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/R6M0/F1A4XXCH/FYOR6M0F1A4XXCH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/R6M0/F1A4XXCH/FYOR6M0F1A4XXCH.SMALL.jpg pekar You can construct a solar powered boombox for as little as $75 Combine a small, energy efficient digital amplifier, cheap bookshelf speakers, batteries, a small solar panel, and your MP3 player as a source. Fasten everything together, add a handle, and take it on the road! This project makes for ...
By: pekar

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2007 09:45:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-100-HP-Motor-Controller-for-an-Electric-C/
Homemade 100 HP Motor Controller for an Electric Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/1GX5/GJ2830DB/FGF1GX5GJ2830DB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/1GX5/GJ2830DB/FGF1GX5GJ2830DB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/1GX5/GJ2830DB/FGF1GX5GJ2830DB.SMALL.jpg MPaulHolmes This instructable explains how to build your own 100 HP (peak) motor controller for use in an electric car or motorcycle conversion.  It can take any voltage up to 144v, and the peak current is 500 amps.  The cost of the components is a few hundred dollars, which means you can save over $1000 by put...
By: MPaulHolmes

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:43:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ammo-Box-Speakers-1/
Ammo Box Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/38RI/GH4AK0GX/F8J38RIGH4AK0GX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/38RI/GH4AK0GX/F8J38RIGH4AK0GX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/38RI/GH4AK0GX/F8J38RIGH4AK0GX.SMALL.jpg dustinbikes This instructable will demonstrate how to turn a .50 caliber ammunition box into a sweet set of speakers that can be used with your mp3 player, laptop, or any other portable device. This set of speakers is rugged, compact, easy to take on the go, and LOUD!  The whole project will cost about $50.00 ...
By: dustinbikes

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Jan 2011 18:17:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-new-speaker-grill-for-a-guitar-amp-or-spe/
Making a new speaker grill for a guitar amp or speaker cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/57QM/GI0TJ2A0/F1X57QMGI0TJ2A0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/57QM/GI0TJ2A0/F1X57QMGI0TJ2A0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/57QM/GI0TJ2A0/F1X57QMGI0TJ2A0.SMALL.jpg rghoff Breaking or losing the grill to your speakers can really expose your "sound" investments to all sorts of evils.  This Instructable shows you one way to fabricate a new grill for your speakers.  The frame/grill needs to be fairly sturdy and be removable to access the speakers.  It's ok if the frame...
By: rghoff

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:43:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Party-Sound-Trailer/
Bike Party Sound Trailer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/30PQ/GH4A9794/FZR30PQGH4A9794.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/30PQ/GH4A9794/FZR30PQGH4A9794.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZR/30PQ/GH4A9794/FZR30PQGH4A9794.SMALL.jpg dan Build a mobile sound system for off-grid concerts and dance parties! This setup uses dual 12" PA speakers.  A hidden below-board 24V battery keeps the handling stable.  The flat-bed trailer design is easy to build, lightweight and durable.  We integrated ~150W amps inside each speaker, but other am...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Dec 2010 20:52:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dieselpunk-Stereophonic-Amplifier/
Dieselpunk Stereophonic Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/CSNF/G5FQZTNB/FCKCSNFG5FQZTNB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/CSNF/G5FQZTNB/FCKCSNFG5FQZTNB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/CSNF/G5FQZTNB/FCKCSNFG5FQZTNB.SMALL.jpg garagemonkeysan Every so often projects start out simple but end up taking way more time than first anticipated. Here is one of those projects that got out of hand. My original intent was to make a small, simple, powered speaker box. Nothing fancy, just a low power amp, used computer speakers, all housed in a ...
By: garagemonkeysan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:33:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-iPod-Amp/
Simple iPod Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/9RM2/ECSEP27UHPQ/FQQ9RM2ECSEP27UHPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/9RM2/ECSEP27UHPQ/FQQ9RM2ECSEP27UHPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/9RM2/ECSEP27UHPQ/FQQ9RM2ECSEP27UHPQ.SMALL.jpg joe I wanted a simple iPod amp for my garage. You need listen to something when you are working on your bike right? I only had one extra stereo speaker, so I only made it mono. If you have two speakers, just make this twice and you have a stereo amp. The name of the game here is simple, but feel free ...
By: joe

