http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 06:17:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Simplified-Electric-Imp-to-Arduino-Due-Tutorial/
Simplified Electric Imp to Arduino Due Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/1DSQ/HGU27YXH/FEI1DSQHGU27YXH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/1DSQ/HGU27YXH/FEI1DSQHGU27YXH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/1DSQ/HGU27YXH/FEI1DSQHGU27YXH.SMALL.jpg eitherrideordie Introduction: This is a basic tutorial to send information from the Electric Imp to the Arduino Due through UART (RX, TX) I am pretty new to both so some things I write may be incorrect. Most of the information I got from https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/397 If you know how to program well that ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 03:38:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sling-Shot-Controller-for-Angry-Birds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5865/HGU272EY/FKK5865HGU272EY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5865/HGU272EY/FKK5865HGU272EY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/5865/HGU272EY/FKK5865HGU272EY.SMALL.jpg alpesh.vitha Learn how to make a simple sling shot device to play Angry Birds using Arduino Leonardo. Below is the Arduino code with explanation in comments. /*   This code is in the public domain Author: alpeshVitha Date: 18th May 2013 */ int sPull = 0; // Start Position of the x axis int ePull = 0; // E...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 22:45:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Indoor-Environmental-Quality-station-Bluetooth-T/
Indoor Environmental Quality station +Bluetooth +Thingspeak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SMALL.jpg donmatito This Instructable desribes an station to measure Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). This is a measure of comfort that is impacted by several factors such as indoor weather including temperature, humidity (pressure would have been possible as well) noise level indoor air quality. The i...
By: donmatito

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 02:48:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-a-Cylon-in-it/
Put a Cylon in it! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SMALL.jpg ChrisKnight Last year the comedy sketch show 'Portlandia' made fun of an arts and craft trend, where craft artists would take ordinary items and 'put a bird on it'.  I fell victim to a similar trend in the geek crowd:  Take an ordinary silver item and add LEDs to 'put a cylon in it'.  :) When I saw the Total C...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Super-Useless-Super-Amazing-Button/
Super Simple Super Useless Super Amazing Button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/RNKG/HGH6Y783/F5MRNKGHGH6Y783.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/RNKG/HGH6Y783/F5MRNKGHGH6Y783.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/RNKG/HGH6Y783/F5MRNKGHGH6Y783.SMALL.jpg thinksecretly Hello Everyone. This is my very first Instructable so please go easy on me. This was more or less a test project to see if my new arduino board worked. Any friendly advice will be greatly appreciated so my future posts can be even better. I am going to show you how to create the best device on earth...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 22:44:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Temperature-Sensor-for-Shower/
Temperature Sensor for Shower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/RYB2/HGH6JNJS/FXMRYB2HGH6JNJS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/RYB2/HGH6JNJS/FXMRYB2HGH6JNJS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/RYB2/HGH6JNJS/FXMRYB2HGH6JNJS.SMALL.jpg Jochefor With this device you diminish the use of water in your house or work. Instead of waiting to see vapor in the shower to get in, this device help you to know when the water its at the temperature you want and you can instantly enter to the shower. In this way you don't waste the water by not knowing w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 10:46:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-draw-pictures-and-create-fonts-using-the-Do/
How to draw pictures and create fonts using the Doodle Bot sample code - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SMALL.jpg OddBot If you are reading this before 31st of July, 2013 then there is a contest with prizes running. See here for details. Doodle Bot is a simple robotic platform that is ideal for hobbyist and students learning the basics of robot locomotion. The robot has 2 geared motors for locomotion and 1 servo to r...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 02:21:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-MATLAB-Interfacing-with-ADXL330-Accelero/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/ZJNX/HGH70NAO/FQXZJNXHGH70NAO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/ZJNX/HGH70NAO/FQXZJNXHGH70NAO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/ZJNX/HGH70NAO/FQXZJNXHGH70NAO.SMALL.jpg c0ffeepowder Seeeduino MEGA 2560 with ADXL330 Reference: http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/ADXL3xx http://playground.arduino.cc/Main/ADX... https://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/C... For more projects, please visit - http://retardokiddo.blogspot.sg/
By: c0ffeepowder

