http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 04:56:01 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Nama-Instrument-10/
Nama Instrument 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/BTJ2/HAQ320KB/FYJBTJ2HAQ320KB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/BTJ2/HAQ320KB/FYJBTJ2HAQ320KB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/BTJ2/HAQ320KB/FYJBTJ2HAQ320KB.SMALL.jpg lgguts A motion sensing soft-circuit interface. The following instructable will guide you through the construction of your own personalized Nama Instrument. I'd love to hear some feedback. Hope you like it and it serves you somehow! : ) Access http://www.viraseres.com/nama to download the project's open s...
By: lgguts

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:31:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Usb-pen-charger/
Usb pen - charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/QXNC/HAQ39V2M/FNQQXNCHAQ39V2M.SMALL.jpg matass This instructable will show you how to make  usb pen- charger, from metal pen, and a usb car charger... You will need... Yuo will need Open... Open your usb car charger... Solder... Solder anode and cathode to wires... Add switch Add switch to the circuit, and test...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:16:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Bonsai-1/
Steampunk Bonsai - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/CRJH/HA1ELW2Q/FRNCRJHHA1ELW2Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/CRJH/HA1ELW2Q/FRNCRJHHA1ELW2Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/CRJH/HA1ELW2Q/FRNCRJHHA1ELW2Q.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick Due to CITE exhibit week, I was asked to create something artsy. The exhibit's main theme is green engineering. As much as I would want to create an interactive art installation piece, I was left with no other choice but to stick with making something really simple. It was an abrupt request. Actuall...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:55:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Second-soldering-hand/
Second soldering hand. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/GHXE/GN02OZ5G/FXDGHXEGN02OZ5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/GHXE/GN02OZ5G/FXDGHXEGN02OZ5G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/GHXE/GN02OZ5G/FXDGHXEGN02OZ5G.SMALL.jpg Computothought This instructable is so easy to make, so there is no need to go out and get one of those hands free helpers, The best thing about this instructable is that you are reusing computers that do not have to go to a trash dump. Also show is the original unit that I made a long time back.  At the end is a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:56:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flashing-Christmas-Light-Door-Panel/
Flashing Christmas Light Door Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/ZDN3/GJ7MQ5JJ/FMAZDN3GJ7MQ5JJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/ZDN3/GJ7MQ5JJ/FMAZDN3GJ7MQ5JJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/ZDN3/GJ7MQ5JJ/FMAZDN3GJ7MQ5JJ.SMALL.jpg grahambass This is a Christmas light door panel I made for a door decorating contest. I lost.  Anyway, I thought I'd post it here.  Mine fits the dimensions of the door, but you could make it any size, and use any amount of lights.    The advantage of using Christmas lights (as opposed to LED's for example)...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:57:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vacuum-Pump-from-Aquarium-Air-Pump/
Vacuum Pump from Aquarium Air Pump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/2XUS/GHFJX9VY/FP12XUSGHFJX9VY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/2XUS/GHFJX9VY/FP12XUSGHFJX9VY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/2XUS/GHFJX9VY/FP12XUSGHFJX9VY.SMALL.jpg Random_Canadian This is a re-publish of a poorly done instructable that I posted a while back. Transform an aquarium air pump to create a weak vacuum This type of pump will only produce a weak vacuum but I use it for positioning electronic components and de-soldering applications. You will need a tetra whisper A...
By: Random_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:59:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Junk-Art/
Junk Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/XRCG/G57046Q2/F2XXRCGG57046Q2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/XRCG/G57046Q2/F2XXRCGG57046Q2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/XRCG/G57046Q2/F2XXRCGG57046Q2.SMALL.jpg ANDY! If you have random electonic components that you have lying aroung and have nothing to do with them, you could make art! Then you won't have to throw them out! And it's really easy too! Cost: $1. All parts salvaged. This is a basic idea of what you might need: -electronics and other components -glu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:56:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Sensor-Tutorial/
Tilt Sensor Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/4XII/FWS6K6JS/F8Z4XIIFWS6K6JS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/4XII/FWS6K6JS/F8Z4XIIFWS6K6JS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/4XII/FWS6K6JS/F8Z4XIIFWS6K6JS.SMALL.jpg adafruit What is a tilt sensor? Tilt sensors allow you to detect orientation or inclination. They are small, inexpensive, low-power and easy-to-use. If used properly, they will not wear out. Their simplicity makes them popular for toys, gadgets and appliances. Sometimes they are referred to as "mercury swi...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:31:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Getting-started-with-the-Maxbotix-sonar-sensor-q/
