http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:04:58 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Harry-Potter-Papercraft/
Harry Potter Papercraft - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/1HSN/HHOFDDLW/FRY1HSNHHOFDDLW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/1HSN/HHOFDDLW/FRY1HSNHHOFDDLW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/1HSN/HHOFDDLW/FRY1HSNHHOFDDLW.SMALL.gif ChrysN Paper craft is a lot of fun, I particularly like the models that move.  I wanted to try my hand at making my own movable model.  When I came up with the idea of making Harry Potter with a moving arm it occurred to me that it could be even better if I incorporated an LED into the wand.  So as he rais...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2013 22:21:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Batgirl-Birkin-Bag/
Batgirl Birkin Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/C27H/HFSH7L5I/FAZC27HHFSH7L5I.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad What a girl wants. What a girl needs.  What's more exclusive and has more cachet than scoring a Birkin bag? Pow!!! A Batgirl Birkin bag! Holey Haute Couture, Batman! Yes, you too can knock off a version of this famous bag.  Okay, even mine started out as a knockoff so you ain't doing anything iffy ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 20:09:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TARDIS-IKEA-SHOPPING-BAG/
TARDIS IKEA SHOPPING BAG - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/U624/HF23RNTP/FPFU624HF23RNTP.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Yes, it is bigger on the inside. You would not believe how much Fn stuff you can put inside one of these things  Although, it's fun to hang out at the customer loading area to see how people will try to jam a couch into the backseat of a convertible and drive it home. Made of a nearly indestructib...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 13:08:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-kit/
Push fit LED moodlamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/YJ0Y/H0FLR11Y/FV9YJ0YH0FLR11Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/YJ0Y/H0FLR11Y/FV9YJ0YH0FLR11Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/YJ0Y/H0FLR11Y/FV9YJ0YH0FLR11Y.SMALL.jpg matthewvenn This is a cool project to reuse an old mobile phone charger. Instead of throwing it away, we're going to turn it into a cool moodlamp! This version uses a cool wooden circuit board to make assembling the leds and the resistors easy. It's great if soldering irons aren't viable, or you need a quick t...
By: matthewvenn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:39:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ruby-the-Red-LED-Plushie-Mod/
Ruby the Red LED Plushie Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/X5X4/HEBNH2IE/FSUX5X4HEBNH2IE.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Awww, You make me blush. Wouldn't it be cool to animate your Adafruit Circuit Playground electronic component plushie? I have Ruby the Red LED plushie. I wanted it to light up and have it respond to sound.  Here  is an easy mod to get that done. Sorry, no lasers this time. Probably wouldn't really ...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:14:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Valentine-3/
Hello Kitty! Its Valentine's Day! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E2UH/HD2RYK4T/F0WE2UHHD2RYK4T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E2UH/HD2RYK4T/F0WE2UHHD2RYK4T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/E2UH/HD2RYK4T/F0WE2UHHD2RYK4T.SMALL.gif Lynne Bruning Hello Kitty, Its Valentines Day! Do you know what that means? Thats right! Its time to light up your life with some eTextile love! Meow! Last year was the STABBY Valentine - a no sew and all glow eTextile love note. 2011 was the Sparkle LED TuTu  partnership with Gala Darling and this year.........
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:22:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Handful-of-Hearts-Gloves/
LED "Handful of Hearts" Gloves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/MTVI/HAQ2Z3JG/F4UMTVIHAQ2Z3JG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/MTVI/HAQ2Z3JG/F4UMTVIHAQ2Z3JG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/MTVI/HAQ2Z3JG/F4UMTVIHAQ2Z3JG.SMALL.jpg lnorooz My sister asked me to make her a pair of gloves she found on instagram that she thought were cute. Trying to find every excuse I can to work on more e-textile projects, I decided to customize it a bit! Additionally, I'd seen instructables on how to make gloves "touchscreen compatible" befo...
By: lnorooz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:52:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Volt-Regulator/
5 Volt Regulator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/XEA0/H5TU8LJX/FKZXEA0H5TU8LJX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/XEA0/H5TU8LJX/FKZXEA0H5TU8LJX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/XEA0/H5TU8LJX/FKZXEA0H5TU8LJX.SMALL.jpg markie Hi, this is a simple circuit for a 5 volt regulator with a input voltage from 8 to 12 volts. just follow the circuit diagram and you"ll be fine. * (Sorry for the bad grammar, i`m from Holland) *                     ↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑This is how your regulator could be looking like when you`re done :)  ↑↑↑↑↑...
By: markie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:47:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Trek-USS-Enterprise-Phaser-Red-Shirt/
Star Trek USS Enterprise Phaser Red Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/VXDL/H5ED7TGN/FJSVXDLH5ED7TGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/VXDL/H5ED7TGN/FJSVXDLH5ED7TGN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/VXDL/H5ED7TGN/FJSVXDLH5ED7TGN.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Only a 21st century laser was used in the making of this shirt.  Take ordinary laser pointers to bling out your custom Star Trek shirt. Outfit phasers on your Constitution Class wardrobe. Try out the command chair in style. Note that this is a red shirt.  Only the cool people wear red shirts. WARN...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 20:09:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotating-LED-Marquee-Hat/
Rotating LED Marquee Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/CJQ9/H3NN9KMY/FSYCJQ9H3NN9KMY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/CJQ9/H3NN9KMY/FSYCJQ9H3NN9KMY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/CJQ9/H3NN9KMY/FSYCJQ9H3NN9KMY.SMALL.jpg bananaslug I wanted a hat that lit up around the brim like one of those movie marquee lighting things. It took ages and ages, but I finally managed it! I also attached a pushbutton, so that when you push it, the led rotates faster. Yes the picture does look like multiple LEDs come on at once, but that's just b...
By: bananaslug