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 23:31:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-Nokia-5110-84X48-LCD-display-with-you/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/2I6B/HGHC8EO1/FMW2I6BHGHC8EO1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/2I6B/HGHC8EO1/FMW2I6BHGHC8EO1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/2I6B/HGHC8EO1/FMW2I6BHGHC8EO1.SMALL.jpg meanpc It's cheap and easy to add an 84X48 LCD to your Arduino project.  These Nokia 5110 displays are surplus from the Nokia phones of the late 90's.  While the tech is old, it makes a fantastic backlit display for your Arduino projects.  There is a ton of library support too.   The cost - cheap!  You ca...
By: meanpc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 20:19:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Car-Anti-Crash-System-Using-Arduino/
RC Car Anti-Crash System Using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SMALL.jpg FernOrtega Hi guys! So for my electronics class this year we were tasked with creating some kind of electronic gadget in order to demonstrate what we learned over the semester. Being a car-loving type of guy, I decided to get a cheap RC car and see in what ways I could hack it using an Arduino Leonardo I had l...
By: FernOrtega

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 02:13:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CustomKeys/
CustomKeys - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SMALL.jpg artsyengineer CustomKeys is a customizable, Arduino-based, polyphonic synthesizer. The CustomKeys keyboard uses capacitive touch sensing - each key is made of a conductive material which, when touched, signals the synthesizer to emit a tone from the speaker. The CustomKeys library allows the user to choose an 8-n...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 23:54:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-controlled-Dosing-pumps/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/KE5O/HGH6XT9F/F3DKE5OHGH6XT9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/KE5O/HGH6XT9F/F3DKE5OHGH6XT9F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/KE5O/HGH6XT9F/F3DKE5OHGH6XT9F.SMALL.jpg shiftline After constantaly forgetting to put fertalizers in my planted tank i decided to find a way to automate this daily task.. I have been meaning to learn to use microcontrolelrs and decided that arduino would be the perfect platforum for my project! Check out the video below to see how i built my A...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 20:12:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Existential-Emergency-Phone/
Existential Emergency Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/685U/HGH71N4U/FB4685UHGH71N4U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/685U/HGH71N4U/FB4685UHGH71N4U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/685U/HGH71N4U/FB4685UHGH71N4U.SMALL.jpg randofo The Existential Emergency Phone is a multipurpose tool for handling all of life's uncertainties. It can be used for both dialing out and calling in. The way that it works is that when you pick up the handset, the telephone makes a call using a custom cellular module to a list of predefined phone num...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:38:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Cellular-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Cellular Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Cellular Shield allows you to make cellular telephone calls, and send text messages. The brains of this shield is the SM5100B which is a robust cellular module capable of performing many of the tasks of most standard cell phones. This shield requires use of a SIM card to connect to a cel...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-200-Robotic-Hand-Arduino-Project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/MCRE/HGH71I1C/FCFMCREHGH71I1C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/MCRE/HGH71I1C/FCFMCREHGH71I1C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCF/MCRE/HGH71I1C/FCFMCREHGH71I1C.SMALL.jpg aaronthomen I designed and built this robotic hand and the controller for less than $200.  The fingers and thumb are controlled by servo motors.  The first video shows the hand in action.  The second video shows how to make the hand.  I will have a tutorial on how to make the controller soon... Visit my website...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:39:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HACKED-Ikea-Paper-lamp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/C4GU/HGH6PZ4J/FULC4GUHGH6PZ4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/C4GU/HGH6PZ4J/FULC4GUHGH6PZ4J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/C4GU/HGH6PZ4J/FULC4GUHGH6PZ4J.SMALL.jpg timbit1985 My wife has been talking about getting one of those really chinsy plug in the wall night lights for the nursery. Seeing as how I had a number of extra LED strips, a lamp that was already located in the nursery,  microcontrollers, and SCR's kicking around I told her I'd make her something better. I s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 23:00:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinduino-automated-blinds-via-Arduino/
Blinduino - automated blinds via Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/J1M1/HGH71C14/FEUJ1M1HGH71C14.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/J1M1/HGH71C14/FEUJ1M1HGH71C14.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/J1M1/HGH71C14/FEUJ1M1HGH71C14.SMALL.jpg akwok47 In this Instructable you will learn how to to use a DC motor, an Arduino microcontroller, and a few other electronic knick-knacks (unfortunately for some of you, I had access to and used a 3D printer in a pretty important way) to automate the control (via your ball-chain) of your blinds. My initial ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 15:46:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Multi-Photo-Taker-Photobooth-Style/
Automatic Multi-Photo Taker (Photobooth Style) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/L996/HGH6PQ08/FE5L996HGH6PQ08.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/L996/HGH6PQ08/FE5L996HGH6PQ08.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/L996/HGH6PQ08/FE5L996HGH6PQ08.SMALL.jpg nichloe This is a tutorial on how to program your DSLR camera to take photos photobooth-style. It's a simple Arduino setup that allows you to take continuous photos with 3-second delay intervals. This was built for a college electronics project. A motion sensor detects motion in front of the camera, lights ...
By: nichloe

