http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 12:02:43 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Shaving-cream-scum/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/44A3/HGZO5TPI/F2944A3HGZO5TPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/44A3/HGZO5TPI/F2944A3HGZO5TPI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F29/44A3/HGZO5TPI/F2944A3HGZO5TPI.SMALL.jpg workoutbuddy78 Problem Statement:  After using shaving gels, some residual gel continues to ooze out of the nozzle Over time it creates an unsightly collection of dried scum Solution:  Cut a 1.5" x 1.5" x 0.25" piece of sponge and place inside the cap After each use replace the cap and let the sponge absorb scum w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:14:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Housewares-Repair-Laundry-Basket-Grab-Handle-I-M/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3GHO/HGZNX3KQ/FWH3GHOHGZNX3KQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3GHO/HGZNX3KQ/FWH3GHOHGZNX3KQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3GHO/HGZNX3KQ/FWH3GHOHGZNX3KQ.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:      Oftentimes, we threw away housewares (old or relatively new) because a little portion broke off which make ithe housewares non-functional or cosmetically unsightly.  What if we could make parts that are as good as the original or even better?  If so, then we could save Mother Earth...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 06:38:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Sample-Rate-Adjustable-Device/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/1GLC/HGZO29R5/FDT1GLCHGZO29R5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/1GLC/HGZO29R5/FDT1GLCHGZO29R5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/1GLC/HGZO29R5/FDT1GLCHGZO29R5.SMALL.jpg notsoyyo1234 Project Name: Level. This is a very simple project and this is also my first Instructables….. Project Description: A sound box that plays a file of my voice and allows for the viewer to lower the pitch of my voice as the file is playing. What motivated the making of the piece: A growing interest i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 22:20:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3W-LED-Hat-Lamp-Update-PWM-Dimmer-Circuit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/3T32/HGU2PJ9A/FCJ3T32HGU2PJ9A.SMALL.jpg hanlin_y The hat lamp I previously designed had 3 brightness settings. I thought including a PWM dimmer would make it useful for dark adaptation and extending battery life. Using a dim setting for a warm color would be melatonin friendly when reading at night. In this circuit, I used SMD components which al...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Broke-mans-tablet-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/D2KX/HGU2EJQP/FX1D2KXHGU2EJQP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/D2KX/HGU2EJQP/FX1D2KXHGU2EJQP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/D2KX/HGU2EJQP/FX1D2KXHGU2EJQP.SMALL.jpg headphonedude just a quick idea for a cheep (Free) tablet stand. i made it out of cardboard and duck tape how redneck can you get? i used:: * cardboard box *steak knife *scissors *and a pencil
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Testing-Bare-conductive-paint-at-higher-voltages-a/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/6JTN/HGU2EYGM/FWU6JTNHGU2EYGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/6JTN/HGU2EYGM/FWU6JTNHGU2EYGM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/6JTN/HGU2EYGM/FWU6JTNHGU2EYGM.SMALL.jpg ratmandu I noticed the packaging for the Bare conductive paint states that it has not been tested at over 12VDC. I took this as a challenge to find out what it could do. The materials I had on hand, only allowed for testing at 120v AC, so I decided to go for it, as we can do more testing later on. Material...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 11:16:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intermittent-Motion-Geneva-Wheel-I-made-it-in-Te/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/09W8/HGU2L7KA/F6X09W8HGU2L7KA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/09W8/HGU2L7KA/F6X09W8HGU2L7KA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/09W8/HGU2L7KA/F6X09W8HGU2L7KA.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:      Generva wheel is widely known mechanism to product intermittent motion.  Though the input from a motor at constant speed is continuous.  The motor driving the driver wheel will in turn rotate the driven wheel at intermittent motion.  The one we selected to make is a 4 to 1 ratio.   ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 23:23:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-illuminated-cube/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/3GZR/HGU2E1GU/FF93GZRHGU2E1GU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/3GZR/HGU2E1GU/FF93GZRHGU2E1GU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/3GZR/HGU2E1GU/FF93GZRHGU2E1GU.SMALL.jpg hen1001 I decided to make this quick project to make something that looks pretty cool. I used a 3d printer I have access to but I do not have my own. And I used just  two leds and a coin cell.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 14:26:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Radio-Other-Remote-tester/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/7O4R/HGU2MNMS/FGO7O4RHGU2MNMS.SMALL.jpg shparvez001 In this Instructable i will show to to construct a Remote tester, Which can test whether your remote is working or not. For this You will need  a small piece of verro board, A Tsop, a buzzer, LED(Optional) Wire and regular soldering kit. Yes of course during Checking you will need Battery and A re...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 19:36:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Xubuntu-1304-GNOME-2-mimic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/LFKO/HGU26SCJ/FSGLFKOHGU26SCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/LFKO/HGU26SCJ/FSGLFKOHGU26SCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/LFKO/HGU26SCJ/FSGLFKOHGU26SCJ.SMALL.jpg CreativeGeek Here's screenshots of my current Xubuntu setup.  How I got it to look like GNOME 2 is first I started with a stock Xubuntu desktop after a clean install*, then I removed the stock bottom panel, replaced it with an empty panel, moved the Window List and Workspace Switcher to the bottom panel, separa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 09:44:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-a-3d-Rubiks-cube/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/FFIH/HGU2DRX3/FEDFFIHHGU2DRX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/FFIH/HGU2DRX3/FEDFFIHHGU2DRX3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/FFIH/HGU2DRX3/FEDFFIHHGU2DRX3.SMALL.jpg smitty16 If you have a 3d printer you can download the file and upload it to your 3d printer please check out some of my other projects and vote for this instructable
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 08:14:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3kw-BIGmotor-motor-drop-out-147-mm-for-disc-brak/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/O1GI/HGU270ND/FA0O1GIHGU270ND.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/O1GI/HGU270ND/FA0O1GIHGU270ND.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/O1GI/HGU270ND/FA0O1GIHGU270ND.SMALL.jpg BIGmotor Details : Motor voltage : 60v, 72v, 84v,96v Wattsage : 2kw, 3kw Speed: 70kph - 100 kph Drop out : 147 mm Brake : disc brake Freewheel : single freewheel . If your bike has enough space for 6 gears or 7 gears freewheel, you can choose it . Hall sensor Suitable rim : 16"  17"  18" 19" 21"   we will us...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 00:17:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-to-gaming-console-the-easy-way/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/XNK5/HGU27WR9/FT6XNK5HGU27WR9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/XNK5/HGU27WR9/FT6XNK5HGU27WR9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT6/XNK5/HGU27WR9/FT6XNK5HGU27WR9.SMALL.jpg MukundanVChariar Materials a TV (optional) a laptop with a VGA or HDMI ports a Cd player if your laptop doesn't have one speakers (optional if you use hdmi) a lot of games a mouse a vga or hdmi cable connect your laptop your tv using vga or hdmi cable connect speakers to laptop connect cd player to laptop connect ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 19:58:43 PDT 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/Simple-Iphone-stand-from-8mm-plexiglass/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/59XS/HGH6JO5U/F8C59XSHGH6JO5U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/59XS/HGH6JO5U/F8C59XSHGH6JO5U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/59XS/HGH6JO5U/F8C59XSHGH6JO5U.SMALL.jpg wallemannen Here is a simple Iphone stand I made from a scrap pice of 8mm plexiglass. It made of two parts plexiglass and a sheap  iphone cord. It´s made on a scrollsaw and I just winged it, so there is no mesurements och plans. I just put some painters tape on the glass to have something to draw on (and the ta...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 01:47:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Wings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YUE/HGH70MRW/FKG3YUEHGH70MRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YUE/HGH70MRW/FKG3YUEHGH70MRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/3YUE/HGH70MRW/FKG3YUEHGH70MRW.SMALL.jpg Mecheng42 These are my latest version of my wings. They are air powered and open 13 ft. I made them over the course of a few years with some prototypes in between. I like the Steampunk version because it leaves all the workings exposed. You can also cover it with cloth to hide it completely. The idea is to ma...