http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 12:28:45 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Sony-Smart-Arm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/6ZRB/HGH6Y8FG/FVS6ZRBHGH6Y8FG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/6ZRB/HGH6Y8FG/FVS6ZRBHGH6Y8FG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/6ZRB/HGH6Y8FG/FVS6ZRBHGH6Y8FG.SMALL.jpg justurn So last year when I saw this   http://hackaday.com/2012/05/13/hacking-magnets-into-your-skin/ I thought that was something I really wanted to try so I did some research and found everything I needed to make it happen I got the implants in July and after a few months of healing i started using the I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 04:45:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-coroplast-boat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/HMRR/HFD1F5VG/FN1HMRRHFD1F5VG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/HMRR/HFD1F5VG/FN1HMRRHFD1F5VG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/HMRR/HFD1F5VG/FN1HMRRHFD1F5VG.SMALL.jpg BATbuilder What did you make? I made a coroplast boat.  What is coroplast?  Coroplast is a plastic material that you can fold just like cardboard, but it is waterproof.  The hull is made from a folded piece of coroplast with a piece of plywood for the transom (the flat part on the back of the boat).  I used P...
By: BATbuilder

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:44:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Vertical-Axis-Wind-Turbine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/Q0CM/GN1I6G78/F96Q0CMGN1I6G78.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/Q0CM/GN1I6G78/F96Q0CMGN1I6G78.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/Q0CM/GN1I6G78/F96Q0CMGN1I6G78.SMALL.jpg ARJOON This wind turbine was made mostly from a dismantled photocopier including the 2 big motors and gears.  The turbine produces 12Watts at 10-16v normally(wind10-20km). When the wind blows a little bit more(20-25km/h) it can produce over 20watts of electricity. i use it to charge 1 12v car battery of  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:20:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Drive-Wind-Turbine-4/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/U2IU/HBUZGJ3A/FPYU2IUHBUZGJ3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/U2IU/HBUZGJ3A/FPYU2IUHBUZGJ3A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/U2IU/HBUZGJ3A/FPYU2IUHBUZGJ3A.SMALL.jpg benmurton This is my smart drive wind turbine, its based round the smart drive alternators out of a smart drive washing machine. It is capable of producing a maximum of 1.6 kw's, most of the parts i found around my house and the blades are carved from wood. all the electronics i made myself so they are simple...
By: benmurton

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 12:53:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Watergenerator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/0WX8/HGH6Q0X8/FB70WX8HGH6Q0X8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/0WX8/HGH6Q0X8/FB70WX8HGH6Q0X8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB7/0WX8/HGH6Q0X8/FB70WX8HGH6Q0X8.SMALL.jpg skorpijon Water generator extends in seconds. The device works like a telescopic rod. It extends to a maximum height of 4648 mm, but can also be used for shorter distance. When transporting occupies only 1220mm high and has a diameter of no more than 4 inches. All other components are assembled into one anoth...
By: skorpijon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 05:30:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-homemade-micarta/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/SAOV/GLXHSEGL/FQ9SAOVGLXHSEGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/SAOV/GLXHSEGL/FQ9SAOVGLXHSEGL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/SAOV/GLXHSEGL/FQ9SAOVGLXHSEGL.SMALL.jpg oldanvilyoungsmith Here is a short video showing how I make my homemade micarta that I use in knife handles quite often. One tip I didn't mention in the video was to use superglue to finsih the micarta. Sand it to 320 grit, rub it really well with a green scotchbrite pad (hot tip- those with dremels, chuck the scotch ...
By: oldanvilyoungsmith

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:34:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foam-Nest-Bed/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/I1LG/GPVENJ8K/FV6I1LGGPVENJ8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/I1LG/GPVENJ8K/FV6I1LGGPVENJ8K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/I1LG/GPVENJ8K/FV6I1LGGPVENJ8K.SMALL.jpg supersoftdrink I recently bought an inexpensive basic sewing machine, even though I don't know how to sew, because I knew our daughter Abigail needed some sort of solution for a play and sleep space. She needed something to keep her from wiggling over cords on the wood floor, something she wouldn't fall out of. A...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jul 2011 18:38:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Phoenix/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/KS6A/H97JSLMA/F0UKS6AH97JSLMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/KS6A/H97JSLMA/F0UKS6AH97JSLMA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0U/KS6A/H97JSLMA/F0UKS6AH97JSLMA.SMALL.jpg BreannaC My Halloween costume was a mythological phoenix, the colorful red and gold bird that bursts into flames and is reborn from its own ashes. This costume consumed all my free time in September and October, but I'm really pleased with the result! To make a phoenix costume: Bodysuit: - 1 white full body...
By: BreannaC

