http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 03:14:11 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Whiteboard/
Interactive Whiteboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/UIZ5/HGU2JWQ0/FYIUIZ5HGU2JWQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/UIZ5/HGU2JWQ0/FYIUIZ5HGU2JWQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/UIZ5/HGU2JWQ0/FYIUIZ5HGU2JWQ0.SMALL.jpg SamirN This project will be teaching you how to make a whiteboard with interchangeable pieces that can spin or light up certain parts of the board. This adds a fun element to drawing and allows it to become more interactive because it is no longer static but has moving and changing parts. Materials: Acryl...
By: SamirN

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PowerTube-Vr-1/
PowerTube Vr. 1 for bicycle headlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/6I4T/HGH6Q3O0/FZC6I4THGH6Q3O0.SMALL.jpg frapedia Recently purchased one of those bicycle lights using the XML T6 LED x3. Came with a 18650 8.4v 6400mAh Battery Pack and a Pouch with Velcro. The headlight has a voltage status function via a multi color LED but to be honest i am not satisfy with what function so i decided to add a voltage meter....
By: frapedia

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/INTRO-Materials-1/
Simple LED torch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/0K60/HGH717XX/FQD0K60HGH717XX.SMALL.jpg Zakaria.K HELLO WORLD!  I am going to show you how to make a simple and affordable DIY torch. you may copy and modify anything, but be sure to show me XD. This is my first inscrutable. so sorry for bad gramma/punctuation and bad photos.  MATERIALS: - small DC switch(3 pins) - LED (preferably 'HIGH BRIGHT')...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 02:42:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-60/
Bicycle LED Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/213U/HFWSTW6H/FDP213UHFWSTW6H.SMALL.jpg Tater Zoid This Instructable will guide you through the process of lighting your bike with LED lights. I get these lights pretty cheap on eBay and the biggest cost is batteries. I use a 12 volt rechargeable battery, but you can use other configurations. The video posted above is a quick guide to lighting yo...
By: Tater Zoid

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 16:21:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-UV-LED-Light-See-The-World-In-A-New-Light/
DIY UV LED Light - See The World In A New Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/WPDZ/HERLZTVL/F7PWPDZHERLZTVL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/WPDZ/HERLZTVL/F7PWPDZHERLZTVL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/WPDZ/HERLZTVL/F7PWPDZHERLZTVL.SMALL.jpg XOIIO I've always liked experimenting with things, and seeing things in new ways or from different perspectives, so I got interested in UV Lights, however I don't like tube technology, it offers easier use and us much cheaper but an LED version is a neat project, if rechargeable and doesn't generate heat,...
By: XOIIO

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:41:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Charming-LED-Flowers/
Charming LED Flowers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/AL0L/H9T4Q7AV/FQZAL0LH9T4Q7AV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/AL0L/H9T4Q7AV/FQZAL0LH9T4Q7AV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/AL0L/H9T4Q7AV/FQZAL0LH9T4Q7AV.SMALL.jpg bhvm Oh! Lovely! Ain't that the thought that pops up in your head at a glimpse of those mystical flowers? Want to have them too? Stay with me and learn how to make them. Neat and nice. Get the parts! Here's what you'll need- 1Dozens of LEDs! Blue, Reds, Greens, White. More colours the better! 212V t...
By: bhvm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:56:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-LED-ring-for-dremel/
Make your own LED ring for dremel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/A9EO/HDYUDBF6/F1AA9EOHDYUDBF6.SMALL.jpg pinomelean Sometimes, when i'm drilling a PCB with my dremel, it shadows all the area below, making my  job too difficult. A long time ago i saw in Hack a day a light for macro in a camera and I thought it can be a good idea to use a led ring with the dremel to light up the working area under it. Materials ...
By: pinomelean