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 11:56:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lap-Stopwatch-with-ATmega328-Microcontroller/
Lap Stopwatch with ATmega328 Microcontroller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/JW0T/HGH6XIA9/F0YJW0THGH6XIA9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/JW0T/HGH6XIA9/F0YJW0THGH6XIA9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/JW0T/HGH6XIA9/F0YJW0THGH6XIA9.SMALL.jpg bgyroscope This instructable will show you how to build your own stopwatch to record multiple splits using an ATmega328 programmable microcontroller. When one presses the start button (or slaps the metal band in my watch), the screen displays the last lap for a second then continues the time on the next lap. I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 09:48:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quiz-Game-Controller-using-Lights-and-Sounds-Buzz/
Quiz Game Controller using "Lights and Sounds Buzzers" and Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SMALL.jpg projectnotions Jeopardy style quiz games are favorites for creating excitement and educational instruction at the same time.  Teachers, summer camp counselors, and even industry educators find this type of game to help generate interest and involvement from the participants. The idea behind the game is simple, bu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 23:52:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacked-roomba-arduino-snowballs-into-a-Eurobot-2/
Hacked roomba + arduino snowballs into a Eurobot 2013 entry... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SMALL.jpg nicoo It all started as a weekend project with my kids and soon enough I got sucked into a 4 month project with their school ! The idea was to get a small group of kids aged 6 to 9 to participate to a robotics contest (http://www.eurobot.org/eng/index.php). It was a fun journey and they did really well a...
By: nicoo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 16:33:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-robotic-dart-shooting-sentry/
How to make a robotic dart shooting sentry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/ZJ28/HGH70XBL/FONZJ28HGH70XBL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/ZJ28/HGH70XBL/FONZJ28HGH70XBL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/ZJ28/HGH70XBL/FONZJ28HGH70XBL.SMALL.jpg mdwilson42 Tools: Hot Glue Gun Laptop with Arduino software 22 awg hookup wire (black, red, yellow) wire strippers usb cable drill 1/16th drillbit exacto knife Parts: 2 tongue depressors 1 clothespin 1 rubber-band 1 dart 1 cup (paper or plastic) 1 arduino 1 breadboard 1 led 1 momentary button switch 1 22k ohm...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 23:57:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/T962A-SMD-Reflow-Oven-FixHack/
T962A SMD Reflow Oven Fix/Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/OV9H/HFWSV3CQ/F4TOV9HHFWSV3CQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/OV9H/HFWSV3CQ/F4TOV9HHFWSV3CQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/OV9H/HFWSV3CQ/F4TOV9HHFWSV3CQ.SMALL.jpg ledartist I've recently purchased a popular T962A SMD reflow oven. The reviews are split on this oven - some find it to be quite acceptable, while others find it completely useless. After much researching, I decided to give it a try. (Feel free to skip this part if you already have the oven.) T962A is an in...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 17:33:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Waveform-Generator-Shield/
Arduino Waveform Generator Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Waveform generators (also called function generators) are useful for testing and debugging circuits. They can be used to test the frequency response of electronic components like op amps and sensors or to characterize and troubleshoot audio effects boxes and pedals. This waveform generator shield is...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:23:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-swarmbot/
How to make a swarmbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/LJ9N/HG85CSMO/F2BLJ9NHG85CSMO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/LJ9N/HG85CSMO/F2BLJ9NHG85CSMO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/LJ9N/HG85CSMO/F2BLJ9NHG85CSMO.SMALL.jpg Slater-Victoroff Over the course of the class Principles of Engineering a team composed of Myself, Adela Wee, Evan Simpson, and Dara Behjat from Olin college and Babson College set out to create the cheapest robots we possible could. Nearing the end of the project we realized that the amount of documentation that we...
By: Slater-Victoroff

