http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 07:15:29 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-Hacks/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/HQS7/GHDSNA7I/FGYHQS7GHDSNA7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/HQS7/GHDSNA7I/FGYHQS7GHDSNA7I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/HQS7/GHDSNA7I/FGYHQS7GHDSNA7I.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Life Hacks brings you full step-by-step instructions for 28 innovative ways to improve your life. Learn how to refill your water pitcher fillers, your kitchen wet jets, and your mont blanc pen, all while saving hundreds of dollars! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by expert life...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Dec 2010 03:54:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA-Hacks-2/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/0381/GLTXM4S9/FDA0381GLTXM4S9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/0381/GLTXM4S9/FDA0381GLTXM4S9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/0381/GLTXM4S9/FDA0381GLTXM4S9.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "IKEA Hacks" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 10 different projects that modify IKEA furniture for new uses. Make hanging lanterns, modify a tool box and even construct your own raincoat. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:26:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Hack/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SMALL.jpg randofo With the proliferation of digital photography, creating a photo hack has not only become much easier and more widespread. There are now many different ways that a photo can be easily manipulated or edited together with other photos. The limit of photo hacking is really up to your imagination. Here a...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:10:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-Module/
Motion Module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/UL80/GV0KKPSV/FMHUL80GV0KKPSV.SMALL.jpg randofo The motion module is the most complex photocoupled device used in Simple Bots. It basically is a light switch coupled with a motion sensing nightlight. When someone in its general area moves, this triggers the sensor, turns on the light, and causes the bot to move. This is a simple way to start addi...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 16:27:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dr-Lab-Experiment-One-Do-the-Dishwasher/
Dr. Lab Experiment One: Do the Dishwasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SMALL.jpg lomography Meet Dr. Lab aka hti. Straight from the HQ Lomography Archive where he has been whipping up some weird and wonderful experiments just for you. Many thanks Dr. Lab for sharing your laboratory experience, secret techniques and analogue passion in the first of his special edition Film Freak Tipsters. N...
By: lomography

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 18:48:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-clever-way-to-access-the-USB-ports-on-your-iMac-/
A clever way to access the USB ports on your iMac (+ video) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/FVH4/H18FVC3Z/FM7FVH4H18FVC3Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/FVH4/H18FVC3Z/FM7FVH4H18FVC3Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/FVH4/H18FVC3Z/FM7FVH4H18FVC3Z.SMALL.jpg projectsugru This is an evolution on our last Instructable where we tried to solve the problem of accessing the USB ports on an iMac. People raised some interesting points about how "ugly" the solution was and then criggie suggested using magnets and we thought, hey, that's an awesome idea, so we tested it and ...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 08:22:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Camera-Mod-Plug-in-Power-for-Less-Than-10/
DSLR Camera Mod: Plug in Power for Less Than $10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/3H40/H1EN6QDL/F383H40H1EN6QDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/3H40/H1EN6QDL/F383H40H1EN6QDL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/3H40/H1EN6QDL/F383H40H1EN6QDL.SMALL.jpg nonoodlez I have been running into a problematic issue with a photobooth that I made (the booth is on Instructables here). After a period of several hours, the crappy old camera battery peters out and dies. I purchased some cheapy replacements online but even those do not seem to last very long. This is a hug...
By: nonoodlez

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:45:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Hacks/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SMALL.jpg randofo Listed here are 34 fun and engaging photo hacks to add some life to your next photo project. You can experiment with lighting setups, backgrounds, techniques, angles, and even camera mods. Ever wonder what would happen if you took a flash diffused shot from a forty foot pole? Or perhaps you have al...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:51:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-Your-iRobot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/GTDD/GMJIE4X3/F7VGTDDGMJIE4X3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/GTDD/GMJIE4X3/F7VGTDDGMJIE4X3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/GTDD/GMJIE4X3/F7VGTDDGMJIE4X3.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "Hacking Your iRobot" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 13 different projects to modify your iRobot. Turn your Roomba into a printer, make your Roomba remote controlled and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pict...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 15:41:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/All-Metal-Bolt-Earbuds/
All Metal Bolt Earbuds - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/B0WJ/H0OJ3FX8/FQ7B0WJH0OJ3FX8.SMALL.jpg solomonhorses Here is an Instructable on how I made a pair of Hollow Bolt Earbuds.  I call them earbolts. There is a fair amount of skill necessary with a power drill, Dremel motor tool, soldering iron, and hand tools to perform this build described. I am only describing my method of making this, which is easies...
By: solomonhorses

