http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 12:28:25 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/The-tiny-Audio-Amplifier/
The tiny Audio Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/G8GY/H21CGJFN/FZ1G8GYH21CGJFN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/G8GY/H21CGJFN/FZ1G8GYH21CGJFN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/G8GY/H21CGJFN/FZ1G8GYH21CGJFN.SMALL.jpg frapedia A tiny, cheap Amplifier where it can be incorporated almost anywhere. Connect your MP3,iPod,Laptop,Cell Phone... and you got your self a DIY portable stereo. It can be powered using batteries and be helpful in many cases. It is capable to drive a small 8 Ohm speaker or even a combination of a small ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:56:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10W-RMS-Audio-amplifier/
10W R.M.S. Audio amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/7RQW/H1YOBAO9/FNS7RQWH1YOBAO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/7RQW/H1YOBAO9/FNS7RQWH1YOBAO9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/7RQW/H1YOBAO9/FNS7RQWH1YOBAO9.SMALL.jpg usbg3rd INTRODUCTION                              The aim of the project was to make an audio amplifier that can deliver up to 10W R.M.S. power output. input can be given via computer/mp3 player or a mic (mic circuit explanation at the end). there are many different types of amplifiers tda2003 is probably a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 05:41:50 PDT 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/Watering-your-plants-with-an-Op-amp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/FOKC/H1ZG6WS9/FEBFOKCH1ZG6WS9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/FOKC/H1ZG6WS9/FEBFOKCH1ZG6WS9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/FOKC/H1ZG6WS9/FEBFOKCH1ZG6WS9.SMALL.jpg diy_bloke There is a more extended version of this instructable. You may wanna look there. I currently cannot 'unpublish' this short ibble'. In an earlier instructable, presenting an automatic  garden watering project with an Attiny, I mentioned it could also be done with an op amp. So, let me put my money w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 05:39:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Upgrade-a-Rockford-Fosgate-Punch-601s-to-a-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E3L8/H0OIVHMN/F0WE3L8H0OIVHMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E3L8/H0OIVHMN/F0WE3L8H0OIVHMN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E3L8/H0OIVHMN/F0WE3L8H0OIVHMN.SMALL.jpg nichropulse This tutorial shows you how to add 200 Watts RMS to an existing Rockford Fosgate Punch 601s amplifier, making it a Punch 801s or Punch 800a2. (A cheater amp for amateur db drag racing!) Purchase the complete parts upgrade kit at: http://nichropulse.com Royalty Free Music by http://danosongs.com
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:38:55 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/Speaker-box-with-speakers/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/E0RE/H0FLNR54/FPDE0REH0FLNR54.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/E0RE/H0FLNR54/FPDE0REH0FLNR54.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/E0RE/H0FLNR54/FPDE0REH0FLNR54.SMALL.jpg haaglm I made my speaker box using 1" x 6" untreated plywood that I glued together to make 1" x 12". It is approxamately 12" x 14" x 18". I cut the 6.5" speaker holes using a jigsaw. I also used a router to route the front board. I then put the box together using gorilla wood glue and brad nails.  For the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 11:56:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Small-Garage-speaker/
Building a Small Garage speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/GQVN/H0468BV4/F4LGQVNH0468BV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/GQVN/H0468BV4/F4LGQVNH0468BV4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/GQVN/H0468BV4/F4LGQVNH0468BV4.SMALL.jpg alibabbarudolph Hello! First off this is definitely not my best work, but was something thrown together because i wanted something to listen to while working on other projects. This only has a 2 watt RMS lm380 based chip amp inside, but it gets loud enough most of the time. This isn't going to be a full on Instru...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:12:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Over-the-air-tv-antenna-amp/
Over the air tv antenna amp. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/8X4X/H01N5TJ6/FE08X4XH01N5TJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/8X4X/H01N5TJ6/FE08X4XH01N5TJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/8X4X/H01N5TJ6/FE08X4XH01N5TJ6.SMALL.jpg Computothought Wanted to give our over the air TV antennas a little boost. Came across this circuit to see if it would work. Ihave already done several instructables about antennas, though it would be nice to something a little different. Antenna instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/Antennas-TV-Wifi-and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:58:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-car-audio-system/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/810D/GZLW4DTI/FXE810DGZLW4DTI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/810D/GZLW4DTI/FXE810DGZLW4DTI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/810D/GZLW4DTI/FXE810DGZLW4DTI.SMALL.jpg sco_oter This is the car audio system I have in my 1995 nissan 300zx. I have 2 Infinity 10" 120w old school kappa subs in a custom enclosure. The subs are hooked up to an old school 500w Rockford Fosgate amp that is behind the passenger seat. The 4 mid speakers are Sony 6.5" 4 way speakers at 270w each and t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:09:31 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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:28:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-PC-speaker-amplifier-hack-for-/
Simple PC speaker amplifier hack for ? - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/IMVL/GXRN5CEH/F1EIMVLGXRN5CEH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/IMVL/GXRN5CEH/F1EIMVLGXRN5CEH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/IMVL/GXRN5CEH/F1EIMVLGXRN5CEH.SMALL.jpg Homepwner My original intent for this project was to supply an audio input to feed homemade oscilloscopes,but in reality there are lots of fun things to do with a simple audio amplifier.   This project is very "loose" meaning that  although I have a nice selection of components and a decent knowledge of how t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:49:25 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/A-Poor-Persons-Guide-to-Buying-a-Guitar/
A Poor Person's Guide to Buying a Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/WO43/GX5XKRWR/F3TWO43GX5XKRWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/WO43/GX5XKRWR/F3TWO43GX5XKRWR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/WO43/GX5XKRWR/F3TWO43GX5XKRWR.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Every websight I have seen that tells you how to select and buy a guitar are directed toward adults with money. I am not even in high school, so none of these help me! I have picked up quite a few tricks of the trade from my grandpa. I will teach you how to find a good deal on a used guitar, and wha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:59:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-Another-Pocket-Size-Altoids-Speaker/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/QE00/GWNWHCVC/FE6QE00GWNWHCVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/QE00/GWNWHCVC/FE6QE00GWNWHCVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/QE00/GWNWHCVC/FE6QE00GWNWHCVC.SMALL.jpg Mr Sinster Also can you guys please leave any comments to help improve my process! Okay so after looking around this site for a few days I was able to compile almost my version of Portable speakers. It was my first official attempt at a electronic project and I am glad at how it turned out.  Okay so i used t...
By: Mr Sinster

