http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 15:11:52 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-LED-ring-for-dremel/
Make your own LED ring for dremel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SMALL.jpg pinomelean Sometimes, when i'm drilling a PCB with my dremel, it shadows all the area below, making my  job too difficult. A long time ago i saw in Hack a day a light for macro in a camera and I thought it can be a good idea to use a led ring with the dremel to light up the working area under it. Materials ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:20:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-LED-7-segment-display/
How to make a LED 7-segment display with or without Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/BON8/HC3PQYMK/F1WBON8HC3PQYMK.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics I'm going to show you how to make a 7 segment display with LEDS. Combine with Arduino to create countdown timers, simple text, and more. I like to make original projects. I searched the whole of instructables and didn't find one like this. In fact, I searched google, and did not find any results. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:14:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Complete-Idiots-Guide-to-Make-LED-Light-Unit/
A Complete Idiot's Guide to Make LED Light Unit for Planted Aquarium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SMALL.jpg sumers As always I am writing this for people who have no prior experience with LEDs, electrical and electronics works just like I never had before I did this. I will be posting a lot of pictures here and going into a lot of detail about making connections, wiring etc. So the people who know how these thin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:05:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-LED-stars-and-a-tree/
LED Star Ornaments - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/AO52/HAIK2OPI/FPCAO52HAIK2OPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/AO52/HAIK2OPI/FPCAO52HAIK2OPI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/AO52/HAIK2OPI/FPCAO52HAIK2OPI.SMALL.jpg ynze This instructable is about making stars shine brightly. A while ago, it was also about making Christmas trees without cutting down trees. These LED Christmas trees have an Instructable of their own now. They're still in the videoclip, though. If you can solder a little, you can make LED stars. The ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2012 13:49:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Large-LED-Lit-7-Segment-Display/
DIY Large LED Lit 7 Segment Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/0BG1/H994YUA2/FKA0BG1H994YUA2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/0BG1/H994YUA2/FKA0BG1H994YUA2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/0BG1/H994YUA2/FKA0BG1H994YUA2.SMALL.jpg Kurt E. Clothier A friend of mine who teaches high school science commissioned me to make a Jeopardy style quiz game controller with a large timer display and buttons for players. The best sort of timer I could think of was a large 7 segment display with 3 digits plus a colon. Since these things can cost quite a bit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 20:14:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Astronomy-Flashlight/
DIY Astronomy Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 While stuyding astronomy charts you don't want to ruin your night vision with those white lights so here is simple flashlight which will preserve your night vision.Our astronomy flashlight uses red LED's instead of white which will help you to preserve your night vision , it is rechargable and you c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:17:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Floral-Jewelery/
Electronic Floral Jewelery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/K8B6/H5EDU77F/F3JK8B6H5EDU77F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/K8B6/H5EDU77F/F3JK8B6H5EDU77F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/K8B6/H5EDU77F/F3JK8B6H5EDU77F.SMALL.jpg fqiu Electronic floral jewelry combines beautiful air dry clay flowers with circuits. What do you get? Super cool and high tech jewelery. It will serve as a non-intimidating channel for young women to gain hands-on circuitry experience while building something beautiful, expressive, and useful that they ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 20:01:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Lamp/
DIY LED Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SMALL.jpg venom_man This is a step by step guide on how to build your own modern LED lamp from a 3D model,  using a laser cutter and some simple electrical components . I actually used this as an architectural model but the end result  creates a pretty sweet lamp. The design that is attached it slightly different from ...
By: venom_man

