http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 10:56:51 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Morse-code-generator-for-the-16x24-HT1632C-LED-Mat/
Morse code generator for the 16x24 HT1632C LED Matrix- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/FM1G/HH11O053/FIDFM1GHH11O053.SMALL.jpg khietman In this instructable I'll detail how to use the HT1642C LED Matrix from Adafruit to make a Morse code generator that both flashes a letter and plays a buzzer corresponding to the Morse code equivalent. To make the box for the matrix, take a look at my previous instructable. Here's a video demonstr...
By: khietman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 19:02:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wiebelbot/
ATtiny & IR remote control Wiebelbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/XL9U/HGU2DS2R/FJOXL9UHGU2DS2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/XL9U/HGU2DS2R/FJOXL9UHGU2DS2R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/XL9U/HGU2DS2R/FJOXL9UHGU2DS2R.SMALL.jpg masynmachien Make this 5,5 cm tall ATtiny based robot wobble with almost any IR remote. Put it next to your TV and it shows its happiness each time you use your remote (This way at least someone gets some movement). Or you can have it dance to the signal of your sound system. It's USB powered, so you can c...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 11:43:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-resolution-display-done-right/
Low resolution display done right - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/QR0X/HGH6Y9N7/FRQQR0XHGH6Y9N7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/QR0X/HGH6Y9N7/FRQQR0XHGH6Y9N7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/QR0X/HGH6Y9N7/FRQQR0XHGH6Y9N7.SMALL.jpg giladaya A resolution of 8x8 pixels may not sound like enough for anything interesting, but with the right setup, it is possible to create beautiful, complex animations and even add some interactivity. In the next pages I will detail the steps needed to build the low-res display you see in the video below. ...
By: giladaya

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 22:27:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Cellular-Shield-Tutorial/
Arduino Cellular Shield Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/GBQ4/HFD1DEO3/F6EGBQ4HFD1DEO3.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Cellular Shield allows you to make cellular telephone calls, and send text messages. The brains of this shield is the SM5100B which is a robust cellular module capable of performing many of the tasks of most standard cell phones. This shield requires use of a SIM card to connect to a cel...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 09:25:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CustomKeys/
CustomKeys - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/5SUX/HGIEVPG5/F6J5SUXHGIEVPG5.SMALL.jpg artsyengineer CustomKeys is a customizable, Arduino-based, polyphonic synthesizer. The CustomKeys keyboard uses capacitive touch sensing - each key is made of a conductive material which, when touched, signals the synthesizer to emit a tone from the speaker. The CustomKeys library allows the user to choose an 8-n...
By: artsyengineer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 23:54:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Car-Anti-Crash-System-Using-Arduino/
RC Car Anti-Crash System Using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2ATW/HGH6JENJ/F9V2ATWHGH6JENJ.SMALL.jpg FernOrtega Hi guys! So for my electronics class this year we were tasked with creating some kind of electronic gadget in order to demonstrate what we learned over the semester. Being a car-loving type of guy, I decided to get a cheap RC car and see in what ways I could hack it using an Arduino Leonardo I had l...
By: FernOrtega

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 02:13:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quiz-Game-Controller-using-Lights-and-Sounds-Buzz/
Quiz Game Controller using "Lights and Sounds Buzzers" and Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/V1UY/HFPTJUME/FE7V1UYHFPTJUME.SMALL.jpg projectnotions Jeopardy style quiz games are favorites for creating excitement and educational instruction at the same time.  Teachers, summer camp counselors, and even industry educators find this type of game to help generate interest and involvement from the participants. The idea behind the game is simple, bu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 23:52:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacked-roomba-arduino-snowballs-into-a-Eurobot-2/
Hacked roomba + arduino snowballs into a Eurobot 2013 entry... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/8ZOW/HGGZRLPH/FUY8ZOWHGGZRLPH.SMALL.jpg nicoo It all started as a weekend project with my kids and soon enough I got sucked into a 4 month project with their school ! The idea was to get a small group of kids aged 6 to 9 to participate to a robotics contest (http://www.eurobot.org/eng/index.php). It was a fun journey and they did really well a...
By: nicoo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 16:33:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Waveform-Generator-Shield/
Arduino Waveform Generator Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/YH9O/H9T44X9Z/FN9YH9OH9T44X9Z.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Waveform generators (also called function generators) are useful for testing and debugging circuits. They can be used to test the frequency response of electronic components like op amps and sensors or to characterize and troubleshoot audio effects boxes and pedals. This waveform generator shield is...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:23:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Starting-with-robotics-Arduino/
Starting with robotics (Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/DAEK/HFSHUFTO/FVWDAEKHFSHUFTO.SMALL.jpg vonPongrac Starting with robotics can be hard, if you don’t know where and how to start. Best way to start is to make mobile robot. In this step-by-step we will show you, how to make cheap robot with parts available in your local store and household. Before you start you should make some plans how platform s...
By: vonPongrac

