http://www.instructables.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:32:29 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Argonaut/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/9G4X/HHS9S4Y0/F3K9G4XHHS9S4Y0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/9G4X/HHS9S4Y0/F3K9G4XHHS9S4Y0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/9G4X/HHS9S4Y0/F3K9G4XHHS9S4Y0.SMALL.jpg Mini-Man786 If you are like me and your favourite book is Hover Car Racer by Mark Walden, then you will love this. Designed on Sketchup, it is a concept idea of Jason's Argonaut, complete with seats and magneto drives. If I win the 3D printer, I will undertake the challenge to print a prototype and also print...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:57:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Robot-Gripper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/AF8W/HHS9ITQD/FTFAF8WHHS9ITQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/AF8W/HHS9ITQD/FTFAF8WHHS9ITQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/AF8W/HHS9ITQD/FTFAF8WHHS9ITQD.SMALL.jpg Cworkshop Here is my robot gripper that i am working on it is simple idea on the real working one but it is not ready yet to be printed 3D as soon i can i will upload one that you can probable  print it here is some photos that show u how it work and i am working on 3 fingers robot that save 98% from it's rea...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:42:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Customizable-Checker-Board/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/OOBC/HHS9S3BV/F7XOOBCHHS9S3BV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/OOBC/HHS9S3BV/F7XOOBCHHS9S3BV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/OOBC/HHS9S3BV/F7XOOBCHHS9S3BV.SMALL.jpg mwutley In designing this checkerboard there were a multiple things I was trying to accomplish, and one of these was uniqueness. The checkers in this board can be swapped out so that people can use their favorite color or whatever color matches their room. Not only that, this board can also be CNC machined ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:17:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Candle-Holders/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/4EYN/HHS9EINT/FM84EYNHHS9EINT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/4EYN/HHS9EINT/FM84EYNHHS9EINT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/4EYN/HHS9EINT/FM84EYNHHS9EINT.SMALL.jpg agomes6 Following up on this amazing Instructables by Amanda: http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Tea-Light-Candle-Holders/ I decided to make a derivative, both employing her designs and adding a few new ones. Settings @VLS4.60 General Hard Woods Thickness: 0.125" Power 100% Speed 11% They fit nice...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:12:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Green-Cabin-Model/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/7X42/HHS9LXZF/FLA7X42HHS9LXZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/7X42/HHS9LXZF/FLA7X42HHS9LXZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/7X42/HHS9LXZF/FLA7X42HHS9LXZF.SMALL.jpg MrSimonBrooks High School Project that introduces the students to sustainability principles and designing for a net zero energy building. The students first model their Green Cabin and Rain Water Tanks using Autodesk Inventor. Through the use of Laser cutting and 3D printing the students manufacture their designs...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:42:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/QuickStart-bi-directional-motor-control/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/YZJ3/HHTE12DG/FOUYZJ3HHTE12DG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/YZJ3/HHTE12DG/FOUYZJ3HHTE12DG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/YZJ3/HHTE12DG/FOUYZJ3HHTE12DG.SMALL.jpg cavelamb This is a full H-Bridge bi-directional control circuit for DC motors for the Parallax QuickStart board. There are six transistors, four for motor control, the other two connect the micro-controller output pins to the motor controller. See the schematic below for the gory details. It is not a diffi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:20:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Good-ChoiceBad-Choice-Machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/BUG0/HHS9RPM7/FJCBUG0HHS9RPM7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/BUG0/HHS9RPM7/FJCBUG0HHS9RPM7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/BUG0/HHS9RPM7/FJCBUG0HHS9RPM7.SMALL.jpg Killer Turtle Made this for my daughters. It tracks their good and bad choices, to help motivate them to do good. It uses an Sainsmart Arduino mega and Doomsday Clock shield (wiki here http://www.samuraicircuits.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Doomsday_Clock_Shield.) Use the iDoom header files, not the DoomsDay he...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:03:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dynamo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/J59M/HHS9ITTJ/FXNJ59MHHS9ITTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/J59M/HHS9ITTJ/FXNJ59MHHS9ITTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXN/J59M/HHS9ITTJ/FXNJ59MHHS9ITTJ.SMALL.jpg gauravclb96 Consider a coil of fine insulated wire wound on a plastic or cardboard tube. Connect the ends of the coil to a DC milliammeter or galvanometer (for demonstration purposes!). A center-zero meter is preferred for this demonstration. Now take a bar magnet and thrust the magnet into the coil. The meter ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:56:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/QuickStart-one-transistor-DC-motor-controller/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/WMTR/HHS9SMDG/FD1WMTRHHS9SMDG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/WMTR/HHS9SMDG/FD1WMTRHHS9SMDG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/WMTR/HHS9SMDG/FD1WMTRHHS9SMDG.SMALL.jpg cavelamb This is a PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) motor controller. It uses a single small transistor to run a small DC motor. While the circuit is very straight forward (some say boring?) it has a pretty cool trick in the software - Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) speed control - with speed ramp up and down. It'...