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:17:18 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/Stylish-Battery-Belt/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/R2JJ/GVLRXXUV/FQ6R2JJGVLRXXUV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/R2JJ/GVLRXXUV/FQ6R2JJGVLRXXUV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/R2JJ/GVLRXXUV/FQ6R2JJGVLRXXUV.SMALL.jpg guyfrom7up I built this a few months ago, but I have just now gotten around to posting it.  This battery belt is my solution to battery life problems of modern technology.  If you forget to charge your smartphone the previous night, you would typically have to go the rest of the day either phone-less (simply u...
By: guyfrom7up

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:25:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Watt-LM380-Chip-Amp/
2 Watt LM380 Chip Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/YX6V/GVA8E9B8/FLXYX6VGVA8E9B8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/YX6V/GVA8E9B8/FLXYX6VGVA8E9B8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/YX6V/GVA8E9B8/FLXYX6VGVA8E9B8.SMALL.jpg alibabbarudolph Hey everyone. So here's how this project came about.  I needed  two, 2 watt amps for a speaker project, and didn't want to go buy amplifyed computer speakers and rip the amp out like i see some people doing, so i decided to buid one.  Well i googled a little, and came up with a circuit for the LM38...
By: alibabbarudolph

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:46:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ultimate-PWM-driver-for-many-applications/
Efficient PWM driver (flyback or other applications) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/E9XL/GW88L9KS/FSQE9XLGW88L9KS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/E9XL/GW88L9KS/FSQE9XLGW88L9KS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/E9XL/GW88L9KS/FSQE9XLGW88L9KS.SMALL.jpg Electorials This PWM driver has lots of features, is easy to control and doesn't require many components to build! Features: • adjustable frequency (from 0 to 50kHz, or even higher) • adjustable duty-cycle, pulse width (from 0% to 100%) • MOSFET controlled • relatively low heat production due to fast PWM switc...
By: Electorials

