Instructables: exploring - photos - music http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 21:35:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 DJ Setup http://www.instructables.com/id/DJ-Setup/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/SJET/HGZO28Q1/FYHSJETHGZO28Q1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/SJET/HGZO28Q1/FYHSJETHGZO28Q1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/SJET/HGZO28Q1/FYHSJETHGZO28Q1.SMALL.jpg kpromero Decided to build something that would make my DJ setup a little easier. Before i had to go back and forth to trailer to get equipment which takes some time and not to mention a few times of backaches while doing so. I purchased a Rock N Roller cart and decided to modify it a bit. I welded some alumi...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 18:09:19 PDT
Convert Spotify to MP3 || Spotify to Itunes http://www.instructables.com/id/Spotify-to-MP3-Spotify-to-Itunes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/6CTP/HF243AGQ/FRB6CTPHF243AGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/6CTP/HF243AGQ/FRB6CTPHF243AGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/6CTP/HF243AGQ/FRB6CTPHF243AGQ.SMALL.jpg mfasanya I have been searching around for ages for a quick spotify to mp3 converter. I found nothing. However a couple of days ago I came across http://spotify-mp3.co.uk. It works great 1) Copy spotify URl of album, track or playlist from spotify! 2) Paste it into http://spotify-mp3.co.uk 3) Click download...
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 00:20:19 PST
Minty Photocell Theremin http://www.instructables.com/id/Minty-Photocell-Theremin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/DUHK/HCJOFMLI/FHFDUHKHCJOFMLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/DUHK/HCJOFMLI/FHFDUHKHCJOFMLI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/DUHK/HCJOFMLI/FHFDUHKHCJOFMLI.SMALL.jpg dannewoo Here are some instructions on how to make your own photocell theremin inside a Altoids box: Parts (2) 555 timers (2) Photocells or phototransistors (2) .01 mF capacitors (play with different sizes for different sounds) (1) 1K resistor  (1) 1/8" audio female input or speaker (1) Hookup wire (1) Tog...
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:44:40 PST
Bucket Speakers http://www.instructables.com/id/Bucket-Speakers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/Y684/HBNXV90Z/FDEY684HBNXV90Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/Y684/HBNXV90Z/FDEY684HBNXV90Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/Y684/HBNXV90Z/FDEY684HBNXV90Z.SMALL.jpg earon keyhole HI Fellow Tinkererers! I found some speakers on the side of the road but they were to big for our room so whilst washing dishes at work i had a mini brainwave.  The buckets we use for food storage looked about the same size as the drivers in the speakers.  Coincidentally i had found two molded rubb...
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Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:32:34 PST
Industrial Style Simple MP3 Player http://www.instructables.com/id/Industrial-Style-Simple-MP3-Player/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/EE09/H8FYOE8D/FJ8EE09H8FYOE8D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/EE09/H8FYOE8D/FJ8EE09H8FYOE8D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/EE09/H8FYOE8D/FJ8EE09H8FYOE8D.SMALL.jpg wudi Hello my name is Wu Di and I'm from China. I'm an electronic engineer and I love DIY very much. This mp3 player actually is the second version that I've made. The circuit is quite simple. It is based on Atmega16 for processor and VS1003 for decoder. The code is from another open source project. In...
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Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:50:32 PDT
Simple Mic Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Mic-Stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/GXSZ/H7UQQU7U/FIEGXSZH7UQQU7U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/GXSZ/H7UQQU7U/FIEGXSZH7UQQU7U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/GXSZ/H7UQQU7U/FIEGXSZH7UQQU7U.SMALL.jpg Biker2929 Built this simple microphone stand out of PVC for use with our Rock Band microphone.  Hopefully pretty self explanatory from the pics. We cut the top vertical tube on a diagonal and then wrapped sandpaper around the mic holder to sand the proper curve into the top of the vertical tube.  Used PVC gl...