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:57:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-an-RC-cars-unused-5th-channel/
Hack an RC car's unused 5th channel! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR1/DAD6/H0OJ6NQD/FR1DAD6H0OJ6NQD.SMALL.jpg joedog86 So, as we all know most remote control (RC) cars use only 4 channels on their remote control: forward, backward, left, and right. What you may not know is that there is an unused fifth channel on most RC cars! Cheap cars such as the New Bright line found at places like WalMart and Target use a stand...
By: joedog86

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:06:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FireHero-Turn-Guitar-Hero-into-an-extreme-sport-b/
FireHero: Turn Guitar Hero into an extreme sport by adding flamethrowers! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SMALL.jpg oswaldonfire So, long ago I  had read about propane fire poofers. They're pretty cool... I mean, who doesn't love fire?! But, no matter how awesome, they could get pretty boring after a while of seeing the same large fireball. I never built one because I wanted something that would be exci...
By: oswaldonfire

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:50:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Seeking-RC-Car-Hack-with-Arduino/
Light Seeking R.C Car Hack (with Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VC8I/H0OJ2LSM/FJ0VC8IH0OJ2LSM.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox Creating a robotics platform from scratch takes allot of work and a few dollars. Buying a ready built one is easy but costs allot of money (at least for me). So instead I decided to piggy back off of the companies who make remote control cars. This is a great because it comes ready made with two h-b...
By: Zaphod Beetlebrox

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 21:31:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Managing-limited-desktop-space-and-multiple-projec/
Managing limited desktop space and multiple projects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/DUN1/GZPZO98S/F3LDUN1GZPZO98S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/DUN1/GZPZO98S/F3LDUN1GZPZO98S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/DUN1/GZPZO98S/F3LDUN1GZPZO98S.SMALL.jpg Neurogami I have many varied interests,  and most  require some amount of free work space on my desk.  I do not always finish what I've started in one sitting, or one day, or even one week.  In the mean time, the space occupied by whatever current project often needs to be cleared for something else.   It got...
By: Neurogami

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:41:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-prescription-swimming-goggles/
Make your own prescription swimming goggles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/36NF/GZPBM7AQ/FWZ36NFGZPBM7AQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/36NF/GZPBM7AQ/FWZ36NFGZPBM7AQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/36NF/GZPBM7AQ/FWZ36NFGZPBM7AQ.SMALL.jpg projectsugru "Since I have quite a strong prescription, I'm more or less blind when I swim. I don't want to buy prescription goggles as they're so expensive, but I had several old, ordinary glasses as well as regular swimming goggles. So, I sugru'ed them together! The end result works really well !" This super ...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:36:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Battery-Adapter/
Camera Battery Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SMALL.jpg DerekMellott I built this adapter in order to add larger battery capacity for prolonged time lapse shooting, it will work for adding battery hours to your camera or anything at a fraction of the price of commercial options.  Be aware that messing around with electricity can be dangerous to you and your equipm...
By: DerekMellott