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 09:48:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Ruler-Instrument/
Electric Ruler Instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/1BAW/GTN5PYKI/FR61BAWGTN5PYKI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/1BAW/GTN5PYKI/FR61BAWGTN5PYKI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/1BAW/GTN5PYKI/FR61BAWGTN5PYKI.SMALL.jpg sirjimjam This instructable is about how to make and synthy instrument (I dont really know what to call it) What you will need: Electric guitar or any instrument with electrical pickups (I used a bass) An amp and a leed to plug the guitar into A metal ruler Assembly First you want to take several strings...
By: sirjimjam

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:02:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MintyBlaster-Altoids-Stereo-Speakers/
MintyBlaster - Altoids Stereo Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/GWKP/GTJ1XGLT/FUSGWKPGTJ1XGLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/GWKP/GTJ1XGLT/FUSGWKPGTJ1XGLT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/GWKP/GTJ1XGLT/FUSGWKPGTJ1XGLT.SMALL.jpg uhclem Introducing the MintyBlaster - a tiny amplified stereo speaker system! Rock the block with 0.5 watts of power per channel! This is mostly a re-purposing hack - modifying a finished product into something else. Some basic tools and soldering are all it takes. I built this a about a year ago but all...
By: uhclem

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Oct 2011 18:00:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-portable-speakers/
How to make portable speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/0Y0R/GTGCQAQ9/FPR0Y0RGTGCQAQ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/0Y0R/GTGCQAQ9/FPR0Y0RGTGCQAQ9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/0Y0R/GTGCQAQ9/FPR0Y0RGTGCQAQ9.SMALL.jpg cekpi7 Ok only thing you will need is :old pc speakers , soldering iron , screwdriver , 9v battery   Open your speakers Open your speaker and cut the wire that goes from transformer to the circuit board and connect it to the battery ( 9v battery) Speakers Now you can insert new speakers in the plac...
By: cekpi7

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2011 11:48:43 PDT 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/How-to-make-a-Cmoy-headphone-amp/
How to make a pocket headphone amp! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/WX3P/GTGD4LQ0/F84WX3PGTGD4LQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/WX3P/GTGD4LQ0/F84WX3PGTGD4LQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/WX3P/GTGD4LQ0/F84WX3PGTGD4LQ0.SMALL.jpg dog digger In this instructable, I will be showing you how to make a  headphone amp. If you have some big headphones such as Sennheiser, beats by dre or some other big headphones (in my case, some sony MDR-XD100) an or an MP3 player isn't enough, especially if they have a high impedance. This circuit was origi...
By: dog digger

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:53:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pringles-Can-Speaker/
Pringles Can Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/0NGG/GS8OSWQ9/F3G0NGGGS8OSWQ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/0NGG/GS8OSWQ9/F3G0NGGGS8OSWQ9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/0NGG/GS8OSWQ9/F3G0NGGGS8OSWQ9.SMALL.jpg hunter13 My mom happened to get a bunch of Pringles one day. On the front it said "Win a free speaker" if you bought 4 cans and if you had the receipt. Unfortunately, I didn't have the receipt so I couldn't order the speaker. I took things into my own hands and built something better. Starting Surprisingl...
By: hunter13

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 18:35:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Minty-Amp-Attenuator/
Minty Amp Attenuator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/3RXG/GRFNCPQT/FBT3RXGGRFNCPQT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/3RXG/GRFNCPQT/FBT3RXGGRFNCPQT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/3RXG/GRFNCPQT/FBT3RXGGRFNCPQT.SMALL.jpg misterjohn This project shows you how to build an attenuator for your tube practice amplifier, so you can crank it up loud at night if you live in an apartment. It will work with single-ended amps like the tweed Fender Princeton, Epiphone Valve Junior etc. Make sure the speaker is rated at 8 ohms. It will not ...
By: misterjohn