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Sat, 6 Oct 2012 10:02:50 PDT
$3 contact mic http://www.instructables.com/id/3-contact-mic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/XQ9T/H6738QME/FI0XQ9TH6738QME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/XQ9T/H6738QME/FI0XQ9TH6738QME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/XQ9T/H6738QME/FI0XQ9TH6738QME.SMALL.jpg zedoktar In a nutshell, I didn't want to buy a contact mic and I like making things. To do what I did, you must first acquire the following: piezo conductor -  I got 5 for a buck on Ebay. Wires                   - I recycled mine from a toy but insulate copper wire is cheap. 1/4' stereo jack  - another doll...
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Sun, 26 Aug 2012 20:10:46 PDT
FULL Sound From Your Earbuds... Free http://www.instructables.com/id/FULL-Sound-From-Your-Earbuds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/HASL/H4AGDYON/FZ4HASLH4AGDYON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/HASL/H4AGDYON/FZ4HASLH4AGDYON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/HASL/H4AGDYON/FZ4HASLH4AGDYON.SMALL.jpg bfk This was buried in an Instructable I made about custom-fit earbuds http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfect-Sound-with-Liquid-Seal-EarBuds-and-some-i/ and thought this portion was "significant" since I haven't seen it published elsewhere... If I'm wrong, please let me know and I'll attribute it. I d...
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Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:30:04 PDT
Simple Guitar Pedal Board http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Guitar-Pedal-Board-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/LFQP/H3Z3H284/FMQLFQPH3Z3H284.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/LFQP/H3Z3H284/FMQLFQPH3Z3H284.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/LFQP/H3Z3H284/FMQLFQPH3Z3H284.SMALL.jpg JoeBeau Another music-related project for others to use. I don't play any instruments, but since I serve as the 'technician' for my friends' band No Response (please check them out), I deal a lot with music equipment, usually electrical. For some of my other projects related to music electronics, please see...
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Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:08:38 PDT
Scooter with built in sound system and computer http://www.instructables.com/id/Scooter-with-built-in-sound-system-and-computer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/4Q7L/H2TIYEFV/FM34Q7LH2TIYEFV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/4Q7L/H2TIYEFV/FM34Q7LH2TIYEFV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM3/4Q7L/H2TIYEFV/FM34Q7LH2TIYEFV.SMALL.jpg 4strokesquad There isn't much i can say about this project i actually started it by building a scooter that i needed for transport. After i completed it i wanted to go even further by doing a complete sound system. The computer only came later after a accident with a net book and a can of coke.  Here is a list ...
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Wed, 30 May 2012 07:32:43 PDT
Build a Metal Marching snare drum ! http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Metal-Marching-snare-drum-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/VQYG/H1JUHJK2/FTIVQYGH1JUHJK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/VQYG/H1JUHJK2/FTIVQYGH1JUHJK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/VQYG/H1JUHJK2/FTIVQYGH1JUHJK2.SMALL.jpg Nickmensch So this is my Marching snare drum I built in the last 2 weeks. I used stainless steel for the drum shell. All other parts are ordered. they cost me about 150 $ but its still much less than buying a good one. And mine is a good one. So if i am going to be one of the finalists in the metal working cha...
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Sat, 5 May 2012 13:52:00 PDT
The Musical Organon http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Musical-Organon/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/YPDX/H1HMDMIJ/FZ3YPDXH1HMDMIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/YPDX/H1HMDMIJ/FZ3YPDXH1HMDMIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/YPDX/H1HMDMIJ/FZ3YPDXH1HMDMIJ.SMALL.jpg fish.fingercorp The Musical Organon from James Macpherson on Vimeo .For centuries, buskers and street performers have attempted to draw in crowds to view - and in some cases interact with - their performances.  Mimicking this relationship, we created a standalone interactive performance piece that we call “The ...
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Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:47:59 PDT
Drawdiolin http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawdiolin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/VQUX/H19RHH63/FDOVQUXH19RHH63.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/VQUX/H19RHH63/FDOVQUXH19RHH63.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/VQUX/H19RHH63/FDOVQUXH19RHH63.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe This is a modified Drawdio kit. You fit paper along the neck and draw lines with pencil. You then play the drawdio by sliding your fingers up and down the pencil traces.