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Mar 2006 09:52:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Sweet-Portable-Guitar-Amp/
Make a Sweet Portable Guitar Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/MMC3/GDNIZGY9/FMBMMC3GDNIZGY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/MMC3/GDNIZGY9/FMBMMC3GDNIZGY9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/MMC3/GDNIZGY9/FMBMMC3GDNIZGY9.SMALL.jpg mdgrover Inspired, by gum! The inspiration for this project was actually two-fold. First, I needed to make a simple, portable guitar amp that would work with an electric bass guitar as well as an acoustic six-string (with a pickup), and could be played through a speaker or headphones. I knew I had all t...
By: mdgrover

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 05:09:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Powered-Mobile-Party-Sound-Systems/
Off-Grid Party Sound Systems - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/T0IV/G8VVDIE4/FRGT0IVG8VVDIE4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/T0IV/G8VVDIE4/FRGT0IVG8VVDIE4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/T0IV/G8VVDIE4/FRGT0IVG8VVDIE4.SMALL.jpg dan Whether its for a mobile bike party or a solar powered concert, a 12V or 24V sound system is the key.  I recently built several systems for mobile bike parties and this article has a pile of details.  You can also check my Easy Bike Party Sound System project if you want a simpler and smaller system...
By: dan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 May 2010 19:21:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Fiberglass-Subwoofer-Box/
How to Make a Fiberglass Subwoofer Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/Y6M9/FWKQKKN1/FT6Y6M9FWKQKKN1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/Y6M9/FWKQKKN1/FT6Y6M9FWKQKKN1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/Y6M9/FWKQKKN1/FT6Y6M9FWKQKKN1.SMALL.jpg emma814 Fiberglass subwoofer enclosures present some real advantages for a custom car audio setup. First, they can be shaped to fit a specific vehicle or space within a vehicle, taking advantage of space that couldn't be used with a normal rectangular subwoofer enclosure. Second, if properly executed, they ...
By: emma814

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:32:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Process-of-Building-a-Cigar-Box-Guitar-Amp-L/
The Process of Building a Cigar Box Guitar Amp - Little Gem or The $5 Crackerbox Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/WLQU/GCX4UFR6/F73WLQUGCX4UFR6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/WLQU/GCX4UFR6/F73WLQUGCX4UFR6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/WLQU/GCX4UFR6/F73WLQUGCX4UFR6.SMALL.jpg tech-tut I have been an electronics hobbiest for several years, and there is something special about making musical toys. The most fun that I have is making Cigar Box Amps to sell locally, on Etsy.com, and sometimes eBay. I also run a website, tech-tut.com, that I try my best to describe what I'm doing and b...
By: tech-tut

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:59:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tube-Amp-Rebuild-and-Mod/
Tube Amp Rebuild (and Mod) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/KVBC/F9T401OU/FG9KVBCF9T401OU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/KVBC/F9T401OU/FG9KVBCF9T401OU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/KVBC/F9T401OU/FG9KVBCF9T401OU.SMALL.jpg gmoon Striving for that old school sound, you purchase a 'vintage' guitar amp. But it doesn't sound quite right. Well, any amp more than 20 years old is gonna need work...What's the deal with tube amps? Why all the fuss?Yes, they do have a special sound, one that digital 'modeling' can't quite get right.....
By: gmoon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:20:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Battery-Powered-Amp-for-an-old-Carbon-Mic/
Build a Battery-Powered Amp for an old Carbon Mic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/S0OF/GAPV36BJ/FU3S0OFGAPV36BJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/S0OF/GAPV36BJ/FU3S0OFGAPV36BJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/S0OF/GAPV36BJ/FU3S0OFGAPV36BJ.SMALL.jpg nomuse A friend of mine acquired a 1970's aviation-style headset for use as a live gaming prop.  This Instructable documents the development and construction of a stand-alone amplifier and general-purpose adapter for it.  I was much aided in my task by other Instructables, as well as helpful hints in vario...
By: nomuse

