http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:08:19 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Candygrabber/
Arduino Candygrabber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/XMVC/GLL4YKUJ/FMHXMVCGLL4YKUJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/XMVC/GLL4YKUJ/FMHXMVCGLL4YKUJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/XMVC/GLL4YKUJ/FMHXMVCGLL4YKUJ.SMALL.jpg ERO03UCGKLJ6BIJ odvratno.zgodan I've seen a lot of ways to communicate to arduino over the net, but none of them could handle pushing back the messages from arduino to the client(you) in real time and vice versa. In this instructable you will learn how to connect to your arduino and control it over the net, set up a video stream,...
By: odvratno.zgodan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:34:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-No02-Steering-Wheel-Drive-RC-Car-with-Arduin/
Car No.02 Steering Wheel Drive R/C Car with Arduino, Webcam and net.USB etc. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/86PL/GN2XMD2E/FPH86PLGN2XMD2E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/86PL/GN2XMD2E/FPH86PLGN2XMD2E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/86PL/GN2XMD2E/FPH86PLGN2XMD2E.SMALL.jpg EUMWJE0GN2XMD2B Kaeru no Ojisan IP Control Car was launched in 2001. I make the similar function car utilizing commercialized products. The concept of Car No.02 is to utilize commercialized products, and I am an amateur in electrical. So, do not blame me that the system is not sophisticated, i.e. servo & speed controller control ...
By: Kaeru no Ojisan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 1 May 2011 01:38:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/LCD-4X20-ADM2004D-FL-YBS-y-ARDUINO-Doesnt-work/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/D0J6/GN1I6FWR/FX0D0J6GN1I6FWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/D0J6/GN1I6FWR/FX0D0J6GN1I6FWR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/D0J6/GN1I6FWR/FX0D0J6GN1I6FWR.SMALL.jpg Q9NRYMGGN1I6FWU cgonzalez1 hola, soy nueva en esto de los LCD y estoy tratando se obtener un "hello world!" con el lcd adm200d-fl-ybs conectandolo a Arduino UNO. ES IMPOSIBLE, lo maximo que obtengo es 2 filas con cuadrados negros. He probado las libreria lcd.h, lyquidCrystal.h,LCD4bit.h...........He cargado varios programas ...
By: cgonzalez1

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:56:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Egg-Arduino-IR-sensor-EasterEgguino/
Big Egg + Arduino +IR sensor = EasterEgguino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/4813/GMX1Q3MR/FIV4813GMX1Q3MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/4813/GMX1Q3MR/FIV4813GMX1Q3MR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/4813/GMX1Q3MR/FIV4813GMX1Q3MR.SMALL.jpg E3TZH76GMX1XRX2 duboisvb I was looking for a way to use a servo and an IR sensor and came up with this project. The egg contains candy and when a candy seeking person gets close enough, the LEDs will chase and the top part of the egg opens. It remains open for about 3 seconds and then closes. I used an Ardweeny ...
By: duboisvb

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:17:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Can-Crusher-With-LCD-readout/
Arduino Controlled Can Crusher With LCD Readout. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/7UEC/GMIGHMQD/FVU7UECGMIGHMQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/7UEC/GMIGHMQD/FVU7UECGMIGHMQD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/7UEC/GMIGHMQD/FVU7UECGMIGHMQD.SMALL.jpg EPLUFM8GMIGFC6K MRHint I have always wanted to do an instructable, but I never had a somewhat original idea that hasn't been done a million times, or something that had no means of building. I have some friends who recycle aluminum for money and after seeing the large bags of an unknown amount and weight of uncrushed cans...
By: MRHint