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:12:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Internet-High-Five-Lighted-LED-Brooch/
Internet High Five Lighted LED Brooch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/3MLS/GZLW4GWK/FX23MLSGZLW4GWK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/3MLS/GZLW4GWK/FX23MLSGZLW4GWK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/3MLS/GZLW4GWK/FX23MLSGZLW4GWK.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Talk to the hand.  Seems like a lot of people give the Internet High Five graphic as an enthusiastic response to something.  How do you do it in real life?  Well, how about a pin or button that is the Internet High Five hand and all you have to do is point to it and smile.  And while we are at it, m...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:00:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bend-an-Optical-Mouse-to-hear-surface-textures/
Bend/hack an Optical Mouse to hear surface textures. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/L595/GZ0MM7SY/FPYL595GZ0MM7SY.SMALL.jpg ZVUHO You will hear a pen drawing, the newspaper, wooden planks, marble. Just move the modified mouse over it. It may prove usefull for blind people. Anything but solid colors will sound. Im working on makeing it convert uniformly colored surfaces to a musical note that tells the person how dark or brigh...
By: ZVUHO

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:39:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/tshirt-bag-tshirt---or-the-emergency-eco-friendly-/
tshirt-bag-tshirt or the emergency eco friendly bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/MO36/FE4O3BJ6/F9NMO36FE4O3BJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/MO36/FE4O3BJ6/F9NMO36FE4O3BJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/MO36/FE4O3BJ6/F9NMO36FE4O3BJ6.SMALL.jpg zenilorac multi purpose tshirt in a few quick steps. (dont forget to vote!-thanks!) the first cut is the deepest..... you will need- *a t-shirt (sleevless/vests type works best) *bootlace or other strong cord thats long enough to go round your waist *drawstring toggle (i never throw stuff out so had one...
By: zenilorac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:09:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-retro-CASIO-synth/
Hacking retro CASIO synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/DJJM/GY4RTOT9/FOKDJJMGY4RTOT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/DJJM/GY4RTOT9/FOKDJJMGY4RTOT9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/DJJM/GY4RTOT9/FOKDJJMGY4RTOT9.SMALL.jpg TobaTobias I bought this nice synth to a friend in need for a few bucks. It is really cool, it is kind of retro but I decided to add more retro and a pot to change tune easily. I attached some pictures. So I'll so you how to hack it easily. This will probably work with all synths and keyboards with a tune pres...
By: TobaTobias

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:48:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Glove-Controlled-Electric-Mountainboard-/
Wireless Glove-Controlled Electric Mountainboard: An Analysis - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/24DD/GXUZEJNM/FU524DDGXUZEJNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/24DD/GXUZEJNM/FU524DDGXUZEJNM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/24DD/GXUZEJNM/FU524DDGXUZEJNM.SMALL.jpg aguzmanballen Hey guys!  So I finally decided to make a page that has everything you could possibly know about my project.  Even though I had previously answered everyone's questions, they were usually through a message.  Because of that, I was usually asked the same questions and I figure making this instructabl...
By: aguzmanballen

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:04:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-IKEA-Robot-Lamp-Adding-the-servos/
The IKEA Robot Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/TN8Q/GY18WD1Q/FQRTN8QGY18WD1Q.SMALL.jpg arduinoarts Welcome to the SM-1 project from ArduinoArts.com! (A.K.A as the Annoying IKEA Lamp) We are proud to introduce you to the SM-1 project (aka the Annoying IKEA lamp), as part of the Toy hacking contest from the SeeedStudio.com friends. The project consists in modifying an IKEA 5€ lamp and adding it so...
By: arduinoarts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:51:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-the-Lack/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/QBTC/GXUZELNF/FCYQBTCGXUZELNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/QBTC/GXUZELNF/FCYQBTCGXUZELNF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/QBTC/GXUZELNF/FCYQBTCGXUZELNF.SMALL.jpg derte84 Lack is one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture Ikea offers. It is cheap and minimal, its design will never get old. I think that the good thing of being simple and cheap is that a lot of people can afford to modify it on their needs. So, read this guide, get inspired and go to Ikea to buy a ...
By: derte84