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:47:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/48V-Electric-Flat-Tracker/
48V Electric Flat Tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/QMMH/FPIOLEVC/F3RQMMHFPIOLEVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/QMMH/FPIOLEVC/F3RQMMHFPIOLEVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/QMMH/FPIOLEVC/F3RQMMHFPIOLEVC.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos About a year ago, my dad and I had the idea to convert a beach cruiser bike into an electric motorcycle. We purchased the bike and all the parts necessary and got to work. We modified the frame and rebuilt the bike from the ground up. When we finished, we were extremely satisfied with the results...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:12:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Infrared-Proximity-Sensing-Coffee-Table-Module/
Infrared Proximity Sensing Coffee Table Module & Color Changing Glowing Faucet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/FK4R/G962OJVN/FLLFK4RG962OJVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/FK4R/G962OJVN/FLLFK4RG962OJVN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/FK4R/G962OJVN/FLLFK4RG962OJVN.SMALL.jpg grahmaustin This video can be found on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5n0rw8wo14 Check out the other one, and some other of my videos This is merely an instructable to explain how this device operates. I hope everything is not too obfuscated. This prototype consists of three 8x8” module...
By: grahmaustin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 18:42:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Little-Gem-Guitar-Amp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/7GAS/G1ZGTVC1/F1O7GASG1ZGTVC1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/7GAS/G1ZGTVC1/F1O7GASG1ZGTVC1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/7GAS/G1ZGTVC1/F1O7GASG1ZGTVC1.SMALL.jpg garagemonkeysan Here's my take on the famous Little Gem mini guitar amp.All details on the electronics can be found at runoffgroove.com.http://www.runoffgroove.com/littlegem.htmlThe case came from Jameco p/n 11886.The speaker bezel is the rim of a tin can that was epoxied to the case.The disk in the rear serves as ...
By: garagemonkeysan

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:45:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Guitar-Amp-Stand/
DIY Guitar Amp Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/X78T/G0HVHJ7B/F6YX78TG0HVHJ7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/X78T/G0HVHJ7B/F6YX78TG0HVHJ7B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/X78T/G0HVHJ7B/F6YX78TG0HVHJ7B.SMALL.jpg smarba1 This is a great amp stand and is stable for smaller combo amps "Find" yourself a plastic Milk crate Determine the angle you would like your amp to sit at and draw it on the side of milk crate with chalk I used a large metal Carpenter;s square to draw on the chalk line Cut with a jigs...
By: smarba1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:21:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Guitar-Speaker-Box-Or-Build-Two-For/
How To Build A Guitar Speaker Box Or Build Two For Your Stereo. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/16UA/FY3KNS1N/FN916UAFY3KNS1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/16UA/FY3KNS1N/FN916UAFY3KNS1N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/16UA/FY3KNS1N/FN916UAFY3KNS1N.SMALL.jpg Re-design I wanted a new guitar speaker to go with the tube amp I'm building. The speaker will stay out in my shop so it doesn't need to be anything too special. Tolex covering might be too easily damaged so I just sprayed the outside black after a light sanding. I found a great "cheap" grille cloth material....
By: Re-design

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:52:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Protest-a-LM386-amp-in-a-9v-battery-casing/
Pocket Protest (a LM386 amp in a 9v battery casing) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/5JXG/FWMO3J0P/FA45JXGFWMO3J0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/5JXG/FWMO3J0P/FA45JXGFWMO3J0P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/5JXG/FWMO3J0P/FA45JXGFWMO3J0P.SMALL.jpg osgeld Whether your working on electronics, want to test that speaker, checking out a cool looking radio at a swap meet, want to soapbox the evils of soapboxing, or sit on the street corner singing your blues ... Well, darnit, sometimes you just need a simple easy to use amp! I bring to the world Pocket ...
By: osgeld

