http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 10:19:54 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Tablecloth-Magic/
Tablecloth Magic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/UWQC/H94ZAJSG/FVMUWQCH94ZAJSG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/UWQC/H94ZAJSG/FVMUWQCH94ZAJSG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/UWQC/H94ZAJSG/FVMUWQCH94ZAJSG.SMALL.jpg emily.dunn Learn to pull a tablecloth out from under a table setting for entertainment purposes. Anyone can pull off this simple trick. (Get it? pull it off) With a little bit of practice you can amaze your friends at your next dinner party. ***Before you attempt this trick, read through all of the directions...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 20:16:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Contained-7x7x7-LED-Cube/
Self-Contained 7x7x7 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SMALL.jpg lopuz3 LED cubes are true 3D displays that work by lighting up points in a 3D lattice of LEDs. On the 3D display you can produce some truly mesmerizing animations.  This Instructable will walk you through creating an LED cube for yourself that is completely self-contained and powered by an Arduino Mega.  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Money-blower-celebration-machine/
Sales motivator money blower machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/J6KV/HFD15RNI/FJXJ6KVHFD15RNI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/J6KV/HFD15RNI/FJXJ6KVHFD15RNI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/J6KV/HFD15RNI/FJXJ6KVHFD15RNI.SMALL.jpg set.tv If you’ve ever been a part of a company with a sales team, you’ve probably heard the bells or gongs that are sometimes used to celebrate various accomplishments. The process is very simple. When you close a deal or secure a new client the person who closed the sale rings the bell or hits the gong. T...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:09:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Detecting-Cosmic-Rays-in-a-Cloud-Chamber/
Detecting Cosmic Rays in a Cloud Chamber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/4EKW/HE7D9G2S/FQG4EKWHE7D9G2S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/4EKW/HE7D9G2S/FQG4EKWHE7D9G2S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/4EKW/HE7D9G2S/FQG4EKWHE7D9G2S.SMALL.jpg ExperiencingPhysics It is kind of crazy to think that we are being bombarded at all times by tiny particles moving close to the speed of light. If you want to see  evidence of these randomly occurring cosmic rays check out the video. If you still don't buy it or want to see the vapor trails for yourself (like I did) th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:09:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spool-Car/
Spool Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a rubber-band powered wooden racer! A great, pocket-sized toy to explore transformation of energy. Bascially, a precursor to the wind-up car... This is one of the projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston . Produced in partnership ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 15:13:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Parachute-a-la-CMH/
LED Parachute a la CMH - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Create an unidentified floating object! This is a great activity not only on simple circuits, but also on air resistance/drag and aerodynamics. Also easily folds up into the pocket like the parachute people toys, only a lot easier to find at night! This is one of the projects for our Instructables:...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:28:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wave-Pendulum/
Wave Pendulum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/0D5W/GXFXNMYT/FM00D5WGXFXNMYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/0D5W/GXFXNMYT/FM00D5WGXFXNMYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/0D5W/GXFXNMYT/FM00D5WGXFXNMYT.SMALL.jpg SargentPepper The holiday season is much anticipated by people of all ages, it is a time for good food, family, vacation, and fun!  But also a time to figure out what to give people... which can prove to be a difficult task.  For me, it's one of those things that I have great ideas for all year round but when the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:16:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-see-alpha-particles/