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 07:44:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Octo-phonic-Synthesizer/
The Octo-phonic Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/D9KL/HFWSUBQV/FZ8D9KLHFWSUBQV.SMALL.jpg MaxTheFilmDude The Octo-phonic Synthesizer is a polyphonic synthesizer that is able to produce eight tones that in the end, creates a musical scale. Inspiration for this creation came from this project. I like to think of it as an electronic organ. I used the core foundation of blinkyblinky's idea, but also focuse...
By: MaxTheFilmDude

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 07:08:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Quilt/
Interactive Quilt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/GYON/HFSH595I/FAHGYONHFSH595I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/GYON/HFSH595I/FAHGYONHFSH595I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/GYON/HFSH595I/FAHGYONHFSH595I.SMALL.jpg kncjdavis This project is a hanging, interactive quilt for my 8 year-old daughter.  Each section of the quilt requires her to do something to activate either the lights or the sounds.   Materials Needed For Quilt: Fabric -5 colors for background -Backing & binding (about 1 yard) -flowers -leaves -clouds -f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 21:06:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Piano-Learning-Strip/
LED Piano Learning Strip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/K51C/HFSHSG4Q/FN0K51CHFSHSG4Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/K51C/HFSHSG4Q/FN0K51CHFSHSG4Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN0/K51C/HFSHSG4Q/FN0K51CHFSHSG4Q.SMALL.jpg tcone Introduction How many times have you heard a song - on the radio, during a movie, or at a concert - and thought "Man I wish I could play that"?  Now you can! This project allows you to learn a song note by note on the piano by lighting up appropriate LED lights that correspond to each individua...
By: tcone

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:41:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Study-in-Non-Standard-Distributed-Computer-Archi/
A Study in Non-Standard Distributed Computer Architecture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/RHA6/HFPTHHGC/FVGRHA6HFPTHHGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/RHA6/HFPTHHGC/FVGRHA6HFPTHHGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/RHA6/HFPTHHGC/FVGRHA6HFPTHHGC.SMALL.jpg tolleyw In the following tutorial, directions are given for creating a single node for the DoHas (Distributed Optical Harvard Architecture System). After constructing two of these nodes, a small distributed computer can be implemented which uses one node for sending instructions, mimicking input and the ins...
By: tolleyw

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:45:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Interface-Arduino-to-MySQL-using-Python/
Interface Arduino to MySQL using Python - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/862D/HFSHVH36/FN1862DHFSHVH36.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/862D/HFSHVH36/FN1862DHFSHVH36.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/862D/HFSHVH36/FN1862DHFSHVH36.SMALL.jpg mangopeach Here's a brief tutorial that should get you up and running interfacing your Adruino with a MySQL database. For the sake of this tutorial, I am assuming you know how to set up and use MySQL. This tutorial does not require much Python experience, but you will be required to install two Python librarie...
By: mangopeach