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:06:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/You-light-up-my-life/
You light up my life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/VSO1/GYGFD8CP/FHCVSO1GYGFD8CP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/VSO1/GYGFD8CP/FHCVSO1GYGFD8CP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHC/VSO1/GYGFD8CP/FHCVSO1GYGFD8CP.SMALL.jpg ingamarie A touch sensor just in time for Valentines! Gather you materials 3 pieces of felt, it helps if one is fairly thick 1 LED Conductive thread 2 pieces conductive tape 2032 battery Needle nose pliers Sewing needle Regular sewing thread Prepare your pieces Make a ...
By: ingamarie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:31:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-interactive-twinkling-winter-cap/
Making an interactive twinkling winter cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/Q5JL/GWF60TEO/FAWQ5JLGWF60TEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/Q5JL/GWF60TEO/FAWQ5JLGWF60TEO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/Q5JL/GWF60TEO/FAWQ5JLGWF60TEO.SMALL.jpg contrechoc Winter in Holland! No snow, no ice, but endless rain. They say the people around the arctic have 29 words for snow, Dutch people have about the same number of words for rain. Nonetheless we have a feeling of winter as it should be. For this winter we made an interactive cap with two colors of white...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:06:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Traffic-Light-Stoplight-LED-Scarf-Safety-Scarf-o/
Traffic Light Stoplight LED Scarf - Safety Scarf of Righteousness - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/2SR4/GVZP1IDO/FBZ2SR4GVZP1IDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/2SR4/GVZP1IDO/FBZ2SR4GVZP1IDO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/2SR4/GVZP1IDO/FBZ2SR4GVZP1IDO.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Multipurpose like a traffic light, this one keeps you warm and blinks to make you more visible in the night.  Stop traffic with this fun scarf worn around your neck. Repurpose a dollar-store bicycle safety flasher to embed in the scarf.  Simulates the light changing pattern and does other fancy seq...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 20:13:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Needle-felted-light-up-Prince-of-All-Cosmos/
Needle-felted light up Prince of All Cosmos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/EJPI/GLWR1KSR/F96EJPIGLWR1KSR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/EJPI/GLWR1KSR/F96EJPIGLWR1KSR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/EJPI/GLWR1KSR/F96EJPIGLWR1KSR.SMALL.jpg spiralshannon Katamari Damacy is a fantastical Japanese video game in which you play the Prince of All Cosmos, a little green guy with an antenna-bearing oblong head and an aptitude for gathering large agglomerations of miscellaneous stuff onto a ball (the Katamari) that you roll around the world.  This needle f...
By: spiralshannon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:48:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Heart-Pasties/
LED Heart Pasties - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/L2VQ/GJQE9KND/FSML2VQGJQE9KND.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/L2VQ/GJQE9KND/FSML2VQGJQE9KND.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/L2VQ/GJQE9KND/FSML2VQGJQE9KND.SMALL.jpg randofo LED heart pasties speak for themselves. While they are not necessarily day-to-day wear, you will be glad you have them in your boudoir when that special occasions arises (or is in need of it). If you have sewing and electronic experience, these could easily be made in a few hours. Without this expe...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:23:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Tree-LED-Embroidery/
Christmas Tree LED Embroidery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/ET5X/GH8AATH4/FLJET5XGH8AATH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/ET5X/GH8AATH4/FLJET5XGH8AATH4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/ET5X/GH8AATH4/FLJET5XGH8AATH4.SMALL.jpg the_gella Inspired by Becky Stern's Electronic Embroidery Tutorial, this pattern uses LEDs as the string of lights on a felt Christmas tree applique. I've included a tree pattern that fits 8" or 6" embroidery hoops, or you can make your own shape. Materials You will need: Embroidery hoop (8" or 6") ...
By: the_gella