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:26:50 PST 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/Pallet-Breaker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/56RY/HFSH5APO/FRO56RYHFSH5APO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/56RY/HFSH5APO/FRO56RYHFSH5APO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRO/56RY/HFSH5APO/FRO56RYHFSH5APO.SMALL.jpg walkthewalk If you have more than a couple of pallets to break up, this tool will save a lot of time. I welded it up from scrap I had in the shop (bed frame angle iron, black pipe, square tubing, shovel handle).  Lots of different scrap will work.  Make sure to make your forks wide enough so you can get around...
By: walkthewalk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 11:10:31 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/Chunky-Monkey-Ice-Cream-Bread/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/7ZFM/H9T4QNMJ/FLB7ZFMH9T4QNMJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/7ZFM/H9T4QNMJ/FLB7ZFMH9T4QNMJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/7ZFM/H9T4QNMJ/FLB7ZFMH9T4QNMJ.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo If you like banana bread, you're going to go ape for this Chunky Monkey ice cream bread!  This recipe takes the concept of 2-ingredient bread to a whole new level by incorporating chocolate chunk banana ice cream.  I tossed in a some fresh banana and some added chocolate and walnuts to give it an ex...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 12:24:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Plant-Host-Drone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/QG7B/H7996PDH/FK5QG7BH7996PDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/QG7B/H7996PDH/FK5QG7BH7996PDH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/QG7B/H7996PDH/FK5QG7BH7996PDH.SMALL.jpg Stephenverstraete Easy and cheap to make P.H.D. (Plant host drone) With this you’ll never have to worry that your plant stands in the shades, always the best light for your favourite houseplant! When you put the Robot in direct sunlight it will not run and he will just sit there and enjoy the sun, but when the day g...
By: Stephenverstraete

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:03:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Finger-Lickin-Good-BBQ-Dry-Rub/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/IWLR/GOHM3OWJ/FMLIWLRGOHM3OWJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/IWLR/GOHM3OWJ/FMLIWLRGOHM3OWJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/IWLR/GOHM3OWJ/FMLIWLRGOHM3OWJ.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie No 'low and slow' BBQ is complete without a fantastic dry rub! This is my pork and beef dry rub BBQ recipe. It has a little kick and a little sweetness, and a whole lotta flavor!  Try it on Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches!  Ingredients: 8 tablespoons light brown sugar 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablesp...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Jun 2011 20:46:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Purple-Minecraft-3D-printer8x8x8/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/CS7D/HFSHUCS3/FNACS7DHFSHUCS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/CS7D/HFSHUCS3/FNACS7DHFSHUCS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/CS7D/HFSHUCS3/FNACS7DHFSHUCS3.SMALL.jpg AlbinoMoose308 A 3D printer that prints things out of purple wool blocks and cobblestone filler.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:23:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/tea-staining/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/I9LH/HFSHSPZF/FRRI9LHHFSHSPZF.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Think that staining wood means stinky lacquers, rubber gloves, and long drying times? Think again! I'll show you how to stain wood to look weathered and old, with nothing more than household items, and with results achieved in a fraction of the time. Naturally aged wood has a great faded look that ...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:40:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-Dial-Earbuds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope So I published this over on my site a while ago and didn't get round to making the instructable at the time, so it happens ages later because it's me. The distracted and confused guy.  On the upside I've had time to use them for a while and say that these are one of my favourite projects so far, th...
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:58:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Foods-of-Fallout-BlamCo-Mac-Cheese/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/217J/HFBJS18Y/FBL217JHFBJS18Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/217J/HFBJS18Y/FBL217JHFBJS18Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/217J/HFBJS18Y/FBL217JHFBJS18Y.SMALL.jpg rachaelwhitaker BlamCo Mac & Cheese from Fallout. Super easy to make! You only need one skillet to make this in, perfect if you are hauling tons of gear across the Wasteland. 3 1/2 cups water 12 ounces evaporated milk 3 cups elbow macaroni 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 cups...
By: rachaelwhitaker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:14:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Deviled-Ostrich-Egg/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/FT6P/FUI0XOV9/FYDFT6PFUI0XOV9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/FT6P/FUI0XOV9/FYDFT6PFUI0XOV9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/FT6P/FUI0XOV9/FYDFT6PFUI0XOV9.SMALL.jpg rachel My boyfriend bought an ostrich egg on a whim, and last night we devilled it. Tastes mostly like a chicken egg but smoother... the white is a bit more jelly-like, or perhaps we overcooked it. We boiled it for almost two hours, after all! It was rather hard to deal with even post-boiling, but we be...
By: rachel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 11:52:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Model-Rocket-Launch-Controller-aka-BDC/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/ZE6L/GKJF8LWR/F8YZE6LGKJF8LWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/ZE6L/GKJF8LWR/F8YZE6LGKJF8LWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Y/ZE6L/GKJF8LWR/F8YZE6LGKJF8LWR.SMALL.jpg chris15252 I have been browsing through this site for last 2 years or so and have never actually submitted anything. Well during the 2 week snow storm we had, I decided to kill some time and make this launch controller. I've seen a bunch of different plans on how to make these, but I never really liked any of ...
By: chris15252