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:23:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Program-an-ATtiny-with-Arduino/
Program an ATtiny with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/5P37/GSUSNCRZ/FXG5P37GSUSNCRZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/5P37/GSUSNCRZ/FXG5P37GSUSNCRZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXG/5P37/GSUSNCRZ/FXG5P37GSUSNCRZ.SMALL.jpg randofo Follows are directions for programming the ATtiny microcontrollers using the Arduino IDE. In plain English, this is how to program 8-pin Atmel chips as you would normally an Arduino. This is cool because the ATtiny is tiny, and - well - this allows you to make tiny things that don't need a big ol' m...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:53:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-plex-20-Modular-Plexiglas-Arduino-Work-S/
Arduino-plex 2.0: Modular Plexiglas Arduino Work Surface - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/JNWS/HFD197AP/F8QJNWSHFD197AP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/JNWS/HFD197AP/F8QJNWSHFD197AP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/JNWS/HFD197AP/F8QJNWSHFD197AP.SMALL.jpg ProfMuggs Last year I needed a board that I could stick my breadboards to, that would also securely hold my Arduino. I used some Plexiglas I picked up at Skycraft in Orlando and I glued everything together with Crazy Glue. This worked well, but it didn't give me the freedom to reconfigure or put something on ...
By: ProfMuggs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:10:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FuzzBot/
FuzzBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/SR8P/HFD15VFG/FGHSR8PHFD15VFG.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow The FuzzBot is an awesome, fast, fully autonomous small Arduino robot that everyone loves!!!  It uses the compact Pololu ZumoBot Chassis kit for a great drive system, and uses a Parallax Ping sensor to sense proximity, to make the FuzzBot fully autonomous.  I like to think of it as a cheap & hackabl...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:13:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Contained-7x7x7-LED-Cube/
Self-Contained 7x7x7 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SMALL.jpg lopuz3 LED cubes are true 3D displays that work by lighting up points in a 3D lattice of LEDs. On the 3D display you can produce some truly mesmerizing animations.  This Instructable will walk you through creating an LED cube for yourself that is completely self-contained and powered by an Arduino Mega.  ...
By: lopuz3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:29:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bionic-Iron-Man-Armor-w-Sound-Effects/
Bionic Iron Man Armor (w/ Sound Effects) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/5ZYL/HEXSS5JC/FBM5ZYLHEXSS5JC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/5ZYL/HEXSS5JC/FBM5ZYLHEXSS5JC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/5ZYL/HEXSS5JC/FBM5ZYLHEXSS5JC.SMALL.jpg Gundanium In the spirit of the upcoming release of Iron Man 3, we've decided to teach you how to build some killer Stark Industries tech to show off while camping out at the front of the line of the midnight show. This Instructable will teach you how to build a Repulsor that uses one of our third-generation ...
By: Gundanium

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:04:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Party-Facebook-Connected-Arduino-Powered-/
A Facebook-Connected, Arduino-Powered Music Party - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/XS42/HF244HFC/FP4XS42HF244HFC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/XS42/HF244HFC/FP4XS42HF244HFC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/XS42/HF244HFC/FP4XS42HF244HFC.SMALL.jpg LifegraphLabs Music party is a new way to listen to music with others. By tapping an RFID/NFC device that is synced to a Facebook account on an Arduino RFID reader shield and sending that unique ID to Music Party server using the Arduino WiFly shield, we can automatically listen to the favorite music of everyone ...
By: LifegraphLabs

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:30:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinky-Fish/
Blinky Fish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/M836/GCI8OVX9/F40M836GCI8OVX9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/M836/GCI8OVX9/F40M836GCI8OVX9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/M836/GCI8OVX9/F40M836GCI8OVX9.SMALL.jpg marc.cryan Assembly instructions for an add-on board for the Arduino. **** FOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARCH 2013, KICKSTARTER PROJECT GO HERE http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinky-Fish-Kickstarter-Project/  ************ It has some LED's and a button.   It connects to digital pins 9-13 and ground.  My hope is th...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:35:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-working-homemade-arduino-joystick/
Cheap working homemade arduino joystick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/QWWT/HF24095R/F0MQWWTHF24095R.SMALL.jpg Bartuss Hello everyone! Today I present you : Arduino Joystick! One day I was checking the inside of old joystick. System wasn't that hard to understand, so I thought of making my of system. The whole build is made only by me. I didn't check the internet pages about joysticks etc. What is it? It's a sim...
By: Bartuss

