Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - technology - popular http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:15:30 PDT BLOX v1.01 123D-4P 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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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:48:11 PST
build shiney brass camera to use standard m42 lenses on posh medium format film! 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 ...
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:55:59 PDT
Robopod the Arduino Powered Robot 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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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:46:34 PDT
Making a $1.00 ADXL345 for Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-ADXL345-for-Arduino/
Making a $1.00 ADXL345 for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/GEZE/HHS9M4K7/F7HGEZEHHS9M4K7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/GEZE/HHS9M4K7/F7HGEZEHHS9M4K7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/GEZE/HHS9M4K7/F7HGEZEHHS9M4K7.SMALL.jpg cbrittain1 1. Get over to Analog Devices and sign-up for a sample account. They seem to be pretty nice and let you order several samples every month, I believe. Making an ADXL345 for Arduino 2. Order a few samples of the ADXL345 chip from Analog Devices. Making an ADXL345 for Arduino 3. Download the Eagl...
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:38:46 PDT
How to color a black and white photo 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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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:47:52 PDT
Learn How To Make An OS http://www.instructables.com/id/Learn-How-To-Make-An-OS/
Learn How To Make An OS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/3T43/HHS9RUV8/FTX3T43HHS9RUV8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/3T43/HHS9RUV8/FTX3T43HHS9RUV8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/3T43/HHS9RUV8/FTX3T43HHS9RUV8.SMALL.jpg THAWKK An OS (operating system) is the foundation of every computer. It contains all of the programs and files necessary for the computer to function. Operating systems are made out of hundreds of thousands of lines of code and is usually programmed in C, C++, and most importantly, assembly. Making an OS i...
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:16:36 PDT
Internet Laundry 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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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:50:12 PDT
Resistor Color Code Calculator with Arduino 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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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:40:46 PDT
Creating Basic Floor Plans from an Architectural Drawing in AutoCAD 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...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:46:37 PDT
How to calibrate the Extruder on your 3d Printer 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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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:49:48 PDT
Laser Cut MultiWii based quadcopter 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...
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:14:15 PDT
Let's Build a Robot! 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 ...
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:21:58 PDT
How to embed any video into a webpage using HTML5 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-embed-any-video-into-a-webpage-using-HTML5/
How to embed any video into a webpage using HTML5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/VGJR/HHS9LGN0/FIAVGJRHHS9LGN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/VGJR/HHS9LGN0/FIAVGJRHHS9LGN0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/VGJR/HHS9LGN0/FIAVGJRHHS9LGN0.SMALL.jpg speedemin This tutorial will teach you how to put any video into a website using HTML5 and the new tag. By using HTML5 you can have videos in your website without needing any plugins like Adobe Flash, and they can be played on mobile devices like tablets and smart phones. This tutorial is for users with inter...
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:58:32 PDT
Trying my hand at: Mold Making and Casting with Silicone RTV [Pittsburgh Tech Shop] 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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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:41:16 PDT
Turn Your Phone Into A GPS Using K'nex! 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...
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:59:38 PDT
FM Radio the easy way http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-Radio-the-easy-way/
FM Radio the easy way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/3TBK/HHS9SOEY/F2Y3TBKHHS9SOEY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/3TBK/HHS9SOEY/F2Y3TBKHHS9SOEY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/3TBK/HHS9SOEY/F2Y3TBKHHS9SOEY.SMALL.jpg verdelj Recently I bought an FM Reciver from ebay for about $3 is a RDA5807 from EIModule, no offense but their documentation is useless.  How ever it has an I2C interface and its compatible with the TEA5767. Sorry about the pics using my cellphone.       Specifications (1) RDA5807 FM Radio Modu...
