http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 07:10:52 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-Night-Vision-Device/
DIY Infrared Night Vision Device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SMALL.jpg eyebot117 I've been involved with airsoft for about two years being affiliated with a large local group of people in our community who meet regularly and have scheduled games, ops, and events. Airsoft is a great sport and hobby that encourages teamwork, honor, respect, communication, and discipline (as well a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-a-Cylon-in-it/
Put a Cylon in it! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/AS4N/HGH70WI0/F6KAS4NHGH70WI0.SMALL.jpg ChrisKnight Last year the comedy sketch show 'Portlandia' made fun of an arts and craft trend, where craft artists would take ordinary items and 'put a bird on it'.  I fell victim to a similar trend in the geek crowd:  Take an ordinary silver item and add LEDs to 'put a cylon in it'.  :) When I saw the Total C...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Estimate-pi-using-conductive-paint/
Estimate pi using conductive paint - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/9VSP/HGH6RXG2/FOC9VSPHGH6RXG2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/9VSP/HGH6RXG2/FOC9VSPHGH6RXG2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/9VSP/HGH6RXG2/FOC9VSPHGH6RXG2.SMALL.jpg dwinst Given an "infinite" 2D square grid of resistors with resistance R, the equivalent resistance across the diagonal of one square is 2R/pi [1,2]. Working out this solution theoretically has sniped many a nerd. Furthermore, it is prohibitively laborious for an amateur to attempt to verify this experimen...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Physical-Reconfiguration-of-Digital-Anatomy/
Physical Reconfiguration of Digital Anatomy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/8FY2/HGH6Y62I/FEQ8FY2HGH6Y62I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/8FY2/HGH6Y62I/FEQ8FY2HGH6Y62I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/8FY2/HGH6Y62I/FEQ8FY2HGH6Y62I.SMALL.jpg katrusso This project had its roots in my fascination with anatomy, and my own organs and internal processes.  Due to various childhood surgeries, I've had to get a number of MRI's, and the resulting images are amazing.  I love the concept of  being able to see the complex internal organs through the barrier...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 22:53:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Heart-Blinky-LED-Pendant-Jewelry/
Solar Powered Heart Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/DMGJ/HGH72JPP/FH0DMGJHGH72JPP.SMALL.jpg lumenjewelry This instructable is for solar powered heart with a pulsing red LED.  It measures about 2" by 1.25", including the USB tab.  It has one hole through the top of the board, making hanging easy.  Wear it as a necklace, earrings, bond on a pin, or hang it in a window.  The possibilities are up to you, a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resistor-Color-Code-Clock/
Resistor Color Code Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/YC0G/HGH6Y5BR/FT4YC0GHGH6Y5BR.SMALL.jpg tcone Call me a huge nerd, but I recently decided it was necessary to memorize the color codes used to designate the values of different resistors.  I've also recently become interested in making (relatively) large scale representations of electronic components, either in a semi-functional or purely artis...
By: tcone