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:52:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ValveLiTzer-Trifecta/
ValveLiTzer Trifecta - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HUSJ/FVRA9NW2/FA4HUSJFVRA9NW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HUSJ/FVRA9NW2/FA4HUSJFVRA9NW2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HUSJ/FVRA9NW2/FA4HUSJFVRA9NW2.SMALL.jpg jeff-o When I saw gmoon's Instructable for the original ValveLiTzer, I decided to make two guitar pedals based on his design - one for a friend of mine (the ValveLiTzer Redux), and one for my father-in-law (the ValveLiTzer Trifecta). Both are guitar players (obviously) and I wanted to give them something ...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:13:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ValveLiTzer-Redux/
ValveLiTzer Redux - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/HBHW/FV9XYL0W/FOVHBHWFV9XYL0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/HBHW/FV9XYL0W/FOVHBHWFV9XYL0W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/HBHW/FV9XYL0W/FOVHBHWFV9XYL0W.SMALL.jpg jeff-o I was fascinated by gmoon's design for a super-simple guitar pedal, the ValveLiTzer, that used a tube as the heart of the effect. Unfortunately I don't play guitar myself, so I built one for my friend's birthday instead. Here are the results of my design. The circuitry is virtually the same, but ...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 16:46:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AmpHourTest/
Easy Test of Battery Amp-Hours Capacity - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/56Y1/FOVXPB14/FOM56Y1FOVXPB14.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/56Y1/FOVXPB14/FOM56Y1FOVXPB14.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/56Y1/FOVXPB14/FOM56Y1FOVXPB14.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson How many amp-hours of capacity does your battery really have?Here's how to test the capacity of a 12 volt battery with an inverter, a lightbulb, and an electric clock. This can be pretty important to know. Will your battery last long enough to show a feature film at your guerrilla drive-in theater? ...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:56:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Water-Flow-Sensor-and-Ambient-Display/
Low Cost Water Flow Sensor and Ambient Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9XEQ/FOHTR2BL/FRP9XEQFOHTR2BL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9XEQ/FOHTR2BL/FRP9XEQFOHTR2BL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/9XEQ/FOHTR2BL/FRP9XEQFOHTR2BL.SMALL.jpg staceyk Water is a precious resource. Millions of people do not have access to clean drinking water, and as many as 4000 children die from water contaminated illnesses every day. Yet, we continue to be wasteful with our resources. The overarching goal of this project is to motivate more sustainable water us...
By: staceyk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:27:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Tube-Amp/
Guitar Tube Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/IXX6/FH9HU8W7/F6SIXX6FH9HU8W7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/IXX6/FH9HU8W7/F6SIXX6FH9HU8W7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/IXX6/FH9HU8W7/F6SIXX6FH9HU8W7.SMALL.jpg gmoon Want to build your own tube amplifier for guitar? There are many options: build a kit, build from an existing schematic, or branch off like I did, and try something different. Maybe, like me, you'll design and build from scratch... Check out the last steps-- information's been added since this g...
By: gmoon

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:03:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Talkbox/
Make A Talkbox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/C923/FEYQ1VCU/FVKC923FEYQ1VCU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/C923/FEYQ1VCU/FVKC923FEYQ1VCU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/C923/FEYQ1VCU/FVKC923FEYQ1VCU.SMALL.jpg James Haskin Have you ever listen to Peter Frampton's guitar solos and asked yourself, "How does he do that?" Well, he uses something called a talkbox. Basically it runs the sound from your guitar into an amplifier, out a speaker, and into a tube where you can manipulate it by changing the shape of you...
By: James Haskin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:07:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-Floppy-Amp/
Apple Floppy Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/JR3U/FD80WUYF/FL1JR3UFD80WUYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/JR3U/FD80WUYF/FL1JR3UFD80WUYF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/JR3U/FD80WUYF/FL1JR3UFD80WUYF.SMALL.jpg jeffkobi Found an old 5.25" floppy drive at a thrift store for $5.99. It reminded me of my Apple IIe childhood so I ended up buying it not knowing what I was gonna do with it. I'm a fan of anachronism ( Shameless plug: see retro hi-fi instructable)and needed a better housing for my computer stereo amplifie...
By: jeffkobi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Mar 2008 02:03:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vamp-Your-Amps/
Vamp Your Amps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/3S4W/FCZERFAN/FNR3S4WFCZERFAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/3S4W/FCZERFAN/FNR3S4WFCZERFAN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/3S4W/FCZERFAN/FNR3S4WFCZERFAN.SMALL.jpg Valche A quick and easy way to change the fabric covering on many speakers and breath some new life into your workspace! (First instructable, comments and criticisms appreciated!) The Goods (Materials and Tools) As you'll see in the pictures, this project doesn't require very much, and it can be safel...
By: Valche

