Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - technology http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 13:10:13 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to make an SD Card extension http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-SD-Card-extension/
How to make an SD Card extension - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/VXZE/HGH6Y9LH/FF7VXZEHGH6Y9LH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/VXZE/HGH6Y9LH/FF7VXZEHGH6Y9LH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/VXZE/HGH6Y9LH/FF7VXZEHGH6Y9LH.SMALL.jpg SilverJimny I've been looking for an SD Card extension for a while now. There aren't many available and the ones that are for sale are quite expensive. So I'm going to make my own! I'm an electronics workshop bench engineer by day and one of my specialties is Hand Held Terminals. Most of the devices have slot...
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Sat, 18 May 2013 09:57:43 PDT
Puppet Green Screen Effect in Movie Time 6 http://www.instructables.com/id/Puppet-Green-Screen-Effect-in-Movie-Time-6/
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Sat, 18 May 2013 06:34:49 PDT
Indoor Environmental Quality station +Bluetooth +Thingspeak http://www.instructables.com/id/Indoor-Environmental-Quality-station-Bluetooth-T/
Indoor Environmental Quality station +Bluetooth +Thingspeak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/QKGB/HGIEW66A/FU5QKGBHGIEW66A.SMALL.jpg donmatito This Instructable desribes an station to measure Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). This is a measure of comfort that is impacted by several factors such as indoor weather including temperature, humidity (pressure would have been possible as well) noise level indoor air quality. The i...
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Sat, 18 May 2013 02:48:12 PDT
Magnetic Separation Stand http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Separation-Stand/
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Fri, 17 May 2013 16:15:06 PDT
Candle Light Photography http://www.instructables.com/id/Candle-Light-Photography/
Candle Light Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/QF1V/HGIEWJHL/FX2QF1VHGIEWJHL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/QF1V/HGIEWJHL/FX2QF1VHGIEWJHL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/QF1V/HGIEWJHL/FX2QF1VHGIEWJHL.SMALL.jpg david.beck I'm a big believer in getting the most out of the photography gear you have. You don't need a fancy lighting setup to get awesome pictures of the things around you. Candle light is a simple light source that can provide a rather interesting touch to any subject whether small or large.  Large subjec...
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Fri, 17 May 2013 16:14:39 PDT
Put a Cylon in it! 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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Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:45 PDT
HOMOPOLAR Motor That Can Be Made At Home http://www.instructables.com/id/HOMOPOLAR-Motor-That-Can-Be-Made-At-Home/
HOMOPOLAR Motor That Can Be Made At Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/49VR/HGH6Y9RG/FBY49VRHGH6Y9RG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/49VR/HGH6Y9RG/FBY49VRHGH6Y9RG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/49VR/HGH6Y9RG/FBY49VRHGH6Y9RG.SMALL.jpg lgs15951 This is an instructable that will show you to make a motor out of things you have lying around the house Materials D-battery Flat magnet Rod of some sort(I used a nail) Copper wire Casing(optional) Flat thin piece of plastic(optional) Switch(optional) Assembly Put the nail on the negative part...
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Fri, 17 May 2013 14:59:30 PDT
iPod/Cell-Phone Book Case http://www.instructables.com/id/iPodCell-Phone-Book-Case/
iPod/Cell-Phone Book Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/CLZM/HGH6JQG4/FHACLZMHGH6JQG4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/CLZM/HGH6JQG4/FHACLZMHGH6JQG4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/CLZM/HGH6JQG4/FHACLZMHGH6JQG4.SMALL.jpg awesometatiousful If you use a small notebook, you may be able to fit the device and notebook in your pocket and a small pen...you can still write in the first half of the notebook! I plan to use this as a travel game book to play tic tac toe and hangman in the first half of pages and the second half holds my iPod to...
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Fri, 17 May 2013 14:05:38 PDT
How to restore Windows 7 in a System Restore point http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-restore-Windows-7-in-a-System-Restore-point/
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Fri, 17 May 2013 05:37:46 PDT
Light up monster puppet http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-monster-puppet/
Light up monster puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/8M1L/HGIEW89G/FSG8M1LHGIEW89G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/8M1L/HGIEW89G/FSG8M1LHGIEW89G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/8M1L/HGIEW89G/FSG8M1LHGIEW89G.SMALL.jpg misstelfordks This is a step by step tutorial to make a light up monster puppet.  We have used the same technique to create other puppets too, which you can see at the end. Before you start you will need: Paper template. Felt or similar material for the body, plus different colours for decorating. Stick on goog...