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 01:10:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-opensource-computerized-Slidee-carriage-c/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/KGQ0/HFPTIQVY/FHGKGQ0HFPTIQVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/KGQ0/HFPTIQVY/FHGKGQ0HFPTIQVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/KGQ0/HFPTIQVY/FHGKGQ0HFPTIQVY.SMALL.jpg ritwika This is the complete tutorial for construction of the Slidee carriage. The construction photos, Slidee controller circuit and software can be downloaded from http://sourceforge.net/projects/slidee and you are invited to add and enhance this opensource project. Sources for aluminum beam and mounting...
By: ritwika

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 22:12:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Batgirl-Birkin-Bag/
Batgirl Birkin Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad What a girl wants. What a girl needs.  What's more exclusive and has more cachet than scoring a Birkin bag? Pow!!! A Batgirl Birkin bag! Holey Haute Couture, Batman! Yes, you too can knock off a version of this famous bag.  Okay, even mine started out as a knockoff so you ain't doing anything iffy ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 20:09:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-PID-Library-Luminosity-Control/
Arduino PID Library - Brightness Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/D8A3/HFSHULZ6/F5ID8A3HFSHULZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/D8A3/HFSHULZ6/F5ID8A3HFSHULZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/D8A3/HFSHULZ6/F5ID8A3HFSHULZ6.SMALL.jpg BIGDOG1971 PID Definitions: The Proportional/Integral/Derivative controller or PID controller or just PID, is a proccess' control techinics that join Proportional integral and Derivative actions, thus causing the error signal is minimized by proportional action, integral action and cleared by a speed obtained...
By: BIGDOG1971

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 19:15:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SK3TCH-Balance-Board-Controlled-Etch-A-Sketch/
SK3TCH - Balance Board Controlled Etch-A-Sketch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/PI8M/HFSH55NS/FQUPI8MHFSH55NS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/PI8M/HFSH55NS/FQUPI8MHFSH55NS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/PI8M/HFSH55NS/FQUPI8MHFSH55NS.SMALL.jpg MattWStephS SK3TCH How to use a Wii Balance Board to control an Etch-A-Sketch Windows only Contents: 1. Intro and parts list 2. Gears 3. Building the Frame 4. Assembly 5. Connecting WiiMote and Balance Board 6. GlovePIE 7. Arduino + Motor Control 8. Processing 9. Run It! We are going to be using 'GlovePI...
By: MattWStephS

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 13:50:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/An-animation-inside-a-water-drop-by-Physalia/
An animation inside a water drop by Physalia - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/HVL6/HFSHUNUL/F0XHVL6HFSHUNUL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/HVL6/HFSHUNUL/F0XHVL6HFSHUNUL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/HVL6/HFSHUNUL/F0XHVL6HFSHUNUL.SMALL.jpg Physalia 2000 pictures compose this piece- that is, 2000 perfect different water drops into which we mapped an animation. Droplets that behave and look strangely similar at the stage of less entropy, and become more disorderly as they splash. The final result of the piece you have seen has absolutely no ...
By: Physalia