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:50:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Amplifier/
Solar Powered Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/34T7/FAQEDBX8/F0Z34T7FAQEDBX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/34T7/FAQEDBX8/F0Z34T7FAQEDBX8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/34T7/FAQEDBX8/F0Z34T7FAQEDBX8.SMALL.jpg pstretz Instrument amp powered only by the sun. This is an amplifier that was inspired by a little high school punk/jazz band that plays in the summer near a farmer's market close to home. They are always playing acoustic instruments and I thought what if they could play electric instruments at a reasonab...
By: pstretz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:02:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/private-amp-from-a-old-personal-cassette-player/
private amp from a old personal cassette player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/15YU/F9N26PI2/F0L15YUF9N26PI2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/15YU/F9N26PI2/F0L15YUF9N26PI2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/15YU/F9N26PI2/F0L15YUF9N26PI2.SMALL.jpg lennyb hi folks today im going to help all our guitar playing friends improve their relationships with neighbours and or family. no im not going to personally give them each 50 bucks to leave you alone what im going to do is supply you with the knowhow to make a small guitar amp that will only annoy you {w...
By: lennyb

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2007 16:55:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Boom-Bag/
Boom Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/SPMI/F905260Q/FAGSPMIF905260Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/SPMI/F905260Q/FAGSPMIF905260Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/SPMI/F905260Q/FAGSPMIF905260Q.SMALL.jpg mbmosher I was upset. Everywhere I turned was an ipod. On display, in someone's hand, strapped to an arm, hidden in a pocket (the head phones are a give-away), in the train, on the bus, walking down the street. I kept thinking to myself, "What happened to that guy from the 80's with the HUGE book box on h...
By: mbmosher

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:26:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Y.A.I.A.---Yet-Another-Ipod-Amp/
Y.A.I.A. - Yet Another Ipod Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/WBCX/DGBEPOI5T1R/FR2WBCXDGBEPOI5T1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/WBCX/DGBEPOI5T1R/FR2WBCXDGBEPOI5T1R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/WBCX/DGBEPOI5T1R/FR2WBCXDGBEPOI5T1R.SMALL.jpg joe This is another iPod amp, but it uses an old computer speaker and a CDR Case. Parts Parts: CDR case. Vellema n 3w Amp : K8066 RadioShack 1/8" Panel Mount Jack: 274-249 RadioShack 4AA Holder: 270-383 RadioShack 9v Snap Connector: 270-324 RadioShack Minii Toggle: 275-624 RadioShack 12" Shielded...
By: joe

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:55:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Hi-Fi-Project/
Retro Hi-Fi Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/TVTE/F1U9XRM3/F4PTVTEF1U9XRM3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/TVTE/F1U9XRM3/F4PTVTEF1U9XRM3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/TVTE/F1U9XRM3/F4PTVTEF1U9XRM3.SMALL.jpg jeffkobi Bought an old Webcor Hi-Fi at a thrift store for 30 bucks . . . it came with a broken record player and a blown out mono tube-amp. I decided out with the old and in with the new! It's now got a Sony 5-disc CD changer and a tripath amp along with a few other goodies. Total project took me about 100 h...
By: jeffkobi

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