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Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:21:25 PDT
Visualizing Sound / Mini Chladni Plate http://www.instructables.com/id/Visualizing-Sound-Mini-Chladni-Plate/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/LU0W/H174KL0N/FTVLU0WH174KL0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/LU0W/H174KL0N/FTVLU0WH174KL0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/LU0W/H174KL0N/FTVLU0WH174KL0N.SMALL.jpg squinks2 Cymatics is the study of visible sound and vibration.  These are instructions on how to make a cheap, simple, miniature Chladni plate.  By simply using your voice, you can create amazing vibration patterns with table salt.  Materials: -PVC with a wide (about 6") mouth and a secondary pipe coming o...
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Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:37:49 PDT
Build a Talk box inside a plastic container http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Talk-box-inside-a-plastic-container/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/ZEXQ/H0OIULLP/FKRZEXQH0OIULLP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/ZEXQ/H0OIULLP/FKRZEXQH0OIULLP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/ZEXQ/H0OIULLP/FKRZEXQH0OIULLP.SMALL.jpg mtorres17 HOW TO BUILD A TALKBOX STEP 1   GATHER ALL THE PARTS STEP 1A  GRAB PLASTIC ROUND CONTAINER A LITTLE BIT BIGGER THAN THE SPEAKER STEP 1B  GRAB SPEAKER TO FIT INSIDE THE ROUND CONTAINER STEP 1C ROLL OF 2" DUCT TAPE AND INSULATION  TO COVER THE SPEAKER STEP 1D  5FT OF 7/16 " TUBING STEP 1E  SHA...
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Sun, 8 Apr 2012 22:41:55 PDT
DIY lcd projecter with 20watt led http://www.instructables.com/id/lcd-projecter-with-20watt-led/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/L4AH/GXUYU3O1/FGRL4AHGXUYU3O1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/L4AH/GXUYU3O1/FGRL4AHGXUYU3O1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/L4AH/GXUYU3O1/FGRL4AHGXUYU3O1.SMALL.jpg crab-64-inventions (sri) DIY LCD projector with 20watt led in Hyderabad, india (heat sink+20 watt led+reflector+2.8 LCD screen+magnifying glass(lens) = projector led fitted to heat sink with fan(CPU heat sink) lens fitted with piece of PVC pipe and it can adjustable by using the screws fitted to the both sides of magnify...
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Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:46:00 PST
Square Wheels Drum Throne http://www.instructables.com/id/Square-Wheels-Drum-Throne/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/4OKP/GUBPG5WF/F6U4OKPGUBPG5WF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/4OKP/GUBPG5WF/F6U4OKPGUBPG5WF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6U/4OKP/GUBPG5WF/F6U4OKPGUBPG5WF.SMALL.jpg dreamberry I was in this one band (oh no! here he goes...) and the drummer had "marginal" hardware. Best Drummer Ever though. Well, he had been experimenting with "alternative" thrones, and he'd found one that was the right height, and comfortable, an old office chair. The problem was, it was on four hard rubb...
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Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:04:42 PDT
MIDI - Interacting Object http://www.instructables.com/id/MIDI-Interacting-Object/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/JSIC/GSNQFECP/FG9JSICGSNQFECP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/JSIC/GSNQFECP/FG9JSICGSNQFECP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/JSIC/GSNQFECP/FG9JSICGSNQFECP.SMALL.jpg stiaruu Interacting object (by Stian Korntved Ruud) The project deals with tactile interaction between human and computers in creative processes. Majority of the current digital instruments are manufactured in such way that they lose the great tactile feeling that is inherently in a well built acoustic inst...
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Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:24:54 PDT
Shock Mount and Pop Filter! http://www.instructables.com/id/Shock-Mount-and-Pop-Filter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/LJSO/GS3BDHBG/FEKLJSOGS3BDHBG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/LJSO/GS3BDHBG/FEKLJSOGS3BDHBG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/LJSO/GS3BDHBG/FEKLJSOGS3BDHBG.SMALL.jpg estemarito Cardboard and Wire is all in this Shock Mount, and the pop filter. Taking this picture as a reference: http://www.mydukkan.com/media/mxl.mxl-57shockmount.jpg Bueno, para la gente que habla español, este soporte araña para microfono condenser, lo hice hoy con un poco de carton y alambre. Igual que e...
