http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:29:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Music-with-Makeblock/
Making Music with Makeblock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/8YSH/HHS9SZS5/F5J8YSHHHS9SZS5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/8YSH/HHS9SZS5/F5J8YSHHHS9SZS5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/8YSH/HHS9SZS5/F5J8YSHHHS9SZS5.SMALL.jpg Makerworks Makeblock is an aluminum extrusion based construction system that provides an integrated solution for aspects of mechanics, electronics and software design. With Makeblock you can make professional robots, toy machines or even art-ware. It's super easy-to-use and helps bring your creations to life. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:04:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-Minecraft-Server/
Raspberry Pi: Minecraft Server - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/3F5S/HI3U0IZ1/FTG3F5SHI3U0IZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/3F5S/HI3U0IZ1/FTG3F5SHI3U0IZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/3F5S/HI3U0IZ1/FTG3F5SHI3U0IZ1.SMALL.jpg chrisgoad3882 These instructions will provide you with a list of requirements and steps for configuring your own Minecraft server using the Raspberry Pi. Once complete, you will be able to access and play with your friends from across the world on your Raspberry Pi. Materials Raspberry Pi: Model B USB Power A...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:44:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TSA-Zombie-Scanner-Security-Wand/
TSA Zombie Scanner Security Wand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/TKH7/HI3QAHL5/FKITKH7HI3QAHL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/TKH7/HI3QAHL5/FKITKH7HI3QAHL5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKI/TKH7/HI3QAHL5/FKITKH7HI3QAHL5.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Not even Zombies are exempt from a good pat-down.  Scanner security wands are used at the most exclusive nightclubs and venues.  Does not detect metal to indicate a presence of weapons but will indicate the lack of a soul which means a more rigorous body cavity search to remove any last shred of dig...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:06:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Prosthesis-with-temperature-sensitivity/
Prosthesis with temperature sensitivity - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/YYMM/HI3TY3XK/FONYYMMHI3TY3XK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/YYMM/HI3TY3XK/FONYYMMHI3TY3XK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/YYMM/HI3TY3XK/FONYYMMHI3TY3XK.SMALL.jpg Jochefor Our project is a actualization to the old mechanical prosthesis that exist know a day. There are a lot of prosthesis in the market that helps to recover the mechanical part of your hand but there is no prosthesis capable of getting you senses of touch and sensitivity to temperature back. For this re...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:31:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Brass-Knuckles-Spoon/
Make a Brass Knuckles Spoon through 123D Catch, MeshMixer & MakerBot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/M2ZX/H8CVK4VZ/F8FM2ZXH8CVK4VZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/M2ZX/H8CVK4VZ/F8FM2ZXH8CVK4VZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/M2ZX/H8CVK4VZ/F8FM2ZXH8CVK4VZ.SMALL.jpg damonite This tutorial illustrates how to create a Brass Knuckles Spoon just in case a rowdy food fight breaks loose at your next dinner party. I used: -Autodesk 123D Catch to scan the image into CAD -Autodesk MeshMixer to massage & patch up the CAD surfaces -MakerBot Replicator to 3D print the spoon -KeySho...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 22:31:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/123D-P/
123D-4P - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SMALL.jpg ckippen 123D-4P is a process and materials exploration of the 123D Catch app. The "4P" in 123D-4P stands for photography, ponder, process and prototyping. This Instructable is not quite a set of instructions, but more a documentation of my experiment. I plan on catching many items with hopes of generating s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:48:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Soap-Wall-Tile-Prototyping/
Soap Wall Tile - Prototyping - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/DA7B/HA4M8H8H/FOSDA7BHA4M8H8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/DA7B/HA4M8H8H/FOSDA7BHA4M8H8H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/DA7B/HA4M8H8H/FOSDA7BHA4M8H8H.SMALL.jpg hellichius This is my tutorial to show you how I made the prototype to my soap-tile concept.  To make this tutorial you will need; a pillow the 123d catch app Meshmixer 123d make Illustrator lasercutter cardboard glue wax heatgun metalbowl mdf pieces (mine are 4x4 in) Doing the Catch I had an initial shape...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 11:04:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printable-Hydroponics-Tower-Support-Structure/
3D Printable Hydroponics Tower Support Structure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/5PU1/HH2VKYVV/F955PU1HH2VKYVV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/5PU1/HH2VKYVV/F955PU1HH2VKYVV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/5PU1/HH2VKYVV/F955PU1HH2VKYVV.SMALL.jpg gavanmurphy84 This is an idea I have been working on for a while. It began as a vertical Gardening experiment so I could learn about hydroponics and now I just want to get it made and start growing. I wanted to make a Hydroponic Tower that uses waterfall effect to disperse water to plants held in the sides of the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 12:45:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/use-m42-lenses-on-medium-format-film/
build shiney brass camera to use standard m42 lenses on posh medium format film! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/I6KO/HHS9S09Y/FDMI6KOHHS9S09Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/I6KO/HHS9S09Y/FDMI6KOHHS9S09Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/I6KO/HHS9S09Y/FDMI6KOHHS9S09Y.SMALL.jpg crazyg so i wanted to use lenses for 35mm film on medium format film.not quite as straght forward as you might think, medium format film likes its lenses far away and 35mm film like to be close to its lens..i explored the possibility of making a panaramic shift and a blend, due to forces beyond my ability ...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:55:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robopod-the-Arduino-Powered-Robot/
