http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 09:29:35 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Sony-Smart-Arm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/6ZRB/HGH6Y8FG/FVS6ZRBHGH6Y8FG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/6ZRB/HGH6Y8FG/FVS6ZRBHGH6Y8FG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/6ZRB/HGH6Y8FG/FVS6ZRBHGH6Y8FG.SMALL.jpg justurn So last year when I saw this   http://hackaday.com/2012/05/13/hacking-magnets-into-your-skin/ I thought that was something I really wanted to try so I did some research and found everything I needed to make it happen I got the implants in July and after a few months of healing i started using the I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 04:45:44 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/Acer-C7-Trackpad-Hardware-FixHack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/46SH/HFPTIWRM/FR946SHHFPTIWRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/46SH/HFPTIWRM/FR946SHHFPTIWRM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/46SH/HFPTIWRM/FR946SHHFPTIWRM.SMALL.jpg gravesw This is a simple hardware hack that will void your warranty, but does fix the intermittent trackpad issues. The problem with the trackpad appears to be a lack of proper ground between the user and the machine(possibly compounded with static buildup?).   To check if this is your issue, when the trac...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 18:08:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plant-Host-Drone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/QG7B/H7996PDH/FK5QG7BH7996PDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/QG7B/H7996PDH/FK5QG7BH7996PDH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/QG7B/H7996PDH/FK5QG7BH7996PDH.SMALL.jpg Stephenverstraete Easy and cheap to make P.H.D. (Plant host drone) With this you’ll never have to worry that your plant stands in the shades, always the best light for your favourite houseplant! When you put the Robot in direct sunlight it will not run and he will just sit there and enjoy the sun, but when the day g...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:03:36 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/Adaptable-24vDC220vAC-Pure-Sinewave-Inverter-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/2596/HBHGIOD6/FBA2596HBHGIOD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/2596/HBHGIOD6/FBA2596HBHGIOD6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/2596/HBHGIOD6/FBA2596HBHGIOD6.SMALL.jpg nickk Here is a very simple pure sinewave inverter based on the microntoller "PIC 16F628A", "don't freak out !", NO it is not difficult to use microntollers, actually it could not be any easier than this. For those wondering, Yes I myself designed the circuit concept, schematic and components but had to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:19:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Raku-Howls-Moving-Castle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/3669/GM4N19OV/FQK3669GM4N19OV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/3669/GM4N19OV/FQK3669GM4N19OV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/3669/GM4N19OV/FQK3669GM4N19OV.SMALL.jpg lizzomarek It's about time I posted some details about my epic ceramic project from the winter. The process was long, there were a few bumps in the road and a few scares but I finally finished my beloved castle and it's time to show it off!! I have had a love for ceramics and building whatever pops into my hea...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 16:13:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Prospector-5000/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/XJ4Y/HF23X1RF/FQ1XJ4YHF23X1RF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/XJ4Y/HF23X1RF/FQ1XJ4YHF23X1RF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/XJ4Y/HF23X1RF/FQ1XJ4YHF23X1RF.SMALL.jpg GhoustDoggy Howdy ho miners If you have ever mine in the dark  dont fear the new Ghoustdoggy's product will save the day.This  is 3.7 volt LED lamp for mining and exploration off unknown areas and places.It can be recharged by solar or reserved batterys.It can ligt for 2.5 hours .And good luck miners.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 05:51:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-robotic-beam-robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/I2W2/HF23QJB9/F51I2W2HF23QJB9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/I2W2/HF23QJB9/F51I2W2HF23QJB9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/I2W2/HF23QJB9/F51I2W2HF23QJB9.SMALL.jpg banlanji This is a solar which based on solarengine.it is a car.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:06:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/steampunk-helmet-mask-movie-prop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/XRRR/HF23WO4J/F6XXRRRHF23WO4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/XRRR/HF23WO4J/F6XXRRRHF23WO4J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/XRRR/HF23WO4J/F6XXRRRHF23WO4J.SMALL.jpg steampunker_de Here you can see the steps how I made this steampunk helmet. It's very simple and creativity are no limits set. 1. First I created a gypsum positive of my head. Plaster bandages wrapped around my head and then the mold was filled with gypsum. 2. On the gypsum-head the parts were fixed, I wanted ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:22:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-A-FLAT-duino/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/2A63/HF23QIRI/FCO2A63HF23QIRI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/2A63/HF23QIRI/FCO2A63HF23QIRI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/2A63/HF23QIRI/FCO2A63HF23QIRI.SMALL.jpg RayBurne This project is not for the faint-of-heart or those just beginning their soldering skills.  Use proper ESD procedures to avoid static discharge damage when handling the ATmega uC. For SD Card project shown:  Note that the ATmega328P-PU is being powered at 3.3V by the SD Card regulator; therefore si...