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:20:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rayovac-Bright-10-LED-Mod-150-Hours-Under-600/
Rayovac Bright 10 LED Mod. 150 Hours. Under $6.00 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/XVSD/HD4VNL7X/FVIXVSDHD4VNL7X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/XVSD/HD4VNL7X/FVIXVSDHD4VNL7X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/XVSD/HD4VNL7X/FVIXVSDHD4VNL7X.SMALL.jpg luxstar Rayovac has been hitting bullseyes lately.  So has WalMart.  (I do not own stock in either company).  I was at my local WalMart last week and I made a list of all of the flash lights in the sporting goods department that had a run time over 40 hours.  I counted 7.  Most of them were Rayovac and al...
By: luxstar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:47:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Valentine-Heartland-Decorative-Lamp-aka-Land-/
Valentine Heartland - Decorative Lamp a.k.a. Land of Hearts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/0XZ0/HD4VOMC3/FKH0XZ0HD4VOMC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/0XZ0/HD4VOMC3/FKH0XZ0HD4VOMC3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/0XZ0/HD4VOMC3/FKH0XZ0HD4VOMC3.SMALL.jpg Tarun Upadhyaya Love inspires!! isn't it? Thats exactly what happened when I thought of making something for my beloved for this valentine's day. I call this Heartland because it has so many hearts (heart shaped craft mirrors) and it depicts (at least according to me) as if hearts are growing from tiny little ones ...
By: Tarun Upadhyaya

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 08:42:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Binary-Thermometer-USB-Powered/
Binary Thermometer USB Powered - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/Z5SL/HCJNWL2D/FA2Z5SLHCJNWL2D.SMALL.jpg sbmull Assembly instructions for the Binary Thermometer Kit I designed. You can purchase one at: http://www.etsy.com/listing/122729791/ Get your iron hot I use Lead-Free solder with my iron set to 320 degrees Celsius.  It is a good idea to keep a wet cellulose sponge handy to clean your iron tip occas...
By: sbmull

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 05:42:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-Arc-Reactor-4/
Iron Man - Arc Reactor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/1Y6Q/HCJORLR2/FCU1Y6QHCJORLR2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/1Y6Q/HCJORLR2/FCU1Y6QHCJORLR2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/1Y6Q/HCJORLR2/FCU1Y6QHCJORLR2.SMALL.jpg zapdos Hi,this is my first and the only instructable so far. Sorry for my bad comunication skills nad English :) So always follow the pictures. You may ask all of your queries in your mind in any way. Here are the materials I used for a simple Arc Reactor. - A CD container - 10 meters copper wire - Alumin...
By: zapdos

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:41:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-Own-Functional-Art/
Design Your Own Functional Art! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/R0I0/HC3PR5LE/FAUR0I0HC3PR5LE.SMALL.jpg jsrook Introduction I've enjoyed the fruits of Instructables as a member since 2007 and thought it was time to contribute to this wonderful community.  With that, I present you an Instructable on how to design and build your own functional art! I really feel the need to start with a quote: Design is a fun...
By: jsrook

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:17:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-LED-keyboard-lamp/
USB LED keyboard lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/0WUR/HC3QC3SW/FW00WURHC3QC3SW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/0WUR/HC3QC3SW/FW00WURHC3QC3SW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/0WUR/HC3QC3SW/FW00WURHC3QC3SW.SMALL.jpg rameezkoya007 Hi friends, im new in instructables and this is my first project in instructables The circuit is very simple. what all things you need are; 1. two cool white LEDs 2. One green LED 3. 120Ω resistor 4. some wires 5. a USB male pin   Circuits can be done as per the circuit diagram NOTE:   The wir...
By: rameezkoya007

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:49:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Complete-Idiots-Guide-to-Make-LED-Light-Unit/
A Complete Idiot's Guide to Make LED Light Unit for Planted Aquarium - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/AA72/HAQ3C6V7/F1AAA72HAQ3C6V7.SMALL.jpg sumers As always I am writing this for people who have no prior experience with LEDs, electrical and electronics works just like I never had before I did this. I will be posting a lot of pictures here and going into a lot of detail about making connections, wiring etc. So the people who know how these thin...
By: sumers