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:37:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Meow-Keyboard-Output-Jack/
Meowsic Keyboard Output Jack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/LRVH/GXL5ONMS/FHGLRVHGXL5ONMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/LRVH/GXL5ONMS/FHGLRVHGXL5ONMS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/LRVH/GXL5ONMS/FHGLRVHGXL5ONMS.SMALL.jpg randofo When Wilgubeast told me about the supremely annoying Meowsic Keyboard that played cat meows instead of tones, I knew I had to have one. Two days before Christmas I obsessively tracked it down to Target. I then obsessively visited five stores overrun with tumultuous hordes of holiday shoppers until I...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:10:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Monthly-Challenge-Audio-Hacks/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/E8GZ/GXRD6JP0/FEDE8GZGXRD6JP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/E8GZ/GXRD6JP0/FEDE8GZGXRD6JP0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/E8GZ/GXRD6JP0/FEDE8GZGXRD6JP0.SMALL.jpg randofo   Follow me to hear about all of the Monthly Challenges. This Month's Challenge: Share a hack that somehow involves sound.   I know that a week is a short time to do a great project and I wanted to start giving people more time to get their projects together, so I have decided to turn the week...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:52:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bonus-Card-Barcode-Hack/
Bonus Card Barcode Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/G9BO/6TQEWZMJIRS/FR4G9BO6TQEWZMJIRS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/G9BO/6TQEWZMJIRS/FR4G9BO6TQEWZMJIRS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/G9BO/6TQEWZMJIRS/FR4G9BO6TQEWZMJIRS.SMALL.jpg tracydanger I got sick and tired of having a dozen little "bonus" cards to carry around, so I made this simple fix. Basically, I just scanned in all my barcodes, fit them nicely into a row in photoshop and then printed them out onto a card. There are more detailed instructions that follow if you need them. Thi...
By: tracydanger

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:41:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffeos-Magic-Caffeine-Creme-Sandwich-Cookies/
Coffeos - Magic Caffeine Creme Sandwich Cookies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/C3Y0/GX3MIQ8K/FF2C3Y0GX3MIQ8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/C3Y0/GX3MIQ8K/FF2C3Y0GX3MIQ8K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/C3Y0/GX3MIQ8K/FF2C3Y0GX3MIQ8K.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Double stuff your creme sandwich cookie and give it a jolt.  Good for on the go when you can't have that coffee in your lap and need that afternoon pick-me-up.  Coffee and a cookie all in one self-contained unit. CAUTION: May be addictive. Caffeine in any quantity can lead to severe reactions or ab...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jan 2012 16:34:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Hack-The-Robot-T-Shirt/
How To Hack The Robot T-Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/MJGV/GWF60WU9/FWCMJGVGWF60WU9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/MJGV/GWF60WU9/FWCMJGVGWF60WU9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/MJGV/GWF60WU9/FWCMJGVGWF60WU9.SMALL.jpg Creativeman I have several robot t-shirts, obtained thru contests.  I always wanted a black one, and thought they had a store on site, but instructables.com did not.  Only recently, they have opened a store, and I thought ah ha! Now I can buy a black shirt....but no, they just have one color.  So...the wheels s...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:10:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-conveniently-hang-almost-anything-with-LEGO/
How to conveniently hang almost anything with LEGO and sugru - USB cable desk tidy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/B2V2/GVZPH7XT/FRAB2V2GVZPH7XT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/B2V2/GVZPH7XT/FRAB2V2GVZPH7XT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/B2V2/GVZPH7XT/FRAB2V2GVZPH7XT.SMALL.jpg projectsugru LEGO is awesome, but making a USB cable desk tidy with LEGO is even more awesome !!!!! WHAT YOU NEED: sugru LEGO tissue paper Why sugru is good for this: 1: bonds to ABS brilliantly :) 2: bonds to most other materials 3: you can remove sugru from most non porous surfaces without leaving any marks...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:31:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-transform-any-pen-into-an-awesome-LEGO-char/
How to transform any pen into an awesome LEGO character using sugru - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/VRY0/GVXH5LNF/F9CVRY0GVXH5LNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/VRY0/GVXH5LNF/F9CVRY0GVXH5LNF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/VRY0/GVXH5LNF/F9CVRY0GVXH5LNF.SMALL.jpg projectsugru LEGO is awesome, but a LEGO pen is even more awesome !!!!! This is a super simple project that shows you how to transform any pen into your favourite LEGO character, yay :) WHAT YOU NEED: sugru LEGO - this project uses the LEGO round stud a pen scissors tissue paper Why sugru is good for this: ...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:08:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Geared-Motor-Servo-Conversion/
Geared Motor Servo Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/XMUC/GW897UCM/FW7XMUCGW897UCM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/XMUC/GW897UCM/FW7XMUCGW897UCM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/XMUC/GW897UCM/FW7XMUCGW897UCM.SMALL.jpg max_fraser hey! This is a quick little project i did one night after work! I was itching to solder something, so here it is! My cure for boredom!  You will need the following: 1 x Servo 1 x Screwdriver 1 x Soldering iron 1 x Wire snippers 1 x X-acto knife 1 x Connectors of your choice  enjoy! Take It A...
By: max_fraser