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:51:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-talks-to-Arduino/
Android talks to Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SMALL.jpg EIQKEVGGMNR94JW circuit_breaker This project slightly modifies the Google Android sample app called "Bluetooth Chat" so you can type a message in the Android app and that same message will appear on an LCD attached to an Arduino Uno.   Functionality:  Android  talks to Arduino 1. Run the Android "Bluetooth Chat" sample app (after...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:17:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-guided-Ghost-Climber/
Laser-guided Ghost Climber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/RGCV/GMIGFW06/FYKRGCVGMIGFW06.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/RGCV/GMIGFW06/FYKRGCVGMIGFW06.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/RGCV/GMIGFW06/FYKRGCVGMIGFW06.SMALL.jpg E4FY71TGMJT3XLV PenfoldPlant As a rock climber who frequently hangs around a popular indoor climbing wall, I spend a lot of time watching other people climbing tricky routes and wondering, "Could I do that in the same way?" Almost inevitably, when I try to climb the same route I'll forget exactly what sequence of holds they us...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:58:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Annoying-Autonomous-Rickrolling-Device-For-April-/
Annoying Autonomous Rickrolling Device (For April Fools' Day) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/S1TH/GLWQW8HX/FAIS1THGLWQW8HX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/S1TH/GLWQW8HX/FAIS1THGLWQW8HX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/S1TH/GLWQW8HX/FAIS1THGLWQW8HX.SMALL.jpg E1CT1HZGLWQW7I3 xtremd     Have you ever wanted to Rickroll somebody very important for hours while sitting in a comfortable non-culpable vantage point where you can watch all the fun? Do you also want extra points for only using some salvaged old parts (an old Arduino, $6 Chipcorder and a speaker) augmented with le...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Apr 2011 06:11:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/TwitMap-Topographical-Colorado-Twitter-Map/
TwitMap: Topographical Colorado Twitter Map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/GPKS/GLWR1EXP/F4YGPKSGLWR1EXP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/GPKS/GLWR1EXP/F4YGPKSGLWR1EXP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/GPKS/GLWR1EXP/F4YGPKSGLWR1EXP.SMALL.jpg EHCPXUVGLWR1EUF ianisborn   TwitMap This instructable will show you how to make a 3D Map of Twitter data for the state of Colorado, but you'll be able to recreate it for any area that you wish. This map is made out of multiple laser-cut layers of basswood and uses LEDs and an Arduino board to display what kind of Twitt...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:58:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-simple-platform-and-give-mobility-to-your-c/
Make a simple platform and give mobility to your computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/SC6K/GL4Z6IN8/F46SC6KGL4Z6IN8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/SC6K/GL4Z6IN8/F46SC6KGL4Z6IN8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/SC6K/GL4Z6IN8/F46SC6KGL4Z6IN8.SMALL.jpg ES9A6UNGL4Z4FAB XicoMBD A computer is a very handy thing to use in your robots. If you start listing all the features that can be used for robotic purposes you'll find that it is cheaper to buy a netbook than buying LCD, wifi and bluetooth modules, cameras, speech synthesizer modules, keypads, memory card readers, speaker...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:34:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Theremin-wZapperlaserArduino/
Theremin w/Zapper,laser,Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/0IY7/GLLI7W0P/FHA0IY7GLLI7W0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/0IY7/GLLI7W0P/FHA0IY7GLLI7W0P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/0IY7/GLLI7W0P/FHA0IY7GLLI7W0P.SMALL.jpg EMKBWEQGLFUE9GE duboisvb I created this Theremin like device after seeing this article in Make magazine: http://m-cdn.dashdigital.com/make/vol15/?pg=69#pg67 While this looked pretty straight forward it turned out to be a bit much for me at the time.  But after much effort, I got it to work pretty good. I had trouble gett...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:50:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-Arduino-Powered-Chess-Playing-Robo/
How to Build an Arduino Powered Chess Playing Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/SZLT/GLFUDSDQ/FIISZLTGLFUDSDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/SZLT/GLFUDSDQ/FIISZLTGLFUDSDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/SZLT/GLFUDSDQ/FIISZLTGLFUDSDQ.SMALL.jpg E5DRH6UGKS0RWFN mJusticz Judging by the sheer number of chess related Instructables, I think it's safe to say the community enjoys the game.  It can be difficult, however, to find someone who plays on the same level you do.  To solve this dilemma, and to increase my playing skills, I built this arduino powered chess pl...
By: mJusticz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:57:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Motivational-Moody-Workout-T-Shirt/
The Motivational Moody Workout T-Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/T9X4/GKS0UL11/FZOT9X4GKS0UL11.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/T9X4/GKS0UL11/FZOT9X4GKS0UL11.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/T9X4/GKS0UL11/FZOT9X4GKS0UL11.SMALL.jpg E9HF55HGJPJHKEZ Lingon I call this project "The Motivational Moody Workout T-Shirt" . Basically what I wanted to do was a t-shirt that makes you want to get out in the open and work out. To make that work, I sewed a LilyPad arduino onto a t-shirt and powered it with a solar panel. Then I connected a bunch blue LEDs in smi...
By: Lingon