How to see alpha particles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/PPOO/H672M0A3/FYPPPOOH672M0A3.SMALL.jpg Higgs Boson I've been looking for a simple experiment I could do involving physics that I already had all of the materials for. After a bit of searching online I came across a project on inventgeek.com using a webcam and smoke detector, and of course I had to build it. basically you will be able to see small wh...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 14:40:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnus-Glider/
Magnus Glider - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Use curveball physics to make this glider fly! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 14:49:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Boat/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FYC/R88D/H2TIBBOY/FYCR88DH2TIBBOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYC/R88D/H2TIBBOY/FYCR88DH2TIBBOY.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYC/R88D/H2TIBBOY/FYCR88DH2TIBBOY.SMALL.jpg thuglife305 Concrete Boat: Materials List-  Concrete Water Rubber Gloves Silicone Spray Boat shaped mold (I used a Tupperware bowl but almost anything can be used)  Bucket to mix concrete in Step 1:  First create a mold of the shaped boat you want. My mold was a medium sized plastic Tupperware bowl, but you c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 18:34:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unique-Pendulum-Wave-and-Release-Mechanism/
Unique Pendulum Wave and Release Mechanism - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/D3JR/H2WEWBEF/FNED3JRH2WEWBEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/D3JR/H2WEWBEF/FNED3JRH2WEWBEF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/D3JR/H2WEWBEF/FNED3JRH2WEWBEF.SMALL.jpg Coxster This is the first half of a two-part instructable. This first half deals primarily with the math (algebra, trigonometry, geometry) involved in creating a pendulum wave and the release, deriving the pendulum wave design and dimensions. Part 2 will detail the process of constucting the pendulum wave. ...
By: Coxster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:48:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magicolor-shadow-lamps/
Magicolor shadow lamps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/9JBF/H2WEQ9J6/FJC9JBFH2WEQ9J6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/9JBF/H2WEQ9J6/FJC9JBFH2WEQ9J6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/9JBF/H2WEQ9J6/FJC9JBFH2WEQ9J6.SMALL.jpg ynze Blending colored light beams is absolutely amazing and fascinating!  By hacking three (extremely cheap) Ikea spotlights into red, green and blue light sources, you can make a fascinating science experiment set-up or museum exhibit. There are two things about this experiment / activity that I really...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:42:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-educational-turbine/
How to Build an Educational Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/748Q/GYVDJPB5/F42748QGYVDJPB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/748Q/GYVDJPB5/F42748QGYVDJPB5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/748Q/GYVDJPB5/F42748QGYVDJPB5.SMALL.jpg thekites We are second year Product Design Engineering students. Our challenge was to design and build a turbine which when placed in the wind tunnel provided,  would generate the most power. The turbine was designed with the idea to teach high school students how a variety of different numbers of blades aff...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:43:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Monkey-Shooter-2D-Trajectory-Problem-Solvin/
Magic Monkey Shooter (2D Trajectory Problem Solving) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/2MDK/GYC4S5FP/FW62MDKGYC4S5FP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/2MDK/GYC4S5FP/FW62MDKGYC4S5FP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/2MDK/GYC4S5FP/FW62MDKGYC4S5FP.SMALL.jpg mhockenbrock The Big Idea: If you shot a bullet perfectly horizontally, and at the exact time that the bullet exited the end of the barrel you dropped another bullet from the same height, which bullet would hit the ground first? Answer: They would hit at the same time! I'll prove it... Summary:  By the end of t...
By: mhockenbrock