By: cavelamb

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:58:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-soundhack-system/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/3ZV5/HHS9D3AL/F653ZV5HHS9D3AL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/3ZV5/HHS9D3AL/F653ZV5HHS9D3AL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/3ZV5/HHS9D3AL/F653ZV5HHS9D3AL.SMALL.jpg gauravclb96 Portable soundhack system This mini portable sound amplifier is made up of really free or just of 1 or 2 dollar. It is very easy to make and play this system. Materials Required:- 1- Card board cone(or you can make it yourself out of useless boxes) 2- A small speaker 3- A bread board 4- A 3v batter...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:53:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/An-Open-Source-3D-Printable-Prosthetic-Hand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/1AN2/HHS9LAGD/FKZ1AN2HHS9LAGD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/1AN2/HHS9LAGD/FKZ1AN2HHS9LAGD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/1AN2/HHS9LAGD/FKZ1AN2HHS9LAGD.SMALL.jpg Maker9000 Hello all Makers! This is a project in the works, of making a prosthetic hand that can be downloaded from the internet, printed out and used by anyone. I am hoping to get a 3D printer to start making a Step by Step guide to building your own and making the parts to the size you need if you are in ne...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:15:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Riding-or-Running-on-google-map/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/SCU2/HHS9VB7B/FY7SCU2HHS9VB7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/SCU2/HHS9VB7B/FY7SCU2HHS9VB7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/SCU2/HHS9VB7B/FY7SCU2HHS9VB7B.SMALL.jpg zhangpeisheng I am not sure if anyone has done that before, I used an arduino board, a bike with goole map, then when I ride my bike at home, a marker will be showing on google map on the route that I set, and it will move on the route when distance generated by bike. few years ago, I was riding bike with my fri...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:52:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ornithopter-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/FNIK/HHS9IJ61/FUBFNIKHHS9IJ61.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/FNIK/HHS9IJ61/FUBFNIKHHS9IJ61.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/FNIK/HHS9IJ61/FUBFNIKHHS9IJ61.SMALL.jpg skorpijon This is a rubber band powered Ornithopter concept optimised for 3D printing. An Orthinopter is an aircraft that uses its moving wings to create lift (as seen in Da Vinici's drawings). 3D printing allows the creation of very lightweight and strong forms. This rubber band powered Ornithopter has an or...
By: skorpijon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:43:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Maple-Seed/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/FGYK/HHS9IJ35/FPCFGYKHHS9IJ35.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/FGYK/HHS9IJ35/FPCFGYKHHS9IJ35.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/FGYK/HHS9IJ35/FPCFGYKHHS9IJ35.SMALL.jpg skorpijon A Maple Seed is the structural analogy for this Concept. The rotational flight is a fascinating and intelligent Wonder of nature. It's possible to change the weight of the gravity centre with different materials like water or sand. This allows you to explore experimentally the influence on the traje...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:11:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LIGHT-FOLLOWING-SIMPLE-SPURT-ROBOT/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/6D8J/HHS9KTJC/FE06D8JHHS9KTJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/6D8J/HHS9KTJC/FE06D8JHHS9KTJC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/6D8J/HHS9KTJC/FE06D8JHHS9KTJC.SMALL.jpg makesomeso hai guys this is my simple light following spurt robot.The things you needed to build this robot are: 1) two BC337 NPN transistors 2) two LDR's 3)two 100 RPM DC motors 4) one 9v battery holder 5) one breadboard 6) some wires OPTIONAL 1) wheels 2) some pins ( for connecting wires in breadboard ) ...