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:10:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/2-player-Pong-using-Arduino/
2 player Pong using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/LCGI/GLLI7IK9/FPILCGIGLLI7IK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/LCGI/GLLI7IK9/FPILCGIGLLI7IK9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/LCGI/GLLI7IK9/FPILCGIGLLI7IK9.SMALL.jpg EBLSKF5GKS0WAZX duboisvb I started with the Instructable from Kyle Brinckerhoff; http://www.instructables.com/id/Ardu-pong-the-Arduino-based-pong-console/   Thanks Kyle! and the following at Make magazine http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2007/08/arduino-pong.html and I see the original code is attributed to Pete Lamonic...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:29:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Emoticon-Jacket-with-LCD-screen/
How to make an Emoticon Jacket with LCD screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/XWBU/GKJF7OLS/FGPXWBUGKJF7OLS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/XWBU/GKJF7OLS/FGPXWBUGKJF7OLS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/XWBU/GKJF7OLS/FGPXWBUGKJF7OLS.SMALL.jpg E7RA2PAGJPJLLRJ kstran07 Concept: I would like to make a jacket that has a small LCD screen to create subtexts for interpersonal human interaction. The user would use a limited "keyboard" with force sensors and buttons under soft silicone keys to create computer textual subtitles to human interaction (textual emoticons, i...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:42:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Touch-Communication/
Touch Communication - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/4CIG/GKGL5KO4/FY24CIGGKGL5KO4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/4CIG/GKGL5KO4/FY24CIGGKGL5KO4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/4CIG/GKGL5KO4/FY24CIGGKGL5KO4.SMALL.jpg EF4GTJXGJPJLLT6 SarahVance At first, my idea was to allow communication between my necklace and my boyfriend's. Squeezing either pendent would cause the other to vibrate. I wanted to create a means of instant communication over long distances. This desire started when my boyfriend studied abroad in Argentina for four months l...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 9 Mar 2011 06:50:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-or-The-DIY-Duino/
DIY Arduino or "The DIY-Duino" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/C4IW/GKS0SJ19/FN9C4IWGKS0SJ19.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/C4IW/GKS0SJ19/FN9C4IWGKS0SJ19.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/C4IW/GKS0SJ19/FN9C4IWGKS0SJ19.SMALL.jpg EIVLJ0BGKS0SJ12 robonerd THIS ENTIRE TUTORIAL IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON MY WEBSITE AT http://www.theparsley.com/arduino/diy/ To quote the Arduino website: "Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 7 Mar 2011 19:53:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Clear-polycarbonate-enclosures/
Clear polycarbonate enclosures - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/197V/GKTJNP7O/FWI197VGKTJNP7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/197V/GKTJNP7O/FWI197VGKTJNP7O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/197V/GKTJNP7O/FWI197VGKTJNP7O.SMALL.jpg E6KYOOPGKTJNP7D Jason-B So about a year ago I decided that I wanted to get into AVR microcontrollers. After ordering an AVR pocket programmer from Sparkfun , I soon realized that it was too delicate to be sitting on a workbench full of wire clippings. I knew I needed a small enclosure to put it in, but couldn't find anythi...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 7 Mar 2011 17:12:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Color-Mixer-controlled-by-iPhone-1/
Arduino Color Mixer controlled by iPhone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/5LZV/GKLJ2NLT/F3J5LZVGKLJ2NLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/5LZV/GKLJ2NLT/F3J5LZVGKLJ2NLT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/5LZV/GKLJ2NLT/F3J5LZVGKLJ2NLT.SMALL.jpg EW7EMATGJHVGMTA hbjackson Robot contest 18+ This is the video demonstration of what the final product will look like.  This could also easily be used to control an arduino robot or anything at all that the arduino is running! if the video won't play here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqgcAuNUyR0 ...
By: hbjackson

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:24:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-runaway-cookie-box/
How to make a runaway cookie box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/SAFA/GKQ3DD6G/FC3SAFAGKQ3DD6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/SAFA/GKQ3DD6G/FC3SAFAGKQ3DD6G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/SAFA/GKQ3DD6G/FC3SAFAGKQ3DD6G.SMALL.jpg E8V6I3FGKQ36DUS schmegano Eat too many cookies? These are some guidelines for how you can add a few security features to an ordinary box of cookies - or at least have a fun toy. The runaway cookie box will roll away when objects approach it and sound an alarm when it is picked up. What you need for the craft side of things...
By: schmegano