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Fri, 17 May 2013 03:32:43 PDT
Physical Reconfiguration of Digital Anatomy http://www.instructables.com/id/Physical-Reconfiguration-of-Digital-Anatomy/
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Thu, 16 May 2013 22:53:32 PDT
Super Simple Super Useless Super Amazing Button http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Super-Useless-Super-Amazing-Button/
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Thu, 16 May 2013 22:44:34 PDT
Pocket-Sized Nightlight, Low Voltage with Timer http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Nightlight-Low-Voltage-with-Timer/
Pocket-Sized Nightlight, Low Voltage with Timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/QOV1/HGH6S38N/FA4QOV1HGH6S38N.SMALL.jpg MrTinkerer This little gadget is for the the little kids. It creates an ever changing palet of colorful lights on the wall and ceiling. It uses the ever popular 555 timer (gateway drug equivalent in electronics) to turn itself off in 15 (+ or - 3) minutes. The voltage in low enough to be battery operated but w...
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Thu, 16 May 2013 22:09:44 PDT
DIY Infrared Night Vision Device 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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Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:26 PDT
Solar Powered Heart Blinky LED Pendant Jewelry 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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Thu, 16 May 2013 19:52:18 PDT
Resistor Color Code Clock 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...
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Thu, 16 May 2013 16:53:44 PDT
Estimate pi using conductive paint 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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Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:54 PDT
Temperature Sensor for Shower http://www.instructables.com/id/Temperature-Sensor-for-Shower/
Temperature Sensor for Shower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/RYB2/HGH6JNJS/FXMRYB2HGH6JNJS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/RYB2/HGH6JNJS/FXMRYB2HGH6JNJS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/RYB2/HGH6JNJS/FXMRYB2HGH6JNJS.SMALL.jpg Jochefor With this device you diminish the use of water in your house or work. Instead of waiting to see vapor in the shower to get in, this device help you to know when the water its at the temperature you want and you can instantly enter to the shower. In this way you don't waste the water by not knowing w...
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Thu, 16 May 2013 10:46:24 PDT
Tricks for computer privacy http://www.instructables.com/id/Tricks-for-computer-privacy/
Tricks for computer privacy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/K0Y0/HGH6Y58E/FCPK0Y0HGH6Y58E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/K0Y0/HGH6Y58E/FCPK0Y0HGH6Y58E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/K0Y0/HGH6Y58E/FCPK0Y0HGH6Y58E.SMALL.jpg ghest1138 Here are a few tips for keeping what you're doing on your computer private. Great for illegaly playing games in school! Pin Your Tabs In both Chrome and Firefox, you can pin tabs. This not only shrinks them down to a hard-to-spot size, but also saves them the next time you open the browser. Just ...
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Thu, 16 May 2013 10:46:00 PDT
How to draw pictures and create fonts using the Doodle Bot sample code http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-draw-pictures-and-create-fonts-using-the-Do/
How to draw pictures and create fonts using the Doodle Bot sample code - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/Q9DC/HGH6Y3Q4/FDDQ9DCHGH6Y3Q4.SMALL.jpg OddBot If you are reading this before 31st of July, 2013 then there is a contest with prizes running. See here for details. Doodle Bot is a simple robotic platform that is ideal for hobbyist and students learning the basics of robot locomotion. The robot has 2 geared motors for locomotion and 1 servo to r...