Robopod the Arduino Powered Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/RP5J/HHS9VQBM/FVYRP5JHHS9VQBM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/RP5J/HHS9VQBM/FVYRP5JHHS9VQBM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/RP5J/HHS9VQBM/FVYRP5JHHS9VQBM.SMALL.jpg 86 Robopod is a simple arduino robot that uses antennas to detect obstacles. Robopod's motors are controlled by an H bridge and   powered by a nine volt battery.  Robopods circuit is based on a breadboard for easy modification. Tools and Materials Material Arduino uno Breadboard H Br...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:46:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-color-a-black-and-white-photo/
How to color a black and white photo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/C4W4/HHS9M4K2/FBLC4W4HHS9M4K2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/C4W4/HHS9M4K2/FBLC4W4HHS9M4K2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/C4W4/HHS9M4K2/FBLC4W4HHS9M4K2.SMALL.jpg E These instructions will show you how to turn a boring black and white photo into a vibrant colored photo using Adobe Photoshop. In this instruction, I am going to color a photo of a little girl to show the basic steps and concepts of how to color a B/W photo. To color a different B/W photo, the con...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:47:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Internet-Laundry/
Internet Laundry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/06FW/HHS9D514/FFF06FWHHS9D514.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/06FW/HHS9D514/FFF06FWHHS9D514.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/06FW/HHS9D514/FFF06FWHHS9D514.SMALL.jpg T3h_Muffinator In a world of increasingly intrusive technologies, one sector hasn't quite wiggled its way into our beloved hive-mind.  That sector, ladies and gentlemen, is laundry.   Where would we stand as humans in the 21st century without the ability to feverishly check the status of the things we hold closes...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:50:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-MultiWii-based-quadcopter/
Laser Cut MultiWii based quadcopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UOS1/HHS9RQAB/FHHUOS1HHS9RQAB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UOS1/HHS9RQAB/FHHUOS1HHS9RQAB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UOS1/HHS9RQAB/FHHUOS1HHS9RQAB.SMALL.jpg dylanfm This is the second version of a small quad copter that I designed and built. It is designed so that the only power tool required to build it is a laser cutter. You can get multicopter frames for cheap from a number of sources, but I wanted something that was more customizable and hackable. The cost...
By: dylanfm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:14:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Basic-Floor-Plans-from-an-Architectural-D/
Creating Basic Floor Plans from an Architectural Drawing in AutoCAD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/P7VR/HHS9R13X/FA1P7VRHHS9R13X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/P7VR/HHS9R13X/FA1P7VRHHS9R13X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/P7VR/HHS9R13X/FA1P7VRHHS9R13X.SMALL.jpg mtcarrillo These instructions will help you create clear and accurate floor plans from complicated construction documents. In today’s world the simpler and more concise a drawing or map is, the better and faster a person can use it for its intended purpose. These instructions can help you achieve this given yo...
By: mtcarrillo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:46:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-calibrate-the-Extruder-on-your-3d-Printer/
How to calibrate the Extruder on your 3d Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/CE4I/HHS9UD7G/F1PCE4IHHS9UD7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/CE4I/HHS9UD7G/F1PCE4IHHS9UD7G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/CE4I/HHS9UD7G/F1PCE4IHHS9UD7G.SMALL.jpg 527666229 If you're one of the many who have bought into the 3d printing craze you've probably realized they require a great deal of tinkering to get optimum results.  I'll show you how to calibrate the extruder in order to get better quality prints.  As you can see by the printed table above, a poorly calibr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:49:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resistor-Color-Code-Calculator-with-Arduino/
Resistor Color Code Calculator with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/DH26/HHS9UA3P/FXQDH26HHS9UA3P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/DH26/HHS9UA3P/FXQDH26HHS9UA3P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/DH26/HHS9UA3P/FXQDH26HHS9UA3P.SMALL.jpg robdavinci   This is a 4 band Mechanical Color Code Resistor Calculator, The idea of making this Mechanical Resistor came when I accidentally dropped my box of resistors and all resistors (1300 of them) got mixed up. ooops! . Thank god there's an APP  for that, So while picking them up (the resistors) and so...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:40:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Trying-my-hand-at-Mold-Making-and-Casting-with-Si/
Trying my hand at: Mold Making and Casting with Silicone RTV [Pittsburgh Tech Shop] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/TK55/HHS9SOEK/FEFTK55HHS9SOEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/TK55/HHS9SOEK/FEFTK55HHS9SOEK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEF/TK55/HHS9SOEK/FEFTK55HHS9SOEK.SMALL.jpg thisisanexparrot Today at the Pittsburgh Tech Shop, I took a class in mold making and casting. This is a great technique for making multiple copies of a piece out of resin. It's used in sculpting, prop making, special effects makeup, and many more applications. This Instructable is the documentation of the class in ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:41:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-Build-a-Robot/
Let's Build a Robot! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/SEA5/HHS9W2LA/FDXSEA5HHS9W2LA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/SEA5/HHS9W2LA/FDXSEA5HHS9W2LA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/SEA5/HHS9W2LA/FDXSEA5HHS9W2LA.SMALL.jpg rwinscot I've been building stuff like this since I was about ten or so years old... and I love it! It's amazing how fabrication techniques have improved in the last few years. Inexpensive hardware, 3D printers, and awesome boutique electronics stores like Adafruit, SparkFun, and Seeed Studio have opened a ...
By: rwinscot