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:26:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Biofeedback-Game-Controller/
USB Biofeedback Game Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/RYX6/GW3WR9I9/FWNRYX6GW3WR9I9.SMALL.jpg Gundanium Building upon our last tutorial, which taught you how to build a muscle sensor, we've decided to give you a project that really showcases the power of our muscle (EMG) sensors. Advancer Technologies’ “USB Biofeedback Game Controller” harnesses the power of electromyography to allow players to direct...
By: Gundanium

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:17:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-sugru-4-awesome-projects-video/
LEGO + sugru = 4 awesome projects (+ video) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/02F4/GVZP1YBO/F9202F4GVZP1YBO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/02F4/GVZP1YBO/F9202F4GVZP1YBO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/02F4/GVZP1YBO/F9202F4GVZP1YBO.SMALL.jpg projectsugru LEGO is awesome, but what if you could make everything LEGO compatible !!!!! Because LEGO is made from ABS, (one of sugru's favourite materials to bond to) we came up with some great projects using sugru to help make LEGO even better !!!!! All you need is sugru, LEGO and stuff to bond them to :) ...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:05:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Muff-Fones/
Muff-Fones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/RKOR/GVZOI8O3/F92RKORGVZOI8O3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/RKOR/GVZOI8O3/F92RKORGVZOI8O3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/RKOR/GVZOI8O3/F92RKORGVZOI8O3.SMALL.jpg Grissini My ears get real cold. Plus they hurt like crazy when it's cold and I use ear buds.  Solution, hack some earphones into a spare pair of earmuffs.   This fun Instructable includes using a dremel, sugru, listening to music and keeping your ears warm.  What's not to love.  Certainly I'm not the first b...
By: Grissini

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:49:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Long-Range-Canon-DSLR-Video-Trigger-V2-greatly-s/
Long-Range Canon DSLR Video Trigger (V2, greatly simplified) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/SJ2D/GVZPP0A0/F4RSJ2DGVZPP0A0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/SJ2D/GVZPP0A0/F4RSJ2DGVZPP0A0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/SJ2D/GVZPP0A0/F4RSJ2DGVZPP0A0.SMALL.jpg herx This is a re-visit of my first Instructable (found here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Canon-DSLR-Video-Trigger/).   That version worked just fine, but was a bit expensive, a bit big and heavy, and certainly way more complicated than it needed to be.   It did have some nice features, like a...
By: herx

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:28:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Fire-Breathing-Animetronic-Pony-from-FurRea/
Make a Fire Breathing Animetronic Pony from FurReal Butterscotch or S'Mores - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/OAMC/GVSACZDB/F12OAMCGVSACZDB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/OAMC/GVSACZDB/F12OAMCGVSACZDB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/OAMC/GVSACZDB/F12OAMCGVSACZDB.SMALL.jpg lvl_joe For Maker Faire Detroit 2011, I displayed a hack I made to a FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony. My fellow LVL1 Hackers and I had taken control of the motor control system of the toy and added a flame thrower to it.  It seemed to go over really well with the crowd, so I am putting up the information ...
By: lvl_joe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 23:58:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-22/
Connection - Lift, Lock, Listen. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SMALL.jpg jleslie2 In this instructable I will run through step by step how I created my radio for my Second Year University project. We were given a brief to hack a small portable sony radio and create a re-designed radio to accommodate for a specific chosen user. This radio is designed for my 93 year old grandmother...
By: jleslie2