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 16:53:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/
Emergency Light/Charger from Fire & Water - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/Z6AJ/HGH70RF2/F4PZ6AJHGH70RF2.SMALL.jpg Joohansson A DIY of a really simple Thermoelectric Emergency Generator from very few parts. Optimized for powering with tealights/candles. With inspiration from my previous projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wallet-via-3D-Printing/
Wallet via 3D Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/EJQO/HGH6RGA7/F6KEJQOHGH6RGA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/EJQO/HGH6RGA7/F6KEJQOHGH6RGA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/EJQO/HGH6RGA7/F6KEJQOHGH6RGA7.SMALL.jpg Greenrobby Print your own Veos wallet and enjoy a great front pocket wallet experience.  The 3D printed frame holds cards that slide out the side for use.  Then, put a picture of a loved one behind the frosted window to enjoy, or an I.D. that makes for quick I.D. checks at the store.  There are even two differ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etch-a-Baseball/
Laser Etch a Baseball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SMALL.jpg guybrush3pwud I made it at Techshop http://techshop.ws Last week I learned to use the rotary attachment for the Trotec Laser. Usually this attachment is used to etch cylindrical and conical objects like glasses and bottles. I wanted to try something different, something... spherical. Also, I wanted to etch some ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printing-sugru-precision-rubber-partsiPho/
3D printing + sugru = precision rubber parts! (iPhone 4/4S and 5) + video - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SMALL.jpg projectsugru Print your own desktop manufacturing kit to produce precision rubber parts directly onto the iPhone 4/4S or iPhone 5 with sugru ! We developed this project so that makers, engineers and designers could test the process and understand how to desktop manufacture precision rubber parts with sugru.  T...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/What-a-silly-hat/
What a silly hat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/CI45/HEBNHOGZ/FZZCI45HEBNHOGZ.SMALL.jpg contrechoc This is a silly hat! Just a fantasy with a few LED's a bit of cloth, and a chip lying around. Fashionable words: Modifying a hat. Personifying mass production. Hand-made: sewing and soldering and programming. DIY: well, I didn't make the LED's nor the chip, nor the pieces of cloth, the batteries, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Cellular-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Cellular Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Cellular Shield allows you to make cellular telephone calls, and send text messages. The brains of this shield is the SM5100B which is a robust cellular module capable of performing many of the tasks of most standard cell phones. This shield requires use of a SIM card to connect to a cel...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CustomKeys/
CustomKeys - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SMALL.jpg artsyengineer CustomKeys is a customizable, Arduino-based, polyphonic synthesizer. The CustomKeys keyboard uses capacitive touch sensing - each key is made of a conductive material which, when touched, signals the synthesizer to emit a tone from the speaker. The CustomKeys library allows the user to choose an 8-n...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 23:54:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Car-Anti-Crash-System-Using-Arduino/
RC Car Anti-Crash System Using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SMALL.jpg FernOrtega Hi guys! So for my electronics class this year we were tasked with creating some kind of electronic gadget in order to demonstrate what we learned over the semester. Being a car-loving type of guy, I decided to get a cheap RC car and see in what ways I could hack it using an Arduino Leonardo I had l...
By: FernOrtega

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 02:13:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Existential-Emergency-Phone/
Existential Emergency Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/685U/HGH71N4U/FB4685UHGH71N4U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/685U/HGH71N4U/FB4685UHGH71N4U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/685U/HGH71N4U/FB4685UHGH71N4U.SMALL.jpg randofo The Existential Emergency Phone is a multipurpose tool for handling all of life's uncertainties. It can be used for both dialing out and calling in. The way that it works is that when you pick up the handset, the telephone makes a call using a custom cellular module to a list of predefined phone num...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:38:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PowerTube-Vr-1/
PowerTube Vr. 1 for bicycle headlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SMALL.jpg frapedia Recently purchased one of those bicycle lights using the XML T6 LED x3. Came with a 18650 8.4v 6400mAh Battery Pack and a Pouch with Velcro. The headlight has a voltage status function via a multi color LED but to be honest i am not satisfy with what function so i decided to add a voltage meter....
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Your-3D-Printer-As-An-Injection-Molder/
How To Make Small Parts With Your 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SMALL.jpg bfk                           THIS IS A "LIVING INSTRUCTABLE" ABOUT A NEW DISCOVERY. IT WILL GROW, MATURE AND IMPROVE DRAMATICALLY OVER TIME.    AS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE  IS GAINED, I'LL UPDATE MY FINDINGS HERE AND NO WHERE ELSE, PROVIDING A CONVENIENT WAY FOR THOSE INTERESTED, TO FOLLOW AL...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 15:30:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-making-guide/
PCB making guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/S4TJ/HFD16XWB/FIJS4TJHFD16XWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/S4TJ/HFD16XWB/FIJS4TJHFD16XWB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/S4TJ/HFD16XWB/FIJS4TJHFD16XWB.SMALL.jpg pinomelean There are many ways to make your own homemade PCB's, They all work, but some better than other, some faster than other, ones are cheap and others expensive.... After several attempts, i found the way of making PCB's, wich is the cheapest, easiest and fastest for me. I hope this instructable will he...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 07:05:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TW-the-RGBLT-LED-Puppet/
TW the RGBLT LED Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/LJMJ/HGH6JBJK/FP9LJMJHGH6JBJK.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Tinky Winky is really an RGB LED on the rainbow spectrum but is proud to be lit up in purple. No question that TW is unique. TW is sometimes seen carrying  around a Ruby the Red LED plushie companion. TW is on the talk circuit lecturing about electronics and can elaborate on resistors and tolerance....
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:42:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-the-Force-to-drive-a-Remote-Controlled-Devic/
Use the "Force" to drive a Remote Controlled Device with a DIY 3D capacitor! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/DU04/HGIEV06C/FINDU04HGIEV06C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/DU04/HGIEV06C/FINDU04HGIEV06C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIN/DU04/HGIEV06C/FINDU04HGIEV06C.SMALL.jpg SarahandDillon For our electronics class project, we made our own version of the 3D capacitive controller described here: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-Controller/?ALLSTEPS and here: http://blog.makezine.com/2012/08/10/build-a-touchless-3d-tracking-interface-with-everyday-materials/ The controller is ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 01:20:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/High-efficiency-regulated-Joule-thief/
High efficiency regulated Joule thief - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2RDQ/HGH6JV9Q/FHR2RDQHGH6JV9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2RDQ/HGH6JV9Q/FHR2RDQHGH6JV9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/2RDQ/HGH6JV9Q/FHR2RDQHGH6JV9Q.SMALL.jpg Milen      Normally the Joule thief produces output voltage, which value is difficult to predict. Without load (the LED) I have measured voltages over 30 V. I wanted to create a Joule thief, which can be used to supply some small electronic devices, but having well defined and stable output voltage. There...
By: Milen