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 07:33:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Joule-Thief/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/AF29/HEXSAQ0V/FAAAF29HEXSAQ0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/AF29/HEXSAQ0V/FAAAF29HEXSAQ0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/AF29/HEXSAQ0V/FAAAF29HEXSAQ0V.SMALL.jpg bananagirl I saw a tiny joule thief here: http://www.bigclive.com/joule.htm.  I wanted to replicate the size, but leave the application open for use in different projects.  By following this excellent instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Joule-Thief/ I was able to fit my circuit inside a 5x5 sq...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:19:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Office-of-the-Silver-Surfer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/6YEQ/FSZSPV2C/F7K6YEQFSZSPV2C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/6YEQ/FSZSPV2C/F7K6YEQFSZSPV2C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/6YEQ/FSZSPV2C/F7K6YEQFSZSPV2C.SMALL.jpg sir.joe This is what happens when you take vacation at work.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2009 06:01:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-and-Simple-Arduino-Robot-Arm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SMALL.jpg martzsam Hello fellow iblers! This is to serve as a small guide to replicating my most recent project; an Arduino based robotic arm. First off I would like to acknowledge the help of Instructables user steveastrouk for getting me started on the programming, and my good friend Sean Ulrich for spending 6 hou...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:26:16 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/-75Kv-Portable-Generator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/KN46/HET0T7JY/FXSKN46HET0T7JY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/KN46/HET0T7JY/FXSKN46HET0T7JY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/KN46/HET0T7JY/FXSKN46HET0T7JY.SMALL.jpg BeamNeuron   ...What did I Make? Here is a small project I built myself; the project is a portable -7.5Kv generator. I made this just to express and develop my curiosity for high voltages. I recieved my parts from http://http://www.goldmine-elec.com/ and those parts where the module itself, the mains switch, t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:23:40 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/Get-Rid-of-Those-Pesky-AAA-Cells/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/LQT3/HEBNNWF0/FSXLQT3HEBNNWF0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/LQT3/HEBNNWF0/FSXLQT3HEBNNWF0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/LQT3/HEBNNWF0/FSXLQT3HEBNNWF0.SMALL.jpg Treknology Totally frustrated with carrying around dozens of rechargeable AAA cells just to keep one mp3 player happy, I did a "Macgyver". 1 * D-Cell Holder 1 * Piece of cable from ruined earphones I just hard soldered it together and locked all the wires down with hot-melt glue. The battery goes in a pocket...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:29:35 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/Mechanical-hand-3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/OKJP/GU6PZ8Q7/FR6OKJPGU6PZ8Q7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/OKJP/GU6PZ8Q7/FR6OKJPGU6PZ8Q7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/OKJP/GU6PZ8Q7/FR6OKJPGU6PZ8Q7.SMALL.jpg slsa It is a prototype. I have made in the beginning a hand on the computer in 3d, then already of a steel. In the manipulator there are not enough freedom degrees, but simple operations can be carried out. Depending on the application purposes it will be possible to finish a manipulator design. http:/...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 09:48:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Website-HTML-and-CSS/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/K0HC/HDOW6W6V/F4GK0HCHDOW6W6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/K0HC/HDOW6W6V/F4GK0HCHDOW6W6V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/K0HC/HDOW6W6V/F4GK0HCHDOW6W6V.SMALL.jpg vishalapr Hello everyone at instructables :) Recently I have been trying to make some websites and host them online to just see how the HTML and CSS I learnt worked out so that I could make a full fledged website featuring and reviewing games in the near future. In the testing and mending/improving my skill...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 03:48:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Eventorbot-Open-source-3D-printer-Free-plans/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/MB8B/H672X2YI/FNLMB8BH672X2YI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/MB8B/H672X2YI/FNLMB8BH672X2YI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/MB8B/H672X2YI/FNLMB8BH672X2YI.SMALL.jpg eventorbot Eventorbot! Open source 3D printer. Simple with less materials. Frame is made of a single 4' long, 2 1/2" square tube (16 gauge/1.5mm/.0598" thick, cost: less then $20.00). With this design there is less plastic parts, stronger structure, all wires are hidden, and a more appealing/finish look. The u...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:36:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Hovercraft/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/G0FN/HD4VGPZV/FCGG0FNHD4VGPZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/G0FN/HD4VGPZV/FCGG0FNHD4VGPZV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/G0FN/HD4VGPZV/FCGG0FNHD4VGPZV.SMALL.jpg sjors073 We have made a radio controlled hovercraft. First we controlled it with a PlayStation 3 controller using Arduino. Unfortunately the hovercraft didn't move controlling it that way. The hovercraft was lifting up, and we could steer with the rudder, but the motor on the back didn't give enough power to...
By: sjors073