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 15:24:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Booty-Box-Instant-Dance-Parties/
Booty Box: Instant Dance Parties - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SMALL.jpg ElectricSlim We've all wanted it. Now you can build it.  Instant dance parties. Personal theme music.  Motion activated music. Booty Box. Gather Electronics Materials: Wave Shield - Adafruit Arduino Uno - Adafruit SD Card - Adafruit ADXL345 Accelerometer - Sparkfun Female Headers - Sparkfun Toggle S...
By: ElectricSlim

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 15:20:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Starting-with-robotics-Arduino/
Starting with robotics (Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SMALL.jpg vonPongrac Starting with robotics can be hard, if you don’t know where and how to start. Best way to start is to make mobile robot. In this step-by-step we will show you, how to make cheap robot with parts available in your local store and household. Before you start you should make some plans how platform s...
By: vonPongrac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 07:44:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pulse-Sensor-Controlled-Tail/
Pulse Sensor Controlled Tail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/DNPT/HFSHVW3F/FM1DNPTHFSHVW3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/DNPT/HFSHVW3F/FM1DNPTHFSHVW3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/DNPT/HFSHVW3F/FM1DNPTHFSHVW3F.SMALL.jpg aunumwolf42 Hey everyone! This Tutorial will go through the Steps of How to create your very own animatronic tail!I've seen many aimatronic tails either controlled by a remote control or set to a continuous sweep code, I decided to make my tail be contrilled by my heart rate! To get started you will need: -2...
By: aunumwolf42

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 08:31:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Octo-phonic-Synthesizer/
The Octo-phonic Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SMALL.jpg MaxTheFilmDude The Octo-phonic Synthesizer is a polyphonic synthesizer that is able to produce eight tones that in the end, creates a musical scale. Inspiration for this creation came from this project. I like to think of it as an electronic organ. I used the core foundation of blinkyblinky's idea, but also focuse...
By: MaxTheFilmDude

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 07:08:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/1990-Mustang-GT-Info-Center/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/6C16/HGH6XT8T/FPB6C16HGH6XT8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/6C16/HGH6XT8T/FPB6C16HGH6XT8T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/6C16/HGH6XT8T/FPB6C16HGH6XT8T.SMALL.jpg TankMorph *** UPDATE: v3.6 includes fixes to time and RTC time to display before GPS signal lock *** *** NEXT: hook up and calibrate the outside temp sensor *** This Arduino project uses a 20x4 LCD I installed in place of my stock speedometer to display useful information similar to this: €€ˆ €€ˆ       12:...
By: TankMorph

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 23:47:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Accelerometer-powered-LED-dress/
Accelerometer powered LED dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/RT0B/HFPTIE1D/F53RT0BHFPTIE1D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/RT0B/HFPTIE1D/F53RT0BHFPTIE1D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/RT0B/HFPTIE1D/F53RT0BHFPTIE1D.SMALL.jpg B-Scott Let's be honest for a moment, doesn't everyone want a dress that lights up at your very whim? No? Alright, well I do. It's pretty straightforward, though the programming gets a wee bit tricky. So pick up your pencil, sketch out a design and then we'll talk parts.Here'  Material Lilypad Simple Sna...
By: B-Scott

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 19:07:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-TV-Annoyer-Plus/
Arduino TV Annoyer Plus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/0QL2/HFSHER67/F1G0QL2HFSHER67.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/0QL2/HFSHER67/F1G0QL2HFSHER67.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/0QL2/HFSHER67/F1G0QL2HFSHER67.SMALL.jpg Jkk5 First I would like to give credit to: http://www.instructables.com/id/150-Arduino-TV-Annoyer-Turns-TVs-on-when-you-/ This is his design I have tweaked it a little bit to go a few steps further.  It is the infamous device that once you turn off your TV it will unknowingly to the person sitting there...
By: Jkk5

