http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 19:48:37 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Made-it-at-TechShop-PGH-Upcycled-Ikea-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/BAWU/HFD1DQQQ/FGLBAWUHFD1DQQQ.SMALL.jpg andyleer I found a $.99 clock at Ikea called the Vakis. It's a nice little clock with a simple face, very plain looking. I thought it would be great to add a wooden veneer to it to class it up a little. I made this at TechShop PGH on a Trotec Speedy 300 Laser with Corel Draw. 
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:53:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Skateboard-Wheels/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SMALL.jpg GorillazMiko Working [hard] at Instructables means I have access to a ton of equipment, such as laser cutters, water jets, and 3D printers. Recently, I've been intrigued by the fleet of 3D printers we have sitting in Pier 9. Knowing that I have access to the printers and materials, I asked myself a question that...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 12:19:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-Dial-Earbuds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope So I published this over on my site a while ago and didn't get round to making the instructable at the time, so it happens ages later because it's me. The distracted and confused guy.  On the upside I've had time to use them for a while and say that these are one of my favourite projects so far, th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:58:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Training-Cane-for-Todler/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GT0H/HET1FGP2/FSYGT0HHET1FGP2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GT0H/HET1FGP2/FSYGT0HHET1FGP2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GT0H/HET1FGP2/FSYGT0HHET1FGP2.SMALL.jpg hughmorme This cane was made for the purpose of transitioning from a walker to a cane.  The canes were purchased at a local pharmacy.  They were the same size.  By shortening one of the canes bottom sections, and modifying the cut section into two pieces, the "assistive" cane was created. You will need to us...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:23:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Third-Hand-Fume-Extraction-Fan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/7CMZ/HEI48GV2/F9C7CMZHEI48GV2.SMALL.jpg sjroth When soldering, the fumes from the solder can be very irritating, and they aren't especially good for you either. After doing some simple solder jobs I realized that I needed a way to get rid of these fumes, as the ventilation at my workspace is pretty bad. My workspace is very limited, so I didn't ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:57:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Prosthetics-Modification-for-Pain-Relief-of-Pressu/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SMALL.jpg lamedust Working on this for a while now but I have made some progress that I'd like to share. Not finished because the hacked solution still causes some pain, but this is helping my cousin Zaid with the pain that his prosthetic is giving him. While in Iraq last April I came across my cousin Zaid. Zaid's an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:37:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-Sconces-with-Hidden-Weather-Display-and-Tangi/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/BB9F/HCB8R3CN/FEHBB9FHCB8R3CN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/BB9F/HCB8R3CN/FEHBB9FHCB8R3CN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/BB9F/HCB8R3CN/FEHBB9FHCB8R3CN.SMALL.jpg AdielFernandez Videos of project in action below!!! Disclaimer: This is an abbreviated description of the project since I did not have time to do a full step-by-step instructable in time for a contest. However, I will gladly make a step-by-step 'ible if there is enough interest. If you like it, please take a mome...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:54:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/still-life-studio-lighting/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SMALL.jpg xordi I made these lights to photograph small objects, books and some of my designs. It only takes - two cans of Pringles, - a cutter, - two bulb holder, - two brackets - cardboard to make a light concentrator - And a mounting arm (available in photographer's stores) Bulbs at your own: in my case, cold l...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:52:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-a-Circuit-Tester/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/J6X8/H6MEVKY1/FTAJ6X8H6MEVKY1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/J6X8/H6MEVKY1/FTAJ6X8H6MEVKY1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/J6X8/H6MEVKY1/FTAJ6X8H6MEVKY1.SMALL.jpg The Family Handyman Use the two-lead circuit tester to check for voltage.  Place one lead on a live/hot wire (usually black, but can be any color other than green or white) and the other on a neutral (white) or ground (green or copper) wire, and the tester's light will turn on.  This confirms that you have a good, comp...