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 22:07:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PS2You-Go-anywhere-LED-digital-message-board/
PS/2/You: Go-anywhere, LED digital message board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/CD6B/H9G168LY/FSZCD6BH9G168LY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/CD6B/H9G168LY/FSZCD6BH9G168LY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/CD6B/H9G168LY/FSZCD6BH9G168LY.SMALL.jpg Earthling! Combine three inexpensive LED matrix display panels, an Ardweeny microcontroller and a standard PS/2 computer keyboard into your own go-anywhere, instantly updatable 768-pixel digital message board. The code can hold up to six lines of text with a maximum of 100 characters each. Pressing a key on t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 23:25:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DMX-512-LED-Controller-w-LED-Display/
DMX-512 LED Controller with LED Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/J0L1/GVBCZPL5/FQUJ0L1GVBCZPL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/J0L1/GVBCZPL5/FQUJ0L1GVBCZPL5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/J0L1/GVBCZPL5/FQUJ0L1GVBCZPL5.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems A compact, easy to assemble, LED Controller outputs TTL PWM signals for Red, Green and Blue LEDs. The PWM signals control LED Drivers (Output Boards, MOSFET/Resistor based regulation or constant current regulators), which are selected based on the configuration(current, voltage, type) of LEDs being...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:26:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Star-Beam-Clock/
LED Star Beam Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/U5RD/GD2JKYYL/F6XU5RDGD2JKYYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/U5RD/GD2JKYYL/F6XU5RDGD2JKYYL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/U5RD/GD2JKYYL/F6XU5RDGD2JKYYL.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems For this design, some Piranha RGB LEDs are positioned around the outside edge of a clock that hangs on the wall. They are slightly angled so their beams will create a star pattern against the wall as it cycles through approx 16million colors. I am using a clock, purchased second hand, 8x RGB Piranh...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:06:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-small-Diy-LED-Projector/
How to make a small DIY LED Projector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/6KX2/FP9CT2PJ/F9N6KX2FP9CT2PJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/6KX2/FP9CT2PJ/F9N6KX2FP9CT2PJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/6KX2/FP9CT2PJ/F9N6KX2FP9CT2PJ.SMALL.jpg newtonn2 I been working on this for about some time. I like to do thins that are not to expensive but does the job of something a lot more expensive. I think in this web page you can find lots of people doing the same, and that is REALLY helpful for all of us. See more cool projects in my blog  Now you can...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:53:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-car-headlights!/
DIY LED car headlights! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXI/2NSZ/F1B3RHRM/FXI2NSZF1B3RHRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXI/2NSZ/F1B3RHRM/FXI2NSZF1B3RHRM.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXI/2NSZ/F1B3RHRM/FXI2NSZF1B3RHRM.SMALL.jpg Nachoman This INSTRUCTABLE will go through the steps I am going through in the making of homemade fog lights for my car, a Hyundai Atos (sold as a Dodge Atos here in Mexico).At first phase completion, my first 78 LEDs are dissipating 5.8 watts while my resistors only dissipate 0.85 watts, and the array is al...
By: Nachoman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2007 15:25:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Multimedia-LED-Projector/
DIY Multimedia LED Projector (video manual) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/6ZXT/G43EBOFZ/FI26ZXTG43EBOFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/6ZXT/G43EBOFZ/FI26ZXTG43EBOFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/6ZXT/G43EBOFZ/FI26ZXTG43EBOFZ.SMALL.jpg newtonn2 In this Instructable, I show you how to make a LCD projector with a LED as the light source. I tried to make videos of everything so it is easier to follow the steps. Este Instructable esta en versión en Español  See more cool projects on my blog.   After making my first LED projector that you c...
By: newtonn2