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 18:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LilyPad-Arduino-Binary-Clock/
LilyPad Arduino Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/12ML/HFWSU5NP/F2S12MLHFWSU5NP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/12ML/HFWSU5NP/F2S12MLHFWSU5NP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/12ML/HFWSU5NP/F2S12MLHFWSU5NP.SMALL.jpg treshad LilyPad Arduino Binary Clock instructions! List of materials: LilyPad Arduino 328 Main Board - $21.95 https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9266 LilyPad FTDI Basic Breakout - $14.95 https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10275 Mini USB cord - $3.95 May already have one of these from a cell phone or camer...
By: treshad

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 10:49:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Midi-Light-Show/
Midi Light Show - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/QD3Q/HFSHFSRZ/F4LQD3QHFSHFSRZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/QD3Q/HFSHFSRZ/F4LQD3QHFSHFSRZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/QD3Q/HFSHFSRZ/F4LQD3QHFSHFSRZ.SMALL.jpg mross13 For a class, my teammate and I decided to develop a MIDI based system that has a responsive light for each note played.  For example, if you plug our little setup to a keyboard, pending on which note you press, you'll get a specific color.  You'll need a list of several items, but the reward is ...
By: mross13

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:27:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Arduino-PC-Eng-Ita-How-To-Code/
Mini Arduino PC [Eng-Ita] How To & Code - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/UYPD/HFSHFS2V/FVHUYPDHFSHFS2V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/UYPD/HFSHFS2V/FVHUYPDHFSHFS2V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/UYPD/HFSHFS2V/FVHUYPDHFSHFS2V.SMALL.jpg lollokara Sono stato libero per un fine settimana e ho deciso di rispolverare un vecchio mito, l'arduino. ho messo insieme un atmega standalone tre bottoni un led e un lcd... e ho creato quello che mai avrei pensato di creare. Un manuale di fisica con le formule, un termometro, un esposimetro, un Vu Meter, e ...
By: lollokara

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:32:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/4-way8-way-switchable-joysticks-for-arcade-or-mam/
4 way/8 way switchable joysticks for arcade or mame using analog thumbsticks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/PLV2/HFWSTBPL/FNHPLV2HFWSTBPL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/PLV2/HFWSTBPL/FNHPLV2HFWSTBPL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/PLV2/HFWSTBPL/FNHPLV2HFWSTBPL.SMALL.jpg alanamon Back in the early days of video games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong the player only had four ways to move. Up down, left and right. It was a simple time, it was a good time. But games like time pilot came along and suddenly 4 directions wasn't good enough.  How are you supposed to get those planes c...
By: alanamon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:17:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Asteroid-Belt/
The Asteroid Belt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/1HGM/HFWSTULC/FRO1HGMHFWSTULC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/1HGM/HFWSTULC/FRO1HGMHFWSTULC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/1HGM/HFWSTULC/FRO1HGMHFWSTULC.SMALL.jpg cunning_fellow Lets start off with a FAQ What is The Asteroid Belt? It's a belt. It's a video game. It's ridiculously awesome. Why is it made out of brass? 'Cause I am so steam-punk-pirate-zombie and brass is the shizzle. Seriously though, I don't have a 3D printer, I don't have a laser cutter, I don...
By: cunning_fellow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:44:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-RFID-Lock/
Arduino RFID Lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/ZFCK/HFPTI39O/FUOZFCKHFPTI39O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/ZFCK/HFPTI39O/FUOZFCKHFPTI39O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/ZFCK/HFPTI39O/FUOZFCKHFPTI39O.SMALL.jpg WouterK The Arduino RFID lock How does it work? The Arduino RFID lock is a lock that can be opened easily, but is secure. The lock works with a server database that can register card codes. On the door there is a RFID reader connected to the lock. If the RFID reader reads a registered card the door will op...
By: WouterK