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:21:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Phone-Into-A-GPS-Using-Knex/
Turn Your Phone Into A GPS Using K'nex! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/7R0P/HHS9LGZC/FMQ7R0PHHS9LGZC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/7R0P/HHS9LGZC/FMQ7R0PHHS9LGZC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/7R0P/HHS9LGZC/FMQ7R0PHHS9LGZC.SMALL.jpg nerfrocketeer Imagine this: your lost in the wilderness on a lonely back road. You have no idea where you are and no way to find out. If only you had a way to find your way home! Luckily, you still have your cell phone and a box of K'nex in the trunk. It's time to make the (emergency) K'nex GPS/phone holder! This...
By: nerfrocketeer

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:59:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Traffic-Light-Cufflinks/
Traffic Light Cufflinks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/W6UN/HHYLVR4J/FF4W6UNHHYLVR4J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/W6UN/HHYLVR4J/FF4W6UNHHYLVR4J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/W6UN/HHYLVR4J/FF4W6UNHHYLVR4J.SMALL.jpg bmsleight I do not wear much jewellery, apart from a wedding ring and some cufflinks. At lot of my cufflinks are Traffic Light themed. However I wanted something unique. So I decided to build some real Traffic Light cufflinks. I would not be able to design, prototype and build this in previous years - withou...
By: bmsleight

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:55:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Ornithopter-Micro-UAV-Drone/
3D Printed Ornithopter - Micro UAV Drone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/X26P/HH2VN2W6/F8LX26PHH2VN2W6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/X26P/HH2VN2W6/F8LX26PHH2VN2W6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/X26P/HH2VN2W6/F8LX26PHH2VN2W6.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 In the past couple years there has been quite a bit of activity into r&d of tiny insect/drone/ornithopter type vehicles. Two intriguing designs I've been following are Harvard's RoboBee and Cornell's Ornithopter. While some designs, like Harvard's, are out of reach of the average DIYer (check out th...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:01:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Wireless-Charging-to-Your-Smartphone/
Add Wireless Charging to Your Smartphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZYIX/HHS9HRCV/FXXZYIXHHS9HRCV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZYIX/HHS9HRCV/FXXZYIXHHS9HRCV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/ZYIX/HHS9HRCV/FXXZYIXHHS9HRCV.SMALL.jpg harari today more and more smartphones support wireless charging, whether it's out-of-the-box or via an available hardware upgrade (special back cover). but there is no reason why all other USB charged devices shouldn't enjoy the luxury of wireless charging. in this instructable i'll show you how to add w...
By: harari