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 14:24:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-Airport-Photo-Flashgun-Diffuser/
Apple Airport Photo Flashgun Diffuser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe Apple went through this phase where they would use a white lined acrylic for all there products. It was great for letting light through, which they even used to that effect with the status lights in the iMacs of the time. I have made a lot of flash diffusers in the past, using anything I could get ...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 14:35:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Scariac-Poor-Mans-Variable-Power-Controller/
The Scariac (Poor Mans Variable Power Controller) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/IBWS/HGH712KB/FMFIBWSHGH712KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/IBWS/HGH712KB/FMFIBWSHGH712KB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/IBWS/HGH712KB/FMFIBWSHGH712KB.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Mixing water with electricity is risky, and can be lethal.  However, in this project we're using it to make one of the cheapest kinds of power controller.  The Scariac. http://www.thekingofrandom.com Watch the Video WARNING: This project is extremely dangerous and should only be attempted ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:07:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quiz-Game-Controller-using-Lights-and-Sounds-Buzz/
Quiz Game Controller using "Lights and Sounds Buzzers" and Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SMALL.jpg projectnotions Jeopardy style quiz games are favorites for creating excitement and educational instruction at the same time.  Teachers, summer camp counselors, and even industry educators find this type of game to help generate interest and involvement from the participants. The idea behind the game is simple, bu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 23:52:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/1x1x1-LED-Cube/
1x1x1 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/WDCA/HGG4Z8NP/FYRWDCAHGG4Z8NP.SMALL.gif SF Media Labs In the course of history, it becomes necessary to create something new to advance the state of humanity. The wheel, agriculture, and electricity were all transformative inventions that seem downright simple today. But without them, we'd be munching our nuts and half-rotted carcasses in the dark. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 10:12:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacked-roomba-arduino-snowballs-into-a-Eurobot-2/
Hacked roomba + arduino snowballs into a Eurobot 2013 entry... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SMALL.jpg nicoo It all started as a weekend project with my kids and soon enough I got sucked into a 4 month project with their school ! The idea was to get a small group of kids aged 6 to 9 to participate to a robotics contest (http://www.eurobot.org/eng/index.php). It was a fun journey and they did really well a...
By: nicoo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 16:33:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/8x8-LED-Matrix-with-flames/
Flames effect with a 8x8 LED Matrix and ATMega328 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MUVP/HFWSV055/F2FMUVPHFWSV055.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MUVP/HFWSV055/F2FMUVPHFWSV055.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/MUVP/HFWSV055/F2FMUVPHFWSV055.SMALL.jpg OrenLederman A while ago I found some blog posts explaining how to use a LED matrix as a pendant (http://hackaday.com/2013/01/10/8x8-led-matrix-pendant-sealed-in-a-block-of-epoxy/ and https://sites.google.com/site/tinymatrix/ ). The 8x8 matrix pendant looked cool, but it was missing detailed information on which...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 08:51:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Waveform-Generator-Shield/
Arduino Waveform Generator Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Waveform generators (also called function generators) are useful for testing and debugging circuits. They can be used to test the frequency response of electronic components like op amps and sensors or to characterize and troubleshoot audio effects boxes and pedals. This waveform generator shield is...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:23:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-Print-Molds-for-Small-Batch-Concrete-Cas/
How to 3D Print Molds for Small Batch Concrete Casting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SMALL.jpg timwikander Recently I took my first step into the exciting world of 3d printing. The result? I learned how to utilize basic CAD modeling and a 3d printer to create quick and precise custom molds for small batch concrete casting. Overview About a month ago I visited the Annex (Instructables' old shop locatio...
By: timwikander

