http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 14:12:43 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/G5RV-Jr-Half-Size-Ham-Radio-Antenna/
G5RV Jr. (Half Size) Ham Radio Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/44DM/H4AFS1O1/FB444DMH4AFS1O1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/44DM/H4AFS1O1/FB444DMH4AFS1O1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/44DM/H4AFS1O1/FB444DMH4AFS1O1.SMALL.jpg kc8hps This project gives instruction on how to build my version of the G5RV wire antenna that is used on the 10-40 Meter Ham Radio bands (28MHZ to 7MHZ). The history and basic theory of this antenna dates back to 1946. It was invented by Louis Varney. More technical information can be found at the follow...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Jul 2012 16:00:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Simple-Bot-Electronics/
Basic Simple Bots Electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/24JO/H142Z3T0/F6924JOH142Z3T0.SMALL.jpg randofo Before we can build Simple Bots, it is important to have a rudimentary understanding of how electricity works (or does not). Electricity comes in two forms, AC (alternating current), which is like the power that comes from a wall socket, and DC (direct current), which is like the power that comes f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:44:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Soldering/
How To: Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/38TU/GUYMFWBF/FBQ38TUGUYMFWBF.SMALL.jpg randofo Learning the basics of soldering is easier than you may think. Follows is a crash course on how to solder two wires together. This is an essential skill to know when just getting started with electronics, and is a skill that is used often when making Simple Bots. This instructable is the entryway i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Overview/
Arduino + 2 servos + mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/OP0H/GZB3BULK/FTHOP0HGZB3BULK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/OP0H/GZB3BULK/FTHOP0HGZB3BULK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/OP0H/GZB3BULK/FTHOP0HGZB3BULK.SMALL.jpg biomech75 Here is a tutorial on how to make 2 servos move with a mouse using the Arduino board. There is not a simple tutorial than this one and I have search the web looking for one with no result. This one is simple and easy for everybody to follow. Enjoy! ;) Dont forget to vote for me on the Arduino Challe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:03:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-electronics-tool-kit/
Portable electronics tool kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/30WA/GYN8NRHI/FFI30WAGYN8NRHI.SMALL.jpg dustinbikes In this instructable I will be showing you how to assemble a compact and portable electronics kit.  I am an electronics tinkerer and I occasionally have to do some electronics work at my job. So I like to have a kit pretty much ready to go whenever I need it so I can keep it in my car or on my perso...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:32:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/GetUnderTheSkin-Hacking-and-Making-Sensory-Toy/
'GetUnderTheSkin' - Hacking and Making Sensory Toy Style Radio. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/RMF6/GVP28YCR/FN6RMF6GVP28YCR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/RMF6/GVP28YCR/FN6RMF6GVP28YCR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN6/RMF6/GVP28YCR/FN6RMF6GVP28YCR.SMALL.jpg LynseyBrownlow This document will show you how to make a 'GetUnderTheSkin' Radio that I designed as part of a University project. We were given the task to redesign a radio using existing components from one we were given. I began by designing this around a character who would value this product. However, as my d...
By: LynseyBrownlow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:15:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Tutorial-Inline-Splicing/
Soldering Tutorial: Inline Splicing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/K18D/GUEN7O60/FA5K18DGUEN7O60.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/K18D/GUEN7O60/FA5K18DGUEN7O60.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/K18D/GUEN7O60/FA5K18DGUEN7O60.SMALL.jpg tjbrown Soldering is an essential skill for hobbyists and anyone interested in DIY electronics projects. This article will provide step-by-step instructions for inline splicing, a widely used procedure in electronic assemblies. Inline splicing involves joining two stranded wires in a straight line. The inst...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:25:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Hero-Hacks-Star-Power-Pedal/
Guitar Hero Hacks: Star Power Pedal! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/CHH2/FCHYNWQT/F5UCHH2FCHYNWQT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/CHH2/FCHYNWQT/F5UCHH2FCHYNWQT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/CHH2/FCHYNWQT/F5UCHH2FCHYNWQT.SMALL.jpg bofthem Don't let anything stand in your way of monster scores. Shred with ease with this simple and hella sweet looking Guitar Hero Hack.It all starts with an audio extension cable from your local electronics store. It's really simple to wire this up to your controller, and then to a pedal. I used a trucke...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:45:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-easy-brazing-aluminum-copper-and-nonfer/
Quick and easy brazing aluminum, copper and nonferrous metals - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/VCDO/GGC2USVS/FO7VCDOGGC2USVS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/VCDO/GGC2USVS/FO7VCDOGGC2USVS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO7/VCDO/GGC2USVS/FO7VCDOGGC2USVS.SMALL.jpg steam_cannon Brazing is a quick and inexpensive alternative to welding. The equipment in this project can be bought for as little as $30 dollars. Brazing is also much easier then welding, it's a lot like using a glue gun. Brazed metal can also be stronger then welds. And for personal projects and small productio...
By: steam_cannon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:58:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-motion-detecting-prop-dropper/
Motion activated dropping spider, low cost, no programming - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/S44H/GFRWMBK0/FACS44HGFRWMBK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/S44H/GFRWMBK0/FACS44HGFRWMBK0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/S44H/GFRWMBK0/FACS44HGFRWMBK0.SMALL.jpg PaulMakesThings In this Intstuctable I’m going to show you how to make a very simple motion activated spider that drops down rapidly and startles anyone that walks underneath, then retracts. I designed this to be an inexpensive and practical electronics project that a beginner can make. The sensor directly powers...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:26:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MiniPOV3-Kit/
MiniPOV3 Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FA9/SX8Z/ZNOEZ7BGQ3Q/FA9SX8ZZNOEZ7BGQ3Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA9/SX8Z/ZNOEZ7BGQ3Q/FA9SX8ZZNOEZ7BGQ3Q.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA9/SX8Z/ZNOEZ7BGQ3Q/FA9SX8ZZNOEZ7BGQ3Q.SMALL.jpg MAKEkits This is an inexpensive Persistence of Vision (POV) toy, which is designed for beginners in electronics. You swing this little thing around to reveal a customizable message or image through it's 8 red LEDs. It has 4 holes for mounting on bikes, fans, and anything else that swings around. You can purc...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2007 21:56:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/E9GO/FOMYNRWQ/FR4E9GOFOMYNRWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/E9GO/FOMYNRWQ/FR4E9GOFOMYNRWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR4/E9GO/FOMYNRWQ/FR4E9GOFOMYNRWQ.SMALL.jpg Instructables Guides Soldering is the cornerstone skill of many electronics projects and we certainly have plenty of great soldering tutorials, custom solder tips, tools and hacks, and great ideas on Instructables that will take even the expert's soldering skills to the next level. Use this guide to learn how to wire i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:54:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-neatly-solder-without-loads-of-wires-dec/
How to neatly solder (without loads of wires!) decoupling caps on SMT microcontrollers. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/1WR5/FU0HZ5EX/FDC1WR5FU0HZ5EX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/1WR5/FU0HZ5EX/FDC1WR5FU0HZ5EX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/1WR5/FU0HZ5EX/FDC1WR5FU0HZ5EX.SMALL.jpg ste5442 This instructable is written to teach you how to use a neat and tidy method of prototyping with SMT microcontrollers (or other devices) on an adaptor board. After struggling to make a neat job of effectively decoupling the power pins on my PIC18F I decided something needed to be done! This instruc...
By: ste5442