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 20:28:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/USB3-Express-Card-Power-Fix/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/G36J/HGH6Y44P/F8QG36JHGH6Y44P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/G36J/HGH6Y44P/F8QG36JHGH6Y44P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/G36J/HGH6Y44P/F8QG36JHGH6Y44P.SMALL.jpg el-jules This is a nice little helper for everyone trying to use an express card usb3 controller with bus powered harddisks. As sometimes the express card slot does not provide enough juice to run bus powered devices, and the solution provided by the manufacturer requieres an external supply from mains woul...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 03:41:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ball-Balancing-Beam/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/EJAD/HGH70RNQ/FD5EJADHGH70RNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/EJAD/HGH70RNQ/FD5EJADHGH70RNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/EJAD/HGH70RNQ/FD5EJADHGH70RNQ.SMALL.jpg JimRD This is a video of a ball balancing beam mechanism I constructed. Fun little experiment that didn't work as expected but did return some useful information for further modifications that might make it work. Mechanism is a simple geared motor connected to a balance beam. The ball serves as a  switch...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:54:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-leds-flasher/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/EEPM/HGHC8FD3/FJ6EEPMHGHC8FD3.SMALL.jpg tealk 2 LED flasher, also one of easy projects in electronics using only 555 timer ,33k resistor, 2x 330 resistor and 10uF capacitor, you can make 2 led  that flash one after another.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amplifier-circuit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/8E6T/HGH6S6KU/FQU8E6THGH6S6KU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/8E6T/HGH6S6KU/FQU8E6THGH6S6KU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/8E6T/HGH6S6KU/FQU8E6THGH6S6KU.SMALL.jpg tealk This is simple transistor amplifier that i found searching for amplifiers, i used bc548 and bc327 , place of transistor is corect but pin isnt , if amplifier dont work just turn transistors 180 degrees.  on my breadboard i try out both configurations and it was runing nice, .. sound is nice, and wit...
By: tealk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fading-led/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/1YEE/HGH6S5EL/F8C1YEEHGH6S5EL.SMALL.jpg tealk Fading led, circuit its one of the simplest projects using 555 timer and bc547 transistor it only took me about 5 minutes to complete this, actualy whole this instructions and making of circuit last longer than making of circuit so the parts list is : 555 timer                                      ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Ways-to-Play-with-Sphero-Obstacle-Course/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/DZ68/HGH6REZ1/FA7DZ68HGH6REZ1.SMALL.jpg gosphero School is almost out. Are you ready to play? With household items like sticky notes, paper clips, thumbtacks, binder clips, dry erase markers, video game boxes, and even video game controllers, you can have loads of fun this summer making obstacle courses for your Sphero. Have a favorite place in y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 08:40:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5mm-Piranha-LED-Installer-Push-Tool-I-made-it-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/TYEC/HGU2JH0B/F86TYECHGU2JH0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/TYEC/HGU2JH0B/F86TYECHGU2JH0B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/TYEC/HGU2JH0B/F86TYECHGU2JH0B.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:       The Piranha LED has very good heat dissipation ability due to its body mass.  When integrated to Solderless Breadboard, the metal rail beneath add additional heat dissipating ability.  One tiny problem is the difficulty to push the legs of the Piranha LEDs.  Could we make a tool t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 19:08:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Working-With-Robots/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/CB8H/HE7DAPU2/FDJCB8HHE7DAPU2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/CB8H/HE7DAPU2/FDJCB8HHE7DAPU2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/CB8H/HE7DAPU2/FDJCB8HHE7DAPU2.SMALL.jpg broket Advances in miniaturization technologies and computing have allowed to increase the routine use of unmanned aircraft, once done by man. The highest repeatability and work based on rules can now be automated using robotics sophisticated. The robot mechanical electro-optics are ideal for repetitive w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:18:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/555-timer-led-strobelight/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9BYP/HGH6JJEC/FIW9BYPHGH6JJEC.SMALL.jpg kris754a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93akPgXFqGs this is my first instructable