By: The Family Handyman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:46:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Droid-solar-charging-station/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/T71G/HC3PRGTF/FGNT71GHC3PRGTF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/T71G/HC3PRGTF/FGNT71GHC3PRGTF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/T71G/HC3PRGTF/FGNT71GHC3PRGTF.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios Charging the Girls http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk I decided last summer that the Droids now needed a way of charging when I was out and about at outdoor events and solar charging seemed to be the way to go. I have now created two charging systems one which uses some large solar panels which is gre...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:40:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MOTION-SENSOR-Good-to-GoQuick-Easy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/FGG4/HAQ33J0K/FI8FGG4HAQ33J0K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/FGG4/HAQ33J0K/FI8FGG4HAQ33J0K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI8/FGG4/HAQ33J0K/FI8FGG4HAQ33J0K.SMALL.jpg BILLETSURFER If these type of motion sensors ever cross your path, this is a great project to keep in mind and a great way to conserve energy. Quick and easy to assemble and install.  Excellent way to quickly light up dark rooms or hallways. Never worry about leaving lights on inside closets or storage areas.   ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:35:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Alternative-Design-of-Randofos-Walker-with-upcyc/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/NLH1/HBXWS9IA/F7LNLH1HBXWS9IA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/NLH1/HBXWS9IA/F7LNLH1HBXWS9IA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/NLH1/HBXWS9IA/F7LNLH1HBXWS9IA.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer There is a problem about some instructables: it's easy to find the materials in some countries, but it can be hard (or expensive) to find them in another. Frecuently, I've been asked about how to build some of my reuse projects because it's not easy to find stuff, as an example, oven knobs (those a...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:03:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Blackberry-Battery-Canon-Camera-Ring-Light-Hack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/MV6N/HC3PT1CI/F3PMV6NHC3PT1CI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/MV6N/HC3PT1CI/F3PMV6NHC3PT1CI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/MV6N/HC3PT1CI/F3PMV6NHC3PT1CI.SMALL.jpg edy This is my first Instructables post. I apologize for the formatting issues. I wanted to put text in between the images but this only allows me to make boxes with captions on the images. I hopefully will learn how to layout better in the future. The images show 3 camera hacks as follows: 1. R...
By: edy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:49:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Minute-Water-Sensor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/6S32/HBPBRTH6/FTP6S32HBPBRTH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/6S32/HBPBRTH6/FTP6S32HBPBRTH6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTP/6S32/HBPBRTH6/FTP6S32HBPBRTH6.SMALL.jpg sjroth Something I find really annoying to do is filling up a jug of water. Because the water dispenser lets out the water quite slowly, it takes  ages to fill up the jug completely. So I came up with the idea of making a water sensor that will let me know when the jug is full, so I don't constantly have t...
By: sjroth

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:26:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/8-layer-gimbal/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/RSE0/HBNXUTSA/F7ZRSE0HBNXUTSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/RSE0/HBNXUTSA/F7ZRSE0HBNXUTSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/RSE0/HBNXUTSA/F7ZRSE0HBNXUTSA.SMALL.gif skorpijon If I had a 3d printer at home, I'd first want to print something fun that pushes the capabilities of the printer just a little. To that end, I came up with this. This is a 8 layer gimbal. Each layer rotates on a track within another layer. Normally, people only design gimbals with 3 axes of rotatio...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 10:28:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Mini-Sumobot-500g-Prototype/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/68E3/HAQ32NP3/F4868E3HAQ32NP3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/68E3/HAQ32NP3/F4868E3HAQ32NP3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/68E3/HAQ32NP3/F4868E3HAQ32NP3.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Here's my mini sumobot, running for the national sumobot competition (Philippines). After the competition (January 12 & 26) I'l probably release a full step by step tutorial, provided with some old codes. This guide will help you understand and provide you ideas on how a typical sumobot works.  Wha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 23:20:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Automaton-Hand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SMALL.jpg alasdair.robertson I was given the brief to design and construct an automaton for a university project. It was stipulated that the piece's mechanical parts must be constructed of laser cut acrylic. The model was to be marked on complexity, innovativeness and amount of moving parts. The materials used must be 3mm thick...