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:59:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-A-Subwoofer/
Building A Subwoofer Enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/2GPV/HHS9UBNM/FTL2GPVHHS9UBNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/2GPV/HHS9UBNM/FTL2GPVHHS9UBNM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/2GPV/HHS9UBNM/FTL2GPVHHS9UBNM.SMALL.jpg endesereth Designing and building your own subwoofer can be a rewarding experience. Not only will it save you money, you will also get better performance than prebuilt subwoofers, and you can make the subwoofer to what your needs are. Building a subwoofer may seem like a daunting task, but with this procedure,...
By: endesereth

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:43:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Origami/
LED Origami - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/7IVF/HHS9HOQ7/F5B7IVFHHS9HOQ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/7IVF/HHS9HOQ7/F5B7IVFHHS9HOQ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/7IVF/HHS9HOQ7/F5B7IVFHHS9HOQ7.SMALL.jpg Maxwells This instructable is an origami flower that is lit up using LED's. In this instructable I show only a flower but you could do many more things. Materials List These are the materials 1 Origami Figure A couple of 3-volt coin-cell batteries Assorted LED's 1 Roll of electrical tape Testing and se...
By: Maxwells

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:55:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printable-microscope-for-home-or-lab/
3D printable microscope for home or lab - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/APST/HHS9S4LF/FRBAPSTHHS9S4LF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/APST/HHS9S4LF/FRBAPSTHHS9S4LF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/APST/HHS9S4LF/FRBAPSTHHS9S4LF.SMALL.jpg kwalus The following instructable describes a 3D printable microscope that you can make at home using low cost 3D printing. Almost every part on this microscope is 3D printable with the exception of the lenses, which you can get from disposable cameras. I got my lenses from a local photography shop and the...
By: kwalus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:02:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Designing-and-building-an-synthesizer-with-Meeblip/
Designing and building an synthesizer with Meeblip and Arduino, added videos! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HU92/HHS9K10I/FY0HU92HHS9K10I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HU92/HHS9K10I/FY0HU92HHS9K10I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/HU92/HHS9K10I/FY0HU92HHS9K10I.SMALL.jpg ArvidJense For my internship at Create Digital Music/Meeblip I've created quite a fun little synthesizer. This thing is meant to be more flexible than other synthesizer by making it completely independent; it is battery powered, has its own amplifier/speaker and is controlled by a manually operated sequencer. ...
By: ArvidJense

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:11:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-Printed-Merlin-Style-Steadicam-MO-FLO-10/
3d Printed Merlin Style Steadicam: MO-FLO 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/V366/HG85C6UF/FJ8V366HG85C6UF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/V366/HG85C6UF/FJ8V366HG85C6UF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/V366/HG85C6UF/FJ8V366HG85C6UF.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack Let me introduce the MO-FLO 1.0, another one of my entries into the world of DIY camera stabilization equipment. The MO-FLO, short for MOVIE and FLOW, is a 3d printed Merlin style steadicam. In case you're new to the subject, Steadicam is a trademarked name for a company that produces camera stabil...
By: Mr. Noack

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:47:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printable-Adjustable-Volume-Pipette/
3D Printable Adjustable Volume Pipette - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/J0V5/HHS9IH8V/FAYJ0V5HHS9IH8V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/J0V5/HHS9IH8V/FAYJ0V5HHS9IH8V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/J0V5/HHS9IH8V/FAYJ0V5HHS9IH8V.SMALL.jpg kwalus Pipettes are prolific in laboratories everywhere and used to transfer variable amounts of liquid. Professional tools are calibrated and have dials that allow the user to set the volume. The following instructions are the result of an experiment to develop 3D printable and low cost alternatives to st...
By: kwalus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:23:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Printed-Shower-Knob/
Printed Shower Knob - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/UH4J/HHS9E67I/F2GUH4JHHS9E67I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/UH4J/HHS9E67I/F2GUH4JHHS9E67I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/UH4J/HHS9E67I/F2GUH4JHHS9E67I.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker The shower knob in our guest bathroom was spinning freely, so I needed to do something fast.  I quickly came up with a design that will work using 123D software (free).  The design and print files are available at: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:102624   Life is not perfect.  The...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:46:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-to-AV-Receiver-Interface/
Guitar to AV Receiver Interface - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/XZGY/HHMI9AH9/F51XZGYHHMI9AH9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/XZGY/HHMI9AH9/F51XZGYHHMI9AH9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/XZGY/HHMI9AH9/F51XZGYHHMI9AH9.SMALL.jpg technovative Have you ever wanted to amplify your electric guitar by plugging into an AV Receiver (home stereo)? Ever tried rigging up a 1/4" mono instrument plug to RCA patch cable? If so you most likely were disappointed when it didn't work. Most modern consumer grade AV equipment only has output power amplifi...
By: technovative