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Thu, 16 May 2013 02:21:23 PDT
Emergency Light/Charger from Fire & Water 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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Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:27 PDT
50 Shades of Grey Alien http://www.instructables.com/id/50-Shades-of-Grey-Alien/
50 Shades of Grey Alien - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/PSFT/HGH6XZYA/FUZPSFTHGH6XZYA.SMALL.jpg ElmarM The challenge is to create a puppet ... I decided to take that challenge on but the puppet that I chose to make had to be wierd. So the Grey Alien was born I chose ventriloquist puppet – why?  Grey Aliens do not talk according to alien abductees.  They also report communication is through telepath...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 16:53:31 PDT
DIY Ipad Or Touchscreen Stylus http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Ipad-Or-Touchscreen-Stylus/
DIY Ipad Or Touchscreen Stylus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/4JXL/HGH6Y0O5/FZZ4JXLHGH6Y0O5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/4JXL/HGH6Y0O5/FZZ4JXLHGH6Y0O5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/4JXL/HGH6Y0O5/FZZ4JXLHGH6Y0O5.SMALL.jpg 1223334444 Hello! This is my first instructable, so please give me your feedback in a comment. In this instructable you're going to learn how to make 2 easy styluses with really normal household items. If you really don't have the materials you can get them simply at the dollar store! The Two Different Styl...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 15:49:19 PDT
Algae Scrubber DIY http://www.instructables.com/id/Algae-Scrubber-DIY/
Algae Scrubber DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/6KIA/HGO9IPXV/FJL6KIAHGO9IPXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/6KIA/HGO9IPXV/FJL6KIAHGO9IPXV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/6KIA/HGO9IPXV/FJL6KIAHGO9IPXV.SMALL.jpg wtie Keeping fish alive in the household environment is not an easy thing to do. The most frustrating part of this hobby, in fact, is the algae problem. If we do not change water on time(as the experts always recommend us to do), the algae will be everywhere! From the bottom of the tank to the side, from...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 11:01:43 PDT
how to photograph light doodle http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-photograph-light-doodle/
how to photograph light doodle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/TJEH/HGH6S46K/FWXTJEHHGH6S46K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/TJEH/HGH6S46K/FWXTJEHHGH6S46K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/TJEH/HGH6S46K/FWXTJEHHGH6S46K.SMALL.jpg Robrockman Light doodle, also known as shadow doodle, optical doodle. It is photography creation that relies on electro-optic or line source to doodle in the air in the dim light condition and use a camera for recording, to make it simple, it is a photography means of long exposure.It often requires post stage...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 10:16:16 PDT
Basic PD (Proportional-Derivative) Line Follower http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-PD-Proportional-Derivative-Line-Follower/
Basic PD (Proportional-Derivative) Line Follower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/NOYQ/HGIEVLK0/FL5NOYQHGIEVLK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/NOYQ/HGIEVLK0/FL5NOYQHGIEVLK0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/NOYQ/HGIEVLK0/FL5NOYQHGIEVLK0.SMALL.jpg ZRob314 This Instructable  will demonstrate how to use PD (Proporational-Derivative) control in a simple line follower.  The example uses the line follower developed in the Basic Line Follower Instructable (http://www.instructables.com/id/Line-following-Robot-with-Arduino/). The following components will ...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 07:44:36 PDT
From Candy Boxes to Proto Boxes http://www.instructables.com/id/From-Candy-Boxes-to-Proto-Boxes/
From Candy Boxes to Proto Boxes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/WL7W/HGIEVP7B/FH7WL7WHGIEVP7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/WL7W/HGIEVP7B/FH7WL7WHGIEVP7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/WL7W/HGIEVP7B/FH7WL7WHGIEVP7B.SMALL.jpg Josehf Murchison I salvage electronics for parts and projects and I like clear proto boxes to put my projects into, that way I can show off my work. I can never find proto boxes in the store when I want one, let alone clear proto boxes that let me see the internal components until one day I spotted some candy in the...
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Wed, 15 May 2013 04:41:18 PDT
How-To: Make an RGB combination door lock http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-an-RGB-combination-door-lock/
How-To: Make an RGB combination door lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/374K/HGH70NAF/FT1374KHGH70NAF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/374K/HGH70NAF/FT1374KHGH70NAF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/374K/HGH70NAF/FT1374KHGH70NAF.SMALL.jpg kartikaa23 Putting a custom designed electronic lock on your space seems like a geek right of passage. For our latest workspace, we decided to skip the boring numbered keypad and build a custom RGB backlit keypad powered by an Arduino. Instead of typing in numbers, your password is a unique set of colors. In t...
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Tue, 14 May 2013 23:31:36 PDT
DJ NIGHT RING http://www.instructables.com/id/DJ-NIGHT-RING/
DJ NIGHT RING - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/GXJE/HGH6RHTE/FGSGXJEHGH6RHTE.SMALL.jpg CP Sridhar This instructable will let you know how to make hand rings that will light your name or any word you wish in dark !!  i am telling you its damn easy and will take only about 30 mins max if you have everything you will need in hand !! Things You Will Need : 1) 7 Segment LED (8 if you include the do...