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 02:21:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gyro-Camera-for-Motorcycle/
Gyro Camera for Motorcycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/FPDK/HF23RIVD/FH8FPDKHF23RIVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/FPDK/HF23RIVD/FH8FPDKHF23RIVD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/FPDK/HF23RIVD/FH8FPDKHF23RIVD.SMALL.jpg saftari As seen in MotoGP Race, the rider is seen riding through corners while laying aside his bike to the left and right. But there is an interesting moment when the motor looks to collapse sideward, the front views remain horizontally. How could that be? Such onboard camera applies GYRO system, where the...
By: saftari

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:43:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-Pocket-Etch-A-Sketch-Random-Wal/
Arduino controlled Pocket Etch A Sketch Random Walk Simulation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/6BNL/HEXS6ULY/FHP6BNLHEXS6ULY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/6BNL/HEXS6ULY/FHP6BNLHEXS6ULY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/6BNL/HEXS6ULY/FHP6BNLHEXS6ULY.SMALL.jpg e024576 This project is the result of Wal-Mart check-out lane impulse purchase of Pocket size Etch A Sketch for $3.99. Two stepper motors drive Etch A Sketch knob shafts, and a servo motor flips Etch A Sketch to erase the screen.  Using the Arduino IDE’s Serial Monitor the user can automatically generate “...
By: e024576

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 18:22:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-ADK-LED-Lighting/
Arduino ADK LED Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/6HM5/HEXS4USJ/FLI6HM5HEXS4USJ.SMALL.jpg Qtechknow Have you ever wanted to control electronics with your smartphone?  The Arduino ADK (Android Development Kit) is the Arduino Mega with a built in USB host device, ready for your smartphone to be plugged in!  We'll make a simple introductory project with a few LED strips and a relay (to control the hi...
By: Qtechknow

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 23:57:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Virtual-Etch-A-Sketch/
Virtual Etch A Sketch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/I0V9/HERLV5KX/FQ4I0V9HERLV5KX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/I0V9/HERLV5KX/FQ4I0V9HERLV5KX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/I0V9/HERLV5KX/FQ4I0V9HERLV5KX.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 The Etch A Sketch: famous, creative, and unique. Unfortunately I have no clue where the one from my childhood is, so I decided to make my own virtual one! Check it out (and my awful drawing skills) below. This Etch A Sketch is quite like the original, (while it will never replace it, it's sti...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:08:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-VU-meter-and-Clock-Arduino-Powered/
Analog VU meter and Clock (Arduino Powered) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8UXM/HEBNHU98/F2T8UXMHEBNHU98.SMALL.jpg tech-e This project brings back the old time Analog VU Meter, with the added functionality of a neat looking clock! When you turn off your music the meters automatically swing into to clock mode. Behind it all is the popular and easy to use Arduino. This is my submission for the Make-to-Learn Youth Contes...
By: tech-e

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:42:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DinoCalc-Version-10/
DinoCalc Version 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/1OIZ/HBHGILRK/F8P1OIZHBHGILRK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/1OIZ/HBHGILRK/F8P1OIZHBHGILRK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/1OIZ/HBHGILRK/F8P1OIZHBHGILRK.SMALL.jpg weaseljones (Arduino Pro Mini Protoboard Version) Latest Release:  http://code.google.com/p/dinocalc/ Development:      https://github.com/WeaselJones/DinoCalc This is a calculator without a LCD that tells you if your math answer is right or wrong, without giving you the answer.  This instructable will show y...
By: weaseljones

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:57:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Combination-Lock-Lockduino/
Arduino Combination Door Lock: Lockduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/PUBF/HE7D9ZF1/FEEPUBFHE7D9ZF1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/PUBF/HE7D9ZF1/FEEPUBFHE7D9ZF1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/PUBF/HE7D9ZF1/FEEPUBFHE7D9ZF1.SMALL.jpg Enjoying Electronics Ready to put a combination lock on your door to keep out intruders? You've come to the right place! In this i'ble I will show you step by step how to make a combination lock for your door! Watch this video of the finished product!   What did you make? Hi, I'm 15, and I made Lockduino! ...
By: Enjoying Electronics