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:13:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Balancing-segway-style-scooter-for-under-300/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/ND8O/HF23RUDS/FYJND8OHF23RUDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/ND8O/HF23RUDS/FYJND8OHF23RUDS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/ND8O/HF23RUDS/FYJND8OHF23RUDS.SMALL.jpg fozz18 I've always wanted a Segway from the first day I saw one, but with the over 6000.00 price tag I couldn't afford one. Thankfully the parts required have come down in price dramatically. I managed to build one for under 300.00.  here is a list of the most important parts. 1x2" square steel on eBay bu...
By: fozz18

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 19:58:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adaptable-24vDC220vAC-Pure-Sinewave-Inverter-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/2596/HBHGIOD6/FBA2596HBHGIOD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/2596/HBHGIOD6/FBA2596HBHGIOD6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/2596/HBHGIOD6/FBA2596HBHGIOD6.SMALL.jpg nickk Here is a very simple pure sinewave inverter based on the microntoller "PIC 16F628A", "don't freak out !", NO it is not difficult to use microntollers, actually it could not be any easier than this. For those wondering, Yes I myself designed the circuit concept, schematic and components but had to ...
By: nickk

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:19:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cold-killer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/2152/HF240CZ6/FCV2152HF240CZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/2152/HF240CZ6/FCV2152HF240CZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/2152/HF240CZ6/FCV2152HF240CZ6.SMALL.jpg nadialtbr This is what my grandmother gave her 9 grandkids when we had colds and sinus problems. It is a cheap, effective and holistic approach to surviving the annoyances of the common cold. Make this fresh and take is as needed.   Half of 1 lime 1 large garlic clove 1 tablespoon of honey Mince the garlic...
By: nadialtbr

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:36:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Raku-Howls-Moving-Castle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/3669/GM4N19OV/FQK3669GM4N19OV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/3669/GM4N19OV/FQK3669GM4N19OV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/3669/GM4N19OV/FQK3669GM4N19OV.SMALL.jpg lizzomarek It's about time I posted some details about my epic ceramic project from the winter. The process was long, there were a few bumps in the road and a few scares but I finally finished my beloved castle and it's time to show it off!! I have had a love for ceramics and building whatever pops into my hea...
By: lizzomarek

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 16:13:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-stackable-wooden-storage-box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/M367/FM7WH6NC/FIFM367FM7WH6NC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/M367/FM7WH6NC/FIFM367FM7WH6NC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIF/M367/FM7WH6NC/FIFM367FM7WH6NC.SMALL.jpg ausable This is a quick slideshow for making a stackable wooden storage box (crate). For the full directions, check out my detailed instructable. Enjoy
By: ausable