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:05:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-macro-light-DIY/
LED macro light - DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SMALL.jpg zorwick  I am not big macro freak I don't buy a macro lens to not use it. Sometimes it's handy but that's all for me. Instead of a macro lens I bought three close-up+ filters for my 85mm lens with the filter thread 67mm diameter. First I took some macro shoots using my super bright LED torch, but later of c...
By: zorwick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 11:58:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Dirt-Cheap-Continuity-Tester-with-LED-555-IC/
DIY Dirt Cheap Continuity Tester with LED + 555 IC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/MMLI/HEXSMRSQ/F3SMMLIHEXSMRSQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/MMLI/HEXSMRSQ/F3SMMLIHEXSMRSQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/MMLI/HEXSMRSQ/F3SMMLIHEXSMRSQ.SMALL.jpg lean04 Hi, i wanted to have a continuity tester (my multimeter doesn't have a buzzer) so i don´t have to look away from the circuit I am testing to see the multimeters display. Although i wanted a buzzer i also added a LED and an on/off switch for late night tinkering "stealth mode" I don´t have any engine...
By: lean04

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:51:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tornado-Machine/
Tornado Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/H369/HAVCQ8EC/FDZH369HAVCQ8EC.SMALL.jpg ixisuprflyixi I have made a number of these "tornado machines" in the past and everyone usually enjoys them but because I make things in such a careless way I often don't take photos and everything is one of a kind.  However, Instructables is helping me to change all that. Now I plan and research and make models ...
By: ixisuprflyixi

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:34:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Track-Lighting-from-Cardboard-Tube/
RGB LED Track Lighting from Cardboard Tube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/NHB4/HAH02JFQ/FV8NHB4HAH02JFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/NHB4/HAH02JFQ/FV8NHB4HAH02JFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV8/NHB4/HAH02JFQ/FV8NHB4HAH02JFQ.SMALL.jpg guunhan      This project was made entirely of items I had laying around, with the exception of the 100 diffused RGB LED's which I purchased on ebay for $9.84.  Even if you have to purchase all of the components it would be difficult to spend more than $30.  The lights are actually two identical ~3.2 watt s...
By: guunhan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 20:25:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-LED-Christmas-tree-without-the-tree/
Christmas LED tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/K326/HAIK2M9K/FUZK326HAIK2M9K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/K326/HAIK2M9K/FUZK326HAIK2M9K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/K326/HAIK2M9K/FUZK326HAIK2M9K.SMALL.jpg ynze 7 LEDs make a christmas tree. If you can solder a little, you can make a christmas tree without hurting any trees. It takes 7 LEDs, some wire and a battery. That's it. The video below features some LED Christmas Stars as well. The making of the Stars is covered in a separate Instructable. No v...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 15:41:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-LED-stars-and-a-tree/
LED Star Ornaments - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/AO52/HAIK2OPI/FPCAO52HAIK2OPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/AO52/HAIK2OPI/FPCAO52HAIK2OPI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/AO52/HAIK2OPI/FPCAO52HAIK2OPI.SMALL.jpg ynze This instructable is about making stars shine brightly. A while ago, it was also about making Christmas trees without cutting down trees. These LED Christmas trees have an Instructable of their own now. They're still in the videoclip, though. If you can solder a little, you can make LED stars. The ...
By: ynze

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2012 13:49:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1000-lumen-MTB-Light-Drill-Miter-Saw/
1000+ lumen MTB Light - Drill / Miter Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/J2I9/HA5M6YTG/F5UJ2I9HA5M6YTG.SMALL.jpg mtbgrinder FIRST POST!! Last year I set out to create a MTB light (Helmet and Bar) for trail riding without breaking the bank and with reasonable tooling and parts sourcing.  Everything here was sourced from Fastenal, Newark Electronics, Battery Space and LED Supply.com  To say the least, I'm very happy with t...
By: mtbgrinder

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:58:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Study-table-lamp-made-from-PVC/
DIY Study table lamp made from PVC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/QN5X/H9X3IZXW/F1WQN5XH9X3IZXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/QN5X/H9X3IZXW/F1WQN5XH9X3IZXW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/QN5X/H9X3IZXW/F1WQN5XH9X3IZXW.SMALL.jpg Bobblehead Einstein Need a nice study table lamp & don't have much money for one????...well the solution is build one for yourself . For me it is a just for fun build,as i already had PVC pipes & fitting's leftover from plumbing work,(the old pvc pipes were removed &  GI pipes were used). I was so exited to complete it...
By: Bobblehead Einstein