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:25:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Earring/
Led Earring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/XTMA/HG85CTJH/FCLXTMAHG85CTJH.SMALL.jpg Lorenzo M Do you like nightlife? This instructable tells you all you need to assemble LED earrings, including the instructions to make a transparent battery holder. The battery holder has an ON/OFF switch so you can turn the earring off to save on battery life. This instructable requires medium capacity skill...
By: Lorenzo M

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 09:52:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Batgirl-Birkin-Bag/
Batgirl Birkin Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad What a girl wants. What a girl needs.  What's more exclusive and has more cachet than scoring a Birkin bag? Pow!!! A Batgirl Birkin bag! Holey Haute Couture, Batman! Yes, you too can knock off a version of this famous bag.  Okay, even mine started out as a knockoff so you ain't doing anything iffy ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 20:09:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Perspective-POV-rig-for-iPhone-4/
Perspective (POV) rig for iPhone 4 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SMALL.jpg andrewt There are a lot of things out there for 3D printing.  Lots of airplanes, monsters and vehicles, but at their current scale, they're really just toys.  I don't think that's a bad thing, tho. I wanted to play with some models and make some videos from the perspective of a plane.  So I made a clip tha...
By: andrewt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 15:25:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Speaker-Monster-Paper-Prototype/
Speaker Monster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/G8HQ/HFSHUYU7/FJ7G8HQHFSHUYU7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/G8HQ/HFSHUYU7/FJ7G8HQHFSHUYU7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/G8HQ/HFSHUYU7/FJ7G8HQHFSHUYU7.SMALL.jpg wcr Olá Pessoal, este é de uma caixinha de som ou Speaker feito com caixa de papelão,uma caixa de sapato, e caixinha de som reutilizaveis... eu não finalizei mas até que esta bonitinho, em breve eu terminarei este e farei outro pois serão 2 caixas de som, direita e esquerda. espero que gostem! --------...
By: wcr

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 11:23:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Record/
Laser Cut Record - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei A few months back, I wrote about how I used a 3D printer to transform any mp3 into a physical record.  Though all the documentation for that project is available here, and the 3D models could potentially be printed through an online fabrication service, I knew that the barrier to entry for norma...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 23:49:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Joytick/
Mini Joystick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/XWIH/HFPTEUUH/F5PXWIHHFPTEUUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/XWIH/HFPTEUUH/F5PXWIHHFPTEUUH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/XWIH/HFPTEUUH/F5PXWIHHFPTEUUH.SMALL.jpg vonPongrac I am building »End of semester« project and I was i need for small joystick. This is what I come on while searching instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Joystick-with-Fire-Button/ This design is pretty good, but angled push buttons are a bit expensive for me and I did have some spare ...
By: vonPongrac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 23:33:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Another-board-of-many-ping-pong-balls/
Another board of many ping-pong balls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/VRLI/HFSH55CF/FTFVRLIHFSH55CF.SMALL.jpg Djandco What do you get when you add one Arduino, some shift registers, a few transistors and a handful of LED's to somebody with way too much time on his hands? The simple answer is Another board of many ping pong balls! Although this is not completed yet, read on to find out why.... But to give you a hea...
By: Djandco