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:25:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Circuit-Building-101/
Circuit Building 101 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/YQLC/FCZE7QSW/F9UYQLCFCZE7QSW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/YQLC/FCZE7QSW/F9UYQLCFCZE7QSW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/YQLC/FCZE7QSW/F9UYQLCFCZE7QSW.SMALL.jpg CuriousInventor.com This is a beginner's guide to building circuits that will talk about the "proper" way to install components (resistors, ICs, capacitors, etc), and also a little bit about soldering. It'll cover things like recommended tools, how far and which direction components should be inserted, pre-bending and...
By: CuriousInventor.com

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:02:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-into-SMD-Soldering/
Intro into SMD Soldering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/04YS/FA2KM37P/FCA04YSFA2KM37P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/04YS/FA2KM37P/FCA04YSFA2KM37P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/04YS/FA2KM37P/FCA04YSFA2KM37P.SMALL.jpg jrgcool35 Many people here might think SMD is impossible since the pins are so small and solder wants to cling onto every pin but it actually is very easy. This will teach you the basics of SMD Soldering if you build anything that works with SMD soldering and my tutorial helped you I would like you to post th...
By: jrgcool35

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:19:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Hot-Air-Soldering-Iron-using-12-18volts-DC-at-/
DIY Hot Air Soldering Iron using 12-18volts DC at 2-3 amps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/P47H/F6B7Q2OT/F65P47HF6B7Q2OT.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/P47H/F6B7Q2OT/F65P47HF6B7Q2OT.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F65/P47H/F6B7Q2OT/F65P47HF6B7Q2OT.SMALL.jpg OzzyRoo This is my first eva posting of a DIY article on the web. So excuse me for some typo stuff, protocol etc. The following instructions show how to make a WORKING hot air soldering iron suitable for ALL uses requiring soldering. This hot air soldering iron is not limited to SMT (surface mount technolog...
By: OzzyRoo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/INSANELY-HOT-DIY-Hot-Air-Soldering-iron-%40-15-Volts/
INSANELY HOT DIY Hot Air Soldering iron @ 15 Volts DC and 3.5 amps...PART II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F67/20K6/F6PC9JZ1/F6720K6F6PC9JZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F67/20K6/F6PC9JZ1/F6720K6F6PC9JZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F67/20K6/F6PC9JZ1/F6720K6F6PC9JZ1.SMALL.jpg OzzyRoo 359 degrees centigrade and with room for more ;) This is the permanent version to my earlier prototype. I have added adjustable nozzles, used a smaller heater element and of all things, butchered a scooter handle to hold it all together. If you look at this and my other instructable, you are surely ...
By: OzzyRoo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:54:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Third-Hand-A-multi-use-helping-hand-for-electro/
Third Hand++: A multi-use helping hand for electronics and other delicate work. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJC/0OH2/F7PCOX6T/FJC0OH2F7PCOX6T.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJC/0OH2/F7PCOX6T/FJC0OH2F7PCOX6T.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJC/0OH2/F7PCOX6T/FJC0OH2F7PCOX6T.SMALL.jpg rstraugh In the past I've used the third hands/helping hands available at chain electronics shops and have been frustrated with their usability. I could never get the clips exactly where I wanted them or it took more time than it really should to get setup right. I also wanted the ability to hold small cir...
By: rstraugh

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