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 2 Mar 2011 02:48:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Basics-RCtime/
Arduino Basics: RCtime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SMALL.jpg EAD2DNBGKJF85RC randofo RCtime is a function for the Arduino that finds its roots in Basic-based micro controller programming languages (such as the Basic Stamp). This function basically counts the amount of time it takes to charge a capacitor through a resistor and returns a digital value. In some sense, it is a simple ha...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:05:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/How-do-you-finish-you-projects-Arduino/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif TQFGUSIGJQEIPON SgtOneill Whenever you want to finish a prototype, what kind of checklist do you go thru? things like: How do you decide what case design to use, what materials for that same case, how to solder everything up, what makes you decide if you "lock" the Arduino on that project forever by soldering everything aro...
By: SgtOneill

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:17:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SNF-Drumming-MIDI-Glove-using-Arduino-and-light-se/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/QFDE/GJQEIO8J/FA0QFDEGJQEIO8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/QFDE/GJQEIO8J/FA0QFDEGJQEIO8J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/QFDE/GJQEIO8J/FA0QFDEGJQEIO8J.SMALL.jpg EQNMBQ4GKAYY2OS Bruno Ratnieks Hey there! First of all cheers to my supportive lovely family: Betina, Edvins, Vera and Sérgio! I'm Bruno Ratnieks from Brazil and will describe a fun and easy way to build your own sound expression MIDI enabled glove without expending lot's of money on MIDI Interfaces or expensive sensors. Feel f...
By: Bruno Ratnieks

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:40:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-alarm-clock/
Arduino alarm clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/0FNP/GJQELTY9/FA30FNPGJQELTY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/0FNP/GJQELTY9/FA30FNPGJQELTY9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA3/0FNP/GJQELTY9/FA30FNPGJQELTY9.SMALL.jpg EV0TUHMGJQEI4LV liudr Arduino is an amazing machine. This project is just one of the many. You can build your project as per the instructable or expand into more functions if you want. We will construct a fully-interactive arduino powered alarm clock. Here is a video of the alarm clock: The alarm clock has the ...
By: liudr

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:58:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Basics-PIR-Sensor/
Arduino Basics: PIR Sensors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/8F84/GJQEHYPR/F158F84GJQEHYPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/8F84/GJQEHYPR/F158F84GJQEHYPR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/8F84/GJQEHYPR/F158F84GJQEHYPR.SMALL.jpg E6FLQP6GJQEHYP9 frenzy Welcome to the next installment of Arduino Basics! This instructable will teach you how to use a PIR sensors with the arduino, and we wil build a simple motion detector! Supplies For this instructable you will need the following: 1 arduino (with protoshield to make life easy) 1 LED of any co...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:12:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-reverse-obstacle-sensor-for-cars/
Arduino reverse obstacle sensor for cars - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/LJCG/GJQEAU4U/FQRLJCGGJQEAU4U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/LJCG/GJQEAU4U/FQRLJCGGJQEAU4U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/LJCG/GJQEAU4U/FQRLJCGGJQEAU4U.SMALL.jpg EHPOIYZGJQEHMV4 liudr This is an instructable for making your car reverse/backing/parking obstacle sensor. The full story in on my blog: http://liudr.wordpress.com With this obstacle sensor, you can find out your car's distance to another car behind it while backing. You can get as close to another car as a foot with th...
By: liudr

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:01:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-Another-Daft-Punk-Coffee-TableDisplay/
Yet Another Daft Punk Coffee Table (5x5 LED Matrix) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/H8GB/GK3TOBQM/FADH8GBGK3TOBQM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/H8GB/GK3TOBQM/FADH8GBGK3TOBQM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/H8GB/GK3TOBQM/FADH8GBGK3TOBQM.SMALL.jpg EPBS2KOGJQEDZUX lincomatic Yes, I know this has been done before, but I wanted to build my own, using as few parts as possible.  I built this as a table top or wall mount model, but it can be scaled up to make a coffee table.  I built it as a study for a more ambitious project, which will be an 8x8 RGB coffee table.  In desig...
By: lincomatic