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:22:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Powered-Pedalboard-for-Guitar-FX/
Guitar Effects Pedalboard & Case w/ Isolated Power Supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/LVLF/GRTHY1KW/F1YLVLFGRTHY1KW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/LVLF/GRTHY1KW/F1YLVLFGRTHY1KW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/LVLF/GRTHY1KW/F1YLVLFGRTHY1KW.SMALL.jpg genghistron This is the culmination of a few projects to reorganize all my pedals in a portable case.  The requirements for my board are as follows: -Fits min 3 pedals + tuner -Portability -Powered, without daisy chaining a crummy wallwart -Bypassable -Integrated channel switch -Spend the least amount of $$$ as...
By: genghistron

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:45:27 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...
By: Philoso-Raptor

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/Bass-Mod-DS1-Pedal/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/5HS8/GQ5QCAFI/F035HS8GQ5QCAFI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/5HS8/GQ5QCAFI/F035HS8GQ5QCAFI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/5HS8/GQ5QCAFI/F035HS8GQ5QCAFI.SMALL.jpg greggolf In this instructable, I will be working off some pre-made plans by BassJunkie730 on talkbass.com The project started as a favor for a friend who I am helping. He asked me if I could mod a DS1 guitar pedal into a Bass pedal. I found BassJunkie730's post and immediatly gave it a shot. I will give yo...
By: greggolf

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:23:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Traffic-Cone-Megaphone/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/GWSQ/GPZAHMIN/FSNGWSQGPZAHMIN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/GWSQ/GPZAHMIN/FSNGWSQGPZAHMIN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/GWSQ/GPZAHMIN/FSNGWSQGPZAHMIN.SMALL.jpg TheLegoDJ Hey guys!  I was working and messing around with an old guitar amp I had and ended up making this Megaphone, using the amp's peices and a traffic cone. Check it out!!
By: TheLegoDJ

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:24:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Infamous-2-Amp/
Infamous 2 Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/MGYQ/GPZ9RJPP/FHWMGYQGPZ9RJPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/MGYQ/GPZ9RJPP/FHWMGYQGPZ9RJPP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/MGYQ/GPZ9RJPP/FHWMGYQGPZ9RJPP.SMALL.jpg MisterPace Ever wanted to glide along powerlines, jump from buildings and zap villians out of their boots, just like Cole McGrath?!?! well you can't. :( But that doesn't mean you can't run around comicon looking just like him! with this simple instructable you can swing your way into action with your very own ...
By: MisterPace

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:04:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-amp-music-light/
Guitar amp music light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/90PN/GPBDGRF6/FS590PNGPBDGRF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/90PN/GPBDGRF6/FS590PNGPBDGRF6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/90PN/GPBDGRF6/FS590PNGPBDGRF6.SMALL.jpg Preston .s This is the finished product. The stuff you need 1. guitar amp 2. a computer cold cathode lighting with microphone 3. soldering gun with solder  4. hot glue gun with hot glue stick  5. wire stripier/cuter   6. screwdriver first Unplug your guitar amp then, open your guitar amp with your scre...
By: Preston .s

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:16:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigar-Box-Amplifier-Case-Mod/
Cigar Box Amplifier Case Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/60C4/GPAS2WKX/FG560C4GPAS2WKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/60C4/GPAS2WKX/FG560C4GPAS2WKX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/60C4/GPAS2WKX/FG560C4GPAS2WKX.SMALL.jpg paulbsa In this Instructable, I will be documenting the build of my first battery powered, Cigar Box Amp to go with the Cigar Box Tenor Ukulele from a previous build. This will really be more of a case mod, as I will be gutting an old Fender Mini Tone Master, battery powered amp and using those electronics ...
By: paulbsa