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Fri, 9 Sep 2011 23:20:56 PDT
wireless organ pipe doorbell http://www.instructables.com/id/wireless-organ-pipe-doorbell/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/W7CW/GSGYIFFI/FDYW7CWGSGYIFFI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/W7CW/GSGYIFFI/FDYW7CWGSGYIFFI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/W7CW/GSGYIFFI/FDYW7CWGSGYIFFI.SMALL.jpg matthewvenn This is a quick project based around an old organ pipe I was lucky to find. If you don't have one, you can build one - search instructables for fipple! Here's a short video. I tried using a car compressor for blowing the pipe, but it made a racket and destroyed the sound I wanted. I asked on instru...
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Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:00:36 PDT
Small Sheet Music Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Sheet-Music-Stand/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FA8/APG3/GRTHXN0N/FA8APG3GRTHXN0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA8/APG3/GRTHXN0N/FA8APG3GRTHXN0N.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA8/APG3/GRTHXN0N/FA8APG3GRTHXN0N.SMALL.jpg prosper58 I "made" this a long time ago when I needed a stand to hold up Ocarina Tabs that I had printed out. It's pretty effective. One of my friends gave me the stand and I decided to mod it a bit so It could hold itself up. I bent the bottom parts and glued a thin cardboard piece to the bottom to help hold...
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Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:05:56 PDT
Ocarina Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Ocarina-Stand/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FO3/8LQJ/GRTHXN0A/FO38LQJGRTHXN0A.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO3/8LQJ/GRTHXN0A/FO38LQJGRTHXN0A.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO3/8LQJ/GRTHXN0A/FO38LQJGRTHXN0A.SMALL.jpg prosper58 I made this a long time ago thinking I would use it. It looked better before I glued the fabric on. I made the base out of Sculpey (it was carved to look like a Triforce with a smooth dent in the middle). After a while, I decided to put the fabric on. I don't use it, but I thought I'd post this as w...
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Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:04:31 PDT
Knex CD Shelf / Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-CD-Shelf-Rack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UTZQ/GWF6134S/F06UTZQGWF6134S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UTZQ/GWF6134S/F06UTZQGWF6134S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UTZQ/GWF6134S/F06UTZQGWF6134S.SMALL.jpg drumdude Here are some pictures to show you how to build a CD rack out of knex that can hold up to 84 CDs! Tell me what ya think!
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Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:09:32 PDT
Electric Guitar Knex Stand Rack http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Guitar-Knex-Stand-Rack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/IH86/GQ5QCVRN/F4IIH86GQ5QCVRN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/IH86/GQ5QCVRN/F4IIH86GQ5QCVRN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/IH86/GQ5QCVRN/F4IIH86GQ5QCVRN.SMALL.jpg drumdude Here are some picture to give you the basic idea of how to build and construct a guitar rack out of knex. WARNING!!! It is completely stable on the font and the back, but the middle slot is kinda unstable. Tell me what you guys think!
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Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:54:33 PDT
Daisy Red Ryder - Simple laser mod http://www.instructables.com/id/Daisy-Red-Rydder-Simple-laser-mod/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FVX/Z5II/GPZAHKQ1/FVXZ5IIGPZAHKQ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVX/Z5II/GPZAHKQ1/FVXZ5IIGPZAHKQ1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVX/Z5II/GPZAHKQ1/FVXZ5IIGPZAHKQ1.SMALL.jpg Yobonoc i bought a 70th Anniversary Edition Daisy Red Ryder recently and thought that it would be a good project to add a laser dot sight onto it. id been looking forward to getting the gun and had had the idea for the laser planned out in my head, and i had all the components ready, so when i got it, i pu...