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:09:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Prospector-5000/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/XJ4Y/HF23X1RF/FQ1XJ4YHF23X1RF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/XJ4Y/HF23X1RF/FQ1XJ4YHF23X1RF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/XJ4Y/HF23X1RF/FQ1XJ4YHF23X1RF.SMALL.jpg GhoustDoggy Howdy ho miners If you have ever mine in the dark  dont fear the new Ghoustdoggy's product will save the day.This  is 3.7 volt LED lamp for mining and exploration off unknown areas and places.It can be recharged by solar or reserved batterys.It can ligt for 2.5 hours .And good luck miners.
By: GhoustDoggy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Apr 2013 05:51:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/lego-space-maxifig/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/PD1E/HD7U0B2I/FM2PD1EHD7U0B2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/PD1E/HD7U0B2I/FM2PD1EHD7U0B2I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/PD1E/HD7U0B2I/FM2PD1EHD7U0B2I.SMALL.jpg champx this is my lego maxifig I've always loved lego minifig and especially! classic space is for me the most beautiful miniature! as this model does not exist in giant, so I decided to create my own single I made #11;#11;from PVC pipe and plexiglass for size, it is exactly 10 times the normal size I...
By: champx

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:36:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-robotic-beam-robot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/I2W2/HF23QJB9/F51I2W2HF23QJB9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/I2W2/HF23QJB9/F51I2W2HF23QJB9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/I2W2/HF23QJB9/F51I2W2HF23QJB9.SMALL.jpg banlanji This is a solar which based on solarengine.it is a car.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:06:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Metal-Sofa/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/MGJJ/HCJO3AG6/F84MGJJHCJO3AG6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/MGJJ/HCJO3AG6/F84MGJJHCJO3AG6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/MGJJ/HCJO3AG6/F84MGJJHCJO3AG6.SMALL.jpg Falkenberg Hi There, so this is an little more complex project, I was looking for an new sofa but i couldnt find anything i like, and i´ve never seen an sofa completly made of Metal. so I got the idea to DIY an FULL METAL sofa and thought it couldnt be that hard to do, some profile tubes, a little sheetmetal,...
By: Falkenberg

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 11:52:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/steampunk-helmet-mask-movie-prop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/XRRR/HF23WO4J/F6XXRRRHF23WO4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/XRRR/HF23WO4J/F6XXRRRHF23WO4J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/XRRR/HF23WO4J/F6XXRRRHF23WO4J.SMALL.jpg steampunker_de Here you can see the steps how I made this steampunk helmet. It's very simple and creativity are no limits set. 1. First I created a gypsum positive of my head. Plaster bandages wrapped around my head and then the mold was filled with gypsum. 2. On the gypsum-head the parts were fixed, I wanted ...
By: steampunker_de

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:22:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Spilled-Coffee-Prank/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/3VQL/HF23T3T1/FH43VQLHF23T3T1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/3VQL/HF23T3T1/FH43VQLHF23T3T1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/3VQL/HF23T3T1/FH43VQLHF23T3T1.SMALL.jpg bajablue Faux spilled coffee is an easy, realistic DIY prop designed to inspire panic and induce profanity. Just look around. You're probably surrounded by irresistible, deserving targets: The fussy geek-of-a-roommate and his do-not-touch-my PC...  that annoying little sister (who wouldn't loan you 2 buck...
By: bajablue

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:51:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Papercraft-with-Plexiglass/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/6KYH/HEXSSCPT/FDK6KYHHEXSSCPT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/6KYH/HEXSSCPT/FDK6KYHHEXSSCPT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/6KYH/HEXSSCPT/FDK6KYHHEXSSCPT.SMALL.jpg Eu Tyto Alba It has been brought to my attention that plexiglass can be purchased in colors, thereby all but eliminating the need to paint it. However, at least now you know what to use if you can't find it in the color you want, or just don't want to mess around with mail order. In the fi...
By: Eu Tyto Alba