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:57:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fender-Princeton-Style-Guitar-Amp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/CDX8/GPBDFH7W/FADCDX8GPBDFH7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/CDX8/GPBDFH7W/FADCDX8GPBDFH7W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/CDX8/GPBDFH7W/FADCDX8GPBDFH7W.SMALL.jpg Spiky1987 This my replica of the fender princeton AA964 http://www.webphix.com/schematic%20heaven/www.schematicheaven.com/fenderamps/princeton_aa964_schem.pdf It took me like 6 month to build the electronic part ( buying and shipping ). All soldering was made with silver solder. The wood is pine with cherr...
By: Spiky1987

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:11:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Need-help-inFAMOUS-2-amp-prop/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/B3GQ/GOW3Z77C/FQXB3GQGOW3Z77C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/B3GQ/GOW3Z77C/FQXB3GQGOW3Z77C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/B3GQ/GOW3Z77C/FQXB3GQGOW3Z77C.SMALL.jpg Pyrofan I was watching some inFAMOUS 2 gameplay and saw a weapon called the amp. It amplifies the main character's electric powers into a field goal shaped "bat". He beats and electrocutes people with the amp. I was wondering if anyone has made or seen anyone make this. Thanks!
By: Pyrofan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:36:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-first-Cmoy-headphone-amp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/H45J/GNU2YCZN/FD8H45JGNU2YCZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/H45J/GNU2YCZN/FD8H45JGNU2YCZN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/H45J/GNU2YCZN/FD8H45JGNU2YCZN.SMALL.jpg dog digger This is my first Cmoy headphone amp. It works great and I am going to replace the potentiometer. I built it using William's guide (Link) and it awesome. P.S Don't be too critical. I'm only 13! UPDATE: I have got everything working great and I have added a few features.
By: dog digger

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 04:35:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-making-of-a-powerful-lowcost-coilgun-which-is-/
The making of a powerful low cost coilgun which is portable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/HPG1/GMX1QXHX/FHCHPG1GMX1QXHX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/HPG1/GMX1QXHX/FHCHPG1GMX1QXHX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/HPG1/GMX1QXHX/FHCHPG1GMX1QXHX.SMALL.jpg ARJOON In this intructable i will show you how i made my coilgun, I will first thank my physics teacher Mr Poinen, steaveastrouk, re-design, lemonie, orksecurity and others who helped me with my questions.  I became quite interested with this coilguns from the videos that was featured on hacked gadgets and...
By: ARJOON

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:15:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-Reasoning/
How to build a cheap, powered speaker box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZQDY/GMX1Q9TM/FMTZQDYGMX1Q9TM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZQDY/GMX1Q9TM/FMTZQDYGMX1Q9TM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZQDY/GMX1Q9TM/FMTZQDYGMX1Q9TM.SMALL.jpg Andale_The_Great Intro / Reasoning I like to repurpose stuff I have lying around. I picked up a 200 Watt AMP for only $20. I also had a bunch of boxes from moving and some Rockford Fosgates I wasn't using and several pc power supply units (PSU hereafter). I saw another instructable (can't find it right now to link...
By: Andale_The_Great

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:08:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pre-amp-to-electret-mic/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/LVLD/GMON5YBF/FFMLVLDGMON5YBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/LVLD/GMON5YBF/FFMLVLDGMON5YBF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/LVLD/GMON5YBF/FFMLVLDGMON5YBF.SMALL.jpg lukas_tek This circuit is very easy to do! and all parts of it are easy to find! It is nice to put together with design of Rtty21http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-AM-Transmitter/ "The easy transmitter am" so you can talk on the radio or put somewhere hear the conversations of others! ======================...
By: lukas_tek

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:25:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Subwoofer-tube-Amp-powered-by-PSU/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/U2WE/GMIG5IYR/FZ1U2WEGMIG5IYR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/U2WE/GMIG5IYR/FZ1U2WEGMIG5IYR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/U2WE/GMIG5IYR/FZ1U2WEGMIG5IYR.SMALL.jpg Andale_The_Great I had two Alpine 10 inch subs and a 500 W Sony Xplod lying around. After several experiments and MANY questions on instructables.com and google I took apart my psu to clean it out and see if I could put the green (on) short to a switch (which I haven't cut a whole for yet). I then cut down all the ...
By: Andale_The_Great