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Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:14:22 PDT
my mini guitar amp http://www.instructables.com/id/my-mini-guitar-amp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/V21M/GP7IHWE5/FT4V21MGP7IHWE5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/V21M/GP7IHWE5/FT4V21MGP7IHWE5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/V21M/GP7IHWE5/FT4V21MGP7IHWE5.SMALL.jpg andrezfen this is the product of my research in our site
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Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:33:31 PDT
A Sound Bike Art Project - Boomzilla http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Sound-Bike-Art-Project-Boomzilla/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/DW0R/GPU0O7AM/FZODW0RGPU0O7AM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/DW0R/GPU0O7AM/FZODW0RGPU0O7AM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/DW0R/GPU0O7AM/FZODW0RGPU0O7AM.SMALL.jpg missiggy Started in March 2011 as an idea and now, July 2011, she is almost complete. The goal is to have loud,clean mobile sound carried on a trailer while bicycling for less than 120lbs.
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Thu, 7 Jul 2011 19:13:22 PDT
use n5532.... http://www.instructables.com/id/use-n5532/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ7/YRPZ/GPLJ2JUV/FJ7YRPZGPLJ2JUV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ7/YRPZ/GPLJ2JUV/FJ7YRPZGPLJ2JUV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ7/YRPZ/GPLJ2JUV/FJ7YRPZGPLJ2JUV.SMALL.jpg yeyo20 This is my fist works. I new here. I want to say something,but my english is bad.So i cann't say more whit you.I hope fell thegood idear on this net.
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Thu, 7 Jul 2011 04:39:19 PDT
Red, White and Blue Pocket Kazooz http://www.instructables.com/id/Red-White-and-Blue-Pocket-Kazooz/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/V35C/GP7IFS2I/FZQV35CGP7IFS2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/V35C/GP7IFS2I/FZQV35CGP7IFS2I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZQ/V35C/GP7IFS2I/FZQV35CGP7IFS2I.SMALL.jpg motleyjust Like my previous pocket kazooz but in colors suitable for 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day, etc. Just follow the directions for http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Kazooz-in-my-pocket/ but use this picture to print onto cardstock. Make them and hand out to everyone for a holiday ...
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Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:22:20 PDT
http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Toy-Guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif rockthemike
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Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:02:42 PDT
Cheap ($5) and simple DIY Snowboard/Ski Helmet Audio Headphones http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-5-and-simple-DIY-SnowboardSki-Helmet-Aud/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/0566/GO502BV4/FID0566GO502BV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/0566/GO502BV4/FID0566GO502BV4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/0566/GO502BV4/FID0566GO502BV4.SMALL.jpg fefillo Here's a very simple project I've been meaning to do for a while, but couldn't find headphones that were small, cheap and loud enough. I finally found this Panasonic RP-HT21 headset on Amazon for less than $5 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004T8R2) and decided to try them out. Well... I'm glad...
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Wed, 25 May 2011 20:15:02 PDT
DIY Bass Guitar Paint Job http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bass-Guitar-Paint-Job/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/401L/GMJT3VNK/FM0401LGMJT3VNK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/401L/GMJT3VNK/FM0401LGMJT3VNK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/401L/GMJT3VNK/FM0401LGMJT3VNK.SMALL.jpg murray484 This is the bass guitar that I recently refinished.  It had quite a few marks in it, so I wanted to refinish it.  I am lucky in that my dad teaches at a high school with a state of the art spray booth.  This made painting it quite easy. First, I had to prep the guitar.  This involved wet sanding i...
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Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:18:15 PDT
RAT pedal DIY from scratch http://www.instructables.com/id/RAT-pedal-DIY-from-scratch/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/6ZER/GM0CO9GX/F0H6ZERGM0CO9GX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/6ZER/GM0CO9GX/F0H6ZERGM0CO9GX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/6ZER/GM0CO9GX/F0H6ZERGM0CO9GX.SMALL.jpg gmak23
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Mon, 4 Apr 2011 11:51:38 PDT
GMax Keytar http://www.instructables.com/id/GMax-Keytar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/3A5O/GLE1RIZD/FC53A5OGLE1RIZD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/3A5O/GLE1RIZD/FC53A5OGLE1RIZD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/3A5O/GLE1RIZD/FC53A5OGLE1RIZD.SMALL.jpg mgünther This is the ultimate selfmade Keytar !!! Costs only about 90 USD Made out of : -MIDITECH MIDISTART 3 USB (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Miditech-MIDISTART-3-Midi-Keyboard-Keys/dp/B002CGCL48?tag=babyjotoy-21 ) -some old wooden table I found in our loft... -old belt Although there are not much functions (...