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:55:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Bezel-Window-for-LCD-LED-Displays/
Home Made Bezel / Window for LCD, LED, TFT Displays. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/SQR3/HEBNADYL/FE7SQR3HEBNADYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/SQR3/HEBNADYL/FE7SQR3HEBNADYL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/SQR3/HEBNADYL/FE7SQR3HEBNADYL.SMALL.jpg mbeeby I've been working on a project that used a 16x2 LCD display and wanted a nice finish that also allowed me to seal against water and other liquids. I also needed impact resistance, low cost and the ability to be changed easily if worn or broken. I considered many different ideas:- 1) A full sheet o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:46:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Instagram-Inspired-DIY-Photo-Booth/
Instagram Inspired DIY Photo-Booth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/W57R/HEBN3V8U/F8HW57RHEBN3V8U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/W57R/HEBN3V8U/F8HW57RHEBN3V8U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/W57R/HEBN3V8U/F8HW57RHEBN3V8U.SMALL.jpg alexandermorris I decided to build a simple photo-booth as a fun addition for events, this goes through the basic steps of how i went from a few pieces of wood to a fully functional booth. I have also included a photo of what the images look like!  Please note that this photo-booth is simply a fan project. The pho...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:51:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amplifier-Dock/
Amplifier Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/PXUT/HE7DAZ8X/F7CPXUTHE7DAZ8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/PXUT/HE7DAZ8X/F7CPXUTHE7DAZ8X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/PXUT/HE7DAZ8X/F7CPXUTHE7DAZ8X.SMALL.jpg timwikander Amplifier Dock is a passive amplifier and docking solution for iPhone and iPod touch that utilizes the shape and material of an ordinary ceramic bowl. Designed for disassembly, the ceramic bowl may be reused, steel hardware may be recycled, and hardwood/ wool felt may be left to biodegrade. This is ...
By: timwikander

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:01:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-kill-mosquitoes-systemArduino/
Remake the Mosquito Killer(Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/WP0V/HDYZDWBB/FPSWP0VHDYZDWBB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/WP0V/HDYZDWBB/FPSWP0VHDYZDWBB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/WP0V/HDYZDWBB/FPSWP0VHDYZDWBB.SMALL.jpg jack1986 Hi, everyone, i would like to introduce how i remake my mosquito killer here. With this remaking, my mosquito killer become "Smart", and really facilitate my life. I rented a room in very remote place to save my money, in the summer, the biggest  trouble I come across, is the mosquito.These annoyin...
By: jack1986

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:23:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tempduino-Arduino-Based-Temp-and-Humidity-Displa/
Tempduino - Arduino Based Temp and Humidity Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/0FSA/HDOW41MB/F7K0FSAHDOW41MB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/0FSA/HDOW41MB/F7K0FSAHDOW41MB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/0FSA/HDOW41MB/F7K0FSAHDOW41MB.SMALL.jpg Ktulu_1 The temperature in my office at work varies quite a bit depending on the time of day, season, and the whims of the other people I share the floor with. When I’m sitting at my desk shaking uncontrollably or sweating profusely it would be nice to know if it’s due to the temperature or just work relate...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 13:25:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-Arduino-Car/
Autonomous Arduino Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/M01E/HDXMCEYU/F8FM01EHDXMCEYU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/M01E/HDXMCEYU/F8FM01EHDXMCEYU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/M01E/HDXMCEYU/F8FM01EHDXMCEYU.SMALL.jpg absolute zero My questions for the Make-to-Learn Youth Contest :) What did you make? This goal of this project was to take commonly available electronic equipment and create an inexpensive, self-controlled vehicle. In simpler terms, this is an attempt at basic autonomy. It uses an arduino logic board coupled wit...
By: absolute zero

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 17:30:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Digital-Clock-With-Charlieplexing-LEDs-7/
Arduino Digital Clock (With Charlieplexing LEDs, 7 segment Displays) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3VAH/HDOW719G/FWH3VAHHDOW719G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3VAH/HDOW719G/FWH3VAHHDOW719G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3VAH/HDOW719G/FWH3VAHHDOW719G.SMALL.jpg kaustubhv            This is my second instructable. I just had a mood of making a digital watch. But wanted to make it a learning process. I already had a sanguino i could have easily used that Atmega644 chip. it would have been more than enough.  But i wanted to try burning a Arduino bootloader and see if i...
By: kaustubhv