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:32:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-A-Projector-To-An-LED-Light-Source/
Convert A Projector To An LED Light Source - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/H6WG/H994NDD4/FR7H6WGH994NDD4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/H6WG/H994NDD4/FR7H6WGH994NDD4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/H6WG/H994NDD4/FR7H6WGH994NDD4.SMALL.jpg invisiblelight386 I received a Projector from a friend December of 2010. It is a Sharp D100U from 1997. It did not have the original bulb, but everything else worked fine. I did some research online to see if I could get a bulb for it and found out that it would cost me $300. I could buy a reasonable projector new fo...
By: invisiblelight386

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:53:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Tester-1001/
DIY LED Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/FVBX/H9T4Q766/FWWFVBXH9T4Q766.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/FVBX/H9T4Q766/FWWFVBXH9T4Q766.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/FVBX/H9T4Q766/FWWFVBXH9T4Q766.SMALL.jpg Bobblehead Einstein This is my first attempt on documenting an instructable I like to build thing's from salvaged part's which often include led's,switches , resistor's , capacitor's ,etc. etc. The problem i often face with those LED's is most of them are not working,so i decided to build a portable LED Tester.After th...
By: Bobblehead Einstein

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 01:11:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Large-LED-Lit-7-Segment-Display/
DIY Large LED Lit 7 Segment Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/0BG1/H994YUA2/FKA0BG1H994YUA2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/0BG1/H994YUA2/FKA0BG1H994YUA2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/0BG1/H994YUA2/FKA0BG1H994YUA2.SMALL.jpg Kurt E. Clothier A friend of mine who teaches high school science commissioned me to make a Jeopardy style quiz game controller with a large timer display and buttons for players. The best sort of timer I could think of was a large 7 segment display with 3 digits plus a colon. Since these things can cost quite a bit...
By: Kurt E. Clothier

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 20:14:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Tester-Simple/
LED Tester - Simple - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/4CQ7/H8TTPECM/FB34CQ7H8TTPECM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/4CQ7/H8TTPECM/FB34CQ7H8TTPECM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/4CQ7/H8TTPECM/FB34CQ7H8TTPECM.SMALL.jpg Kurt E. Clothier I use LEDs in almost all of my projects. For those small circuits that just need a couple of indicators, it's easy to just put the LED in the circuit itself and replace it if it is faulty, but what about those projects that call for dozens or even hundreds of LEDs? It's for those types of projects t...
By: Kurt E. Clothier

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Nov 2012 16:27:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Iron-Man-Arc-Reactor-DIY-Wearable/
Iron Man Arc Reactor, DIY Wearable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/JK5X/H8RK8GJZ/FEKJK5XH8RK8GJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/JK5X/H8RK8GJZ/FEKJK5XH8RK8GJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/JK5X/H8RK8GJZ/FEKJK5XH8RK8GJZ.SMALL.jpg MegaManSolid Here are some instructions to help you build Tony Stark's Arc Reactor from the Iron Man movie.  I read / watched a lot of other DIY Arc Reactor tutorials and took parts of each in order to build my own in the size and style that I wanted.  The goal of this instructable is to be more detailed than ot...
By: MegaManSolid

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:01:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-LED-Light-Bar-Ambient-Lighting/
Power LED Light-Bar Ambient Lighting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/QXG8/H742FV9Q/FQAQXG8H742FV9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/QXG8/H742FV9Q/FQAQXG8H742FV9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/QXG8/H742FV9Q/FQAQXG8H742FV9Q.SMALL.jpg QuackMasterDan Create vibrant and colorful illumination for your home, man-cave, or living room. This guide is meant to be practical, detailed, and highly accessible for helping beginners and experts alike create and install high-powered LED lighting. The design is simple -- attach high-power star LEDs to a thin ...
By: QuackMasterDan

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:06:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Lanterns-for-Kids/
DIY LED Lanterns for Kids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/OZ48/H8CVGCRW/FWIOZ48H8CVGCRW.SMALL.jpg at0mbxmb Hi! These lanterns were designed by: Michelle Leonhart: twitter || tinwhiskers.net Joseph Chiut: twitter || toybuilderlabs.com Kyle Cothern for the LAMakerspace's special holiday DIY LED Lanterns class.  We hope they help you stay safe and have fun at night!  See the end of the instructable for ph...
By: at0mbxmb