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:50:13 PDT
Apps You Need To Be A Film Maker http://www.instructables.com/id/Apps-You-Need-To-Be-A-Film-Maker/
Apps You Need To Be A Film Maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/TNLN/HHS9IMNY/FE5TNLNHHS9IMNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/TNLN/HHS9IMNY/FE5TNLNHHS9IMNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/TNLN/HHS9IMNY/FE5TNLNHHS9IMNY.SMALL.jpg LizzieB22 I'm going to college to Television and New Media this September and I did some research on some must have apps for film making. And I want to share with you! Intro Designer For iMovie Intro Designer For iMovie is an app that makes the clip about what studio or production company made the film. T...
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:35:17 PDT
An office phone from your cell phone. http://www.instructables.com/id/An-office-phone-from-your-cell-phone/
An office phone from your cell phone. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/KGXG/GXUZF0EB/FHVKGXGGXUZF0EB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/KGXG/GXUZF0EB/FHVKGXGGXUZF0EB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/KGXG/GXUZF0EB/FHVKGXGGXUZF0EB.SMALL.jpg anallie0 With this guide you can transform an old telephone in a friendly device that uses your mobile phone. Material: An old telephone. A 1cm piece of wood larger than your cell and the thickness of 18/20 mm. A piece of plywood the same size. A USB extension Two USB ports taken from an old PC. Ope...
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Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:07:34 PST
Traffic Light Cufflinks 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...
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:55:19 PDT
3D Printed Ornithopter - Micro UAV Drone 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...
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:01:06 PDT
Building A Subwoofer Enclosure 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,...
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:43:13 PDT
Learn How To Hack http://www.instructables.com/id/Learn-How-To-Hack/
Learn How To Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/LX8G/HHS9LEYP/F30LX8GHHS9LEYP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/LX8G/HHS9LEYP/F30LX8GHHS9LEYP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/LX8G/HHS9LEYP/F30LX8GHHS9LEYP.SMALL.jpg THAWKK Primarily, hacking was used in the "good old days" for learning information about systems and IT in general. In recent years, thanks to a few villian actors, hacking has taken on dark connotations. Conversely, many corporations employ hackers to test the strengths and weaknesses of their own systems...
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Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:25:51 PDT
Add Wireless Charging to Your Smartphone 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...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:59:13 PDT
iOS 7, Fix apps stuck in "waiting" state http://www.instructables.com/id/iOS-7-Fix-apps-stuck-in-waiting-state/
iOS 7, Fix apps stuck in "waiting" state - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/Q3SY/HHS9E6L4/FOHQ3SYHHS9E6L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/Q3SY/HHS9E6L4/FOHQ3SYHHS9E6L4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/Q3SY/HHS9E6L4/FOHQ3SYHHS9E6L4.SMALL.jpg oesti I just upgraded to iOS 7 dev version. Being beta software, it's to be expected that there is one or the other glitch. After upgrading I had several apps stuck in a perpetual "waiting" state. The apps could not be launched or removed. Rebooting the phone or re-synching with iTunes did not help. Thi...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:09:49 PDT
Arduino Animatronic Eyes 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...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:06 PDT
LED Origami 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...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:55:04 PDT
3D printable microscope for home or lab 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

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:02:46 PDT
Designing and building an synthesizer with Meeblip and Arduino, added videos! 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. ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:11:05 PDT
3d Printed Merlin Style Steadicam: MO-FLO 1.0 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...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:47:25 PDT
water battery http://www.instructables.com/id/water-battery/
water battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/T6BN/HHS9KT66/FGGT6BNHHS9KT66.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/T6BN/HHS9KT66/FGGT6BNHHS9KT66.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGG/T6BN/HHS9KT66/FGGT6BNHHS9KT66.SMALL.jpg Roy02 the idea is to create a battery that works on water. The concept behind it is to make a galvanic cell that works on either a saltbridge or a sourbridge. In this case it's a saltbridge, but you could try using plants or wine (sourbridge) to create the same effect. -things you need: .copper sulphate...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:47:00 PDT
Printed Shower Knob 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...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:46:13 PDT
3D Printable Adjustable Volume Pipette 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...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:23:26 PDT
Guitar to AV Receiver Interface 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...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:15:11 PDT
How to get FREE Atmel Chips http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-FREE-Atmel-Chips/
How to get FREE Atmel Chips - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/0P72/HHS9JZ5T/FH10P72HHS9JZ5T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/0P72/HHS9JZ5T/FH10P72HHS9JZ5T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/0P72/HHS9JZ5T/FH10P72HHS9JZ5T.SMALL.jpg technovative The popularity of the Arduino development platform has brought the world of micro controllers out of engineering labs, and onto the kitchen table or garage workbench. It has also made Atmel AT chips infamous among electronics enthusiasts such as myself, as well as those who's primary interests are i...