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:40:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-arduino-printer/
Homemade arduino printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/IXMP/GK3TO331/F9JIXMPGK3TO331.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/IXMP/GK3TO331/F9JIXMPGK3TO331.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/IXMP/GK3TO331/F9JIXMPGK3TO331.SMALL.jpg EUCGXYWGJQEKWQS talesgurjao If you want to make your own high resolution printer (maybe not so high res), you are at the right place. This Instructable will show you how to do with two dead cd/dvd drive and a pen (pilot, whiteboard marker, whatever you have) at the best lego-printer style. Here is how our printer will work: w...
By: talesgurjao

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:46:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Brite-LED-Sneakers-10/
Super Brite LED Sneakers 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/25AR/GK0YV36T/FMH25ARGK0YV36T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/25AR/GK0YV36T/FMH25ARGK0YV36T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/25AR/GK0YV36T/FMH25ARGK0YV36T.SMALL.jpg E9RZZP4GK0YUVZR i am jen Create your own Super Bright LED-lined sneakers that blink with multiple patterns. 1.0 FEATURES: - 1 color LEDs - 6 patterns - reed sensors + magnets that give you control to step through patterns - detachable velcro design - small, wearable microcontroller + power Parts & Tools Parts:...
By: i am jen

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:56:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Game-to-Arduino-Enigma-Machine/
Kid's Game to Arduino Enigma Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/9X1X/GK0YV1S5/FZ49X1XGK0YV1S5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/9X1X/GK0YV1S5/FZ49X1XGK0YV1S5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/9X1X/GK0YV1S5/FZ49X1XGK0YV1S5.SMALL.jpg EWOACSPGJQEH41K sketchsk3tch The technology behind Enigma machines and the work done to crack them has influenced cryptography, cryptanalysis, and computer science in general.  If you're unfamiliar with Enigma machines, it's a device that was developed near the end of World War I, then used extensively by the Nazi regime in Wor...
By: sketchsk3tch

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:51:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SMS-controlled-Wireless-Irrigation-System/
SMS controlled Wireless Irrigation System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SMALL.jpg ECB1A1FGJC3P014 mhkabir UPDATE 02/13/11 : Voting has started for the Sparkfun Microcontroller Contest. Please VOTE for me! UPDATE 02/26/11 : I won a second prize!! Huzzah! Thanks for all the votes guys! UPDATE 03/17/11: I would love to win a Laser cutter in the Epilog challenge as it would help the small DIY commun...
By: mhkabir

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:10:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/NESBot-Arduino-Powered-Robot-beating-Super-Mario-/
NESBot: Arduino Powered Robot beating Super Mario Bros for the NES - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/23SH/GJQE9JY3/FRQ23SHGJQE9JY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/23SH/GJQE9JY3/FRQ23SHGJQE9JY3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/23SH/GJQE9JY3/FRQ23SHGJQE9JY3.SMALL.jpg EFO4HRKGJQEJSHC pjgat09 This guide will take you through the steps to build an NES playing robot.  You will need: An Arduino Duemilanove (other boards will probably work, but you will have to adjust the steps for your device) Working NES Console Super Mario Bros. (Note: this must be only the single game, not the...
By: pjgat09

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:41:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-T-Intersection-LED-Traffic-Light/
LEGO T-Intersection LED Traffic Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/RZDL/GJQE8TH9/F57RZDLGJQE8TH9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/RZDL/GJQE8TH9/F57RZDLGJQE8TH9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/RZDL/GJQE8TH9/F57RZDLGJQE8TH9.SMALL.jpg E7DZ617GJQE8TH1 Maloffstrano Video not playing? See it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0tiiWwC6Zo Background Every Christmas we set up a large LEGO train layout in a section of the living room. This year, I ended up winning an eBay auction for a number of older-model LEGO road plates, one of which included a T-i...
By: Maloffstrano

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 9 Feb 2011 05:24:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Remove-LED-from-Arduino-Board/
Remove LED from Arduino Board! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/DBH4/GJQEFYWQ/FRHDBH4GJQEFYWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/DBH4/GJQEFYWQ/FRHDBH4GJQEFYWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/DBH4/GJQEFYWQ/FRHDBH4GJQEFYWQ.SMALL.jpg EVGHK0YGJQEFYST rtty21        Remove that pesky pin 13 LED from your arduino board once and for all! And in less than five minutes! talk about a quick fix.         "Why Remove the LED?" you ask? Simple! It draws current from pin 13. so If I try to drive an external LED, like an LED matrix or a seven-segment display, the...
By: rtty21