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:47:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-candy-for-decoration/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/Q8ZD/HGH6QFME/FV5Q8ZDHGH6QFME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/Q8ZD/HGH6QFME/FV5Q8ZDHGH6QFME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/Q8ZD/HGH6QFME/FV5Q8ZDHGH6QFME.SMALL.jpg kind girl Step 1: make the candy paper Prepare a piece of nursery fabric. Sew lace on the up-down sides. Step 2: roll the candy Rollback the nursery fabric to make the tubular shape. Then turn it over. Step 3: the ending work Sew one end of the candy. Stuff the quilting into the candy through the other side...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 10:37:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-First-Acrylic-Pyramids-Were-Built-in-USA-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NP2E/HGH6PX4I/FJ5NP2EHGH6PX4I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NP2E/HGH6PX4I/FJ5NP2EHGH6PX4I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NP2E/HGH6PX4I/FJ5NP2EHGH6PX4I.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Headline, Headline, Read all about it!          World's First Acrylic Pyramids Were Built in USA!  Made in TechShop USA. Background:          Why are most things cut on the Laser cutter are only 2D?  We make 3D objects by layering 2D laser cut objects.  The other popular 3D items are round bottle o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 19:02:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-LED-cube-with-MSP430-using-only-3-pins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/51EA/HGH6XHO9/F6551EAHGH6XHO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/51EA/HGH6XHO9/F6551EAHGH6XHO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/51EA/HGH6XHO9/F6551EAHGH6XHO9.SMALL.jpg Samartist This is my 4x4x4 led cube project, done with MSP430, using only 3 pins of MSP, the circuit diagram is shown in the photos, the hardware consists of 3 shift registers, 74595, and 4 NPN transistors... you can learn how to make a 4x4x4 LED cube by instructables or youtube or some other sites, its easy...
By: Samartist

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 20:30:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Orthographic-Sphere/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/VWEE/HGH6XHVO/FSFVWEEHGH6XHVO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/VWEE/HGH6XHVO/FSFVWEEHGH6XHVO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/VWEE/HGH6XHVO/FSFVWEEHGH6XHVO.SMALL.jpg justn1185 My orthographic sphere is a DIY astronomy tool that "accurately" tracks our sun and local constellations.  Depending on your steady hands, it's reliable year-round for the next thousand-thousand years (give or take a millennium or two). This is my first attempt at an educational tool so I decided t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 20:17:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RFD-Removabe-Flash-Drive-Wallet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ID4C/HGH6POC1/FHNID4CHGH6POC1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ID4C/HGH6POC1/FHNID4CHGH6POC1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHN/ID4C/HGH6POC1/FHNID4CHGH6POC1.SMALL.jpg SplinterNG I bought myself one of those metal clam-shell RFID wallets.  Good thing I got it cheap from Deal Extreme ( dx.com ), because it didn't really meet my expectations.  Just use keywords "aluminum wallet" and you'll find them in many styles for about $5 each. Before I got around to returning it, I came...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 18:57:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Capacitor-Powered-Car/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/3MFB/HGH6XDYC/F673MFBHGH6XDYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/3MFB/HGH6XDYC/F673MFBHGH6XDYC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/3MFB/HGH6XDYC/F673MFBHGH6XDYC.SMALL.jpg kaceycody Our Engineering Teacher gave us the task of making a capacitor powered car. He gave us a month or so to use whatever materials we had in the metal shop. The catch? We had to make it the smallest, lightest, and quickest that we could. Total Dimensions: Front: 1" Back: 3" Sides: 4" We started with a...