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:28:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Online-Live-Photo-Streaming-From-Any-SD-Card-Enabl/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/DVGT/HAQ39LDQ/F0MDVGTHAQ39LDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/DVGT/HAQ39LDQ/F0MDVGTHAQ39LDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/DVGT/HAQ39LDQ/F0MDVGTHAQ39LDQ.SMALL.jpg johnnyman727 Intro I'm a software engineering student who's also passionate about photography so I wanted to combine the two interests in a fun project. What I ended up with is a web server that will automatically display photos to any connected browser as soon as a photo is taken with a digital camera. Now I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:41:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Parts-Tray/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/U7RN/HAQ396K5/FTMU7RNHAQ396K5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/U7RN/HAQ396K5/FTMU7RNHAQ396K5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/U7RN/HAQ396K5/FTMU7RNHAQ396K5.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker I needed something to organize small loose parts, so I designed a segmented tray (with a lid) and printed it with a 3d printer. Design and print files can be found here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:39041 The lid (black in my model) sits under the tray, but goes on top if you want to stack se...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:08:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Caterpillar-Treads-Johnny-Five-Style-3D-P/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/BR69/HA4MMJBC/F4NBR69HA4MMJBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/BR69/HA4MMJBC/F4NBR69HA4MMJBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/BR69/HA4MMJBC/F4NBR69HA4MMJBC.SMALL.jpg Tomdf When I was but a wee little inventor, I saw a movie that forever imprinted itself into my soul. This picture told the gripping tale of mans' ever loosening control over its own technology; a film that dared ask the question "What makes us alive?" This masterpiece of the cinema was, of course, Short...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:19:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/KeySampler/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/BCG4/H9T4PY3R/FSCBCG4H9T4PY3R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/BCG4/H9T4PY3R/FSCBCG4H9T4PY3R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/BCG4/H9T4PY3R/FSCBCG4H9T4PY3R.SMALL.jpg Internep This instrument was build using  an Arduino Uno and some  hardware components ( rotary encoder, potentiometer and  simple iron bolts). The software running the actual audio and video is a Pure Data / GEM patch. Additionaly Echonest API was used to do the sample cutup. You can send any mp4 file to it...
By: Internep

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:02:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-R4-P17-Droid/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/ILL9/H9G12IR2/FYPILL9H9G12IR2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/ILL9/H9G12IR2/FYPILL9H9G12IR2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/ILL9/H9G12IR2/FYPILL9H9G12IR2.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk A Droid for charity Loads of people have been emailing me asking if i have ever created a step by step guide to making a droid. The answer is no, however, a few months ago I was asked by a local charity group to make a static R2D2 style Droid that could be used for ...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:31:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Spool-Caddy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/7V44/H9K2FAOO/FI07V44H9K2FAOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/7V44/H9K2FAOO/FI07V44H9K2FAOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/7V44/H9K2FAOO/FI07V44H9K2FAOO.SMALL.jpg Tomdf While working as an Artist in Residence at Instructables I noticed that they had a lot of loose spools of wire hanging around the office. You see, I'm one of those "everything in its place" types and frankly I have enough loose wire in my head, so I couldn't help myself but make this organizer. This...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:51:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-T3-M4-Droid-build/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/96ST/H9G0SN3I/F7M96STH9G0SN3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/96ST/H9G0SN3I/F7M96STH9G0SN3I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/96ST/H9G0SN3I/F7M96STH9G0SN3I.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios T3-E1. Old republic Droid For a full build log check out : http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk Ok, here we go, my latest build. I started this build five weeks ago. The plan is to complete it for a large Sci-fI event in April 2013. I am going to post the full build blog here as well as on my main websi...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:07:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-K9-Dr-Who/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/FPOI/H8RVDJDR/FGQFPOIH8RVDJDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/FPOI/H8RVDJDR/FGQFPOIH8RVDJDR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/FPOI/H8RVDJDR/FGQFPOIH8RVDJDR.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios I built my first K9 back many years ago when I was at University as part of an Arts project. A few years ago I met a number of the creators of the Dr Who K9 robot and after talking to them about my other robots I had build they encouraged me to build my own K9, or rather my take on the k9 design....