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:16:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Capacitive-Touch-Arduino-Lamp/
Capacitive Touch Arduino Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/FOTP/HDOW6Q6G/F8DFOTPHDOW6Q6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/FOTP/HDOW6Q6G/F8DFOTPHDOW6Q6G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/FOTP/HDOW6Q6G/F8DFOTPHDOW6Q6G.SMALL.jpg timbit1985 EDIT: I made another one of these, and hacked an ikea lamp with it. You can see the 'ible overe HERE The Problem It is late night, and your cellphone rings. You can't see where it is, you blindly grope around your nightstand, trying in vain to find that illusive switch that will illuminate your si...
By: timbit1985

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2013 17:36:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Traffic-Signal-Stop-Light-Wiring-with-Arduino-Co/
Traffic Signal / Stop Light Wiring with Arduino Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/7HL5/HDOW6U2M/F6W7HL5HDOW6U2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/7HL5/HDOW6U2M/F6W7HL5HDOW6U2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/7HL5/HDOW6U2M/F6W7HL5HDOW6U2M.SMALL.jpg fzumrk I always wanted an old traffic signal and finally got one recently.  However, it was very simply wired so that all the lights were fixed on.  What fun is that?  I also wanted to try out an Arduino controller and thought this would be a nice simple project to incorporate it into.  This Instructable ...
By: fzumrk

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 19:37:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Bull-for-Dolls/
Mechanical Bull for Dolls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/CU5L/HDOWAIUQ/F0XCU5LHDOWAIUQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/CU5L/HDOWAIUQ/F0XCU5LHDOWAIUQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/CU5L/HDOWAIUQ/F0XCU5LHDOWAIUQ.SMALL.jpg PeckLauros This mechanical bull was created as a weekend hobby. The creation process was simple and did not last more than two hours. The materials I already had at home. For those who wish to make an equal, will be a good opportunity to recycle materials and learn how to use the joystick shield with Arduino. ...
By: PeckLauros

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 13:17:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Plush-toy-singing-with-Mommys-voice/
Plush toy, singing with Mommy's voice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/01IL/HDHW4RX1/FX601ILHDHW4RX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/01IL/HDHW4RX1/FX601ILHDHW4RX1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX6/01IL/HDHW4RX1/FX601ILHDHW4RX1.SMALL.jpg donmatito This Instructables is about upgrading a plush toy to give it the ability to sing when baby presses its belly. Most importantly : it will not play a stupid pre-recorded music, but actually sing mommy's songs, with mommy's voice ! This project started with two goals in mind: customizing a nice gift ...
By: donmatito

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:54:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Control-DC-Motor-via-Bluetooth/
Arduino - Control DC Motor via Bluetooth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/DTEJ/HET1ELSV/FRDDTEJHET1ELSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/DTEJ/HET1ELSV/FRDDTEJHET1ELSV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/DTEJ/HET1ELSV/FRDDTEJHET1ELSV.SMALL.jpg RuiSantos Hi guys, In this project we will control a DC motor with a smartphone via bluetooth. This project is great to learn more about: -DC motor -Interfacing Arduino with your smartphone -Bluetooth module -L293D you can visit my website for more electronic projects, interesting news and tips. Check this v...
By: RuiSantos

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:44:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sea-Fun-A-Live-Paper-Toy-By-Basic-Electronic-Mod/
Sea Fun - A Live Paper Toy By Basic Electronic Modules - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/MJTA/H9G18TYE/FVSMJTAH9G18TYE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/MJTA/H9G18TYE/FVSMJTAH9G18TYE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/MJTA/H9G18TYE/FVSMJTAH9G18TYE.SMALL.jpg seeedstudio I kind of fall for paper toy lately. Besides cutting and pasting 3D paper toys, I decided to make a live one that can actually move and interact with me. I had the cartoon figures and paper scenes printed in a print store, cut the mechanical parts by a laser cutting machine and used a Grove - Starte...
By: seeedstudio

