http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 06:00:45 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-do-I-build-a-wooden-container-in-the-shape-of-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/B57E/H21CGMZD/F0YB57EH21CGMZD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/B57E/H21CGMZD/F0YB57EH21CGMZD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/B57E/H21CGMZD/F0YB57EH21CGMZD.SMALL.jpg kamariden I need to build triangular pull out/roll out waste bins to fit into nooks in my kitchen. Two sides are 18" wide and the other (front) side is 16" wide. The bin should be 24" tall (I have 34" of clearance between floor and counter.) A square box I could handle. The triangle has me a bit unsure of how...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 11:50:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-best-touch-up-chipped-ceramic-tile-on-sidew/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/ENKD/H2G609TI/FZ8ENKDH2G609TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/ENKD/H2G609TI/FZ8ENKDH2G609TI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/ENKD/H2G609TI/FZ8ENKDH2G609TI.SMALL.jpg bobzjr I'm wanting to touch up some chips on ceramic tile which is on our sidewalk.  The tile is different from the typical smooth gloss single color which you commonly see in bathrooms.  This tile has a bit of a texture and some speckles.  The texture (no doubt) is in place to keep you from killing yourse...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 06:09:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/making-a-philiies-phanatic-costume-for-Halloween-a/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif seanpbell I am in the process of making a phillies phanatic costume for halloween. I want it to be just like the real one with a functional nose that goes in and out . any suggestions?
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:44:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Where-can-you-get-silicone-gel-that-can-be-easily-/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif ilpug I need some kind of gel padding for an underlayment on a suit of non-ballistics body armor I am building. What I want is some kind of mixture I can mix up, dump in a shallow mold, let it cure, then pull it out and cut it to shape and put it in the suit. Preferably this gel would be pretty good at ab...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:58:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Battery-run-bluetooth-class-d-amp-help-me-fix-th/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/6L25/H05NOV8A/FIY6L25H05NOV8A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/6L25/H05NOV8A/FIY6L25H05NOV8A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIY/6L25/H05NOV8A/FIY6L25H05NOV8A.SMALL.jpg torclausen Hello, I am designing a small bluetooth battery powered portable speaker enclosure/boombox. At the core of this design is a cctv li-ion battery that has 12v and 5v USB output ports. Its a great start to a boombox, or at least I thought it was. From that battery, I am powering two things. A parts ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:57:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/I-need-help-identifying-a-hall-effect-sensor/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/MOWJ/H05Y7N2L/FWJMOWJH05Y7N2L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/MOWJ/H05Y7N2L/FWJMOWJH05Y7N2L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/MOWJ/H05Y7N2L/FWJMOWJH05Y7N2L.SMALL.jpg AnotherBrian I'm working with a brushless motor with a 3 hall effect sensor feedback ring and I messed up one of the sensors while removing some potting. I need a replacement. I've tried contacting the manufacture of the motor but they won't respond. The sensor looks like a flattened version of a TO-92 with cha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 05:46:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Removing-original-Gameboy-buttons-mounting-them-i/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Batsu Hi all Well, after considering installing a working Gameboy into a bag, I have downgraded my plan due a sincere lack of soldering experience/ability (as in, I've never done it before). So, to keep my theme and still make an awesome hangbag, I've decided to mount just the buttons from an original G...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:51:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-someone-help-me-identify-this-bayonet/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/6HU8/GZUAFNLW/FWZ6HU8GZUAFNLW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/6HU8/GZUAFNLW/FWZ6HU8GZUAFNLW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/6HU8/GZUAFNLW/FWZ6HU8GZUAFNLW.SMALL.jpg mike140065 Have this bayonet, i know its around the WW-II era, i believe german, but cant get a correct description Overall length 15.4" Blade length 10.15" Handle length 5.25" handle feels kinda plastic, any info will help