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 7 Feb 2011 03:20:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/8x8-LED-Matrix-Animations/
8x8 LED Matrix Animations - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/QU4U/GJHVH0AU/FJYQU4UGJHVH0AU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/QU4U/GJHVH0AU/FJYQU4UGJHVH0AU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/QU4U/GJHVH0AU/FJYQU4UGJHVH0AU.SMALL.jpg E5YGMLWGJHVKYTI ndsit For a party we were about to have I wanted a cool light display to use with my new Xmas present  - an Arduino Uno. Having looked at the LED matrix's here I wanted a bigger one that  I could hang on the balcony. I also wanted it to interact with music and flash at different sound l...
By: ndsit

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 3 Feb 2011 04:55:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/After-Dinner-Reaction-Time-Tester/
Reaction Time Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/1AHT/GJMOF3RO/FHS1AHTGJMOF3RO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/1AHT/GJMOF3RO/FHS1AHTGJMOF3RO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHS/1AHT/GJMOF3RO/FHS1AHTGJMOF3RO.SMALL.jpg EU0T57VGHTLQYOZ bertus52x11 A month ago I knew nothing about Arduino and now.....my first project! Looking back, this project combines allmost all of the tutorials that I have read in this short period: blinking LED, push button, piezo and LCD display. A useful project for every beginner! I have made this device for some of m...
By: bertus52x11

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 2 Feb 2011 13:19:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RGBs-with-Arduino-and-Processing/
RGB's with Arduino and Processing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/VYQZ/GJHVGRA2/FHXVYQZGJHVGRA2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/VYQZ/GJHVGRA2/FHXVYQZGJHVGRA2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/VYQZ/GJHVGRA2/FHXVYQZGJHVGRA2.SMALL.jpg EWOOM97GJHVD6XZ nazdreg2007 Here is an easy(enough) project to introduce you to the Arduino microcontroller, as well as Processing. This is my first Arduino and Processing project and I didn't have too much bother getting it working. This is my entry to the Sparkfun Microcontroller contest so if you think it's good, please vo...
By: nazdreg2007

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:37:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/EARTH-SAVER-Autonomous-Material-Sorter/
EARTH SAVER: Autonomous Material Sorter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/6HPO/GJC3P1M5/FQO6HPOGJC3P1M5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/6HPO/GJC3P1M5/FQO6HPOGJC3P1M5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQO/6HPO/GJC3P1M5/FQO6HPOGJC3P1M5.SMALL.jpg ED8MJSYGJC3P1LX mizelly41 This Arduino project was part of an Association of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) contest to create an Autonomous Material Sorter. The sorter was to sort four glass bottles, four plastic bottles, four Tin cans, and four Aluminum cans. There were requirements such as size of the bottles and size of the ...
By: mizelly41

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:28:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/9-Volt-battery-adapter-for-Arduino/
9 Volt battery adapter for Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/12X4/GJ7MLWE7/FVG12X4GJ7MLWE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/12X4/GJ7MLWE7/FVG12X4GJ7MLWE7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/12X4/GJ7MLWE7/FVG12X4GJ7MLWE7.SMALL.jpg EV2SDFIGJ6F67NX Culturespy This is super simple but very useful if you are in a hurry or just like to do things yourself and on the off chance you didn't know, this is about the easiest way to add mobile power to your Arduino.  After looking at a number of battery power solutions for Arduino ranging from Lithium Backpacks to...
By: Culturespy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 22 Jan 2011 03:20:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Compass/
Steampunk Compass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/J63O/GJ285N0Y/F4SJ63OGJ285N0Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/J63O/GJ285N0Y/F4SJ63OGJ285N0Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/J63O/GJ285N0Y/F4SJ63OGJ285N0Y.SMALL.jpg E2GCKERGJ282ZT1 r10n Having built a few puzzle box games recently, and having some components left over I thought I would build a functional Steampunk Compass. Based around a Arduino Duemilanove this is a really quick and simple build. Taking reading from a digital compass the Arduino controls a servo to position a cloc...
By: r10n