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Dec 2010 18:41:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-switch/
Water switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/J1DU/GFRWOT06/FIRJ1DUGFRWOT06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/J1DU/GFRWOT06/FIRJ1DUGFRWOT06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/J1DU/GFRWOT06/FIRJ1DUGFRWOT06.SMALL.jpg contrechoc Be careful and never use this idea working with the mains (or high voltage)!!! Just use batteries with low voltage and the worst thing that can happen is that your battery drowns in the water... Having made soft and paper buttons, a student wanted to have a bathing suit with LED's. When jumping in...
By: contrechoc

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:04:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lightwings-Fiber-Optic-Fairy-Wings/
Lightwings: Fiber Optic Fairy Wings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/HR8Y/GFA43BBA/FDKHR8YGFA43BBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/HR8Y/GFA43BBA/FDKHR8YGFA43BBA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/HR8Y/GFA43BBA/FDKHR8YGFA43BBA.SMALL.jpg the_gella Add some glamour to your fairy costume using fiber optics. This method for light up wings uses a simple circuit of LEDs and a battery to achieve a look a similar to EL wire, but thinner and almost invisible when not lit up. The lighting isn't as even as EL wire because it uses a single light source...
By: the_gella

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:57:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Stretchy-Helmet-Cap/
LED Stretchy Helmet Cap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/FDD3/GF070B8N/FM2FDD3GF070B8N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/FDD3/GF070B8N/FM2FDD3GF070B8N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/FDD3/GF070B8N/FM2FDD3GF070B8N.SMALL.jpg dukode This cap Instructable is a part of our larger Lumenhattio project, in which we're experimenting with ways to make stretchable glowing helmet covers that provides affordable, changeable style by day and safety light by night. We recently presented the Lumenhattio at the World Maker Faire, and a lot o...
By: dukode

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:52:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Bike-Light-Gloves/
How to Make a Bike Light Glove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/DC52/GF0709FC/FZHDC52GF0709FC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/DC52/GF0709FC/FZHDC52GF0709FC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/DC52/GF0709FC/FZHDC52GF0709FC.SMALL.jpg Jacqui 87 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfhvwqRDFkQ I am living in The Netherlands and the most popular means of transportation is by bike! In the evenings when it gets dark each bike needs to have a light. I decided to combine a bike light with a pair...
By: Jacqui 87

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:12:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Programmable-LED-Umbrella/
Programmable LED Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/EOHV/GF069G7N/F90EOHVGF069G7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/EOHV/GF069G7N/F90EOHVGF069G7N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/EOHV/GF069G7N/F90EOHVGF069G7N.SMALL.jpg huebner5000 The desire: to build a programmable LED matrix that is ultra-portable.   The solution: using conductive thread, sew an 8x8 matrix of LEDs into collapsable umbrella, then add  a MAX7219 LED Controller, a voltage converter and an arduino mini pro. The result:  a twinkling blue light show that can fo...
By: huebner5000