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:11:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-High-Power-LED-Under-Cabinet-Lighting-Great-/
High Power LED Under Cabinet Lighting DIY - Great looking and BRIGHT @ only 23w! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/XX22/H7W4T8GR/FY2XX22H7W4T8GR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/XX22/H7W4T8GR/FY2XX22H7W4T8GR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/XX22/H7W4T8GR/FY2XX22H7W4T8GR.SMALL.jpg ajmckay First off, let me explain that "High Power LEDs" should probably read "High Intensity LEDs".  By my calculations this whole setup uses about 23w of electricity. Anyways, after getting new kitchen cabinets and getting a nice shiny granite counter top installed it was time to get some truly impressiv...
By: ajmckay

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 22:13:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Traffic-Lights-kit-XXL-Green-LED-Blinker-Kit-in-/
Traffic Lights kit + XXL Green LED Blinker Kit in one box with one battery! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/D9MI/H6S4FWTN/F0FD9MIH6S4FWTN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/D9MI/H6S4FWTN/F0FD9MIH6S4FWTN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/D9MI/H6S4FWTN/F0FD9MIH6S4FWTN.SMALL.jpg powerman666 I built alot of these types of kits and mostly they don't come with boxes to protect the circuits. Alot of times they also don't come with parts that accommodate them for being in nice boxes either. So you'll have to buy some extra parts. For this project I bought the Traffic Lights Kit and the XX...
By: powerman666

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2012 20:55:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Astronomy-Flashlight/
DIY Astronomy Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/1D2B/H6734WQB/FI21D2BH6734WQB.SMALL.jpg Bot1398 While stuyding astronomy charts you don't want to ruin your night vision with those white lights so here is simple flashlight which will preserve your night vision.Our astronomy flashlight uses red LED's instead of white which will help you to preserve your night vision , it is rechargable and you c...
By: Bot1398

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:17:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-ALUMINUM-LEGO/
DIY LED ALUMINUM LEGO - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/6N2M/H6738O07/F216N2MH6738O07.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/6N2M/H6738O07/F216N2MH6738O07.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/6N2M/H6738O07/F216N2MH6738O07.SMALL.jpg cold_steel Home made aluminum lego with integrated LEDs. Since a lot of people liked my DIY Lego in which I made some Aluminum Lego Blocks. I decided to kick it up a notch in preparation to an Arduino Lego project. Or better, a form of open source mindstorms. So it will be tiney but I will go workshop all out ...
By: cold_steel

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:58:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Incredible-DIY-iPhone-Macro/
Incredible DIY iPhone Macro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/W27V/H5JVY0PR/FRZW27VH5JVY0PR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/W27V/H5JVY0PR/FRZW27VH5JVY0PR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRZ/W27V/H5JVY0PR/FRZW27VH5JVY0PR.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos After taking apart dozens of disposable cameras over the years, I found myself with a lot of lenses of varying sizes and nothing to use them for... until now! By making a simple carriage that would hold the lens and attach to my iPhone via rubber band, I was able to make a virtually free macro lens...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:24:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Floral-Jewelery/
Electronic Floral Jewelery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/K8B6/H5EDU77F/F3JK8B6H5EDU77F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/K8B6/H5EDU77F/F3JK8B6H5EDU77F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/K8B6/H5EDU77F/F3JK8B6H5EDU77F.SMALL.jpg fqiu Electronic floral jewelry combines beautiful air dry clay flowers with circuits. What do you get? Super cool and high tech jewelery. It will serve as a non-intimidating channel for young women to gain hands-on circuitry experience while building something beautiful, expressive, and useful that they ...
By: fqiu

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 20:01:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BoLEDiche/
BoLEDiche - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/QYM5/H5ECN4ZD/FB2QYM5H5ECN4ZD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/QYM5/H5ECN4ZD/FB2QYM5H5ECN4ZD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/QYM5/H5ECN4ZD/FB2QYM5H5ECN4ZD.SMALL.jpg chajjar89 Check it out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1phpnlWScew) In the olden days of Latino royalty, the Kings and Queens lacked the entertainment technology of today. They would spend hours per day mastering the simple game of Boliche, what we now call Cup and Ball. We took it a step further. In the 21...
By: chajjar89