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:20:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/No-tools-firewood-rack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/PQTP/GZAD19JL/F51PQTPGZAD19JL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/PQTP/GZAD19JL/F51PQTPGZAD19JL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/PQTP/GZAD19JL/F51PQTPGZAD19JL.SMALL.jpg clasof56 Building a no-tools-needed firewood rack A good, stable, easily-movable, cheap firewood rack is a thought-provoking project.  This is what i have used for years and it works extremely well. It holds a face-cord of heavy, wet wood with no problem. This is what you need:      2 or 3 concrete blocks ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Mar 2012 09:43:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Oh-No-not-another-flippin-soapbox/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/DHTC/HF23WJ6G/FSTDHTCHF23WJ6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/DHTC/HF23WJ6G/FSTDHTCHF23WJ6G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FST/DHTC/HF23WJ6G/FSTDHTCHF23WJ6G.SMALL.jpg Peter Vivian A couple of months ago I applied to enter the Red Bull Soapbox Derby at Alexandra Palace and as I sold the Model 'T' at Bonhams last September and the prototype of the '32 sedan is looking a little 'careworn' I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to design and build a new one.  Eventually I ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:23:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Sous-Vide/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/TUZT/HCJOCR07/FFMTUZTHCJOCR07.SMALL.jpg ITVirtuoso I have no idea why I waited so long to make a sous vide cooker.  My life has been changed and I've found salvation!  There's nothing terribly new about this implementation and its a simple rework of most of the other DIY soud vide machines around the internets.  The build is relatively easy and invo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:20:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-A-FLAT-duino/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/2A63/HF23QIRI/FCO2A63HF23QIRI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/2A63/HF23QIRI/FCO2A63HF23QIRI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCO/2A63/HF23QIRI/FCO2A63HF23QIRI.SMALL.jpg RayBurne This project is not for the faint-of-heart or those just beginning their soldering skills.  Use proper ESD procedures to avoid static discharge damage when handling the ATmega uC. For SD Card project shown:  Note that the ATmega328P-PU is being powered at 3.3V by the SD Card regulator; therefore si...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 07:33:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/15-Minute-PVC-Bow/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/IUEJ/HEBN9BJU/F0PIUEJHEBN9BJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/IUEJ/HEBN9BJU/F0PIUEJHEBN9BJU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/IUEJ/HEBN9BJU/F0PIUEJHEBN9BJU.SMALL.jpg basementhacker This bow can be made in 15 minutes with absolutely no prior experience with PVC forming. It also requires no super specialized tools - only a propane stove and your hands. I made it one day because I was extremely bored and found a piece of PVC lying around. It fires well and pulls like a normal bow...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:59:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubiks-Cube-in-a-glass-jar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/1T7U/HE7CPUD6/F561T7UHE7CPUD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/1T7U/HE7CPUD6/F561T7UHE7CPUD6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/1T7U/HE7CPUD6/F561T7UHE7CPUD6.SMALL.jpg nickcube4 This isn't much of an instructable, but I will teach you how to get a Rubik's Cube stuck into a Glass jar. There are 3 steps: 1. Disassemble Your Rubik's Cube. (here's a helpful video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM1Jbzy5Pnk&list=SPFC43E5797C311AC3 2. Find a glass jar that you can fit the core o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:28:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Joule-Thief/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/AF29/HEXSAQ0V/FAAAF29HEXSAQ0V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/AF29/HEXSAQ0V/FAAAF29HEXSAQ0V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/AF29/HEXSAQ0V/FAAAF29HEXSAQ0V.SMALL.jpg bananagirl I saw a tiny joule thief here: http://www.bigclive.com/joule.htm.  I wanted to replicate the size, but leave the application open for use in different projects.  By following this excellent instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Joule-Thief/ I was able to fit my circuit inside a 5x5 sq...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:19:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gluten-Free-Sandwich-Bread/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/SIHA/HEXSS06D/FEASIHAHEXSS06D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/SIHA/HEXSS06D/FEASIHAHEXSS06D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/SIHA/HEXSS06D/FEASIHAHEXSS06D.SMALL.jpg GlutenFreeMama I love this recipe!!  I worked on this one for a long time....using different methods (oven vs. bread machine) and different flour mixtures.  At first I was trying to make a more nutrient packed whole grain sandwich bread, and it just didn't work.  It came out too dense every time and would fall apa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:21:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Office-of-the-Silver-Surfer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/6YEQ/FSZSPV2C/F7K6YEQFSZSPV2C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/6YEQ/FSZSPV2C/F7K6YEQFSZSPV2C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/6YEQ/FSZSPV2C/F7K6YEQFSZSPV2C.SMALL.jpg sir.joe This is what happens when you take vacation at work.