By: makesomeso

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:32:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Talking-to-Ultrasonic-Distance-Sensor-HC-SR04-usin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/9JRH/HHTE0QSD/FTC9JRHHHTE0QSD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/9JRH/HHTE0QSD/FTC9JRHHHTE0QSD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTC/9JRH/HHTE0QSD/FTC9JRHHHTE0QSD.SMALL.jpg electronut This instructable is about interfacing an ATtiny84 with the HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor using just C code – no Arduino hardware or libraries. The HC-SR04 works as follows: - Send a 10us HIGH pulse on the Trigger pin. - The sensor sends out a “sonic burst” of 8 cycles. - Listen to the E...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:55:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/do-morse-code-with-an-rc-car-remote-and-here-it-on/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/QOJB/HHS9Q4A9/FYUQOJBHHS9Q4A9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/QOJB/HHS9Q4A9/FYUQOJBHHS9Q4A9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/QOJB/HHS9Q4A9/FYUQOJBHHS9Q4A9.SMALL.jpg i couldnt think of a name this instructable is simply about making a 27mhz transmitter out of a 27mhz rc car remote that you can do morse code with, and receive those messages on a cb radio or maybe the am part of your radio but i couldnt get it to work very well,and you will be able to play music or other sounds over it wit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:28:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-object-avoiding-rover-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/FZD3/HHS9V6VM/FF8FZD3HHS9V6VM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/FZD3/HHS9V6VM/FF8FZD3HHS9V6VM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/FZD3/HHS9V6VM/FF8FZD3HHS9V6VM.SMALL.jpg Crazyffrey A rover that could avoid objects can be very beneficial for continuous entertainment! As this rover rolls on the ground, it can detect an object coming with its infrared distance sensor, change direction, and continuously stay on the go.The rover is powered by the Arduino. The infrared sensors detec...
By: Crazyffrey

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:30:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lightning-bolt-heart-earrings-and-necklace-charm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/QVZX/HHS9K9Y4/F1KQVZXHHS9K9Y4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/QVZX/HHS9K9Y4/F1KQVZXHHS9K9Y4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/QVZX/HHS9K9Y4/F1KQVZXHHS9K9Y4.SMALL.jpg Jazzswagga I have constructed a cad file for 3d printable heart earrings and necklace charm. The earrings have a ring on top of the heart so that earring hooks may be put on. The charm is matching and has a ring on top turned on it's side so that it may be slid onto a necklace.  The cad file for both are below...
By: Jazzswagga

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:02:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Car-with-movable-door-hoods-wheels-an/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/2K2N/HHS9KCTG/FQN2K2NHHS9KCTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/2K2N/HHS9KCTG/FQN2K2NHHS9KCTG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQN/2K2N/HHS9KCTG/FQN2K2NHHS9KCTG.SMALL.jpg oomkin I designed the car shape and its cockpit. This car model is made from 43 printed parts, and features moving doors, hoods, and the steering wheel is connected to the front wheel. Dimension: around 200mm by 90mm by 50mm Polycount: over 8million.
By: oomkin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:40:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Cooler-3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/KBNW/HHS9U60C/FKJKBNWHHS9U60C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/KBNW/HHS9U60C/FKJKBNWHHS9U60C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/KBNW/HHS9U60C/FKJKBNWHHS9U60C.SMALL.jpg kdas_kvs Laptop cooler build from old SMPS parts & wood pieces.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:22:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-LEDs-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/J5ML/HHS9Q4XN/FA0J5MLHHS9Q4XN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/J5ML/HHS9Q4XN/FA0J5MLHHS9Q4XN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/J5ML/HHS9Q4XN/FA0J5MLHHS9Q4XN.SMALL.jpg Dipanjan In this instructables,I am sharing how I made a Sound reactive LED using Arduino.... Ok,lets face this,there are plenty other models out there which shows how to make a LED sound reactive by using Arduino....So what's special about this one? Making a sound reactive LED is pretty easy,but it doesn'...