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:15:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Animatronic-Eyes/
Arduino Animatronic Eyes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/PFJX/HHOFDF38/F79PFJXHHOFDF38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/PFJX/HHOFDF38/F79PFJXHHOFDF38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/PFJX/HHOFDF38/F79PFJXHHOFDF38.SMALL.jpg LGProspects After reviewing and scouring the internet like most hackers I decided what I wanted wasn't documented well. So I set out to not only do the project for myself but to also try and get some sort of documentation. For this project you will need: Electronics side: 1 - Arduino board 1 - Breadboard (a...
By: LGProspects

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-Shield-Holder/
Acrylic Shield Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/FIRK/HHS9U6PF/F2VFIRKHHS9U6PF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/FIRK/HHS9U6PF/F2VFIRKHHS9U6PF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/FIRK/HHS9U6PF/F2VFIRKHHS9U6PF.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker When you have a project on display and need to keep little fingers out, an acrylic shield is useful.  This project uses 3D printed brackets to mount the shield to a plywood base. Parts: Acrylic  I used 1/4 inch thick, 2 sheets 18 inches by 48 inches and 2 sheets 18 inches by 36 inches   estreetplas...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:50:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-Your-Laptop-Power-Cord/
Repair Your Laptop Power Cord - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/Y3U1/HHS9E58J/F7DY3U1HHS9E58J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/Y3U1/HHS9E58J/F7DY3U1HHS9E58J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7D/Y3U1/HHS9E58J/F7DY3U1HHS9E58J.SMALL.jpg EE-Dan After years of being thrown in travel bags, tripped over, and quite literally dragged through the dirt many laptop power cords succumb to the abuse and begin to fray.  Eventually the fraying cord will break apart and no longer power your laptop.  Here's how to rescue your power cord from the landfil...
By: EE-Dan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:32:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Anatomy-of-a-3D-printed-Turks-head/
Anatomy of a 3D printed Turk's head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/OETY/HH2VZBQ0/FOUOETYHH2VZBQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/OETY/HH2VZBQ0/FOUOETYHH2VZBQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/OETY/HH2VZBQ0/FOUOETYHH2VZBQ0.SMALL.jpg jallwine A Turk's head is a decorative woven knot. They come in many shapes and sizes but they all share common properties. I'm currently developing an app that can generate 3D models of Turk's heads for 3D printing. When printed, they make gorgeous rings, bracelets, pendants and more! In this instructable, ...
By: jallwine

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:33:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stargate-LED-Lighted-Necklace/
Stargate LED Lighted Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/B8N8/HHRZJX9X/FA0B8N8HHRZJX9X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/B8N8/HHRZJX9X/FA0B8N8HHRZJX9X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/B8N8/HHRZJX9X/FA0B8N8HHRZJX9X.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Ever need to have a Stargate handy? You can wear one around your neck and have it at the ready. Ears starting to bleed from the volume of the music at the club or that Euro-chic clothing retailer outlet?  Activate the Stargate to jump to another world.  Light sequence needs to be just right.  Don't ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:56:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Pendant-The-ultimate-present-to-your-wife/
Baby Pendant - The ultimate present to your wife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/MI08/HH2VKC02/F1WMI08HH2VKC02.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/MI08/HH2VKC02/F1WMI08HH2VKC02.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/MI08/HH2VKC02/F1WMI08HH2VKC02.SMALL.jpg skipperarm Baby Pendant - The ultimate present to your wife Real handprint of your loved ones... what is more important then our kids! I promise she will wear it her whole life ;) Dimensions: 23x21mm and 1.5mm in height This is what I used to make the pendant: 1 baby/child fingerpaint roller brush paper Sca...
By: skipperarm