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Tue, 14 May 2013 23:20:21 PDT
Wallet via 3D Printing 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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Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:08 PDT
Laser Etch a Baseball 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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Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:00 PDT
Noise by Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Noise-by-Light/
Noise by Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/SVI0/HGH6RF88/FWMSVI0HGH6RF88.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/SVI0/HGH6RF88/FWMSVI0HGH6RF88.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/SVI0/HGH6RF88/FWMSVI0HGH6RF88.SMALL.jpg contrechoc This instructable is about using light variation, eg caused by passing people, to produce some funny noises. Input: light Output: ticks, clicks and tones Energy: two AA batteries, 3V Brain: Attiny45 How: Soldering Programming Why? There are many gadgets with sounds triggered on light. The fun is ...
By: contrechoc

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Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:00 PDT
What a silly hat! http://www.instructables.com/id/What-a-silly-hat/
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Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:40 PDT
Detailed annotation of starry sky photographing method http://www.instructables.com/id/Detailed-annotation-of-starry-sky-photographing-me/
Detailed annotation of starry sky photographing method - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/N43F/HGH6JOH2/F9SN43FHGH6JOH2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/N43F/HGH6JOH2/F9SN43FHGH6JOH2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/N43F/HGH6JOH2/F9SN43FHGH6JOH2.SMALL.jpg Robrockman Starry sky photos must  be edited on pic editors after taking, but first you should take some qualified pictures. The selection of location: you need to find a place away from the urban area and avoid light pollution. Find a suitable foreground, you’d better photograph from a low angle slightly so a...
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Tue, 14 May 2013 10:44:45 PDT
3D printing + sugru = precision rubber parts! (iPhone 4/4S and 5) + video 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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Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:08 PDT
An Ornithopter http://www.instructables.com/id/An-Ornithopter/
An Ornithopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/G6UI/HGH6QL1Q/F7UG6UIHGH6QL1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/G6UI/HGH6QL1Q/F7UG6UIHGH6QL1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/G6UI/HGH6QL1Q/F7UG6UIHGH6QL1Q.SMALL.jpg awesomecreations I have made many ornithopters before and after the one I will show you how to make in this instructable, but this one is still one of my best because it is stronger than my lighter all-balsa wood ones. This one is of the more conventional ornithopter layout, with flapping wings in the front and a bi...
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Tue, 14 May 2013 09:17:32 PDT
Laptop Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Laptop-Light/
Laptop Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/DQ4E/HGHAP3E5/FP9DQ4EHGHAP3E5.SMALL.jpg dphysics Step 1: Drill Holes Drill 4 holes in the pipe insulation for the LEDs and then cut out a rectangle for the switch. Each hole should be evenly spaced out, we did about 1.5" between each LED.  Step 3: Cut out rectangular hole for the switch. To cut out the rectangular hole, make sure to use ...
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Tue, 14 May 2013 09:15:05 PDT
LED Charger http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Charger/
LED Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/G0SU/HGH70KEI/FYAG0SUHGH70KEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/G0SU/HGH70KEI/FYAG0SUHGH70KEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYA/G0SU/HGH70KEI/FYAG0SUHGH70KEI.SMALL.jpg ledcharger                   Material List -IPhone Charger -EL Wire with battery box -Soldering Iron -Soldering Kit -Electrical Tape(Helps prevent circuits from blowing out) -Project Box -Extension Cord Take apart the IPhone charger wall adapter. Use the pliers and pull on the plug end(male end) unt...
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Tue, 14 May 2013 08:30:04 PDT
Pocket Remote Testor http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Remote-Testor/
Pocket Remote Testor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/PC2A/HGH6JEDT/FJFPC2AHGH6JEDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/PC2A/HGH6JEDT/FJFPC2AHGH6JEDT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/PC2A/HGH6JEDT/FJFPC2AHGH6JEDT.SMALL.jpg mzain3 Hy, Guys this is me again back with a new project. This is a very simple and small. Even you can put it in your pocket. It contains only 3 components in main. It tests the remote signal when a button is pressed I usually use it to test my remote. 1. TSOP 1738 2. Buzzer 3. Battery 4. Battery Hold...