By: Dipanjan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:45:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Monobox-Amp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/NS3K/HHS9JWDZ/FSINS3KHHS9JWDZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/NS3K/HHS9JWDZ/FSINS3KHHS9JWDZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/NS3K/HHS9JWDZ/FSINS3KHHS9JWDZ.SMALL.jpg TXTCLA55 I just completed my version of the Monobox Amp project from Make Magazine issue 34. First off, it was fun, but you'll defiantly need to know what your doing if you attempt this project. I actually made a mistake when I made mine, soldered a jumper wire from pin 5 after the capacitors to pin 8. Howev...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:34:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Do-it-Yourself-Multi-tool/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/TGXW/HHMI5L09/F72TGXWHHMI5L09.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/TGXW/HHMI5L09/F72TGXWHHMI5L09.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/TGXW/HHMI5L09/F72TGXWHHMI5L09.SMALL.jpg adamg16 For the 3D Printing Contest, I designed a 3D Printable Mulit-tool.  The tool is about two feet long. The configurations are ax, shovel, pickax, and hoe. You only need to print one shaft, one of each head, one shovel handle, and one normal handle. I hope you enjoy my tools. I have the 3D Printing fil...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:08:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-Altoids-Solar-Charger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/32U6/HHS00KNU/F9S32U6HHS00KNU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/32U6/HHS00KNU/F9S32U6HHS00KNU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/32U6/HHS00KNU/F9S32U6HHS00KNU.SMALL.jpg Sethaulton Hi! After returning from Active Duty training with the Air Force i wanted to build something that could charge my phone on the go and i always had wanted a Solar Charger so i decided to make one myself! (A small Disclaimer) I pretty much threw this little guy together in about a day and kinda forgo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:02:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-nano-controling-a-dental-vacuum-motor-by-c/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/QV66/HHS00K1A/FV5QV66HHS00K1A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/QV66/HHS00K1A/FV5QV66HHS00K1A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/QV66/HHS00K1A/FV5QV66HHS00K1A.SMALL.jpg xalpage /*     //////////////                            DESCRIPTION                      ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////    This is an application for controling a dental vacuum motor.    The motor needs a 24 volt signal(via a relay connected to arduino's digital output) to turn...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:02:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Scavenging-old-electronics/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/Q2LW/HHMI9DOJ/FVFQ2LWHHMI9DOJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/Q2LW/HHMI9DOJ/FVFQ2LWHHMI9DOJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/Q2LW/HHMI9DOJ/FVFQ2LWHHMI9DOJ.SMALL.jpg GhoustDoggy I rarely buy parts for the project's, I prefer  useing  the old PCB boards as a source of parts.My favorite source of parts are:PC power supply,  devices are placed in a metal container, old RC cars and etc.Many parts are damaged in the process of removing them, so you need to be careful. Pc power s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:13:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-4-digit-7-segment-display/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/AYCP/HHOFDGEK/FZCAYCPHHOFDGEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/AYCP/HHOFDGEK/FZCAYCPHHOFDGEK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/AYCP/HHOFDGEK/FZCAYCPHHOFDGEK.SMALL.jpg FireCGun This instructable is more for its code then any thing else. I remember my beginning days of Arduino, I had a difficulty doing this LED display because I did not have a clear knowledge of Arrays (and i still don't) so I had a hard time finding a examples that did not use Arrays, so after a while I su...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:50:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TapTunes-An-Tap-based-Interface-to-iTunes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/AUAO/HHOFNVWB/FQXAUAOHHOFNVWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/AUAO/HHOFNVWB/FQXAUAOHHOFNVWB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/AUAO/HHOFNVWB/FQXAUAOHHOFNVWB.SMALL.jpg aavang As part of my Human-Computer Interaction Term Project, I whipped up a tiny program that would allow users to control iTunes by tapping various patterns on a piezoelectric sensor.  The foundation of this project was the KnockSensor tutorial provided on the Arduino website.  This tutorial was...