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 14:03:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-LED-Touch-Light-Fixture/
Custom LED Touch Light Fixture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/77CC/H5E9JUHY/F5J77CCH5E9JUHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/77CC/H5E9JUHY/F5J77CCH5E9JUHY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/77CC/H5E9JUHY/F5J77CCH5E9JUHY.SMALL.jpg Kurt E. Clothier My wife and I really didn't care for the light fixtures that came in out fifth wheel camper, so we decided to replace them with a pair of cheap, matching fixtures we found on clearance. Since the camper lights run on 12V DC, I knew I would have to rip out the 120V AC sockets and replace them with 12...
By: Kurt E. Clothier

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Aug 2012 16:55:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portal-2-Pillar-Button/
Portal 2 "Pillar Button" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/1RXU/H4VQDV12/FEL1RXUH4VQDV12.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/1RXU/H4VQDV12/FEL1RXUH4VQDV12.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/1RXU/H4VQDV12/FEL1RXUH4VQDV12.SMALL.jpg big kahuna burger Edit: Instructable rewritten by JGWalrus Hi! My name is Gaston Sueldo, I'm 16, I live in Argentina and yesterday I made this. Get your materials! What I used: (Quite necessary) 1 meter (3.28 feet) of 10.16 cm (4 inches) of white PVC pipe 1m of blue LED strip  1 electric converter 1 on/off ...
By: big kahuna burger

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Aug 2012 19:00:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cyclops-Walkbot/
Cyclops Walkbot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/NX6V/H4VQL5OV/FE9NX6VH4VQL5OV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/NX6V/H4VQL5OV/FE9NX6VH4VQL5OV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/NX6V/H4VQL5OV/FE9NX6VH4VQL5OV.SMALL.jpg JamecoElectronics This is a single PCB about 1" square large with a miniature switch, LED, cell phone vibrator motor, 3V battery and four 22 gauge wire legs. When turned on, it does an excited wheeling dance. It's a simple project, but the act of assembling something that makes noise, moves and has a light that seems...
By: JamecoElectronics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:13:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Geek-can-be-romantic/
A Geek can be romantic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/RDVM/H4AGITH3/F17RDVMH4AGITH3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/RDVM/H4AGITH3/F17RDVMH4AGITH3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/RDVM/H4AGITH3/F17RDVMH4AGITH3.SMALL.jpg lpxav I am not a great romantic guy but you know, sometimes, you need to prove your "LOVE" to your girlfriend. :) So I created this original gift for her. It is a heart in wood with el wire and leds. which lights with a magnetic interruptor. Let's see the different steps to explain this romantic gift! ...
By: lpxav

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:57:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Origami-Kit/
DIY LED Origami Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/2V5G/H401UYCG/F6B2V5GH401UYCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/2V5G/H401UYCG/F6B2V5GH401UYCG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/2V5G/H401UYCG/F6B2V5GH401UYCG.SMALL.jpg JamecoElectronics Who doesn't like getting flowers? Why not give the gift of flowers that never fade? Go even further and show your crafty side by making a brilliant bunch of flowers with this LED Origami Flower Kit. What You'll Need LED Origami Flower Kit  Includes: Battery pack, AA batteries, baby-sized breadboa...
By: JamecoElectronics

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:21:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Dice-1/
LED Dice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/A0IG/H2WEXTFZ/FCYA0IGH2WEXTFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/A0IG/H2WEXTFZ/FCYA0IGH2WEXTFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/A0IG/H2WEXTFZ/FCYA0IGH2WEXTFZ.SMALL.jpg mr monoply33 This Instructable offers a walk-though of the "Electronic Dice Kit" assembly. This kit is available at etsy and ebay. This kit comes with everything needed to complete the project (shown below)  including a battery. This is a nice kit for beginners to learn to work with solder, or anyone looking ...
By: mr monoply33

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:05:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Lamp/
DIY LED Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SMALL.jpg venom_man This is a step by step guide on how to build your own modern LED lamp from a 3D model,  using a laser cutter and some simple electrical components . I actually used this as an architectural model but the end result  creates a pretty sweet lamp. The design that is attached it slightly different from ...
By: venom_man