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jan 2010 16:54:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Dot-Matrix-Display/
LED Dot-Matrix Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FTM/FDP5/PHMERF7G3L8/FTMFDP5PHMERF7G3L8.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTM/FDP5/PHMERF7G3L8/FTMFDP5PHMERF7G3L8.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FTM/FDP5/PHMERF7G3L8/FTMFDP5PHMERF7G3L8.SMALL.jpg pinski1 This is a simple HOW-TO make your own personalised LED Dot-Matrix display. I will be adding the complete program with an explaination to light the LEDs with. It's also rather hackable, you can change it to suit yourself. I decieded to make my own dot matrix display because they look cool, and none ...
By: pinski1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2006 15:00:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CCCP-Christmas-Color-Change-Ping-pong-lights/
CCCP (Christmas Color Change Ping-pong) lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/W91O/FNZAER0J/FGAW91OFNZAER0J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/W91O/FNZAER0J/FGAW91OFNZAER0J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/W91O/FNZAER0J/FGAW91OFNZAER0J.SMALL.jpg amaze1 Here is an idea for a nice string of Christmas lights. It is made by bright ping pong balls slowly changing their color through the sequence RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, CYAN, PURPLE, WHITE and again ... At first all balls change color at the same time, but due to the less than perfect LED chip...
By: amaze1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:26:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Candles-Moodlight/
Led Candles Moodlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/N8UZ/FAQDX2WU/FWQN8UZFAQDX2WU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/N8UZ/FAQDX2WU/FWQN8UZFAQDX2WU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/N8UZ/FAQDX2WU/FWQN8UZFAQDX2WU.SMALL.jpg amaze1 Here is a simple way to make a "led candles moodlight".You'll have a slow color changing candles group to enlight your living room during Christmas holidays. Parts and materials You need these parts and materials:- slow flash color leds (browse ebay with these keywords), I used 3 of 5mm type- m...
By: amaze1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:45:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-LED-lightbulbs/
How to make your own LED lightbulbs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/HAN9/FM7WGPIZ/FC4HAN9FM7WGPIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/HAN9/FM7WGPIZ/FC4HAN9FM7WGPIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/HAN9/FM7WGPIZ/FC4HAN9FM7WGPIZ.SMALL.jpg claudiopolis a tutorial to making commercial-look-a-like LED bulbs. After many attempts to make all sorts of LED-conversions I finnaly found one solution that is simple and efficient. Of course, you do need a great amount of patience in making this but when you consider the countless hours of pure light -low co...
By: claudiopolis

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:36:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/6-million-rupee-LED-flashlight-out-of-a-Lithium-Ba/
6 million rupee LED flashlight out of a Lithium Battery! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/8QK9/FGXS2L48/FOM8QK9FGXS2L48.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/8QK9/FGXS2L48/FOM8QK9FGXS2L48.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOM/8QK9/FGXS2L48/FOM8QK9FGXS2L48.SMALL.jpg klee27x This pocketsized flashlight packs more amphours per ounce into your pocket than anything you could buy... if you dare to make one. "Make an LED flashlight out of ..." You've seen them. They propagate like syphilis. They are Unoriginal LED Flashlight Instructables. "Make an LED flashlight out of ....
By: klee27x

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:10:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Film-Canister-LED-Flashlight/
Film Canister LED Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/J4PY/FFAOSH9O/FJRJ4PYFFAOSH9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/J4PY/FFAOSH9O/FJRJ4PYFFAOSH9O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/J4PY/FFAOSH9O/FJRJ4PYFFAOSH9O.SMALL.jpg comodore In this Instructable I will show you how to make a flashlight out of an old, 35mm, film canister and some ultra-bright LEDs! You don't need to spend 10$ on a flashlight that isn't even that bright. For 4$ or less, depending what you have lying around the home, you can make a really bright LED flash ...
By: comodore

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:52:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LCD-backlight/
DIY LCD backlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/VZ8K/FAQDXB1H/FYXVZ8KFAQDXB1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/VZ8K/FAQDXB1H/FYXVZ8KFAQDXB1H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/VZ8K/FAQDXB1H/FYXVZ8KFAQDXB1H.SMALL.jpg AP Digital light This simple method lets you make LCD backlight of any color and size to bring new look to an old device. Let's make something. For this job you'll need piece of transparent plastic, LEDs, resistors and some wire plus good set of different tools and couple of straight hands ;-) Take it apart. ...
By: AP Digital light

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2008 23:07:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cosmic-Light-With-LEDs-Embedded-in-Resin/
Cosmic Light With LEDs Embedded in Resin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FU4/11QL/F3KLNTEC/FU411QLF3KLNTEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU4/11QL/F3KLNTEC/FU411QLF3KLNTEC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU4/11QL/F3KLNTEC/FU411QLF3KLNTEC.SMALL.jpg technoplastique I wanted to make a light out of resin that used LEDs but no soldering (I know a lot of people don't solder, and there are probably a few like me that can do it but don't really like to do it.) It's powered by a couple of coin batteries so it's easy to work on without any risk of shock. And the fin...
By: technoplastique

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