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:43:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Turntable/
DIY Turntable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/759S/GVP294AH/F1D759SGVP294AH.SMALL.jpg araid You always wanted to be a Disc-Jockey. You know nothing about beats, delays or mixing but, damn, scratching is like the coolest thing ever invented! If this is also your case, follow this instructable to build a low-fi DJ set: the DIY Turntable as featured on Gizmodo and Engadget, and take the chan...
By: araid

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:36:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Combine-2-broken-TVs-into-1-working/
Combine 2 broken TV's into 1 working - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/C5EE/GVSACPLU/FEBC5EEGVSACPLU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/C5EE/GVSACPLU/FEBC5EEGVSACPLU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/C5EE/GVSACPLU/FEBC5EEGVSACPLU.SMALL.jpg Redion So one day I had an idea, "What if 2 broken different screen size TV's have the same interface for the LCD panel, would I be able to make one that is working from those two?" So I checked this theory... and the result is: YES IT IS POSSIBLE It is advisable that the TVs that are going to be combined...
By: Redion

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 20:27:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bopit-Extreme-Speed-Cheat-Hack/
Bopit Extreme Speed / Cheat Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/2O50/GVOWF0JB/FDG2O50GVOWF0JB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/2O50/GVOWF0JB/FDG2O50GVOWF0JB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/2O50/GVOWF0JB/FDG2O50GVOWF0JB.SMALL.jpg jhalfmoon A hack for the Bopit Extreme to make the game speed selectable. It's a bit tricky, because there are springs and wires everywhere, so you might want to consider not doing this hack, if you are afraid of breaking your Bopit. Re-assembling this thing can be considered by some as somewhat of a nightmar...
By: jhalfmoon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 16:11:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-projector-for-your-iPodiPhone-for-a/
How to make a projector for your iPod/iPhone for about a $1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/R6W4/GVHH294F/FDER6W4GVHH294F.SMALL.jpg MattBothell This is a fun easy project that anyone can make in about 15-20 minutes. The whole project only cost me a dollar and works good enough that I can enjoy an entire movie on it. The way it works is the light from your phone or iPod goes through the magnifying glass and magnifies onto the wall. The whole...
By: MattBothell

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:28:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ceiling-Fan-Pull-Chain-Nightlight/
Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon To skip to the videos of the nightlight in action, click here! Update: I received many complaints about the aesthetic quality of the pull chain nightlight's installation and several suggestions that I should place the circuit in the diffuser bowl. Well I'm pleased to announce that I've reworked ...
By: yardleydobon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:29:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Privacy-monitor-made-from-an-old-LCD-Monitor/
Privacy monitor hacked from an old LCD Monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/L20K/GVA8UPTQ/F3GL20KGVA8UPTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/L20K/GVA8UPTQ/F3GL20KGVA8UPTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/L20K/GVA8UPTQ/F3GL20KGVA8UPTQ.SMALL.jpg dimovi Finally you can do something with that old LCD monitor you have in the garage. You can turn it into a privacy monitor! It looks all white to everybody except you, because you are wearing "magic" glasses! All you really have to have is a pair of old glasses, x-acto knife or a box cutter and some solv...
By: dimovi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:33:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Mario-Bros-Warp-Pipe-Sound-Effect-Toilet-To/
Super Mario Bros. Warp Pipe Sound Effect Toilet Touch Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKO/I64P/GVP28ZYO/FKOI64PGVP28ZYO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKO/I64P/GVP28ZYO/FKOI64PGVP28ZYO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKO/I64P/GVP28ZYO/FKOI64PGVP28ZYO.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon To skip to the videos of the warp pipe in action, click here! Are you bored with your toilet making the same boring sound every time you flush? Well then I've got just the thing for you! Introducing Toilet Tones! For the low, low price of just $9.95 per flushtone, you can have all your favorite to...
By: yardleydobon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:15:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-It-Challenge-Nightlight-IR-detector/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/FFID/GVHH1TS3/FTIFFIDGVHH1TS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/FFID/GVHH1TS3/FTIFFIDGVHH1TS3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/FFID/GVHH1TS3/FTIFFIDGVHH1TS3.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon Nightlight IR Detector Hack This hack is so simple that, if there were a Book of Hacks, this one would be found at the top of the first page of Chapter 1, Volume 1. Infrared (IR) is electromagnetic radiation with a frequency lower than red light (infra means below) and higher than microwaves. Becaus...
By: yardleydobon