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:01:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-guitar-amp/
How to build guitar amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/QHMM/GKS0V903/F2AQHMMGKS0V903.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/QHMM/GKS0V903/F2AQHMMGKS0V903.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2A/QHMM/GKS0V903/F2AQHMMGKS0V903.SMALL.jpg CROmakers Now i going show how to build a easy guitar amp Parts you will need Wire them up to this diagram Build a boxx and you done
By: CROmakers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:13:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Refinishing-a-crappy-guitar/
Refinishing a crappy guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/KBUY/GKS0SN3C/FOJKBUYGKS0SN3C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/KBUY/GKS0SN3C/FOJKBUYGKS0SN3C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/KBUY/GKS0SN3C/FOJKBUYGKS0SN3C.SMALL.jpg ski4jesus I recently got a $40 crap used guitar from Midtown Music, and i really saw some value in it. So i bought it. And in this instructable, im going to show you how to make bad-looking guitars look nice. Here are some pictures of the used guitar (im pretty sure it was owned by a little kid, as it had lit...
By: ski4jesus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:33:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Acoustic-Guitar-Diy-Piezo-Pickups/
Acoustic Guitar Diy Piezo Pickups - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/PCVP/GKS0SMQG/FFDPCVPGKS0SMQG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/PCVP/GKS0SMQG/FFDPCVPGKS0SMQG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFD/PCVP/GKS0SMQG/FFDPCVPGKS0SMQG.SMALL.jpg rbneville In this Instructable i will show you how to take an acoustic guitar and add one or more piezos to it so you can hook it up to an amplifier.  Items Needed -1 or more piezos (you can find them at radioshack but you need to get the piezo out of the plastic case.) -Tape (I used masking tape but you...
By: rbneville

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2011 17:39:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Homebuilt-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/1O0R/GKGL6CQQ/FZ31O0RGKGL6CQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/1O0R/GKGL6CQQ/FZ31O0RGKGL6CQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/1O0R/GKGL6CQQ/FZ31O0RGKGL6CQQ.SMALL.jpg ski4jesus
By: ski4jesus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2011 13:28:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mr-Penguin-Speaker/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/ZBSE/GKLJ1WSN/FP3ZBSEGKLJ1WSN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/ZBSE/GKLJ1WSN/FP3ZBSEGKLJ1WSN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/ZBSE/GKLJ1WSN/FP3ZBSEGKLJ1WSN.SMALL.jpg randofo Mr. Penguin Speaker was created in 2003 as part of the Compose Your Own Song and Play it Through a Penguin at Parsons Project (which is not longer being hosted by Parsons - ::Sigh::). This is a 24" plastic lawn penguin with a large military surplus loudspeaker shoved inside. The speaker is bei...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:58:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mod-your-stereo-amp-with-PC-fans/
Mod your stereo amp with PC fans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/1RGM/GJHV8DCX/FB61RGMGJHV8DCX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/1RGM/GJHV8DCX/FB61RGMGJHV8DCX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/1RGM/GJHV8DCX/FB61RGMGJHV8DCX.SMALL.jpg tensioncore Alright so I wanted to do this Instructable because I use my Technics SU-600 for a lot of heavy-duty stereo usage and I was planning to Mod it with fans to cool it down, but I didn't intend on making it this awesome. So when I got all my parts I remembered that I had an instructables account but not...
By: tensioncore

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:36:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Tube-Amp-From-Scratch-Part-1-Transformers/
Guitar Tube Amp From Scratch (Part 1, Transformers) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/PQED/GJ6EVA08/FKHPQEDGJ6EVA08.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/PQED/GJ6EVA08/FKHPQEDGJ6EVA08.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/PQED/GJ6EVA08/FKHPQEDGJ6EVA08.SMALL.jpg asdterror Guitar amps are really pretty forgiving to build.  There are plenty of ways to do it wrong, but those ways are rarely self-destructive, just kinda crappy-sounding.  Figure out the crap, change it.  That's the great thing about point-to-point valve amps:  they're easy to fiddle with. This is going to...
By: asdterror

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