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 08:36:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-R6E1-Astromech-Emy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/Y3C0/H91LG30A/F30Y3C0H91LG30A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/Y3C0/H91LG30A/F30Y3C0H91LG30A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/Y3C0/H91LG30A/F30Y3C0H91LG30A.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios You can see the full build log here. http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk Emy R6:E1, was the second Droid I made, however, she was the first fully mobile one. She is a replica of an R6 Astromech, basically an R2D2 below the shoulders with a different head. Zoe who came later was much more sophisticated a...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 19:06:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Podpadstudios-R2D2-Computer-Case-Mod/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/A37Q/H94ZAPEM/F0KA37QH94ZAPEM.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios R2D2  Computer http://www.podpadstudios.co.uk I have a bit of a passion for building unusual computer cases and have spent many years trying to come up with different types of designs. I have always wanted to make a full size R2D2. Combining my desire to make a full size R2D2 and computer modding re...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:36:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Singing-Dot-Matrix-Smiley/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/DCDG/H8RVCWKX/F0ADCDGH8RVCWKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/DCDG/H8RVCWKX/F0ADCDGH8RVCWKX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/DCDG/H8RVCWKX/F0ADCDGH8RVCWKX.SMALL.jpg hobbyman This instructable is about a small circuit which displays a smiley on a LED matrix, singing with the music input. The circuit schematic, pcb and component placement files are included in the instructable. The DS 1820 in the circuit is NOT necessary though I added it for future use. The...
By: hobbyman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 06:32:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Analog-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Inspired by the giant clock in the Crocker Galleria in San Francisco, I set out to create an 18" version for hanging at home.  I loved the look of the Roman numerals, and the idea of combining an analog clock with the technology of lasers!  I cut the all pieces on an Epilog laser cutter, but you can...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:14:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Wars-R11E1-Astromech-Zoe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/TWGL/H8RVC6E5/FLFTWGLH8RVC6E5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/TWGL/H8RVC6E5/FLFTWGLH8RVC6E5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/TWGL/H8RVC6E5/FLFTWGLH8RVC6E5.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios   Zoe (R11:E1) http://podpadstudios.co.uk All my Robots are scratch built, no kits or pre made parts. I know some R2D2 builders collect loads of resin or metal parts and then put them together into a Droid but for me the fun is in the fabrication  not simply putting a pre made jigsaw together. Thi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 13:26:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-HiFi-Amplifier-2x30w-Class-AB-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/IDTX/H8QEWX2L/FSEIDTXH8QEWX2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/IDTX/H8QEWX2L/FSEIDTXH8QEWX2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/IDTX/H8QEWX2L/FSEIDTXH8QEWX2L.SMALL.jpg ASCAS I've made a portable amplifier that uses a TDA7394 as its main IC chip. It's a Class-T amplifier look alike. There's also a hidden (internal) tone control circuit built with it. I posted it to inspire most of the people who asks me about making a "Class-T" amplifier, so I thought of making a Class A...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:18:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-homemade-35mm-Redscale-film/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/ABYQ/H8CVFPRD/F8JABYQH8CVFPRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/ABYQ/H8CVFPRD/F8JABYQH8CVFPRD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/ABYQ/H8CVFPRD/F8JABYQH8CVFPRD.SMALL.jpg ofrayray This is my first instructable, so go easy on me. This is a DIY way to make your own Redscale 35mm film at home and with just a few items. It takes around 15 minutes total to make a roll, and can be even shorter once you get the hang of it. For those who do not know what Redscale film is, well..., it...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:29:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/wind-up-camera-pan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/PCP7/H8CVKJOS/F9FPCP7H8CVKJOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/PCP7/H8CVKJOS/F9FPCP7H8CVKJOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/PCP7/H8CVKJOS/F9FPCP7H8CVKJOS.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Camera panning is a technique where the camera rotates on an axis, usually horizontal or vertical (sometimes diagonal). Camera panning can be combined with lapse to produce some interesting cinematic results. This technique can be used to capture changes over time that are difficult to notice in rea...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:11:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Marble-Pump-3D-Print/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/RIV5/H7UR8N9T/FM4RIV5H7UR8N9T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/RIV5/H7UR8N9T/FM4RIV5H7UR8N9T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/RIV5/H7UR8N9T/FM4RIV5H7UR8N9T.SMALL.gif Tomdf This marble pump takes in marbles from one side of the mechanism and pops them out the other. It is intended to be used as the heart of more elaborate marble contraptions, pumping marbles up through a channel so they can then loop through the machine before returning to the pump's intake. The model...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 17:32:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Bat-Signal-Design/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/T9ZM/H7URGMII/FS9T9ZMH7URGMII.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/T9ZM/H7URGMII/FS9T9ZMH7URGMII.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/T9ZM/H7URGMII/FS9T9ZMH7URGMII.SMALL.jpg bwrussell For the 3D Design Contest I decided to make things more challenging so I set some additional restrictions on myself. My design must be able to be 3D printed using pieces that people can get from Instructables by winning free prints. This means no prints can exceed the 3"x3"x3" bounding box that...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 22:54:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Radial-Engine-14-scale/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/OEF5/H7QCU6EX/FEIOEF5H7QCU6EX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/OEF5/H7QCU6EX/FEIOEF5H7QCU6EX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/OEF5/H7QCU6EX/FEIOEF5H7QCU6EX.SMALL.jpg sparten11 I plan on using the printer to make a 1/4 scale radial engine. this engine is of the same configuration as the engine used to power the WW2 bomber "B-17". I have all of the parts modeled already in solidworks. Ready for printing. all of the files are attached in pdf format for ease of disseminatio...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:57:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PHATTY-WAGON/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/TXMM/H7QCU1Y8/FBCTXMMH7QCU1Y8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/TXMM/H7QCU1Y8/FBCTXMMH7QCU1Y8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/TXMM/H7QCU1Y8/FBCTXMMH7QCU1Y8.SMALL.jpg frost7k Self propelling wheels make it easy to pack the cooler with heavy stuff a full car audio system can power your whole tale gate two speeds and a reverse along wath a solar panel that keeps te deep cycle battery powerd as long as the sun is out and a couple hours after it goes down. 