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:24:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-your-spinbrush-for-more-power/
Hack your spinbrush for more (battery free) power - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/S9DA/GV0KKE9D/F29S9DAGV0KKE9D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/S9DA/GV0KKE9D/F29S9DAGV0KKE9D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/S9DA/GV0KKE9D/F29S9DAGV0KKE9D.SMALL.jpg Spaceman Spiff This ible (instructable) will not show you how to hack something into a useless item that's only nice to look at, it won't show you how to make an overcomplicated gadget, it will not take you months to accomplish, and this ible will not cost you your firstborn to make.  If you are looking for any of...
By: Spaceman Spiff

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:08:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Megaphone-Audio-Input/
Megaphone Audio Input - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/GA25/GUPT2VTI/FP6GA25GUPT2VTI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/GA25/GUPT2VTI/FP6GA25GUPT2VTI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/GA25/GUPT2VTI/FP6GA25GUPT2VTI.SMALL.jpg randofo Adding an audio input jack to a megaphone allows you to play music, sound effects, or use an external mic with your megaphone. This is a great mod for most cheaper model megaphones that do not come with an audio input jack. This was a quick and easy hack to perform and did not require permanently d...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 17:10:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Silence-a-Toy-with-a-Switch/
Silence a Toy with a Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/AJ19/GUM34IKM/FKLAJ19GUM34IKM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/AJ19/GUM34IKM/FKLAJ19GUM34IKM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKL/AJ19/GUM34IKM/FKLAJ19GUM34IKM.SMALL.jpg pjamestx Some toys should be seen, but not heard! My 2.5 year old nephew is big on firefighters right now, so I found this great helmet for him that has a cool flashing light at the front. However, it also has a siren, and both the light and siren are controlled by the same switch. If I want to ever be able ...
By: pjamestx

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 18:57:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wakeboard-repaired-using-sugru/
Wakeboard repaired using sugru - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/VQYN/GTXK8BEC/F98VQYNGTXK8BEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/VQYN/GTXK8BEC/F98VQYNGTXK8BEC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/VQYN/GTXK8BEC/F98VQYNGTXK8BEC.SMALL.jpg projectsugru The other day our friend Tom came to visit with his battered and bruised wakeboard after a heavy season of riding. Without knowing much about wakeboarding but always up for a good challenge, we set about seeing how sugru could give his kit a new lease of life. What we did to Tom's kit: 1: Repaired...
By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:10:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/BULK-TOOTHPASTE-to-TRAVEL-CONVERTER/
Travel Toothpaste Refiller - SUGRU STYLE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/TCMP/GUI4X1X2/FZITCMPGUI4X1X2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/TCMP/GUI4X1X2/FZITCMPGUI4X1X2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/TCMP/GUI4X1X2/FZITCMPGUI4X1X2.SMALL.jpg EnergyHandyman If you travel, you have probably purchased a small quantity of some product that you already buy in regular quantity or bulk. Toothpaste often comes in 6.4oz tubes or greater, but the TSA allows 3oz or less. For the last several years, I have occasionally transferred toothpaste from a large tube i...
By: EnergyHandyman

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