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:22:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Motorized-Window-Blinds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/HAVV/HFSHVQXI/FXOHAVVHFSHVQXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/HAVV/HFSHVQXI/FXOHAVVHFSHVQXI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXO/HAVV/HFSHVQXI/FXOHAVVHFSHVQXI.SMALL.jpg cgmalantonio Hey everyone, Here with a quick and easy instructable for those of you who want to motorize your window blinds! I have seen other people post motorized blinds on instructables and all over the internet but I feel as though i chose a less expensive, easier alternative to accomplishing the same task. ...
By: cgmalantonio

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:28:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-an-Arduino-with-PHP/
Control an Arduino with PHP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/WHAT/HFSHTP0G/FIHWHATHFSHTP0G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/WHAT/HFSHTP0G/FIHWHATHFSHTP0G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/WHAT/HFSHTP0G/FIHWHATHFSHTP0G.SMALL.jpg aloishis89 Here's how to make your Arduino do things from over the internet without an ethernet or wifi shield. This is a simple way to make your project controllable from anywhere in the world! Platform Compatability This method WILL NOT work under Windows. I can't tell you how long it took me to figure th...
By: aloishis89

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:20:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/I2C-LCD-Controller-Part-II/
I2C LCD Controller Part II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/B1Q8/HFSHTO7B/FLEB1Q8HFSHTO7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/B1Q8/HFSHTO7B/FLEB1Q8HFSHTO7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/B1Q8/HFSHTO7B/FLEB1Q8HFSHTO7B.SMALL.jpg verdelj Now that we have install and assemble the controller here is a little project. we are going to build a thermometer. Parts list 1. Arduino 1. I2C LCD 1. DHT11 Temp Sensor 1. 1k Resistor 7. Jumper wires        Connecting the LCD is very simple LCD                 Arduino 5VCD   ...
By: verdelj

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:40:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Frankenstein-Laser-Engraver/
Frankenstein Laser Engraver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SMALL.jpg ianmcmill This Frankenstein Laser Cutter was built out of an old scanner and printer. The whole thing evolved around the instructable of Groover and his 'Pocket Laser Engraver'. This is a Making-Of. Although a lot, if not everything, of the mechnical construction requires ingenuity I tried to document the com...
By: ianmcmill

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:47:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ATTiny4585-multi-voltage-smart-relay/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/8A1V/HFSHULJP/FJY8A1VHFSHULJP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/8A1V/HFSHULJP/FJY8A1VHFSHULJP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/8A1V/HFSHULJP/FJY8A1VHFSHULJP.SMALL.jpg MildLeeInterested This entry is intended as an overview only.  If there is interest, I will expand it to include assembly instructions and some basic code. I've now added the gerber files (and .pdf files for anybody who wants to have a go by the toner transfer method, or similar). The aim of this board is to provide...
By: MildLeeInterested

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:51:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Alarm-Clock-Canvas-How-To/
Arduino Alarm Clock Canvas-- How To - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/F884/HFSHVPHA/FQ7F884HFSHVPHA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/F884/HFSHVPHA/FQ7F884HFSHVPHA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/F884/HFSHVPHA/FQ7F884HFSHVPHA.SMALL.jpg lauren_gould Materials you will need: 1. Canvas (any size) 2. Fabric (enough to cover the canvas) 3. Velcro 4. 8-10 LED Lights 5. Conductive thread 6. Thread 7. 1 Lilypad Simple Snap board (you could choose to use other Lilypad boards as well) 8. 1 Lilypad Speaker/Buzzer 9. 3-5 conductive materials to be used a...
By: lauren_gould

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:41:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Touch-Sensitive-Super-Nintendo/
Touch Sensitive Super Nintendo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/GFV3/HFWSTK4M/F35GFV3HFWSTK4M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/GFV3/HFWSTK4M/F35GFV3HFWSTK4M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/GFV3/HFWSTK4M/F35GFV3HFWSTK4M.SMALL.jpg durjango If you've ever used an Xbox 360 slim you've probably noticed that the power button is touch sensitive.  All you have to do is tap the power button with your finger and the Xbox 360 powers up.  This instructable will show you how to give your Super Nintendo a touch sensitive power button.  This ...
By: durjango

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