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 22:07:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-your-very-own-TARDIS/
Making your very own TARDIS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/N2JX/H2MYDKI8/FI1N2JXH2MYDKI8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/N2JX/H2MYDKI8/FI1N2JXH2MYDKI8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/N2JX/H2MYDKI8/FI1N2JXH2MYDKI8.SMALL.jpg yespotato That's Right. Yours. You just have to build it. I created this version with no instruction from scratch, so feel free to improve to your desires. Materials You need:  Popsicle sticks. the normal size. Elmer's or Tacky Glue Hot Glue Soldering gun Solder TARDIS themed Paint (acrylic) Various electr...
By: yespotato

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 20:08:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/4x4x4-RGB-LED-Cube/
4x4x4 RGB LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/LYGX/H1JUJ5EC/FU3LYGXH1JUJ5EC.SMALL.jpg emihackr97 A while ago, when I first started using Arduino, my first project was a 4x4x4 LED cube, I built it from a Guide I found here in Instructables, I didn't know anything about programming, and little about electronics, yet I was able to build it and make it work, I didn't know how it worked but it did! ...
By: emihackr97

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:29:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Top-Touchscreen-MAME-Arcade/
Table Top Touchscreen MAME Arcade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/OP1S/H045ZFV0/F8HOP1SH045ZFV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/OP1S/H045ZFV0/F8HOP1SH045ZFV0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8H/OP1S/H045ZFV0/F8HOP1SH045ZFV0.SMALL.jpg ChromationSystems This project started more so because I had a lot of parts that could be utilized in arcade more so then my desire to own my own MAME Arcade. So my goal was to spend as little as possible and utilize as many parts/materials I already had available.  Built around an old 15" Elo touch screen CRT moni...
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 17:04:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorized-Bicycle-DIY-The-hard-way/
Motorized Bicycle DIY: The hard way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/PEQF/H9K2FBWF/FO9PEQFH9K2FBWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/PEQF/H9K2FBWF/FO9PEQFH9K2FBWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/PEQF/H9K2FBWF/FO9PEQFH9K2FBWF.SMALL.jpg bogyman57 Squishing a Honda GXH50 into a Huffy 24" boy's Cranbrook Cruiser Bicycle. WARNING:  As of 2012, the Minnesota statutes have re-classified Motorized-Bicycles as MOPEDs and are now required to be registered and plated.  BUT!!!  (and this is the part that makes me angry) The DMV/DVS will NOT register ...
By: bogyman57

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 23:11:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Circuit-Device/
Electronic Controller Device (Analog) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/A9OC/GZACQEUR/FYXA9OCGZACQEUR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/A9OC/GZACQEUR/FYXA9OCGZACQEUR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/A9OC/GZACQEUR/FYXA9OCGZACQEUR.SMALL.jpg Sparker94 I made this analog circuit for two reasons. One: To stop my wires from melting due to too much current. Two: To limit the load on the alternator. Instead of the lights on a trailer going through the tail light circuit on the vehicle, which caused mine to melt, It will pull current directly from the ...
By: Sparker94

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Mar 2012 19:45:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-case-mod-an-Xbox-360-for-dummies/
how to case mod an Xbox 360 for dummies - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/N9UN/GS3BCUZJ/F6ZN9UNGS3BCUZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/N9UN/GS3BCUZJ/F6ZN9UNGS3BCUZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/N9UN/GS3BCUZJ/F6ZN9UNGS3BCUZJ.SMALL.jpg 94todd **THIS IS AN UNFINISHED INSTRUCTABLE, BUT IN ITS CURRENT STATE YOU CAN FIGURE OUT THE REST** i have tried to find instructions on how to case mod an Xbox, but so far i have not found any instructions that a normal person could do without spending a ton of cash, so i decided to try and make a workabl...
By: 94todd

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:24:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-a-breadboard/
How to use a breadboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FU0/11AZ/GYGF8IV4/FU011AZGYGF8IV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU0/11AZ/GYGF8IV4/FU011AZGYGF8IV4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FU0/11AZ/GYGF8IV4/FU011AZGYGF8IV4.SMALL.jpg shams A breadboard also known as protoboard is a type of solderless electronic circuit building.You can build a electronic circuit on a breadboard without any soldering ! Best of all it is reusable. It was designed by Ronald J Portugal of EI Instruments Inc. in 1971. Building or prototyping circuits on a...
By: shams

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