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:15:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Arduino-enviroment-monitor/
Mini Arduino enviroment monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/V2FQ/HHMHY8H8/F0TV2FQHHMHY8H8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/V2FQ/HHMHY8H8/F0TV2FQHHMHY8H8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/V2FQ/HHMHY8H8/F0TV2FQHHMHY8H8.SMALL.jpg johnag This is an Example of how you can use the Arduino to monitor various environmental parameters And display them on a LCD screen.  Parts List Arduino uno R3 or compatible                                           30.00  Sainsmart "1.8" TFT Color LCD Display                          18.50  DHT11 Dig...
By: johnag

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:22:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-paper-theremin/
The paper theremin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/MF7M/HHOFPECL/F1AMF7MHHOFPECL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/MF7M/HHOFPECL/F1AMF7MHHOFPECL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/MF7M/HHOFPECL/F1AMF7MHHOFPECL.SMALL.jpg pinomelean We all know that a 555 noisemaker is easy to build. But her's something more original, a 555 paper theremin. It's just a piece of paper with a 555 noisemaker driven by a phototransistor, so it sounds when you place something above it, changing the tone depending of how close the object is. M...
By: pinomelean

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:48:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-1-Watt-Solar-Array/
Making a 1 Watt Solar Array. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/329P/GVMITGIH/FBV329PGVMITGIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/329P/GVMITGIH/FBV329PGVMITGIH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/329P/GVMITGIH/FBV329PGVMITGIH.SMALL.jpg Josehf Murchison I love my neighbor’s garbage I call them the parts department. In this, instructible I am building a Solar Array out of 30 solar lights my neighbor threw out. For this project I am only going to use 18 of the solar cells for the array I am building. The array will be able to charge a 12 volt 10 wat...
By: Josehf Murchison

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:07:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Seed-Spreading-Robot/
Seed Spreading Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/YDM1/H5JVXA2L/FTDYDM1H5JVXA2L.SMALL.jpg randofo Last summer it was brought to my attention that you could buy nearly everything you needed for automated lawn care but a seed spreading robot. This intrigued me. For starters, why on Earth would anyone make lawn care robots in the first place? There are countless reasons this seems like a bad idea. ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 23:18:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Atari-Punk-Console-Conductive-Ink-Your-Body/
Atari Punk Console - Conductive Ink & Your Body - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/G2S0/HHOFUVDQ/F75G2S0HHOFUVDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/G2S0/HHOFUVDQ/F75G2S0HHOFUVDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/G2S0/HHOFUVDQ/F75G2S0HHOFUVDQ.SMALL.jpg joshdont Build a simple Atari Punk Console that uses conductive ink and your body to change the sound! The circuit here was modeled off of Joshua Zimmerman's wonderful instructable. The original design for the APC, or "Stepped Tone Generator" is credited to Forest M. Mims III. This project should be doable f...
By: joshdont

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 20:35:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-STEMbot1-A-Robot-That-Makes-Programming-Fu/
Build STEMbot1 - A Robot That Makes Programming Fun and Easy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/MGEC/HHMI536N/FAYMGECHHMI536N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/MGEC/HHMI536N/FAYMGECHHMI536N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/MGEC/HHMI536N/FAYMGECHHMI536N.SMALL.jpg emgrobotics The modern smartphone or tablet (mobile device) has more computing power than desktop computers had just 10 years ago. Modern mobile devices are full of sensors including: GPS, compass, 3-axis accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc and are well connected via cellular network, WiFi, and Bluetooth. Chances a...
By: emgrobotics

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:52:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Turn-Your-Initials-Into-a-Circuit/
Make Your Initials Look Nerdier! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/RA5H/HHMI8YAJ/FZPRA5HHHMI8YAJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/RA5H/HHMI8YAJ/FZPRA5HHHMI8YAJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/RA5H/HHMI8YAJ/FZPRA5HHHMI8YAJ.SMALL.jpg nodcah This is a simple circuit that turns your initials into a nerdy masterpiece. This project is aimed for beginners, but can be reproduced by anyone!  The circuit consists of a coin cell battery powering an LED, but is resisted by a sensor of your choice. If you liked this ible, be sure to leave feedb...
By: nodcah