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:39:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-anybody-identify-these-microcontroller-for-me/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PE1J/GZKGLWR7/FUSPE1JGZKGLWR7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PE1J/GZKGLWR7/FUSPE1JGZKGLWR7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PE1J/GZKGLWR7/FUSPE1JGZKGLWR7.SMALL.jpg thomasporter I am an electronics hobbyist, and i really enjoy the arduino. AND THEN, I saw these microcontrollers on TV in a cat-turned-twitter-user project. could anyone tell me what they are? I recognice one of them as having an arduino underneath and I think its an ethernet shield on top. But what's the small...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:26:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/how-to-flatten-a-soda-can/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif mattthomas992003 I have some monster energy drink cans I want to flatten for the top of a table. Kinda like one of those beer cap resin tables if that makes any sense. Anyways, I have cut off the ends of a few soda cans but I cant get them to stay flat. I'll listen to any and all ideas, I'm not afraid to buy some to...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 21:03:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Troubleshooting-help-for-connecting-stereo-compone/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/XW5V/GYZY6NXB/FSWXW5VGYZY6NXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/XW5V/GYZY6NXB/FSWXW5VGYZY6NXB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/XW5V/GYZY6NXB/FSWXW5VGYZY6NXB.SMALL.jpg canucksgirl Edited:  I'm having trouble getting all my stereo/TV components hooked up in the correct sequence so that each component functions as needed. All my components are Sony the cable box is Motorola (DCT700). TV (Sony KV-27FS13) with 4 input lines (Video 1, 3 & 4 from the back. Video 2 through the fro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:39:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Anyone-help-me-wire-some-lighting-sound-effects-f/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif sockstudios I'm building a Megaman costume and I need to make a section of the blaster blink and make a charging noise, and then glow solid, and make a blasting noise. I have NO experience with wiring and electronics. I read a few good basic LED tutorials and successfully lit and LED w/o burning my house down, ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:25:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/My-hard-drive-wont-boot-when-I-checked-on-my-compu/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/AVNM/GYIIII9O/FC1AVNMGYIIII9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/AVNM/GYIIII9O/FC1AVNMGYIIII9O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/AVNM/GYIIII9O/FC1AVNMGYIIII9O.SMALL.jpg PitStoP My hard drive on my Pc laptop crashed when I tryed to boot it back up it would say that there was something wrong with Windows. I tryed everything and was not able to do nothing to fix it. I got an usb adapter for the hd, pluged it in my other computer opened computer management/storage/disk managem...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:00:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Anyone-know-of-a-program-for-designing-simple-mech/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif damianzuch I'm trying to design a complicated wind-powered whirligig that has a lot of gears and levers in it; I would love to design it on a program that would allow me to test out variations before I get to actually building it. Has anyone seen a program that can do that? Much appreciated, Damian
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 17:14:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-is-wrong-with-my-VDG/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif MadScientist101 i have just finished my small van de graaf generator but have run into a problem. I am only really building this small one as a model for my future large VDG so it is not to important, I would just like to find out more. My setup consists of two wooden dowl rollers built up with tape to "bevel" them...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:06:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Any-idea-for-recycling-an-old-compressed-natural-g/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif rimar2000 It was in the waste, I recovered it. weights 34 kg (75 pounds) diameter 24 cm (9.4 inches) length 80 cm (31.5 inches) capacity 30 liters (7,9 gallons), working pressure 200 bar (2900 PSI). hemispherical ends medium hard steel Maybe I could make a crucible for melt alumi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 05:27:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Does-anyone-know-a-simple-but-effective-battle-bot/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif userto Hi, I'm a starter to the "battle bot" world. I've added stuff to rc cars but really I'm kind of a noob at it. So I'm just looking for a simple to make, possibly cheap and effective battle bot to make.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-recover-Corrupted-Excel-file-Can-any-one-h/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif mdishaq
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:41:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-make-source-storage-clipboard-for-Ipad-/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif babydocmac How do I (as an ER doc) make a storage clipboard that will hold my ipad and a few other tools. I need it about 5cm deep. Nothing available to buy that Ive found.  