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Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:30:20 PDT
Electronic Drums http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Drums/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/EKF1/GL4Z6PMQ/FEMEKF1GL4Z6PMQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/EKF1/GL4Z6PMQ/FEMEKF1GL4Z6PMQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/EKF1/GL4Z6PMQ/FEMEKF1GL4Z6PMQ.SMALL.jpg klembob Here is a set of electronic drums I made. I made them from blank Keller shells. The bass drum is a 20X20 8ply maple tom sizes are 10",12",13",16" (I will soon make a 14" to replace the 16 because it takes up too much room). the snare is a 4X13. The only thing that is triggered are the bass drum and ...
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Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:34:35 PDT
portable Mini-lyre http://www.instructables.com/id/portable-Mini-lyre-1/ http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/file/PDF.gif http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/file/PDF.gif mistic A miniature Lyre of 1-1/2 octaves . enclose it in a box carrier. Published  last week. Sharps keys are possible. See pdf on how to.
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Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:54:29 PST
1948 Seeburg Jukebox Restoration http://www.instructables.com/id/1948-Seeburg-Jukebox-Restoration/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/QRRF/GKS0T376/FIJQRRFGKS0T376.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/QRRF/GKS0T376/FIJQRRFGKS0T376.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/QRRF/GKS0T376/FIJQRRFGKS0T376.SMALL.jpg ejthomas http://www.flickr.com/photos/compasspoints/sets/72157626139059692/show/ Here's a link for those of you who've come across one of Seeburg's famous "Trashcan" models.  These slides will walk you through cosmetic restoration of the various subsections, and assist you in bringing back the juke to near...
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Fri, 4 Mar 2011 10:12:30 PST
MacGyver Microphone Shockmount http://www.instructables.com/id/MacGyver-Microphone-Shockmount/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/V17K/GKS0RKB9/FZ2V17KGKS0RKB9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/V17K/GKS0RKB9/FZ2V17KGKS0RKB9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/V17K/GKS0RKB9/FZ2V17KGKS0RKB9.SMALL.jpg heavyrocks Once while at a friend's house to record drums, I realized at the last minute I was missing the shockmount for one of my overheads.  Just when began conceding to the thought of postponing, I had a eureka moment.  Duct tape can fix it.  Here's what you need: -1x Cardboard duct tape core -8-12x Rubbe...
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Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:38:06 PST
Blue Saxophone http://www.instructables.com/id/Blue-Saxophone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/40TG/GKLJ5M35/F7W40TGGKLJ5M35.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/40TG/GKLJ5M35/F7W40TGGKLJ5M35.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/40TG/GKLJ5M35/F7W40TGGKLJ5M35.SMALL.jpg Aznemily If you play an instrument you've probably seen those crazy colored ones that you can get. They have just about every color imaginable in every instrument. You can get a red trumpet, a purple flute, a blue saxophone, or whatever else you want. The only problem is that most companies that make the col...
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Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:13:26 PST
Vinyl transportation http://www.instructables.com/id/Vinyl-transportation/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/GFRJ/GF06SYCX/F7LGFRJGF06SYCX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/GFRJ/GF06SYCX/F7LGFRJGF06SYCX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/GFRJ/GF06SYCX/F7LGFRJGF06SYCX.SMALL.jpg stncilr Heres a transportation box that i built out of plywood for my ever growing LP collection.
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Fri, 8 Oct 2010 07:54:55 PDT
Piano Training USB keyboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Piano-Training-USB-keyboard/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/3URA/GELSQJNZ/F673URAGELSQJNZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/3URA/GELSQJNZ/F673URAGELSQJNZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/3URA/GELSQJNZ/F673URAGELSQJNZ.SMALL.jpg Bartboy I have designed something that I think would be a great tool for teaching piano students and developing skills, but haven't got ANY skills as a computer programmer and could not create a program to make it work. I want to use an M-Audio Keystudio 49 as the input device. http://www.m-audio.com/produc...