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:19:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-Votive-Candle-Holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/UV8L/H7996S09/FUDUV8LH7996S09.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/UV8L/H7996S09/FUDUV8LH7996S09.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/UV8L/H7996S09/FUDUV8LH7996S09.SMALL.jpg flame_mistress Materials and Tools: -  1/8” acrylic: enough for your design or ~8” x 6” for mine -  Access to vector drawing software and a laser cutting machine.  I made this at the TechShop (www.techshop.ws), which has both CorelDRAW and Epilog Lasers; you will also need a USB stick to transfer your files. -  St...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:36:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Floppy-Disk-Lampshade/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/7O3U/H703O59P/F9R7O3UH703O59P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/7O3U/H703O59P/F9R7O3UH703O59P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/7O3U/H703O59P/F9R7O3UH703O59P.SMALL.jpg Technohippy My first instructable so please be kind!! Trying to find something new to do with floppy disks, everyone has seen the pen pots and courier bags. I was determined to do something different, so here's my take on a lampshade... floppy style! You will need 17 floppy disks a drill and a 3 or 4mm drill ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:29:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flexible-Circuits/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/CESG/H6DWVLCX/FKVCESGH6DWVLCX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/CESG/H6DWVLCX/FKVCESGH6DWVLCX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/CESG/H6DWVLCX/FKVCESGH6DWVLCX.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei I used conductive paint to make a simple flexible circuit that lights and dims an LED depending on how much it is flexed.  I used to work on a project that involved fabricating circuits on contact lenses, where we used micron-precision lithography to lay down tiny conductive traces on the surface of...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 21:30:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Sunrise-Alarm-Clock/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F5B/ROYT/WW9EP27W4XP/F5BROYTWW9EP27W4XP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5B/ROYT/WW9EP27W4XP/F5BROYTWW9EP27W4XP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F5B/ROYT/WW9EP27W4XP/F5BROYTWW9EP27W4XP.SMALL.jpg ewilhelm This is an update to the microcontroller for my Blue LED Dawn Simulator Alarm Clock.  Previously, it used an Atmel ATMEGA8-16PI which required an Atmel programer.  Here, I've updated it to use an Arduino Uno.  Since the Uno is based on a similar chip, I was able to reuse code to access interrupts to...
By: ewilhelm

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:35:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cleaning-up-your-PCB/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXH1/H4AG916D/FWHYXH1H4AG916D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXH1/H4AG916D/FWHYXH1H4AG916D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/YXH1/H4AG916D/FWHYXH1H4AG916D.SMALL.jpg Dave-T I use flux for all my soldering. It tends to leave a yellow residue I am sure most people who have soldered something are familiar with. So I found an easy, and cheap, way to clean up my solder areas while I am working. You will need an acid brush (the cheap type with the tin handle), a liquid disp...