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:53:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-AnonyBox-A-cheap-and-easy-network-device-to-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/FSJP/HD4VDSBQ/FUSFSJPHD4VDSBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/FSJP/HD4VDSBQ/FUSFSJPHD4VDSBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/FSJP/HD4VDSBQ/FUSFSJPHD4VDSBQ.SMALL.jpg gschoppe With the return of CISPA, the growing likelihood of future SOPA-like laws, and the drastic hardware advances that have made Eschelon and Carnivore believable possiilities, anonymizing internet activity has become very important to maintaining the free flow of information. To this end, I recently pu...
By: gschoppe

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:10:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-PERFECT-Universal-DIY-Phone-Stand-with-only-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/8QUP/HD4VN2SN/F0E8QUPHD4VN2SN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/8QUP/HD4VN2SN/F0E8QUPHD4VN2SN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/8QUP/HD4VN2SN/F0E8QUPHD4VN2SN.SMALL.jpg sellsellsell2000 The purpose of this tutorial is to create a 'Universal' Phone Stand using simple stationary without any tools nor glue. The Phone Stand should be sturdy enough; not just for view but practical enough to use the while it is placed upon. Rather the phone is placed upright or landscape. Materials used...
By: sellsellsell2000

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:02:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Scratch-Built-Delta-Wing-RC-Plane-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/SYSS/H1ZG7CAA/FINSYSSH1ZG7CAA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/SYSS/H1ZG7CAA/FINSYSSH1ZG7CAA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/SYSS/H1ZG7CAA/FINSYSSH1ZG7CAA.SMALL.jpg gibsoncrazed14 After being tired of using other peoples designs and PDFs. i decided to make my own! i came up with a base design and made up the body while creating the plane. i knew i wanted a stream lined  body to reduce drag on the plane so i came up with the long slender fuselage and a sleek compartment  for t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:26:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Mechanical-Pencil-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/RQO5/GIWZLIMI/FRDRQO5GIWZLIMI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/RQO5/GIWZLIMI/FRDRQO5GIWZLIMI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/RQO5/GIWZLIMI/FRDRQO5GIWZLIMI.SMALL.jpg prosper58 I made this shortly after making my first steampunk project, my steampunk pen. I think it came out to look pretty well. I also made a steampunk finger stylus after making this. If you want to know the aging/darkening method i used on the aluminum tape, just go to my steampunk pen instructable.
By: prosper58

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:27:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Oscilloscope-poor-mans-Oscilloscope/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/X0Z9/HET1AI5C/FHKX0Z9HET1AI5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/X0Z9/HET1AI5C/FHKX0Z9HET1AI5C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/X0Z9/HET1AI5C/FHKX0Z9HET1AI5C.SMALL.jpg RuiSantos Hi guys, a few days ago i found this code in github and it's the best i found so far, so i've decided to spread this project as much as I can, for anyone who want a cheap oscilloscope around this is the best way!  Let's start... First, download processing. It's free Click here to download. You don'...
By: RuiSantos

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 07:51:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Play-The-Piezo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6P73/HBHGITYT/FSN6P73HBHGITYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6P73/HBHGITYT/FSN6P73HBHGITYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6P73/HBHGITYT/FSN6P73HBHGITYT.SMALL.jpg sebrub Play The Piezo ! The aim of this project is to generate music through motion thanks to accelerometers. - 1 3-axis accelerometer - 1 arduino card - 1 speaker - 1 song able to challenge the crap sound of the speaker The code is basic : the song rhythm is implemented and before each time step, the gl...
By: sebrub

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 06:01:24 PST 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...
By: AdielFernandez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:54:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Arduino-with-TIP120-transistor-to-control-moto/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/VWA7/GU6PFMG7/FQFVWA7GU6PFMG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/VWA7/GU6PFMG7/FQFVWA7GU6PFMG7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQF/VWA7/GU6PFMG7/FQFVWA7GU6PFMG7.SMALL.jpg techbitar Hello again. So you have a DC motor or lamp but no matter how you connect them to your Arduino they just won't work? Guess what, the Arduino is a brain that comes with small muscles. It can control LEDs and other low power nicknacks but not those power motors or lights you need for your next projec...
By: techbitar