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 19:28:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-Sugru-pendant-for-Burning-Man-2013/
Glowing Sugru pendant (for Burning Man 2013) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/UAD2/HHMI5A0T/F3XUAD2HHMI5A0T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/UAD2/HHMI5A0T/F3XUAD2HHMI5A0T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/UAD2/HHMI5A0T/F3XUAD2HHMI5A0T.SMALL.jpg OrenLederman In this Instructable I'll explain how create a glowing pendant made out of simple materials. No engineering/programming skills are requires, though you will need to know how to do some basic soldering. I've spent a lot of time trying out different variations for this pendant, and this one is my fav...
By: OrenLederman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 09:30:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-iPhone-and-smartphone-stand-docking-availa/
Lego iPhone (and smartphone) stand, docking available *UPDATED* - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/DVHE/HHMI94BV/FONDVHEHHMI94BV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/DVHE/HHMI94BV/FONDVHEHHMI94BV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/DVHE/HHMI94BV/FONDVHEHHMI94BV.SMALL.jpg Punyoka Hi, I wanted to bulid a lego iPhone stand which is able to hold the phone in vertical position. Here it goes. I made it in Lego digital designer, because i didn't want to get mine into pieces. This is my first instructable, hope you'll like it. I checked that all parts cost a total of 1,3$ if you ...
By: Punyoka

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Jun 2013 06:35:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Harry-Potter-Papercraft/
Harry Potter Papercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/1HSN/HHOFDDLW/FRY1HSNHHOFDDLW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/1HSN/HHOFDDLW/FRY1HSNHHOFDDLW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/1HSN/HHOFDDLW/FRY1HSNHHOFDDLW.SMALL.gif ChrysN Paper craft is a lot of fun, I particularly like the models that move.  I wanted to try my hand at making my own movable model.  When I came up with the idea of making Harry Potter with a moving arm it occurred to me that it could be even better if I incorporated an LED into the wand.  So as he rais...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 22:21:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/James-Your-first-Arduino-Robot/
James - Your first Arduino Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/3GTH/HHMI6V6I/FD73GTHHHMI6V6I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/3GTH/HHMI6V6I/FD73GTHHHMI6V6I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD7/3GTH/HHMI6V6I/FD73GTHHHMI6V6I.SMALL.jpg chickenparmi So you want to make a robot? Don't know where to start? How about you learn how to make a robot with me and make James! James was made as part of a Robotics Class I teach to a few high school students. I called him James in memory of my late Grandfather James Manning Edwards who passed away 14-3-20...
By: chickenparmi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 05:13:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MixDrive-USB-Cassette-Tapes-Made-Easy/
MixDrive: USB Cassette Tapes Made Easy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9E/EDRG/GAPUSAJD/F9EEDRGGAPUSAJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9E/EDRG/GAPUSAJD/F9EEDRGGAPUSAJD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9E/EDRG/GAPUSAJD/F9EEDRGGAPUSAJD.SMALL.jpg RikkaKoi I remember the days of the mixtape. Requesting songs from the local radio station and sitting by the cassette deck, finger on the record button. I remember the glorious day I got a dual cassette deck so that I could copy music from one tape to the next. Spending hours making mixes for friends, color...
By: RikkaKoi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:03:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Amplifier-Speaker-1/
Portable - Mini Amplifier Speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/XWRU/HHMHZT0O/FFHXWRUHHMHZT0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/XWRU/HHMHZT0O/FFHXWRUHHMHZT0O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/XWRU/HHMHZT0O/FFHXWRUHHMHZT0O.SMALL.jpg faziefazie In this instructable, I will show you how to make a simple amplifier speaker with common components, it's not just simple but portable. It uses LM386N IC which is a low voltage audio power amplifier. When the project is finished you will have a working simple circuit that can connect with any device...
By: faziefazie

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 05:46:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-revive-a-first-generation-Olympic-447-trans/
how to revive a first generation Olympic 447 portable transistor radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/MPT6/HHMHQRIQ/FYRMPT6HHMHQRIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/MPT6/HHMHQRIQ/FYRMPT6HHMHQRIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/MPT6/HHMHQRIQ/FYRMPT6HHMHQRIQ.SMALL.jpg ke4mcl **this instructable assumes that you have basic electronics knowledge, you can solder, and you have the ability to use basic hand tools.** in this instructable we'll be covering the basic rebuild of an early portable transistor radio. these big transistor radios where called "lunchbox radios" and w...
By: ke4mcl

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