By: Dave-T

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:33:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Split-rail-power-supply-from-a-single-rail-supply/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/P5CD/H3Z3UFRW/FNLP5CDH3Z3UFRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/P5CD/H3Z3UFRW/FNLP5CDH3Z3UFRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/P5CD/H3Z3UFRW/FNLP5CDH3Z3UFRW.SMALL.jpg Harrymatic A split rail power supply is one with a positive voltage rail, a negative voltage rail and zero volts in the middle. This is a really simple but very handy circuit which will provide both a positive and a negative voltage from a single rail power supply. This circuit was originally from a fairly ol...
By: Harrymatic

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:54:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AA-to-C-Or-Any-Other-Cell-The-Easy-Way/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/AOH7/H5Y9VJIT/FU5AOH7H5Y9VJIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/AOH7/H5Y9VJIT/FU5AOH7H5Y9VJIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/AOH7/H5Y9VJIT/FU5AOH7H5Y9VJIT.SMALL.jpg Siddharth Jain Now, there are already many instructables for the same purpose, but, there isn't any this simple!!!.... After reading this, you shall be able to transform any cell type to any other cell type, given that the former is of the smaller size!!!...(I needed to transform an AA cell to C type for my wall ...
By: Siddharth Jain

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:52:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Transistor-Tester-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/8Y7N/H3W5AZG7/FZ28Y7NH3W5AZG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/8Y7N/H3W5AZG7/FZ28Y7NH3W5AZG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/8Y7N/H3W5AZG7/FZ28Y7NH3W5AZG7.SMALL.jpg xenonic In this instructable I'm going to show you how to make a transistor tester. Are you going to make a project, and find a transistor anywhere and you're wondering if it does still work? You can test it with this transistor tester. First it's helpfull to know how a transistor works. Actually, a transi...
By: xenonic

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:49:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Graphing-on-an-Arduino-the-EASY-WAY/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/7PZ4/GUVU3T63/FCO7PZ4GUVU3T63.SMALL.jpg Chowmix12 Sometimes when you're testing a sensor or debugging a value in an Arduino project, you want to see something other than numbers flying by in the Serial Monitor. However, you want to get the sensor working quickly, and you don't want to take the time to write code to graph it or display it in an intr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 11:02:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-a-LED-To-The-Wrong-Side-Of-A-PCB/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/EJ64/H5W8AJI0/FJ5EJ64H5W8AJI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/EJ64/H5W8AJI0/FJ5EJ64H5W8AJI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/EJ64/H5W8AJI0/FJ5EJ64H5W8AJI0.SMALL.jpg AndyGadget Why would you want to mount LEDs on the copper side of a single sided board?  How about if you want to mount a board directly behind a front panel with the LEDs showing through holes in the panel.  You can't put them on the usual side because the other components would stop the board fitting flush t...
By: AndyGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:56:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-14-Cables/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/LQVI/H5R9EXTV/FB7LQVIH5R9EXTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/LQVI/H5R9EXTV/FB7LQVIH5R9EXTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/LQVI/H5R9EXTV/FB7LQVIH5R9EXTV.SMALL.jpg DrNicker Being a musician I've had a lot of issues with 1/4" cables.  They take quite a beating over time and tend to quit on you.  Most times I am able to open them up and find that the joints at the wire-plug connection have broken.  It's very easy to fix them and can save you some money if this is a regul...
By: DrNicker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:08:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Chess-Piece-Models/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/5H12/H5TUCN9T/FZ15H12H5TUCN9T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/5H12/H5TUCN9T/FZ15H12H5TUCN9T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/5H12/H5TUCN9T/FZ15H12H5TUCN9T.SMALL.jpg randofo One of the perks of working for Autodesk is occasionally getting to try out fancy-shmancy new software before the public. I recently got the opportunity to play with such a piece of design software, and used it to make this chess set. Why 3D print a chess set? Can't you just buy a chess set? Well,...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:02:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Headphones-Jack-Fix-and-make-like-new/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/HJPB/H5ECNGFB/FY3HJPBH5ECNGFB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/HJPB/H5ECNGFB/FY3HJPBH5ECNGFB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/HJPB/H5ECNGFB/FY3HJPBH5ECNGFB.SMALL.jpg hertzgamma We all love music so much and I'm sure we all hate when the audio starts interrupting and ... we loose one of the stereo channels or maybe both. Or those that have music controls can't change the track ... until bend the cable close to the jack. It does not matter how much money you invest in headp...
By: hertzgamma

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