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2009 06:01:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Skittles-Cereal/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/58DD/FDYPTB7Z/F0Y58DDFDYPTB7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/58DD/FDYPTB7Z/F0Y58DDFDYPTB7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/58DD/FDYPTB7Z/F0Y58DDFDYPTB7Z.SMALL.jpg Tetranitrate ..................................................................................................................................................................................I'm trying to save as much money as possible, but I need sugar to function properly. Skittles are my weakness. When I we...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:46:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/April-Fools-Broken-Panel/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/MICA/FSSIKWPQ/FSIMICAFSSIKWPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/MICA/FSSIKWPQ/FSIMICAFSSIKWPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/MICA/FSSIKWPQ/FSIMICAFSSIKWPQ.SMALL.jpg G4 Use this jpg to fake a broken plasma or lcd TV or computer display. For a PC set this jpg as the desktop background, lock it, and move the login box off the screen.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:37:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-and-Simple-Arduino-Robot-Arm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/MY3G/HET1B66G/FT9MY3GHET1B66G.SMALL.jpg martzsam Hello fellow iblers! This is to serve as a small guide to replicating my most recent project; an Arduino based robotic arm. First off I would like to acknowledge the help of Instructables user steveastrouk for getting me started on the programming, and my good friend Sean Ulrich for spending 6 hou...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:26:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Training-Cane-for-Todler/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GT0H/HET1FGP2/FSYGT0HHET1FGP2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GT0H/HET1FGP2/FSYGT0HHET1FGP2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/GT0H/HET1FGP2/FSYGT0HHET1FGP2.SMALL.jpg hughmorme This cane was made for the purpose of transitioning from a walker to a cane.  The canes were purchased at a local pharmacy.  They were the same size.  By shortening one of the canes bottom sections, and modifying the cut section into two pieces, the "assistive" cane was created. You will need to us...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:23:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Matches-Waterproof/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/1YA1/HEXS6ODK/FZK1YA1HEXS6ODK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/1YA1/HEXS6ODK/FZK1YA1HEXS6ODK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/1YA1/HEXS6ODK/FZK1YA1HEXS6ODK.SMALL.jpg TheGeek1984 I am fortunate enough to have a friend who bought two containers of waterproof matches, just for the containers (he was making geocaches), and he gave me all the matches. But being the little firebug I am, I used most of them just playing around...I know, I know, I shouldn't have wasted those when ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 02:05:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Stove-Fan-for-under-50/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/HB34/HAQ3CI5A/FL4HB34HAQ3CI5A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/HB34/HAQ3CI5A/FL4HB34HAQ3CI5A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL4/HB34/HAQ3CI5A/FL4HB34HAQ3CI5A.SMALL.jpg tinkerme So I bought an EcoFan for a friend and decided that it was a cool concept and built one from scratch. The fan gets its power from a peltier element that is used in reverse, i.e. it is generating electricity from the heat given off from the stove top. This peltier cooler is used in cooling cpus to t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:21:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/-75Kv-Portable-Generator/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/KN46/HET0T7JY/FXSKN46HET0T7JY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/KN46/HET0T7JY/FXSKN46HET0T7JY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXS/KN46/HET0T7JY/FXSKN46HET0T7JY.SMALL.jpg BeamNeuron   ...What did I Make? Here is a small project I built myself; the project is a portable -7.5Kv generator. I made this just to express and develop my curiosity for high voltages. I recieved my parts from http://http://www.goldmine-elec.com/ and those parts where the module itself, the mains switch, t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:23:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/olive-oil-cake/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/UZ36/HET1B0GS/F8DUZ36HET1B0GS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/UZ36/HET1B0GS/F8DUZ36HET1B0GS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/UZ36/HET1B0GS/F8DUZ36HET1B0GS.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Olive oil cake is super easy to make and really delicious. You won't even need an electric mixer. It's not too sweet and I've never had a dry one. It's also dairy free, and can even be vegan with the help of an egg replacer. :) This particular olive oil cake was made using lemon, but you can also do...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:37:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fill-an-Office-with-Packing-Peanuts/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/E4G8/FEAQ3XP5/FFIE4G8FEAQ3XP5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/E4G8/FEAQ3XP5/FFIE4G8FEAQ3XP5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/E4G8/FEAQ3XP5/FFIE4G8FEAQ3XP5.SMALL.jpg jetgrrl Ever wanted to fill your co-worker's office with shipping peanuts? Of course you have. But then you realized just how much work it would take (and how much a pain clean-up would be), and decided it wasn't worth the effort. We came up with a better way. Here's how to make them think you've actual...
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