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 14:43:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Starting-with-robotics-Arduino/
Starting with robotics (Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SMALL.jpg vonPongrac Starting with robotics can be hard, if you don’t know where and how to start. Best way to start is to make mobile robot. In this step-by-step we will show you, how to make cheap robot with parts available in your local store and household. Before you start you should make some plans how platform s...
By: vonPongrac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 07:44:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-revive-a-portable-8-Track-tape-player/
How to revive a portable 8-Track tape player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/KCSJ/HG85C6KS/FQ8KCSJHG85C6KS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/KCSJ/HG85C6KS/FQ8KCSJHG85C6KS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ8/KCSJ/HG85C6KS/FQ8KCSJHG85C6KS.SMALL.jpg ke4mcl *** this instructable takes into account that you have some mechanical dexterity and some experience in disassembling consumer electronics *** lalala music music KERCHUNK! the lowly 8-track tape, abandoned long ago in favor of the cassette tape. they can still be easily found at thrift stores and...
By: ke4mcl

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 15:54:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Maddie-the-Photonic-Robot-Cockroach-a-solar-power/
Maddie the Photonic Robot Cockroach: a solar powered Madagascar cockroach that runs faster than your cat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/J08C/HFSHFOZ9/FRAJ08CHFSHFOZ9.SMALL.jpg sfrayne Oh Solar Pocket Factory fans.  How you have played right into our hands.  Oh the irony is delicious!  So ironic.  We made you believe we were trying to change the world with cheap microsolar panels made locally.   HAHAHA.  Who would do that?!   Oh you are so silly.  I now unveil to you the true pu...
By: sfrayne

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 08:42:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Octo-phonic-Synthesizer/
The Octo-phonic Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SMALL.jpg MaxTheFilmDude The Octo-phonic Synthesizer is a polyphonic synthesizer that is able to produce eight tones that in the end, creates a musical scale. Inspiration for this creation came from this project. I like to think of it as an electronic organ. I used the core foundation of blinkyblinky's idea, but also focuse...
By: MaxTheFilmDude

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 07:08:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Quilt/
Interactive Quilt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/GYON/HFSH595I/FAHGYONHFSH595I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/GYON/HFSH595I/FAHGYONHFSH595I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/GYON/HFSH595I/FAHGYONHFSH595I.SMALL.jpg kncjdavis This project is a hanging, interactive quilt for my 8 year-old daughter.  Each section of the quilt requires her to do something to activate either the lights or the sounds.   Materials Needed For Quilt: Fabric -5 colors for background -Backing & binding (about 1 yard) -flowers -leaves -clouds -f...
By: kncjdavis

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 21:06:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Form-Memory-Wire-Nitinol/
How to Form Memory Wire Nitinol - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/SLW7/HFSHURX6/FH7SLW7HFSHURX6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/SLW7/HFSHURX6/FH7SLW7HFSHURX6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/SLW7/HFSHURX6/FH7SLW7HFSHURX6.SMALL.jpg Pickledkitty Memory wire, a.k.a. Nitinol, a.k.a. Muscle Wire, a.k.a. Flexinol, is a nifty metal alloy (mixture) of Nickel (NI) and Titanium (TI). The NOL stands for Naval Ordinance Laboratory, where the memory properties were discovered by William J. Buehler and Fredrick Wang. If you are interested in buying Nit...
By: Pickledkitty