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:23:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-your-ArduinoAVR-with-a-Hand-Cranked-Battery/
Power your Arduino/AVR with a Hand-Cranked Battery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/UVC3/GIWZLN9L/F2RUVC3GIWZLN9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/UVC3/GIWZLN9L/F2RUVC3GIWZLN9L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/UVC3/GIWZLN9L/F2RUVC3GIWZLN9L.SMALL.jpg EHPQWIKGITHIVHO nevdull If you've ever wanted to power your Arduino or AVR from a battery for development testing (batteries have different power delivery qualities than, say, transformed AC or even a regulated wall wart in DC) testing but were tired of going through batteries (Hey, I admit I've sucked batteries dry in hou...
By: nevdull

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:41:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tweet-a-Pot-Twitter-Enabled-Coffee-Pot/
Tweet-a-Pot: Twitter Enabled Coffee Pot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/U4PC/GIH8ND9J/F3KU4PCGIH8ND9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/U4PC/GIH8ND9J/F3KU4PCGIH8ND9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/U4PC/GIH8ND9J/F3KU4PCGIH8ND9J.SMALL.jpg EUL9JVWGIH8NABY frenzy Like the idea of making coffee on the fly? from your bed? While you're on the bus coming home? Then the Tweet-a-pot is for you! Tweet-a-pot is the next in fancy twitter enabled devices. This coffee pot enables its owner to make a pot of coffee from anywhere they have cell phone reception, using twi...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 5 Jan 2011 23:40:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-Sun-tracking-Arduino/
Fun Sun-tracking Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V0X2/GHFJWUB2/FATV0X2GHFJWUB2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V0X2/GHFJWUB2/FATV0X2GHFJWUB2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V0X2/GHFJWUB2/FATV0X2GHFJWUB2.SMALL.jpg ES6K02BGHDSFH95 veedo The Just-For-Fun Sun-tracker              using the Arduino and two servos.         This device, along the lines of the most useless toy, is not so much for function as it is for fun. But as with many things, you can't spell function without fun! This could easily be modified to rotate solar p...
By: veedo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 9 Dec 2010 17:00:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-magnetic-stripe-decoder/
Arduino magnetic stripe decoder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/Q9LY/FJBYZ4NA/FC4Q9LYFJBYZ4NA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/Q9LY/FJBYZ4NA/FC4Q9LYFJBYZ4NA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC4/Q9LY/FJBYZ4NA/FC4Q9LYFJBYZ4NA.SMALL.jpg EAX18R5FJBYZ4Q2 powerpants This instructable shows how to use some freely available code, an arduino, and a standard magnetic stripe reader to scan and display the data stored on magnetic stripe cards such as credit cards, student IDs, etc. I was inspired to post this after reading the intro to magnetic stripe reading and St...
By: powerpants

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 1 Aug 2008 05:14:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-animatronics-make-your-awesome-costumes-m/
Arduino animatronics- make your awesome costumes more awesome! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/M9HG/GF069NR1/F3HM9HGGF069NR1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/M9HG/GF069NR1/F3HM9HGGF069NR1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/M9HG/GF069NR1/F3HM9HGGF069NR1.SMALL.jpg ERUSMHZGF06MHOW Honus
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:42:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PUPPET-CONTROLLER/
PUPPET CONTROLLER - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/IDJV/GGPEYIV0/F3FIDJVGGPEYIV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/IDJV/GGPEYIV0/F3FIDJVGGPEYIV0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/IDJV/GGPEYIV0/F3FIDJVGGPEYIV0.SMALL.jpg E5FIFIHGFMCD58L marc.cryan Three kinds of motion:  Human, Mechanical,  Animation.  Blend them together to build a puppet controller for the real and virtual world. Or, Pacman - three ways. This Instructable includes:    - Using an adjustable resistor as input to the Arduino Micro-controller    - Controlling two servo motors...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:52:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/working-progress-n-how-to-make-a-multilayered-a/
n: how to make a multi-layered acrylic and LED sculpture with variable lighting levels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/JWC6/FNNKD30Z/FY3JWC6FNNKD30Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/JWC6/FNNKD30Z/FY3JWC6FNNKD30Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/JWC6/FNNKD30Z/FY3JWC6FNNKD30Z.SMALL.jpg EV6K9PXFNI43Q1R slight Here you can find out how to make you very own n as made for the exhibition www.laplandscape.co.uk curated by art/design group Lapland.More images can be seen at flickrThis exhibition runs from Wednesday 26 November - Friday 12 December 2008 inclusive, and had a private view on Tuesday 25 November. ...
By: slight