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:31:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Nerf-Guns/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FEB/NH9C/GMX1RERR/FEBNH9CGMX1RERR.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEB/NH9C/GMX1RERR/FEBNH9CGMX1RERR.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEB/NH9C/GMX1RERR/FEBNH9CGMX1RERR.SMALL.jpg HighWing There are more than enough instructions out there on how to mod and paint Nerf guns for Steampunk. Instead here are some pictures of my guns to give you your own ideas. Both guns are functional and still shoot Nerf darts. After all, a functioning costume gun is always better! Gun 1 is the original ...
By: HighWing

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 22:33:45 PDT 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...
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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/Pocket-Sized-ATARI/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FE9/UOCY/GGK2AREI/FE9UOCYGGK2AREI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE9/UOCY/GGK2AREI/FE9UOCYGGK2AREI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE9/UOCY/GGK2AREI/FE9UOCYGGK2AREI.SMALL.jpg kyle brinkerhoff hey all, this is the follow up on my original ardupong instructable, as always its about making the hardware better, the software stays pretty much the same. so in this instructible i got the idea at work when I came across these video game console themed candy tins and i saw an atari joystick and t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:41:58 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:03:47 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/Raspberry-Pi-Completely-Wireless-IP-Camera-Solar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/9ZP0/HAVGKKJB/FQE9ZP0HAVGKKJB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/9ZP0/HAVGKKJB/FQE9ZP0HAVGKKJB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/9ZP0/HAVGKKJB/FQE9ZP0HAVGKKJB.SMALL.jpg rjwarpath This is one of the first projects I did with my Raspberry Pi. I wanted to see if I could make a completely wireless web cam and set it to stream over the internet. Below are the steps and items I used. All items except for the Raspberry Pi were purchased from ebay.com Raspberry Pi Model B 512MB RA...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:30:52 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...
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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...
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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/Photography-Studio-On-the-Cheap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HX0G/GMG2IOG6/F25HX0GGMG2IOG6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HX0G/GMG2IOG6/F25HX0GGMG2IOG6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HX0G/GMG2IOG6/F25HX0GGMG2IOG6.SMALL.jpg jdogsbart Here is my home made photography studio! For lighting (which is usually most expensive): Two work clamp lamps ( A funky old lamp with bendable fixtures a tilted flourescent hanging lamp (tilted with a chain bolted to the ceiling. For the Backdrop:  Large white muslin cloth (From local craft store...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:29:00 PDT 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/Easy-Custom-Fit-Earphones/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/G9FW/GSUT34HU/FYBG9FWGSUT34HU.SMALL.jpg Meeknok This project enables you to make your own custom earphones the easy way. No drilling or delicate work required.  This is based on MDHGuys "Custom Fit Earbuds" , iLovegm's "Making a custom in-ear monitor"  and mikey77's "How to make your own Sugru alternative" .  Having tried the other tutorials on...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 12:10:14 PDT 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...
By: johnnyman727

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:41:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/raspdroid-mediacenter-casemod/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/RKKM/HA4M4J2Z/F6DRKKMHA4M4J2Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/RKKM/HA4M4J2Z/F6DRKKMHA4M4J2Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6D/RKKM/HA4M4J2Z/F6DRKKMHA4M4J2Z.SMALL.jpg champx here making my media center in which I put a raspberry pi, a key android hdmi, usb hub, switch hdmi and external disk First of all, I do not put the details of making box I can only say that the edges are rounded pvc pipe cut in half the rest of the body is PMMA (Makrolon) everyone is free to make ...
By: champx

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 13:22:31 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/FocusShifter-Lens-Mounted-Follow-Focus-for-DSLR-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/OXR1/H1YOHA38/F0LOXR1H1YOHA38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/OXR1/H1YOHA38/F0LOXR1H1YOHA38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/OXR1/H1YOHA38/F0LOXR1H1YOHA38.SMALL.jpg engineerable The Lens/Focus Shifter is a stand-alone follow focus and focus marker board that can be used on any camera lens. No extra equipment is required. This started out as a DIY project, but I discovered that a lot of film makers didn't have the time or resource to make this themselves, so I have put a lot...
By: engineerable

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