By: aavang

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:03:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-System-Frequency-Determination-using-Arduino/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/YDX0/HHOFNWIH/F13YDX0HHOFNWIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/YDX0/HHOFNWIH/F13YDX0HHOFNWIH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F13/YDX0/HHOFNWIH/F13YDX0HHOFNWIH.SMALL.jpg kalpeshswani Introduction AC power is generally distributed at 50 or 60 Hz.This project aims to "Calculate the live ac power system frequency using Arduino" kit and small transformer ckt setup. This project is build by our team Utsav, Venkat , Abhishek and I under Dr. S. R. Bhide. Download Links I have shared t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:05:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Liquid-Crystal-Display-for-the-QuickStart-board/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/5VOG/HHOFXIGT/FJC5VOGHHOFXIGT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/5VOG/HHOFXIGT/FJC5VOGHHOFXIGT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/5VOG/HHOFXIGT/FJC5VOGHHOFXIGT.SMALL.jpg cavelamb Three-Wire Liquid Crystal Display for the QuickStart Parts Reqd: Parallax QuickStart board Parallax 2-line LCD display module 3-wire Interface cable - made from:    a computer front panel cable    three pins from a strip pin header    small heat shrink tubing. Tools: Needle nosed pliers Soldering ...
By: cavelamb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 19:25:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bracelet-Dell-keyboard/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/R7AP/HHMI72MA/FL6R7APHHMI72MA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/R7AP/HHMI72MA/FL6R7APHHMI72MA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/R7AP/HHMI72MA/FL6R7APHHMI72MA.SMALL.jpg Carmina Alexandra Il pc Dell non funziona. Così ho un'idea la tastiera può creare un braccialetto. - pezzi tastiera - forbice - filo - un piccolo tessuto - ago
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 06:46:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IP-SECURITY-CAMERA-USING-ANDROID-PHONE/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/J6H3/HHMI57XW/FUUJ6H3HHMI57XW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/J6H3/HHMI57XW/FUUJ6H3HHMI57XW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/J6H3/HHMI57XW/FUUJ6H3HHMI57XW.SMALL.jpg 1481994 HELLO GUYS,IF YOU HAVE YOUR ANDROID phone there billions of productive apps in app store like the app called ip camera. download it from app store it's free and set it up .CONNECT WIFI OR internet in you computer and android .launch IP CAMERA app an  ip address will develop along with port number. o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 04:11:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Storing-Resistors/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/06BU/HHMI56O1/FLT06BUHHMI56O1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/06BU/HHMI56O1/FLT06BUHHMI56O1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/06BU/HHMI56O1/FLT06BUHHMI56O1.SMALL.jpg privatier Here's how I store my resistors: Harbor Freight currently has these 18 compartment boxes on sale for $0.99. I remove dividers to end up with 6 compartments per box, each compartment measuring 110x35x28mm. Even half watt resistors fit easily in length. The vast majority of my resistors have values fr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 20:18:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Infrared-Remote-Control-for-the-Parallax-QuickStar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/2BAU/HHOFXBYE/FMT2BAUHHOFXBYE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/2BAU/HHOFXBYE/FMT2BAUHHOFXBYE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/2BAU/HHOFXBYE/FMT2BAUHHOFXBYE.SMALL.jpg cavelamb One-Wire Infra-Red Remote Control interface for the QuickStart One of the coolest things about the Propeller's software devices is how little it takes to add peripherals! Parts Reqd: Small IR sensor  - adafruit/157 wire Double row socket (female) 1." centers - 4 places long. A cheap universal remo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 20:12:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Telescope-Camera-Mount-made-for-Pentax-WG-II/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/PSAK/HHMI5LKC/FFFPSAKHHMI5LKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/PSAK/HHMI5LKC/FFFPSAKHHMI5LKC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/PSAK/HHMI5LKC/FFFPSAKHHMI5LKC.SMALL.jpg Astronomer 206 Have you ever had trouble taking a picture of an astronomical object with your Pentax WG-II? Don't worry any more, I created a solution! This is a prototype that is not tested because of I have