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Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:01:04 PDT
Repair Your Laptop Power Cord 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...
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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:32:55 PDT
Radio Jammer http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Jammer/
Radio Jammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJF/DXGT/F3HY3TUF/FJFDXGTF3HY3TUF.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJF/DXGT/F3HY3TUF/FJFDXGTF3HY3TUF.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJF/DXGT/F3HY3TUF/FJFDXGTF3HY3TUF.SMALL.jpg barri_kid This Item is a Radio Jammer. It sends out EM waves of a certain frequency.Before you enter:This item is illegal in certain locations. It is only demonstrating how these items work and what only a few dollars at a electronic store can build.This also Not a Cell phone jammer. Jamming a Cell phone is s...
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Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:20:44 PDT
Anatomy of a 3D printed Turk's head 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, ...
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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:33:36 PDT
Baby Pendant - The ultimate present to your wife 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...
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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:15:37 PDT
Mini Arduino enviroment monitor 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...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:22:26 PDT
The paper theremin 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...
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Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:48:37 PDT
Making a 1 Watt Solar Array. 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...
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Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:07:48 PST
How to make a Sega Genesis USB Jump Drive http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Sega-Genesis-Jump-Drive/
How to make a Sega Genesis USB Jump Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/YJQ6/GB3W2824/F4VYJQ6GB3W2824.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/YJQ6/GB3W2824/F4VYJQ6GB3W2824.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/YJQ6/GB3W2824/F4VYJQ6GB3W2824.SMALL.jpg Tomcat94 This is my submission for the USB contest. Please vote for me if you like this Instructable! In my childhood days, I would play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for hours and hours on end between fruit roll up bites. I just loved my genesis, and I still have it plugged in to my TV so I can remember that time.....
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Sun, 4 Jul 2010 00:13:24 PDT
Atari Punk Console - Conductive Ink & Your Body 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...
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Sun, 9 Jun 2013 20:35:07 PDT
Seed Spreading Robot 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. ...
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Sun, 9 Jun 2013 23:18:24 PDT
Make Your Initials Look Nerdier! 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...
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Sat, 8 Jun 2013 19:28:34 PDT
Build STEMbot1 - A Robot That Makes Programming Fun and Easy 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...
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Sun, 9 Jun 2013 18:52:13 PDT
House Key OTF (Out The Front) Switchblade http://www.instructables.com/id/House-Key-OFT-Out-The-Front-Switchblade/
House Key OTF (Out The Front) Switchblade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/EK4H/GLWR1E71/FCQEK4HGLWR1E71.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/EK4H/GLWR1E71/FCQEK4HGLWR1E71.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/EK4H/GLWR1E71/FCQEK4HGLWR1E71.SMALL.jpg li.c.reated       In this Instructable I will be starting where my other Instructable "House Key Balisong (Actual Instructable) " finished off. This time around I decide to take a different approach. Instead of making another Balisong (Butterfly Knife), I came up with an idea where my house key would be placed ...
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Sun, 3 Apr 2011 14:42:44 PDT
Glowing Sugru pendant (for Burning Man 2013) 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...
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Sun, 9 Jun 2013 09:30:39 PDT
Lego iPhone (and smartphone) stand, docking available *UPDATED* 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 ...
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Sun, 9 Jun 2013 06:35:55 PDT
Harry Potter Papercraft http://www.instructables.com/id/Harry-Potter-Papercraft/
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Sat, 8 Jun 2013 22:21:32 PDT