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:20:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Disco-pants/
Disco pants! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/F5Q7/GEWKU6YQ/FK8F5Q7GEWKU6YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/F5Q7/GEWKU6YQ/FK8F5Q7GEWKU6YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/F5Q7/GEWKU6YQ/FK8F5Q7GEWKU6YQ.SMALL.jpg o0mouse0o I've been invited to go to a friends 40th birthday party and want to take a present that will be appreciated. He is a bit of a tech head and has also been known to get drunk and shout PANTS! a lot. So I've decided to make him a pair of flashing LED disco pants. The idea is that the LEDs will be con...
By: o0mouse0o

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Oct 2010 14:46:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Leggings/
Light Up Leggings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/XGEL/GELSQICB/FUEXGELGELSQICB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/XGEL/GELSQICB/FUEXGELGELSQICB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/XGEL/GELSQICB/FUEXGELGELSQICB.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Create a light show with these light up LEDs.  Wear them dancing and all eyes in the room will be on you.  Wear them running and drivers will know to get out of the way! This is super easy to do even if its your first time building a circuit. I submitted these leggings to the Soft Circuit Contest!...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:10:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bunny-Bus-Pass-Holder-with-light/
Bunny Bus Pass Holder (with light) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/L3YB/GD2JKY87/F7VL3YBGD2JKY87.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/L3YB/GD2JKY87/F7VL3YBGD2JKY87.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/L3YB/GD2JKY87/F7VL3YBGD2JKY87.SMALL.jpg ChrysN The bunny bus pass holder will keep you bus pass safe and accessible. You can clip it to your bag/backpack or slip it into your purse. For those early morning commutes (or late night) it also has a Led to illuminate your bus pass.  To turn on the light simply pinch the bunny's tail. Materials and...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Sep 2010 10:44:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Shoes-Illuminate-Your-Feet/
LED Shoes - Illuminate Your Feet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/YRS4/GB3XKKZB/FEMYRS4GB3XKKZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/YRS4/GB3XKKZB/FEMYRS4GB3XKKZB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEM/YRS4/GB3XKKZB/FEMYRS4GB3XKKZB.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Remember those awesome light up shoes you had when you were a kid?  Now you can turn your own shoes into a work of art!  Wear these painted LED shoes out and you will be the center of any party.  Its super easy! Materials 1. Canvas Shoes (any shoe that a needle can poke through) 2. Conductive Th...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:08:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-3D-glowing-heart-broach-without-a-3D-print/
Wearable 3D glowing heart! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/QKC4/G5LEJUK5/FEKQKC4G5LEJUK5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/QKC4/G5LEJUK5/FEKQKC4G5LEJUK5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/QKC4/G5LEJUK5/FEKQKC4G5LEJUK5.SMALL.jpg Geekmandude In this instructable, I'll show you how to make a charming three-dimensional broach in the shape of a heart, lit from the inside by an LED.  If broaches aren't your thing, you can also take the heart and put it on a card, on the top of a gift box, on a necklace, or in many other useful locations. A ...
By: Geekmandude

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:34:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Holiday-TuTu/
LED Holiday TuTu - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/LRT5/G33OYOSQ/FZHLRT5G33OYOSQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/LRT5/G33OYOSQ/FZHLRT5G33OYOSQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/LRT5/G33OYOSQ/FZHLRT5G33OYOSQ.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning How to get the cute geeks to talk to you at this year's holiday party? A groovalicious eTextile blinky-blink party tutu! SImple, fast, fun and effective eTextile project for just about anyone. Gather Your Parts TuTu - ready made or make one yourself Aniomagic button schemer Aniomagic lightboar...
By: Lynne Bruning