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 20:40:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EXPOSURE-BRACKETING-FOR-SPECTACULAR-PANORAMAS/
exposure bracketing for spectacular panoramas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/OI6Y/HFSH579E/F5HOI6YHFSH579E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/OI6Y/HFSH579E/F5HOI6YHFSH579E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/OI6Y/HFSH579E/F5HOI6YHFSH579E.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi After thousands of panoramas taken in all these years coming from the old manual Exacta film camera, then the Canon A-1, passing throught the full automatic EOS1, arriving to digital stuff and still improving myself, I think I came at a moment at which it should be a great satisfaction to share my t...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:02:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-by-Fire/
Smartphone Charger Powered by Fire - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F12/HOAD/HFPTEVTJ/F12HOADHFPTEVTJ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Portable, Compact and Adjustable ThermoElectric Emergency Generator. Background: The reason for this project was to solve a problem I have. I sometimes do several days of hiking/backpacking in the wild and I always bring a smartphone with GPS and maybe other electronics. They need electricity a...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:03:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Voltage-Step-up-07-55V-to-27-55V/
Adjustable Voltage Step-up (0.7-5.5V to 2.7-5.5V) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2K/RFE1/HFPT9HVQ/F2KRFE1HFPT9HVQ.SMALL.jpg Joohansson Introduction: A voltage step-up is a circuit that increases the voltage. It can be AC/AC, AC/DC, DC/AC or DC/DC. This voltage step-up is a DC/DC adjustable voltage regulator. Usually a voltage regulator is fed by a higher input than output voltage, for example 9V IN to 5V OUT. This circuit will take...
By: Joohansson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-Speakers/
Glass Speakers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/G6YG/HFPTHNZE/F37G6YGHFPTHNZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/G6YG/HFPTHNZE/F37G6YGHFPTHNZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/G6YG/HFPTHNZE/F37G6YGHFPTHNZE.SMALL.jpg randofo This set of speakers resonates glass to produce sound. While this may seem complicated, the technical explanation is actually rather simple.  Each speaker has a tactile transducer attached to the center, which is a device that vibrates the glass to produce sound waves. This simple mechanism allowed ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 10:51:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Sword-Goddess-Chest/
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Goddess Chest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SMALL.jpg xeijix Some background info: I had found a Skyward Sword heart container necklace to give to a special someone (http://www.thepixelsmithy.com/collections/necklaces), but I wanted to present it in the most elaborate way possible. So, to make it true to the game, I made the Goddess Chest (oh and the G...
By: xeijix

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:33:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LieDar/
LieDar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/CYFI/HFPTF4QV/F28CYFIHFPTF4QV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/CYFI/HFPTF4QV/F28CYFIHFPTF4QV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/CYFI/HFPTF4QV/F28CYFIHFPTF4QV.SMALL.jpg randofo LieDar is a fake lidar sensor that you can attach to the top of your car to instantly turn it into a self-driving vehicle. Whereas some companies have spent millions of dollars developing the technology to have conversations about the future of transportation, you can butt in for a mere fraction ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:56:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Marco-Photography-HQ-using-LED-lens/
Phone Macro Photography (HQ - using LED lens) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/Z9TX/HFSHT1WY/FCKZ9TXHFSHT1WY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/Z9TX/HFSHT1WY/FCKZ9TXHFSHT1WY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/Z9TX/HFSHT1WY/FCKZ9TXHFSHT1WY.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Here's a quick and easy tutorial on taking macro photography pictures using your smartphone. The lenses work best with cameras having at least 5MP, with autofocus of course. So whats so special about this mobile macro photography guide? - I found an ingenious solution. The lenses that I'm using are...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:52:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Frankenstein-Laser-Engraver/
Frankenstein Laser Engraver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SMALL.jpg ianmcmill This Frankenstein Laser Cutter was built out of an old scanner and printer. The whole thing evolved around the instructable of Groover and his 'Pocket Laser Engraver'. This is a Making-Of. Although a lot, if not everything, of the mechnical construction requires ingenuity I tried to document the com...
By: ianmcmill

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