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:17:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Floor-Cart-for-Newtons-Laws/
Floor Cart for Newton's Laws - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/LMYZ/GXUZ82CU/F7LLMYZGXUZ82CU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/LMYZ/GXUZ82CU/F7LLMYZGXUZ82CU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/LMYZ/GXUZ82CU/F7LLMYZGXUZ82CU.SMALL.jpg CitizenScientist Nothing helps students understand Newton's Laws and forces better than feeling them! These are instructions for building a pair of floor carts so the students can predict and then test different scenarios involving Newton's Laws. I recommend students wear their bike helmets when using these if they ...
By: CitizenScientist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:37:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Academic-Challenge-Newtonian-Physics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/A8GR/GXL61U7S/F7KA8GRGXL61U7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/A8GR/GXL61U7S/F7KA8GRGXL61U7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/A8GR/GXL61U7S/F7KA8GRGXL61U7S.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast   Follow me to hear about all of the Academic Challenges. Academic Challenge: Newtonian Physics   Big thanks to everyone who entered the inaugural Academic Challenge. These are projects and guides that will help teachers help their students understand Newtonian Physics. The next Academic Chall...
By: wilgubeast

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:31:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Word-Wall-No-Tape-Needed/
Word Wall - No Tape Needed! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/W9J4/GXB2X3R5/FLWW9J4GXB2X3R5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/W9J4/GXB2X3R5/FLWW9J4GXB2X3R5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/W9J4/GXB2X3R5/FLWW9J4GXB2X3R5.SMALL.jpg CitizenScientist After using rolls and rolls of masking tape, and reattaching falling vocabulary words when the tape failed I designed a quick way to have word strips displayed for my current unit. I happen to have a large pillar in the middle of my classroom and this is where I constructed my word wall but you can ...
By: CitizenScientist

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:03:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-Crush-Physics/
Egg Crush Physics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/CAF2/GWKKMM9J/FH7CAF2GWKKMM9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/CAF2/GWKKMM9J/FH7CAF2GWKKMM9J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/CAF2/GWKKMM9J/FH7CAF2GWKKMM9J.SMALL.jpg Biodynamic Let's keep it simple! In this project, students must build a contraption that can protect an egg from being crushed.  The only materials they are allowed to work with are flat wooden toothpicks and wood glue.  The force being applied to the egg contraption is in the form of a 5 gallon bucket fallin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:09:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Clean-Getaway-Lab/
The Clean Getaway Lab - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/1XRY/GWTIJZXJ/FA61XRYGWTIJZXJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/1XRY/GWTIJZXJ/FA61XRYGWTIJZXJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/1XRY/GWTIJZXJ/FA61XRYGWTIJZXJ.SMALL.jpg CitizenScientist This is a lesson I use to introduce my physics students to the process of scientific investigation including writing a problem statement, generating a hypothesis, collecting and organizing data, analyzing data, writing a conclusion that is supported by data, and communicating results in a lab report...
By: CitizenScientist

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 08:08:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Avalanche-Disk-Granular-Physics-Demonstrator/
Avalanche Disk Granular Physics Demonstrator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5GDP/GW88L8OX/FP05GDPGW88L8OX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5GDP/GW88L8OX/FP05GDPGW88L8OX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/5GDP/GW88L8OX/FP05GDPGW88L8OX.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Build your own avalanche disk to observe granular physics in action.  A single granule is a solid but when it interacts with many, it may behave as a solid, liquid, or gas. I first saw one of these a while back in some science museum that I took Caitlin to.  It was more of an art installation where...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:14:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Electron-Accelerator-A-Cathode-Ray-Tube-in-a-/
DIY Electron Accelerator: A Cathode Ray Tube in a Wine Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/39OD/GRFMV8TV/FFY39ODGRFMV8TV.SMALL.jpg Xellers Learn how to build your own subatomic particle accelerator in a weekend! This simple project will allow you to investigate a variety of intriguing effects including magnetic deflection of an electron beam, Crookes dark space, plasma striations in a gas discharge tube, and many others. It can easily ...
By: Xellers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:34:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottle-Rocket-Launcher-The-Cheap-Doesnt-Get-You/
Bottle Rocket Launcher: The Cheap, Doesn't Get You Wet Edition - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/0EPU/GQWF8WIZ/FNU0EPUGQWF8WIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/0EPU/GQWF8WIZ/FNU0EPUGQWF8WIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/0EPU/GQWF8WIZ/FNU0EPUGQWF8WIZ.SMALL.jpg sshuggi Whether you're a teacher, a kid, or just someone that wants to have fun with some water, bottle rockets are a good way to explore aerodynamics and basic rocketry without breaking the bank. (Plus, it's a good way to reuse old water bottles. Think green!) Parts and Tools Parts: 1   - 10' length of...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2011 16:34:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Faraday-Rotation-EPIC/
Faraday Rotation (EPIC!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/QM0F/GLWR25RN/FJMQM0FGLWR25RN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/QM0F/GLWR25RN/FJMQM0FGLWR25RN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/QM0F/GLWR25RN/FJMQM0FGLWR25RN.SMALL.jpg dyly Literally bending (twisting) light. Introduction: Circular Magnetic Birefringence This project recreates Faraday's 1845 experiment that revealed the fundamental nature of light: electromagnetic waves. History: • In 1845, Michael Faraday used a powerful electromagnet to rotate the polarization...
By: dyly