Help? http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71FFHL7fTWL._AA1500_.jpg  was tried but I want a tray (with foam to hold in position) and tr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:58:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Any-ideas-about-how-I-might-be-able-to-take-a-fan-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/5A6X/GX10UG2R/F3P5A6XGX10UG2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/5A6X/GX10UG2R/F3P5A6XGX10UG2R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/5A6X/GX10UG2R/F3P5A6XGX10UG2R.SMALL.jpg noatablast Ok, so I accidentally broke my fan remote trying to put in the battery, luckily, it was only the contact to the battery that was busted and the rest of the chip is completely intact. Anyways, I was wondering if I could somehow take the parts from the broken fan remote and sort of put them into the t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 05:28:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Yet-another-automobilia-question/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/P4LR/GW88UC2C/FO8P4LRGW88UC2C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/P4LR/GW88UC2C/FO8P4LRGW88UC2C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/P4LR/GW88UC2C/FO8P4LRGW88UC2C.SMALL.jpg Hackrtanman So I saw this pretty little thing on the side of the road up near Green lake, Washington, one Aurora, and i have been wondering what make it is ever since. Anyone have any information? PS: its in a European repair shop, if that helps at all
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:59:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/help-upgrading-an-old-RC-truck/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/I6U3/GVZPGWXP/FGPI6U3GVZPGWXP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/I6U3/GVZPGWXP/FGPI6U3GVZPGWXP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/I6U3/GVZPGWXP/FGPI6U3GVZPGWXP.SMALL.jpg zack247 Ive got an old New Bright RC truck, i got it around 2000 so as you can assume the batteries arent very good anymore. im not looking to repair the batteries though, im looking to upgrade the truck with a little bit of some newer technologies. heres where i ask for help: i dont want to overpower the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 21:20:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-anyone-identify-this-bayonet/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/E6R5/GVRX4Y9C/FPPE6R5GVRX4Y9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/E6R5/GVRX4Y9C/FPPE6R5GVRX4Y9C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/E6R5/GVRX4Y9C/FPPE6R5GVRX4Y9C.SMALL.jpg black hole I have a (probably) WWII-era bayonet that I would like identified. The dimensions are as follows: Overall length: 17.75" Blade length: 11.50" Handle length: 5.25" Blade width:.875" Blade thickness:.25" Handle: Wood scales epoxied to skeletonized metal tang Sheath: Olive green paint on metal I would...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:00:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Do-these-connectors-have-a-name/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/98G7/GVJCIXEF/FW398G7GVJCIXEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/98G7/GVJCIXEF/FW398G7GVJCIXEF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/98G7/GVJCIXEF/FW398G7GVJCIXEF.SMALL.jpg mdog93 Does anyone know the name of these electrical connection things. Used instead of soldering something together if it needs to be taken apart. They are screwed onto a bolt with a nut. the bolt passing the current to the connector which is attached to a wire.
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:04:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-kind-of-hot-sauce-is-this/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/AH1X/GV0KKNGQ/FCKAH1XGV0KKNGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/AH1X/GV0KKNGQ/FCKAH1XGV0KKNGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/AH1X/GV0KKNGQ/FCKAH1XGV0KKNGQ.SMALL.jpg josh1324 I'm wondering what the name of a certain hot sauce is. It's very, very hot (and I love hot, but this is crazy), and I only ever seen it in Mexico and the Dominican Republic (once at a buffet, and also on an excursion in the jungle). I think it's a kind of salsa, but green. And it's definitely home-m...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:19:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-secure-metal-shaft-into-bearing-with-larger/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/QZ07/GV4BPIMW/FYRQZ07GV4BPIMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/QZ07/GV4BPIMW/FYRQZ07GV4BPIMW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/QZ07/GV4BPIMW/FYRQZ07GV4BPIMW.SMALL.jpg bratan A question for mechanical gurus :) I'm building motorized Igus camera slider based on Kokomonstrum design. I have a shaft that's 1/4" OD that needs to go inside bearing block that has bearing with ID of 5/16". I know I need some kind of bushing, but ones I bought at McMaster don't fit bearing openin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:21:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Help-with-getting-a-car-on-a-trailer-More-difficu/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/XLX9/GUVU3X3X/FCRXLX9GUVU3X3X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/XLX9/GUVU3X3X/FCRXLX9GUVU3X3X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/XLX9/GUVU3X3X/FCRXLX9GUVU3X3X.SMALL.jpg Wesley666 I recently purchased another car to restore, a 1962 Ford Fairlane, for $200.  Its in great shape, however, the brakes have locked up and none of the wheels turn, other then that I would drive it the 300km to my home.  However, I can't drive out there continually to work on it until it is road worthy...