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Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:57:04 PDT
Balalaika Case http://www.instructables.com/id/Balalaika-Case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/W2QW/GBUH9JDN/F4HW2QWGBUH9JDN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/W2QW/GBUH9JDN/F4HW2QWGBUH9JDN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/W2QW/GBUH9JDN/F4HW2QWGBUH9JDN.SMALL.jpg misteravocado5 My friend needed a case for his balalaika so he could take it up to camp safely. So we made one. A balalaika, by the way, is a three-stringed triangular instrument from Russia. It's very old. His has a sticker on it saying "made in the USSR." The handle was salvaged off an old suitcase, and we bough...
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Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:45:45 PDT
My Cigar Box Guitar (with cigar box amp) http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Cigar-Box-Guitar-with-cigar-box-amp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/QBK2/FSSIHODQ/FHPQBK2FSSIHODQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/QBK2/FSSIHODQ/FHPQBK2FSSIHODQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/QBK2/FSSIHODQ/FHPQBK2FSSIHODQ.SMALL.jpg tashiandmo These were made as x-mas presents for my Dad last year. I was too lazy to write up a full instrucable, so I just put together a quick slideshow instead.  I used some free cigar boxes, some scrap wood, and a few scavenged electronics parts. My only expenses were the tuners, strings, and fretwire.  It...
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Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:29:23 PDT
BT Audio Dongle. http://www.instructables.com/id/BT-Audio-Dongle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/UT8O/G6MPQM37/FL5UT8OG6MPQM37.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/UT8O/G6MPQM37/FL5UT8OG6MPQM37.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/UT8O/G6MPQM37/FL5UT8OG6MPQM37.SMALL.jpg nadav  This is my BT Dongle, built from a pair of Logitech BT headphones.
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Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:43:25 PDT
Cracklebox (modern version) http://www.instructables.com/id/Cracklebox-modern-version/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/TV19/G68GXMY9/FAMTV19G68GXMY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/TV19/G68GXMY9/FAMTV19G68GXMY9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/TV19/G68GXMY9/FAMTV19G68GXMY9.SMALL.jpg ewout Before the electric keyboard came out you had these: A primitive version that responded by touching the knobs. By pushing hard or soft on the knobs, you can change the pitch or tone of the sound coming out of it. (or select different knob combinations with your fingers, using two or more fingers) T...
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Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:07:20 PDT
Steampunk Speaker box - my first Instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Speaker-box-my-first-Instructable/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/UZQ9/G6MPBVGY/FOJUZQ9G6MPBVGY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/UZQ9/G6MPBVGY/FOJUZQ9G6MPBVGY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/UZQ9/G6MPBVGY/FOJUZQ9G6MPBVGY.SMALL.jpg tbkeffer I know it's really not steampunk enough for some, but i really liked the box as it was so I did not paint it. I like the rustic feel it has. I have four dollars in this project because I had the box and wood pieces, the handles, the neoprene (for sound) and the speakers. I paid the 4 dollars for the...
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Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:01:54 PDT
6 String tin box guitar http://www.instructables.com/id/6-String-tin-box-guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/ZMU5/G68H9XZG/FZXZMU5G68H9XZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/ZMU5/G68H9XZG/FZXZMU5G68H9XZG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/ZMU5/G68H9XZG/FZXZMU5G68H9XZG.SMALL.jpg christoph82  Took the idea of an altoids guitar and used some parts I had lying around. Threw a humbucker in a tin box instead of a little piezo and went for 6 strings instead of 2 or 3. Not finished yet but she makes noise :) I need to double the wood on the neck for tension support and to keep the strings fr...
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Tue, 9 Mar 2010 06:09:51 PST
My Kalimba http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Kalimba-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/5C8S/FTM73QH3/FO85C8SFTM73QH3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/5C8S/FTM73QH3/FO85C8SFTM73QH3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/5C8S/FTM73QH3/FO85C8SFTM73QH3.SMALL.jpg ClemensY290 ok this is my version of bobsdoghouse's kalimba or what he calls the thumb piano(he is wrong)link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Thumb-Piano/differences:1. I used an electricians "Fish" tape refill(REFILL) do not take apart a fish tape becauseA. It can uncoil really fast and injure youB. its a use...
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Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:56:44 PDT