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:39:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Walk-on-Water-Monster/
Walk on Water Monster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/XL34/GJPJAJ8Q/F6YXL34GJPJAJ8Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/XL34/GJPJAJ8Q/F6YXL34GJPJAJ8Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Y/XL34/GJPJAJ8Q/F6YXL34GJPJAJ8Q.SMALL.jpg ynze Monsters can walk over water, everybody knows that. But how do they do it!? It looks so easy for them, but try to do it yourself... Wet feet will be your reward for trying. The answer to this mystery is in your kitchen drawer. Seriously. When familiar with monster-physics, a six year old kid can do...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Feb 2011 05:06:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Absinthiliser/
The Absinthiliser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/Z8YM/GHFJWQYC/FJRZ8YMGHFJWQYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/Z8YM/GHFJWQYC/FJRZ8YMGHFJWQYC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/Z8YM/GHFJWQYC/FJRZ8YMGHFJWQYC.SMALL.jpg andyk75 The Absinthiliser is a device which enhances the sorcerous spirit of absinthe. With the use of this device you will notice that you drink much less but instead watch your drink standing on this device. If you however chose to drink Absinthe: Drink responsibly and don't abuse alcohol! But: Be aware...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Dec 2010 01:48:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mysterious-Physics-Ring/
Mysterious Physics Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/OGMS/FQPTZRXV/FV8OGMSFQPTZRXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/OGMS/FQPTZRXV/FV8OGMSFQPTZRXV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/OGMS/FQPTZRXV/FV8OGMSFQPTZRXV.SMALL.jpg greeenpro This physics illusion trick is relatively easy to perform, yet it's deceptive and eye-catching. You can be "The Lord of the Ring" and amaze onlookers by appearing to defy the force of gravity right in front of their eyes!  This instructable will explain and show specifically how to pull it off.  He...
By: greeenpro

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:28:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Lightning-Wand-a-Handheld-Van-de-Graaff-Genera/
DIY Lightning Wand -- A Handheld Van de Graaff Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/248I/G61ASDY7/FSB248IG61ASDY7.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/248I/G61ASDY7/FSB248IG61ASDY7.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSB/248I/G61ASDY7/FSB248IG61ASDY7.SMALL.jpg yardleydobon Most instructions for building a Van de Graaff generator (VDG) are for tabletop models; however VDGs grounded through a person work well enough to make a handheld version possible. The Fun Fly Stick, a popular toy, is an example of a handheld VDG. This instructable will show you how to make your own...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2010 02:33:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Space-Frame-Structure-Force-Sensors/
Space Frame Structure Force Sensors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/8ULH/G1QWAY46/FTX8ULHG1QWAY46.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/8ULH/G1QWAY46/FTX8ULHG1QWAY46.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/8ULH/G1QWAY46/FTX8ULHG1QWAY46.SMALL.jpg kronick Space frames are super efficient structures made entirely from straight pieces of material, joined together at their ends to form complex 3D shapes.They can look like this, this, or this. They can be gigantic, but are also cool on a small scale, like this space frame bench I built.Their advantages i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:25:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Black-Hole/
Make Your Own: Black Hole Fabricator!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I8LA/FZQ1GQO9/F5ZI8LAFZQ1GQO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I8LA/FZQ1GQO9/F5ZI8LAFZQ1GQO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/I8LA/FZQ1GQO9/F5ZI8LAFZQ1GQO9.SMALL.jpg 007dna This will tell you how to make a real, down to earth black hole. I swear this is a real instructable! Now, if you have the money, I invite you to build this project. Guaranteed that the FBI doesn't blow your house up first. So, I will also tell you that, because I haven't the money, I have not exact...
By: 007dna