Getting started with the Maxbotix sonar sensor - quick start guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/HEMK/FWA98QO9/F3HHEMKFWA98QO9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/HEMK/FWA98QO9/F3HHEMKFWA98QO9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/HEMK/FWA98QO9/F3HHEMKFWA98QO9.SMALL.jpg adafruit The MaxSonar EZ1 provides very short to long-range detection and ranging, in an incredibly small package. It can detect objects from 0-inches to 254-inches (6.45-meters) and provides sonar range information from 6-inches out to 254-inches with 1-inch resolution. (Objects from 0 inches to 6-inches ra...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:01:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Temperature-Sensor-Tutorial/
Temperature Sensor Tutorial! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/C5K1/FVW22FQW/FTHC5K1FVW22FQW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/C5K1/FVW22FQW/FTHC5K1FVW22FQW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/C5K1/FVW22FQW/FTHC5K1FVW22FQW.SMALL.jpg adafruit What is a temperature sensor?An analog temperature sensor is pretty easy to explain, it's a chip that tells you what the ambient temperature is!These sensors use a solid-state technique to determine the temperature. That is to say, they don't use mercury (like old thermometers), bimetallic strips (...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:55:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-light-tree/
LED light tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/0PE3/FVW21TBI/FT50PE3FVW21TBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/0PE3/FVW21TBI/FT50PE3FVW21TBI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT5/0PE3/FVW21TBI/FT50PE3FVW21TBI.SMALL.jpg lemonie How to make a light-tree from a piece of tree and a lot of LEDs.This make combines both natural materials and the very much synthetic. I like copper on wood, I don't like PCBs. The video shows what you can do by twiddling the "Dial-a-LED" controller, otherwise there are 10 fixed configurations, and...
By: lemonie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:53:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FSR-Tutorial/
FSR Tutorial! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/QXES/FVS7L7GD/FK7QXESFVS7L7GD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/QXES/FVS7L7GD/FK7QXESFVS7L7GD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/QXES/FVS7L7GD/FK7QXESFVS7L7GD.SMALL.jpg adafruit What is a Force Sensitive Resistor? FSRs are sensors that allow you to detect physical pressure, squeezing and weight. They are simple to use and low cost. FSR's are basically a resistor that changes its resistive value (in ohms) depending on how much its pressed. These sensors are fairly low cos...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:06:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tweet-a-watt-How-to-make-a-twittering-power-mete/
Tweet-a-watt - How to make a twittering power meter... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYR/ZW50/FSSIHNNP/FYRZW50FSSIHNNP.SMALL.jpg adafruit Tweet-a-watt - How to make a twittering power meter... This project documents my adventures in learning how to wire up my home for wireless power monitoring. I live in a rented apartment so I don't have hacking-access to a meter or breaker panel. Since I'm still very interested in measuring my powe...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 13:54:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-B-Gone-Kit/
TV-B-Gone Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/JPW7/FSMSY8DE/F4BJPW7FSMSY8DE.SMALL.jpg adafruit Tired of all those LCD TVs everywhere?Want a break from advertisements while you're trying to eat?Want to zap screens from across the street?The TV-B-Gone kit is what you need! This ultra-high-power version of the popular TV-B-Gone is fun to make and even more fun to use.Built in co-operation with M...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 13:36:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Proto-Shield/
Proto Shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/DJSH/FT7PL6A5/F8KDJSHFT7PL6A5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/DJSH/FT7PL6A5/F8KDJSHFT7PL6A5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/DJSH/FT7PL6A5/F8KDJSHFT7PL6A5.SMALL.jpg adafruit Arduino prototypingThis is a design for an open-source prototyping shield for Arduino NG/Diecimila. It has tons of cool features, to make prototyping on your Arduino easy.Compatible with NG or DiecimilaReset button up topICSP headerLots of GND and +5V railsDIP prototyping area makes it easy to add m...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 May 2009 16:49:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/coin-slot-detector/
coin slot detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/2QH2/FMMD0QD8/FQK2QH2FMMD0QD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/2QH2/FMMD0QD8/FQK2QH2FMMD0QD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/2QH2/FMMD0QD8/FQK2QH2FMMD0QD8.SMALL.jpg semiotech by: amy khoshbin her website: www.tinyscissors.com when your coin slot is exposed, this wearable hip-pack vibrates that area to make you aware of it. you decide to cover up, or let it all hang out. the coin slot detector is a simple way to tackle the complicated modern problem low-rise jeans can c...
By: semiotech