By: kaceycody

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:59:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robug-Eco/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/174T/HGH6XBR1/F3D174THGH6XBR1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/174T/HGH6XBR1/F3D174THGH6XBR1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/174T/HGH6XBR1/F3D174THGH6XBR1.SMALL.jpg Robugs read to basics of Robugs here. the worst thing when your young is buy a toy then the batteries run out so the eco-bug with its solar panel defeats that problem.   the Eco bug is just like the first Bug apart from the eco bug has a solar panel on the back of it making it eco friendly like a real  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 08:42:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Spiral-Cable-Wrap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/G34G/HGH6XBLM/F8VG34GHGH6XBLM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/G34G/HGH6XBLM/F8VG34GHGH6XBLM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/G34G/HGH6XBLM/F8VG34GHGH6XBLM.SMALL.jpg graydog111 I needed some spiral cable wrap and could not find any.  This is what I came up with: This tool is very easy to make and use. It requires only a small amount of basic tools to make it. I bought a 5 foot piece of .5 PEX and a PVC el big enough for the PEX to fit inside. I cut a small slot in the sid...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 07:41:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Medieval-Game-Tablut-on-the-Laser-Engra/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/P4LB/HD4VFC5H/FCUP4LBHD4VFC5H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/P4LB/HD4VFC5H/FCUP4LBHD4VFC5H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/P4LB/HD4VFC5H/FCUP4LBHD4VFC5H.SMALL.jpg caladin This is as Quick and Dirty as they come, if you need more details on how to use the files I'm providing Go look at  my post on making 9 mans morris , it's effectively identical except for the file you actually print to the laser engraver. If you want to see the Game board well, you HAVE th view the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 22:46:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-CB-Ariel-Antenna-14-wave-for-less-than-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/NBHG/HGH6PE7Z/FEWNBHGHGH6PE7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/NBHG/HGH6PE7Z/FEWNBHGHGH6PE7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/NBHG/HGH6PE7Z/FEWNBHGHGH6PE7Z.SMALL.jpg mick bull Have you ever had horrible neighbours or a non understanding landlord who would moan if you put a CB ariel on the side of the house ?, I have but came up with this cheap and easy to make solution. Make it in your loft or attic in less than an hour for less than £1 and only you will know its there. I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 17:46:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-Modern-Armor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/4Z9R/HGG51WON/FP54Z9RHGG51WON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/4Z9R/HGG51WON/FP54Z9RHGG51WON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/4Z9R/HGG51WON/FP54Z9RHGG51WON.SMALL.jpg sacrys Creation of an armor with 3ds max. Each piece can be printed on a 3D printer and used as a costume or be printed as a resin statue. In this case the poses would be adaptable to individual taste.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 09:07:01 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/Speech-EasyVR-based-RC-control-for-FPV-rover/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/FKLM/HGG4ZA3S/FT0FKLMHGG4ZA3S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/FKLM/HGG4ZA3S/FT0FKLMHGG4ZA3S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT0/FKLM/HGG4ZA3S/FT0FKLMHGG4ZA3S.SMALL.jpg icahone Meet my project == Arduino based RC control with speech recognition module (EasyVR) The main idea is quite simple: get a speech recognition module, bind it to a microcontroller, generate appropriate PPM signal, send it to a HF module. Receive the signal with a standard receiver and get the servos m...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 06:52:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Light-Pen-Adapter-Red-White-LED-I-made-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/2V22/HG85CRK8/FAU2V22HG85CRK8.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Problem:           Many times, we wish we could continue to take notes during a presentation.  But when the lights are turned off during a slide projector presentation, our note taking get interrupted.  Solution:            Keep this pocket size adapter in your wallet or pocket for instant light.  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 18:13:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beats-by-Dre-Tours-35mm-Jack-Rebuild/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/2XO5/GLPH1LQO/F262XO5GLPH1LQO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/2XO5/GLPH1LQO/F262XO5GLPH1LQO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/2XO5/GLPH1LQO/F262XO5GLPH1LQO.SMALL.jpg li.c.reated This are fake Tours that I got from a friend. I just wanted to challenge myself and see if I could repair them. I took the headphone jack from a pair of broken Apple earbuds and spliced them with the Tours. They work pretty good and it's a right angle jack.