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:01:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/i-have-an-atari-game-with-no-label-and-i-would-lik/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/H0ES/GUVU1G9H/F3QH0ESGUVU1G9H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/H0ES/GUVU1G9H/F3QH0ESGUVU1G9H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/H0ES/GUVU1G9H/F3QH0ESGUVU1G9H.SMALL.jpg mr.mountaineer This is for the retro gamers out there i recently got an atari 2600 game with no label and i would like to know what it is called so i can label it. the gameplay seems to consist mostly of two people jumping back and forth on a sea-saw as far as i can tell (i think it uses the paddle controller and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:44:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Interfacing-with-an-LCD-display-from-a-Canon-multi/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/W648/GUR6II4F/FAIW648GUR6II4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/W648/GUR6II4F/FAIW648GUR6II4F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/W648/GUR6II4F/FAIW648GUR6II4F.SMALL.jpg Infinitevortex I recently salveged an LCD display module from a smashed Canon all-in-one printer.  So far, I have been unable to search up any information on it.  The manufacturer seems to be "APEX" (see fifth picture), and the circuit board has a backwards "RU" mark.  Any ideas as to how to talk to it, possibly w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:22:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Automatic-Insect-PaintingGluing-Device-for-Scient/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/1MF7/GUR6IDDO/F9O1MF7GUR6IDDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/1MF7/GUR6IDDO/F9O1MF7GUR6IDDO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9O/1MF7/GUR6IDDO/F9O1MF7GUR6IDDO.SMALL.jpg blorgggg Scientists studying small insects need ways to assign a unique ID to each bug. Two of the most common methods they use are A) manually painting small color patterns onto the thorax (and sometimes head and abdomen) of the insect, and B) gluing a small tag(number, qr code, RFID chip) to the thorax. Th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2011 17:14:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Diode-recovery-time-question/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/HE4B/GUK4P685/F8NHE4BGUK4P685.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/HE4B/GUK4P685/F8NHE4BGUK4P685.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/HE4B/GUK4P685/F8NHE4BGUK4P685.SMALL.gif Electorials Hello, I have a little question about regular diodes. I know that when we connect a high frequency signal to a diode (in series with a resistor), that diode won't fully cut off the current as soon as the voltage becomes negative. (see picture) But what happens if we're not working on high freque...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2011 13:16:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Mechanical-and-optics-help-needed-for-camera-tinke/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Fransvb Hi, Some time ago I acquired a beautiful old bellows plate camera, quite closely resembling the top one on this page. Mostly I try to use old cameras with the film they're designed for, but plate photography is going a bit to far for my tastes. Therefore I set out to convert the camera to a digital...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:32:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-do-you-motivate-people-to-pick-up-trash-so-tha/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif brenniewinters I see so much trash along the highways here in Texas. It is dangerous because it draws boars (wild pigs)who get hit by cars and trucks, Lately there has been so much I fell like telling people Trash Texas instead of please do not litter or Don't Mess With Texas. How can a person motivate others to...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:08:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-stylus-do-I-use-for-a-SC12M-turntable-cartrid/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/11UG/GU1I4CZU/F1U11UGGU1I4CZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/11UG/GU1I4CZU/F1U11UGGU1I4CZU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/11UG/GU1I4CZU/F1U11UGGU1I4CZU.SMALL.jpg josh1324 I have this old Lloyds turntable from probably around the early 80's, late 70's. It's missing the needle, but on the side of the cartridge there is a serial number that says "SC12M". Could someone please help me out? Thanks, Josh1324
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:45:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Removing-chlorides-from-a-solution-to-leave-only-m/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif The Ideanator I'm trying to deposit metallic copper into a piece of wood and i'm doing it with a solution of copper chloride (the alternative pcb etchant to the ferric stuff). I want to deposit metallic copper into the wood where it has soaked in and remove the chlorides altogether. Bearing in mind that i don't w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2011 08:33:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Dismantled-a-CRT-Usable-flyback-transformer-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/VQSW/GSUT2TI3/F9DVQSWGSUT2TI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/VQSW/GSUT2TI3/F9DVQSWGSUT2TI3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/VQSW/GSUT2TI3/F9DVQSWGSUT2TI3.SMALL.jpg Zaek I've been reading up on Jacob ladders and tesla coils for a while now, and decided to try to make a Jacob ladder (the tesla coil just looks scary and advanced) I've taken a part an old CRT. And I was wondering if you could tell me if it looks usable.  I'm wondering slightly if I broke it when I re...