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:47:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-FREE-stuff-for-any-project/
Great Green Concept: Find FREE stuff for any project (using Freecycle) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/ZBBE/FLM011K2/F8AZBBEFLM011K2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/ZBBE/FLM011K2/F8AZBBEFLM011K2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/ZBBE/FLM011K2/F8AZBBEFLM011K2.SMALL.jpg Squirrelfriend Got an idea for a project? Don't have the cash to get all the supplies. Here is a great resource I have found to be useful for getting just about any project material you need for free. This resorce is called Freecycle.What is Freecycle?The Freecycle Network" is made up of 4,610 groups with 5,839,00...
By: Squirrelfriend

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:17:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/WowWees-Elvis-Alive-to-The-Elivinator-Project/
WowWee's Elvis Alive to The Elivinator Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/8Z0E/FH9I3VTZ/FBH8Z0EFH9I3VTZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/8Z0E/FH9I3VTZ/FBH8Z0EFH9I3VTZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/8Z0E/FH9I3VTZ/FBH8Z0EFH9I3VTZ.SMALL.jpg GWJax Hello everyone, I would like to introduce you to a project that I have started since the first of the year. It all happened when I saw the WowWee's Elvis Alive bust. I have been working on an animated head on and off until I seen this. This was just what I was looking for, a head that moves, turns, ...
By: GWJax

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:25:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/9-Volt-Secret-Money-Holder/
9-Volt Secret Money Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/3T8I/FE3IPZNN/FP83T8IFE3IPZNN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/3T8I/FE3IPZNN/FP83T8IFE3IPZNN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/3T8I/FE3IPZNN/FP83T8IFE3IPZNN.SMALL.jpg wesie42 Keep your money safe and hidden from curious eyes. Gather Materials Materials: Wire Stripper(or Needle-Nose Pliers) Tape 9-Volt Battery Punch(For starting the metal off) I use the wire stripper/cutter because it is easier to use for the metal. Start Folding Up Metal Take the Punch and dig und...
By: wesie42

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:15:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Firefly-Pendant/
LED Microcontrolled Stained Glass Firefly Pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/4JSL/FCEILP6T/FJE4JSLFCEILP6T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/4JSL/FCEILP6T/FJE4JSLFCEILP6T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/4JSL/FCEILP6T/FJE4JSLFCEILP6T.SMALL.jpg clamoring This Instructable will walk you through the steps needed to make a stained glass pendant with anLED that blinks in a pattern using a microcontroller. The blink pattern is an actual firefly song of a type of Japanese firefly. It is a scaled down version of the Jar of Fireflies code that my partner wr...
By: clamoring

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:43:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Axis-CNC-Router---60x60x5---JunkBot/
3 Axis CNC Router - 60"x60"x5" - JunkBot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F72/85IS/FAQEDKD8/F7285ISFAQEDKD8.SMALL.jpg russaanderson This Instructable is the first in a series documenting the construction of a DIY 3 axis CNC router. This is also my entry for the Universal Laser Cutter Contest.The goal of this Instructable is not to show a full step by step progression but rather to pass along my experiences with making my own CNC...
By: russaanderson

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2008 23:56:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-modify-your-DDR-pad-to-play-with-your--Game/
How to modify your DDR pad to play with your Gameboy Advance - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/OOYB/F9T403KU/F7HOOYBF9T403KU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/OOYB/F9T403KU/F7HOOYBF9T403KU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/OOYB/F9T403KU/F7HOOYBF9T403KU.SMALL.jpg Jason1820 This modified device was part of a project for my art class. We would have to pick a device and modify it with a new function. I chose a Gameboy Advance and modified with a Dance Dance Revolution pad. I chose the game Pacman because it would be more suitable gameplay for using the DDR directional pa...
By: Jason1820

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:47:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Immortalize-Deceased-Electronics-as-Wall-Art/
Immortalize Deceased Electronics as Wall Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FT8/MPT1/F37OW8Z9/FT8MPT1F37OW8Z9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FT8/MPT1/F37OW8Z9/FT8MPT1F37OW8Z9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FT8/MPT1/F37OW8Z9/FT8MPT1F37OW8Z9.SMALL.jpg technoplastique If you're like me, you occasionally get attached to some sort of electronic device. In my case, it was my Mac LCII, which finally died after only 12 years of trusty service. Honestly, I used it until the end - the printer kept working and it was super for word processing. When the hard drive fina...
By: technoplastique

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:31:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinkybug-Maker-Faire-version/
Blinkybug (Maker Faire version) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FVH/742A/F0R12VQR/FVH742AF0R12VQR.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVH/742A/F0R12VQR/FVH742AF0R12VQR.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FVH/742A/F0R12VQR/FVH742AF0R12VQR.SMALL.jpg obeyken UPDATE: Blinkybug Kits, which include all the parts to make 4 bugs, are now available on Make Magazine's online Maker Store.Blinkybugs are small, eletro-mechanical insects that respond to stimulus such as movement, vibration, and air currents by blinking their LED eyes. They're incredibly simple, y...
By: obeyken

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2007 02:58:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acoustic-Guitar-Pickup/
Acoustic Guitar Pickup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SMALL.jpg adamkumpf Turn your acoustic guitar into an acoustic/electric! This is a simple and inexpensive design you can make at home to get that special one-of-a-kind sound you've been looking for. Making the Pickup Parts you will need:1. Piezo Buzzer Element2. about 1 foot of shielded audio cable3. a 1/4" audio j...
By: adamkumpf

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