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 12:31:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/House-Key-Switchblade-V2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/0AHI/HFPTEUX5/FDB0AHIHFPTEUX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/0AHI/HFPTEUX5/FDB0AHIHFPTEUX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/0AHI/HFPTEUX5/FDB0AHIHFPTEUX5.SMALL.jpg li.c.reated It's been around two years since the first version. And due to a miss use (not by me), it was broke. So I thought that it was about time I did a second version. Should be done this month.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 12:21:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Synth-Getting-the-Oscillators-working/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SMALL.jpg jensenr30 Here are some photos of an oscillator design that I have been working on recently. I came up with a simple design for an oscillator using an op amp, a capacitor, and four resistors. The object of this project is to get some good oscillators working to use in a synth. The schematic for the oscillato...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 15:24:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Table-Lamp-Acrylic-Version-I-made-this-at-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNS/NFDS/HG85C95U/FNSNFDSHG85C95U.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:         The 3D Printed version of this LED Table Lamp.took a while to make.  The machine time also takes longer and the material cost is also higher.  The battery bracket need to be designed sturdier.            If we take a close look at this part, we could visualize it is primarily lay...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 00:41:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-to-Bio-hacking-The-trans-humanism-primer-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/R77W/HFWSUEQL/FRSR77WHFWSUEQL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/R77W/HFWSUEQL/FRSR77WHFWSUEQL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/R77W/HFWSUEQL/FRSR77WHFWSUEQL.SMALL.jpg ixisuprflyixi Short primer. First lets start off by defining some key components of bio-hacking.  Bio-hacking is part of the trans-humanist movement and trans-humanism is just achieving something beyond human abilities, be they, intellectual or physical or even spiritual.  Like any well known movement there are c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 19:49:06 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...
By: gravesw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 18:08:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robug/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/L3G3/HGG51X1N/FWJL3G3HGG51X1N.SMALL.jpg Robugs This is the first Robug a small electronic model which runs on the 2 1.5v cells with two motors and 2 gearboxes. It self shape with no base as the gearboxes are join together as well as being attached by the battery pack. the third wheel (the back wheel) is a tag along for balance and for support ...
By: Robugs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 10:52:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-a-Bic-lighter-to-your-keychain-with-a-3d-print/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/XQRE/HFWSU5MV/FMCXQREHFWSU5MV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/XQRE/HFWSU5MV/FMCXQREHFWSU5MV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/XQRE/HFWSU5MV/FMCXQREHFWSU5MV.SMALL.jpg victorjung This is an easy trick to have your lighter always with you, on your keychain. With a really small 3d printed pieces. if it didn't fit cause the holder is too tight, you can slit it with a metal saw to give it a bit of elasticity. It has be designed to fit with big BIC lighter. I give you the .sldpr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 09:16:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Encoders-for-DC-Motors/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Y/9VLY/HFWSU3SQ/F7Y9VLYHFWSU3SQ.SMALL.jpg msaleiro In this instructable I'll show you how to make some really small encoders for your robot's DC motors. The sensors that are used in this instructable are Vishay's TCUT1300 IR Transmissive Sensor with photo-transistor output. Following the sensor's datasheet I designed a small board (10x8mm) that can ...
By: msaleiro

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:03:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Canon-EOS10-camera-in-florescent-pink-3-hour-make/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/CSZY/HFSHFS1P/F6VCSZYHFSHFS1P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/CSZY/HFSHFS1P/F6VCSZYHFSHFS1P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/CSZY/HFSHFS1P/F6VCSZYHFSHFS1P.SMALL.jpg crazyg i was going to harvest the shutter and transport system for something, as i thought the auto rewind nubbin inside the camera had broke off, after poking around inside i realize that it has a retractable nubbin ,which pokes out into the film when some gears are turned.unlike the 500n or elan which ha...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:12:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-learn-to-learn-how-to-make-Chinese-Chess-Set/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/YJQB/HFSHTP5Q/FH3YJQBHFSHTP5Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/YJQB/HFSHTP5Q/FH3YJQBHFSHTP5Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/YJQB/HFSHTP5Q/FH3YJQBHFSHTP5Q.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Goal:     To replicate the Chess Set project to create Chinese Chest Set.     To illustrate how easy it is to replicate a process and make different products at TechShop Procedure:     Grab images online for the Chess pieces and Chess Board.     Use MS Paint to make each unique piece squares and sa...
By: John_TS_DTW

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