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:24:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Internet-Devices-for-Home-Automation/
Internet Devices for Home Automation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/ISI1/HD2RW9GV/F0EISI1HD2RW9GV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/ISI1/HD2RW9GV/F0EISI1HD2RW9GV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/ISI1/HD2RW9GV/F0EISI1HD2RW9GV.SMALL.jpg akellyirl This instructable shows the principles involved in making devices to control home automation over the internet. We're going to construct a device (or several of them), that talk to each other over the internet to control lights, motors for curtains/blinds, power sockets etc. In contrast to devices ...
By: akellyirl

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:33:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-Volume-Loudness-Guard-using-Arduino/
TV Volume Loudness Guard using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/XSF1/HCV9CGSZ/FN7XSF1HCV9CGSZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/XSF1/HCV9CGSZ/FN7XSF1HCV9CGSZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/XSF1/HCV9CGSZ/FN7XSF1HCV9CGSZ.SMALL.jpg techbitar UPDATES Mar 05, 2013 Featured on WonderHowTo http://goo.gl/fpeVC Feb 14, 2013 Featured on LifeHacker  http://goo.gl/tx4QG Feb 13, 2013  I have updated the Arduino program in step 4 to support additional remote controls. Feb 13, 2013 Featured on Dangerous Prototypes http://goo.gl/DJc...
By: techbitar

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:07:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-remote-control-sentient-web-puppet-b/
How to make a remote-control sentient web-puppet by hacking Twitter, Google, Skype, Arduino and Processing! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/N8YV/HBNXV2PX/FI1N8YVHBNXV2PX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/N8YV/HBNXV2PX/FI1N8YVHBNXV2PX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/N8YV/HBNXV2PX/FI1N8YVHBNXV2PX.SMALL.jpg rosemarybeetle How to manipulate a physical object over the web just by using common web services and their accessible data feeds, with some added open source stuff to decode and manipulate that data, and ultimately use the data to move and control physical hardware.   Twitr_janus - a prototype web-controlled ...
By: rosemarybeetle

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Feb 2013 15:11:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Window-Painting-Robot-arduino-controlled/
Window Painting Robot (arduino, processing, accelerometer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/NRR7/HCJNWJOP/FSLNRR7HCJNWJOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/NRR7/HCJNWJOP/FSLNRR7HCJNWJOP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/NRR7/HCJNWJOP/FSLNRR7HCJNWJOP.SMALL.jpg Mizchief100 The idea for this project came from one of my favorite 'ibles: the polargraph. I loved the drawing style and thought how cool would it be to do this on the side of a building? Unfortunately the challenges to setting up such a large polargraph on a student budget pushed me to find an alternate soluti...
By: Mizchief100

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 05:53:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RoboDolly/
RoboDolly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/QP4S/HCJOCXN3/F0QQP4SHCJOCXN3.SMALL.jpg aandre The Birth of RoboDolly The conception of the RoboDolly can be traced back to my senior year of high school.  This aluminum ornament evolved from housing a few flashing lights to displaying a fully handmade LED matrix.  The final product was awarded to my robotics programming mentor; it now sits on h...
By: aandre

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 22:15:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-Chicken-Coop-with-some-automation/
Mobile Chicken Coop with some automation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/UME4/HAQ3BYIT/FETUME4HAQ3BYIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/UME4/HAQ3BYIT/FETUME4HAQ3BYIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/UME4/HAQ3BYIT/FETUME4HAQ3BYIT.SMALL.jpg neuromancer2701 My wife and I have wanted to raise chickens(for the eggs) and we finally decided to do it this spring.  I have read a lot about pastured chicken and wanted to create a mobile coop so that the chickens would not destroy the yard.  I have a fairly decent sized yard for the burbs so I hope to move the ...
By: neuromancer2701

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:07:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Tentacles-with-Arduino/
Animatronic Tentacles with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/CBVL/HCB8TGNF/F3VCBVLHCB8TGNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/CBVL/HCB8TGNF/F3VCBVLHCB8TGNF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/CBVL/HCB8TGNF/F3VCBVLHCB8TGNF.SMALL.jpg thejuggler ***Disclaimer***This instructable is documentation for a work in progress. Although the project is not yet complete, it has reached a place where I believe it can begin to be beneficial to other makers. The concept for this project was spawned when a friend suggested I be Slenderman for Halloween....
By: thejuggler

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