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:25:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hug-amp-touch-sensitive-Instructables-robot-patc/
Hug & touch sensitive Instructables robot patch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/42H2/FWBNIZON/FMN42H2FWBNIZON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/42H2/FWBNIZON/FMN42H2FWBNIZON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/42H2/FWBNIZON/FMN42H2FWBNIZON.SMALL.jpg aniomagic I always wanted to make a simple, yet decent project with this patch, and the "pocket-sized" contest seemed like the perfect opportunity to make a robot mascot. This chap sits in my shirt pocket, just like in the contest icon, and goes with me wherever, ready to shine his light upon the world...Anyw...
By: aniomagic

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:35:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-thinnest-programmable-leather-bracelet/
World's thinnest programmable leather bracelet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/NBJN/FW5H4DON/FEXNBJNFW5H4DON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/NBJN/FW5H4DON/FEXNBJNFW5H4DON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/NBJN/FW5H4DON/FEXNBJNFW5H4DON.SMALL.jpg aniomagic Button-schemer, by Aniomagic, is such an amazing little widget. It's an ambient program reader the size of a nickel which is programmable with specially timed flashes of light. With it, we will make the world's thinnest, programmable bracelet.I've already found a whole bunch of uses for the bracele...
By: aniomagic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:42:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Circuit-Card/
Christmas Circuit Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SM8X/FPBKZ9GL/FXKSM8XFPBKZ9GL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SM8X/FPBKZ9GL/FXKSM8XFPBKZ9GL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/SM8X/FPBKZ9GL/FXKSM8XFPBKZ9GL.SMALL.jpg Plusea Machine stitching conductive thread to create a simple circuit on my Christmas card. The conductive thread stitches connect a 3V button battery with an LED. Two loose ends create a simple switch that can be closed by tying them into a bow. While this version of the card requires the recipient to own...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Jan 2009 07:40:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Weaving-Straight-circuits-with-LEDs/
Weaving: Straight circuits with LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/4BID/FNNJYIG5/F6Z4BIDFNNJYIG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/4BID/FNNJYIG5/F6Z4BIDFNNJYIG5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/4BID/FNNJYIG5/F6Z4BIDFNNJYIG5.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Another project for the weavers and hopefully a source of inspiration for the non-weavers. Yet another way to incorporate LED's, or other hardware, into your weaving project. This type of weave structure has the positive and negative traces on both selvedges (both the left and right side of the fab...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:08:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Three-Fabric-Buttons/
Three Fabric Buttons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/EXFL/FNNJY525/F3FEXFLFNNJY525.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/EXFL/FNNJY525/F3FEXFLFNNJY525.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/EXFL/FNNJY525/F3FEXFLFNNJY525.SMALL.jpg Plusea These super simple fabric buttons are soft, fun to push and can come in handy when building various prototypes. They all share the same ground or plus, depending on what you hook what up to. I am also selling these handmade fabric buttons via Etsy. Although it is much cheaper to make your own,...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:15:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Weaving-Clasped-Weft-with-LEDs/
Weaving: Clasped Weft with LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/JTM7/FNI3Y3PU/FQXJTM7FNI3Y3PU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/JTM7/FNI3Y3PU/FQXJTM7FNI3Y3PU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQX/JTM7/FNI3Y3PU/FQXJTM7FNI3Y3PU.SMALL.jpg Lynne Bruning Another project for the weavers and hopefully a source of inspiration for the non-weavers. Incorporate LED's, or other hardware, into your weaving project using the clasped weft technique. Info Added 1 May 2009 An article in weavezine.com May issue has further information concerning this technique....
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How to Make a Color-Changing Lighted Faux Fur Scarf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/7E4J/FAQEDE7Y/FP47E4JFAQEDE7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/7E4J/FAQEDE7Y/FP47E4JFAQEDE7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/7E4J/FAQEDE7Y/FP47E4JFAQEDE7Y.SMALL.jpg enlighted Here are some tips for creating a fuzzy illuminated scarf with color-changing LEDs, with a relatively simple process that is suitable for someone with limited sewing or soldering experience. The lens of each of these RGB LEDs contains its own red, green, and blue emitters, and a built-in processor...
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