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Tue, 14 May 2013 05:29:40 PDT
RC Car Anti-Crash System Using Arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Car-Anti-Crash-System-Using-Arduino/
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By: FernOrtega

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Tue, 14 May 2013 02:13:39 PDT
CustomKeys 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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Mon, 13 May 2013 23:54:54 PDT
Steampunk Decision Making Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Decision-Making-Machine/
Steampunk Decision Making Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/C4FC/HGH70HTE/FWOC4FCHGH70HTE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/C4FC/HGH70HTE/FWOC4FCHGH70HTE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/C4FC/HGH70HTE/FWOC4FCHGH70HTE.SMALL.jpg badjer1 Remember as a kid when you had a tough decision to make so you consulted a "Magic 8 Ball?"  Well, here is a steampunk version of that... Just as a question that can be answered either with a "Yes or No" about your future and the machine will help guide you on your way.  You can ask a question about ...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 21:27:52 PDT
Existential Emergency Phone 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...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 15:38:21 PDT
Magic Wand that can turn Electrical Appliances On and Off http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Wand-that-can-turn-Electrical-Appliances-On-/
Magic Wand that can turn Electrical Appliances On and Off - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/GHRV/HET1AQHE/F3PGHRVHET1AQHE.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos Do you know a kid that likes to pretend that they are a wizard or a fairy princess? How would you like to give them a toy wand that can turn on/off electronic devices like magic? You may even be able to teach them a thing or two about electronics in the process. In this instructable I am going to s...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 14:33:38 PDT
Capacitor Car http://www.instructables.com/id/Capacitor-Car/
Capacitor Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/1X4V/HGH6XLBN/FRL1X4VHGH6XLBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/1X4V/HGH6XLBN/FRL1X4VHGH6XLBN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/1X4V/HGH6XLBN/FRL1X4VHGH6XLBN.SMALL.gif Team CCJ We followed this method to help figure out the way to build the Solar-powered Capacitor Car. We went through several early ideas until we came up with the idea for a 3D printed car.  The Chassis We printed out the chassis using a 3D printer. The dimensions are as follows for the entire chassis. 5...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 11:06:37 PDT
Arduino Cellular Shield Tutorial 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...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:35 PDT
Design an Animated Banner Advertisement in Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-an-Animated-Banner-Advertisement-in-Photosh/
Design an Animated Banner Advertisement in Photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/SDEU/HGH71IMQ/FH1SDEUHGH71IMQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/SDEU/HGH71IMQ/FH1SDEUHGH71IMQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/SDEU/HGH71IMQ/FH1SDEUHGH71IMQ.SMALL.gif TBYtutorials In this Photoshop tutorial we will create a 728x90 animated banner Ad in GIF format. I will use my own Logo "TutorialBoneYard.com" and just use 3D text animation, like scrolling scrambled text, Then we will save it as a GIF file which can be embedded on a website. For the full tutorial which in...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 08:06:38 PDT
Ending Credits http://www.instructables.com/id/Ending-Credits/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 07:42:08 PDT
Making a gear box for a wind turbine http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-gear-box-for-a-wind-turbine/
Making a gear box for a wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/H1TU/HGH6QHDC/FHLH1TUHGH6QHDC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/H1TU/HGH6QHDC/FHLH1TUHGH6QHDC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/H1TU/HGH6QHDC/FHLH1TUHGH6QHDC.SMALL.jpg blossomsPDE Instructables how to turn a drill bit into a gear box for a wind turbine For this i used: - Block of nylon - hand held drill  Tools: - Lathe - Vernier caliper (slide gauge) - CNC milling machine (depend son drill could just use a lathe)  Use a Vernier caliper (slide gauge) to measure the di...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 06:46:59 PDT
Making Turbine blades on solid works http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Turbine-blades-on-solid-works/
Making Turbine blades on solid works - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/19VD/HGH6QGYF/F8919VDHGH6QGYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/19VD/HGH6QGYF/F8919VDHGH6QGYF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/19VD/HGH6QGYF/F8919VDHGH6QGYF.SMALL.jpg blossomsPDE In the .instructables i will show you how to make the turbine blades for a wind turbine on solid works  the skills from the .instructable can be used for making many different things on Solid Works. Step 1 - outline Open a new part on Solid Works. To achieve an accurate outline shape of a turbi...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 05:57:30 PDT