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:08:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Laptop-problem-Appropriate-permissions/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Kiteman #1 son has done "something" to his laptop (Sony Vaio VGN-FE31Z).  No matter what software he tries to start directly, he gets the message: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." However, if he goes to "My Docu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:14:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/can-someone-make-an-instructable-on-how-to-draw-pl/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Chumlee im not very good at drawing plans, so i was wondering if anyone could make an instructable on how to draw good plans, i want them to be good so if i gave someone them they could make my creation, send me links if you have made one or if you've seen a good instructable already explaining this Thank...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:19:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-is-this-9/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/C4EI/GSLEWPDP/FLBC4EIGSLEWPDP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/C4EI/GSLEWPDP/FLBC4EIGSLEWPDP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/C4EI/GSLEWPDP/FLBC4EIGSLEWPDP.SMALL.jpg 101yummYYummy101 I recently got this "motor" in a box full of old telephone supplies. It didnt come with any instructions or anything on how to use it, which some of the stuff had. It looks like a giant motor. Any ideas? It says Teletype Corp on it, but I couldnt find any details on it anywhere on the internet.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:41:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Why-do-primary-coils-differ-in-shape-and-location-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/II4L/GS3BEUN3/F63II4LGS3BEUN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/II4L/GS3BEUN3/F63II4LGS3BEUN3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F63/II4L/GS3BEUN3/F63II4LGS3BEUN3.SMALL.jpg StumpChunkman I've been researching Tesla Coils, and one thing in particular strikes me, no one seems to agree on a shape and placement for the primary coil. I've seen reverse cone, cylinder, perpendicular spiral, and just wrapped haphazard. You can see which coil is primary in the following images, as well as e...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:16:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-are-the-upcoming-instructibles-contests/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif nepheron It used to be that under the 'contests' tab it would show you not only the current contests, but contests coming soon. Where can I see the upcoming contests? Thanks! -nepheron @ http://makerweekend.com/
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:19:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Best-wat-to-dig-out-a-fossil/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/ADCX/GRFMURHP/FRFADCXGRFMURHP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/ADCX/GRFMURHP/FRFADCXGRFMURHP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/ADCX/GRFMURHP/FRFADCXGRFMURHP.SMALL.jpg AUG-5OM3 Just a quick quiestion. During my Holiday I found a couple of ammonites. but the all have the same problems. they're made of slate (really weak stone made up in thin layers like triplex.) and have alot of stone around them. Is there a way to cut off the remaining rock without damaging/breaking the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Aug 2011 14:58:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-is-this-flower-please/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/W6XT/GQTM73C2/FPQW6XTGQTM73C2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/W6XT/GQTM73C2/FPQW6XTGQTM73C2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPQ/W6XT/GQTM73C2/FPQW6XTGQTM73C2.SMALL.jpg kevinhannan This single flower grew in my garden completely at random. I was so in love with the 'pom-pom' flower heads that I let it go to seed and planted hundreds of its seeds earlier this year. I have around 150-200 of the plants dotted around my gardens now to see where it thrives best. I have looked man...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 12:56:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-I-Rejuvenate-60-Year-Old-Fragile-Celluloid-Ag/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/I7Z1/GQB4XWDH/FGUI7Z1GQB4XWDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/I7Z1/GQB4XWDH/FGUI7Z1GQB4XWDH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/I7Z1/GQB4XWDH/FGUI7Z1GQB4XWDH.SMALL.jpg iceng I would like to use one of the services that puts old film on to a HDD  But My father's 16 mm films ( some early color in Africa ) have been stored in iron hinged boxes for over 65 years, the last 40 years in Dry Dry Nevada. I ran a reel 30 years ago it broke in five places then. Could I Reverse 60...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:05:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/I-want-to-make-a-peg-leg-for-a-kitten/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/OHZ3/GQBCHX8O/FNDOHZ3GQBCHX8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/OHZ3/GQBCHX8O/FNDOHZ3GQBCHX8O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/OHZ3/GQBCHX8O/FNDOHZ3GQBCHX8O.SMALL.jpg mikimouse11 I found a kitten at my in the parking lot at my job and one of her front paws doesn't work. She can use her shoulder but her wrist is like a cooked noodle. I took her to the vet and he said he wrist didn't form correctly and that it's permanent. He said it doesn't hurt her and to just leave it alon...
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