no 3D printer that should help align your camera with any 1.25 inch telescope. In this article, I added th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 17:49:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mounted-Hobby-Motor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/1VA4/HHOFUX2J/F9W1VA4HHOFUX2J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/1VA4/HHOFUX2J/F9W1VA4HHOFUX2J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9W/1VA4/HHOFUX2J/F9W1VA4HHOFUX2J.SMALL.jpg Xanthe Matychak WHY? bc you can use one hobby motor for multiple toys. Kind of like how a tractor is a motor with several attachments and uses. HOW? Cut out a piece of chipboard and drill two holes in it as illustrated in the picture above. Attach the motor to the board with hot glue. Use fasteners to attach and r...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 15:38:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carry-Out/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/G5L6/HHOFX86S/FYKG5L6HHOFX86S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/G5L6/HHOFX86S/FYKG5L6HHOFX86S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/G5L6/HHOFX86S/FYKG5L6HHOFX86S.SMALL.jpg Xanthe Matychak In this project I use a mounted motor - a hobby motor that is hot glued to a piece of chip board then attached to the body of the project with brass fasteners. I like attaching motors this way so that they can be easily removed and used for other toys.  VIDEO OF FUNNY SWITCH MATERIALS Quart-sized ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 10:34:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Augie-little-hand-drill/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/5QCR/HHOFX86E/F1L5QCRHHOFX86E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/5QCR/HHOFX86E/F1L5QCRHHOFX86E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/5QCR/HHOFX86E/F1L5QCRHHOFX86E.SMALL.jpg Xanthe Matychak I designed these little augies because I needed light and portable drills for toy making workshops. Kids use these to create the holes for attaching mounted motors (see http://www.instructables.com/id/Mounted-Hobby-Motor/ ) to projects.  MATERIALS Thermoplastic Screws Corks (for "caps") Boiled wate...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 10:28:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Printable-Turbine-To-Make-Electricity-Out-of-Wind/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/3AJP/HHMI8BK7/FB93AJPHHMI8BK7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/3AJP/HHMI8BK7/FB93AJPHHMI8BK7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/3AJP/HHMI8BK7/FB93AJPHHMI8BK7.SMALL.jpg Saimonsays1991 Pretty easy you print the turbine, put an automatic bicycle shaft and start generating electricity for you 3D Printer or your whole home if you're in chicago (WIND CITY) haha
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 07:55:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-night-vision-goggle-mount/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/MU4F/HHMI6U3T/F0YMU4FHHMI6U3T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/MU4F/HHMI6U3T/F0YMU4FHHMI6U3T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/MU4F/HHMI6U3T/F0YMU4FHHMI6U3T.SMALL.jpg knexinventer This is something I made late at night because I had got board.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 18:37:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-modeled-controller-for-Basic-stamp-Board-of-edu/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/8FNW/HHMI8UZC/F328FNWHHMI8UZC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/8FNW/HHMI8UZC/F328FNWHHMI8UZC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/8FNW/HHMI8UZC/F328FNWHHMI8UZC.SMALL.jpg JTatro2 Step 1 was to model the basic stamp board of education, I then modeled a basic controller in halves, in Solidworks. I printed these halves and spray painted the controller. I have included a video of the finished product in action.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:09:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Short-right-angled-jumpers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/6H0R/HHMI6PJ8/FMF6H0RHHMI6PJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/6H0R/HHMI6PJ8/FMF6H0RHHMI6PJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/6H0R/HHMI6PJ8/FMF6H0RHHMI6PJ8.SMALL.jpg deryck.williams I needed to use 4 jumpers.  The problem is normal jumpers stick up to much, ideally I would have short right angled jumpers.  But I have never heard of such a thing, and I definitely don't have any.  