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:30:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Transform-an-Acoustic-Guitar-Into-a-Dobro-Using-Al/
Transform an Acoustic Guitar Into a Dobro Using Aluminum Pie Pans and Convolution - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/GGB0/FXA2U77R/FRZGGB0FXA2U77R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/GGB0/FXA2U77R/FRZGGB0FXA2U77R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/GGB0/FXA2U77R/FRZGGB0FXA2U77R.SMALL.jpg MahavishnuMan This Instructable is in the Art of Sound Contest. If you like it, show me some love!I'm working on a long distance project with my former guitarist. He found himself in an alternative country groove one day, laid down some tracks, and asked me to do something with them. I was honored, of course, ...
By: MahavishnuMan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:55:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bell-Tetrahedral-Kite/
Bell Tetrahedral Kite - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FPB/XQFM/FUI0SH3J/FPBXQFMFUI0SH3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPB/XQFM/FUI0SH3J/FPBXQFMFUI0SH3J.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPB/XQFM/FUI0SH3J/FPBXQFMFUI0SH3J.SMALL.jpg emilyfis Alexander Graham Bell used tetrahedral kites in the early 1900s to disprove the theory that size detrimentally effected a flying machine's ability to get off the ground. This Instructable will show you how to make your own tetrahedral kite using bendable drinking straws and Tyvek. It's similar in it...
By: emilyfis

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 21:17:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Popsicle-Stick-Bridge/
Popsicle Stick Bridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/RSKP/FT7PUCE9/FEJRSKPFT7PUCE9.SMALL.jpg drinkmorecoffee The popsicle stick bridge is a classic science demonstration and competition. Every year many students world-wide build bridges made soley from popsicle sticks and glue, to see which designs can hold the most weight.We built one, using maybe 140 sticks, give or take a few. Not expecting it to hold m...
By: drinkmorecoffee

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:52:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubens-Tube-Yule-Log/
Rubens Tube Yule Log - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/0B2G/FA0CVHXA/F5M0B2GFA0CVHXA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/0B2G/FA0CVHXA/F5M0B2GFA0CVHXA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/0B2G/FA0CVHXA/F5M0B2GFA0CVHXA.SMALL.jpg bofthem Maybe you've seen a Rubens tube, before? Well I'm sure you haven't seen one this festive. All it takes is some wood, some hardware you can pick up in any neighborhood, and a few common tools. I'd like to extend a special thank you to Oscar for all of his help and photography on this project. G...
By: bofthem

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:05:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Chaos-Machine-Double-Pendulum/
The Chaos Machine (Double Pendulum) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F3I/PLZ1/F5Y3YR68/F3IPLZ1F5Y3YR68.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3I/PLZ1/F5Y3YR68/F3IPLZ1F5Y3YR68.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F3I/PLZ1/F5Y3YR68/F3IPLZ1F5Y3YR68.SMALL.jpg sbtroy Every physics department needs a double pendulum, so here's how I built ours. The big improvement is that the bottom pendulum can be locked in place. This turns the chaotic double pendulum into a non-chaotic physical pendulum. I'm going to be lazy and skip writing a big long introduction or explana...
By: sbtroy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:22:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-better-Guinea-and-Feather/
Building a better Guinea and Feather - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZB/FVEY/F54HMC77/FZBFVEYF54HMC77.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZB/FVEY/F54HMC77/FZBFVEYF54HMC77.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZB/FVEY/F54HMC77/FZBFVEYF54HMC77.SMALL.gif sbtroy The Guinea and Feather is one of the most important experiments in classical physics and it is still performed today as a lecture demonstration for thousands of introductory physics students. It shows that the Earth's gravity accelerates all objects equally, regardless of mass i.e. that a heavy obje...
By: sbtroy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:11:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap%2c-Easy-Light-Probe/
Cheap, Easy Light Probe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FML/7NXF/7VYEULZCO57/FML7NXF7VYEULZCO57.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FML/7NXF/7VYEULZCO57/FML7NXF7VYEULZCO57.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FML/7NXF/7VYEULZCO57/FML7NXF7VYEULZCO57.SMALL.jpg falconphysics I teach high school physics and I use a lot of expensive probeware to collect data. The only reason I can do this is my school has been collecting the probes over a number of years, building our collection slowly over time. For those who aren't science teachers, probeware refers to a collection of i...
By: falconphysics

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