Solution was to take some right angle headers and some ribbon cable I had lying around and solder th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 04:13:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cube-Connectors/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/J1GX/HHMI4TLI/FBOJ1GXHHMI4TLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/J1GX/HHMI4TLI/FBOJ1GXHHMI4TLI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBO/J1GX/HHMI4TLI/FBOJ1GXHHMI4TLI.SMALL.jpg mastergabe when looking into the possibilities of 3D printers i hit a flaw and that was that 3D printers could not print things in a material that could move like material so i set out to create 3D printed object the could move like material and this is what i came with. The cube connectors are small squares t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:19:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Clock-using-MSP430/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/CAXF/HHMI4TFU/F4PCAXFHHMI4TFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/CAXF/HHMI4TFU/F4PCAXFHHMI4TFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/CAXF/HHMI4TFU/F4PCAXFHHMI4TFU.SMALL.jpg Samartist hi friends, this is my project on Digital clock, using MSP430G2452 [u can use any 20 pin MSP controller], i have uploaded its schematic with the code here, you can see it working at... http://youtu.be/3GbRLwAJdfM
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:02:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-reverse-a-DC-motor-using-buttons/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/IW08/HHMHZIFG/FU0IW08HHMHZIFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/IW08/HHMHZIFG/FU0IW08HHMHZIFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/IW08/HHMHZIFG/FU0IW08HHMHZIFG.SMALL.jpg out-of-the-box In this short video I show you how to reverse a DC motor using buttons instead of a DPDT switch or any remote. Recently I wanted to make a DC motor spin in one direction and in the other direction for a project. I wanted to use buttons so the DPDT switch was out of the question, and I didn't want to...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 18:18:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fathers-day-twist-on-a-classic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/XI78/HH2VXRDI/FX1XI78HH2VXRDI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/XI78/HH2VXRDI/FX1XI78HH2VXRDI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/XI78/HH2VXRDI/FX1XI78HH2VXRDI.SMALL.jpg SuperTech-IT Many of you have already built, or plan to build the infamous "Pong Clock" seen here on Instructables by mrnick1234567. I've made a few improvements, and spruced it up for dear old Dad. After surveying a number of parents who might like the clock, there were 2 complaints that were most often repeat...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 08:20:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Veneer-Business-Cards/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/OV5S/HHJOKMWC/FK1OV5SHHJOKMWC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/OV5S/HHJOKMWC/FK1OV5SHHJOKMWC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/OV5S/HHJOKMWC/FK1OV5SHHJOKMWC.SMALL.jpg lilqueenie A little twist on a traditional business card. Simple, but with the use of a a unique material, wood. Supplies Wood veneer (www.inventables.com) Spray paint Access to a CNC laser engraver (www.techshop.ws) Steps 1. Paint one side of your wood veneer with your choice of color of spray paint. I pa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 19:29:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-Plate-Soldering-Results/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/B0OB/HHJOM7EA/FKTB0OBHHJOM7EA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/B0OB/HHJOM7EA/FKTB0OBHHJOM7EA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/B0OB/HHJOM7EA/FKTB0OBHHJOM7EA.SMALL.jpg Nerdz This is the result of a experiment I did, by using a hot plate and a peice of aluminum for soldering. Its easier than you think, and quite simple. The trick though, is to "paint" the circuit before hand with a soldering iron and a little bit of solder (I didnt have solder paste). I thought the solde...
By: Nerdz

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 18:20:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Laser-System-Tripwire-Tutorial/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/SIEV/HHJOM5ME/FTLSIEVHHJOM5ME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/SIEV/HHJOM5ME/FTLSIEVHHJOM5ME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/SIEV/HHJOM5ME/FTLSIEVHHJOM5ME.SMALL.jpg 100FUBU100 I made it using an Arduino, a laser diode, a photocell (light dependent resistor) and a piezo buzzer. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr1bf6TONQI Code : const int PHOTOCELL_PIN = A0; const int BUZZER_PIN = 3; // voltage readings are in 0-1023 range const int THRESHOLD = 500; void setu...
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