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:37:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-4x4x4-LED-cube-Arduino/
The 4x4x4 LED cube (Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/S5IT/GDLXYC2R/FAYS5ITGDLXYC2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/S5IT/GDLXYC2R/FAYS5ITGDLXYC2R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAY/S5IT/GDLXYC2R/FAYS5ITGDLXYC2R.SMALL.jpg ELRW27NGDLXYC1X forte1994 In this instructable I will show you how to make a 4x4x4 LED cube that will be controlled by an Arduino Demulionove. now yes you might say" that Arduino has only 14 I/O pins well also the 6 analog pins can be used as pins 15,16,17,18,19,20. that way giving us enough pins (16 columns + 4layers = 20 I...
By: forte1994

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 6 Sep 2010 21:50:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/NIXIE-TUBE-DRIVER-MODULES/
NIXIE TUBE DRIVER MODULES - Part I - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/GPT5/FJ0RH83D/FVQGPT5FJ0RH83D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/GPT5/FJ0RH83D/FVQGPT5FJ0RH83D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/GPT5/FJ0RH83D/FVQGPT5FJ0RH83D.SMALL.jpg EICNWEPFJ4VI9L2 gluplug What I had been looking for was a way to easily deal with multiple nixie tube digits in various projects that I was working on. I really wanted an easy way to connect many digits together with minimum digit spacing, and have the digits controlled by a simple serial interface. You'll find all the s...
By: gluplug

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:59:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ardu-pong-the-Arduino-based-pong-console/
Ardu-pong! the Arduino based pong console - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/NHAZ/GFMCD32F/FXHNHAZGFMCD32F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/NHAZ/GFMCD32F/FXHNHAZGFMCD32F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXH/NHAZ/GFMCD32F/FXHNHAZGFMCD32F.SMALL.jpg EDCZJJCGFMBYHUR kyle brinkerhoff A while back the instructables robot made a post on Facebook about some guys who played pong on an Arduino (http://wayneandlayne.com/projects/video-game-shield/games/#pong) but after looking around, i saw that everyone who did this was only worried about making it work. and often resulted as a very ...
By: kyle brinkerhoff

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:24:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-LED-Lightning-SimulatorBreathalyzerGraphic-E/
The Lightning Simulator/Breathalyzer/Graphic Equalizer - Arduino Powered - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/8KX5/GERP8ZC9/FRU8KX5GERP8ZC9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/8KX5/GERP8ZC9/FRU8KX5GERP8ZC9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/8KX5/GERP8ZC9/FRU8KX5GERP8ZC9.SMALL.jpg EDO4JXGGDTLHHH5 alinke *** UPDATE: A portable version of the Talking Breathalyzer is here http://talkingbreathalyzer.com *** The LED strips are mounted on an outdoor trellace which functions as a lightning simulator, outdo...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Oct 2010 07:59:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-holder/
Arduino holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/YAB4/GFA410Y7/F9SYAB4GFA410Y7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/YAB4/GFA410Y7/F9SYAB4GFA410Y7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/YAB4/GFA410Y7/F9SYAB4GFA410Y7.SMALL.jpg E017ZJIGF80DY11 pcapelo Good news, everyone! I just started with the arduino and right at the very beginning I felt that I needed some sort of base to put the arduino on. I was reading one article from ladyada (http://www.ladyada.net/images/arduino/bumperplace.jpg) and she was using some rubber bumpers on the bottom of th...
By: pcapelo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:03:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arduino-Weather-Station-Thermostat/
The Arduino Weather Station / Thermostat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/TDCQ/GEI98R76/FHFTDCQGEI98R76.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/TDCQ/GEI98R76/FHFTDCQGEI98R76.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHF/TDCQ/GEI98R76/FHFTDCQGEI98R76.SMALL.jpg ECQB03YGEI92WTV sspence I've always been interested in monitoring my local weather, and noticed the difference between what weather.com and accuweather.com think my local weather is, and what I see out the window. I also wanted better control over my heating and A/C system. As a computer and electronics nut, I've been pla...
By: sspence

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:16:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Nokia-LCD-Sensors/
Arduino: Nokia LCD & Sensors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/EIJ4/GEG4MN9D/FI1EIJ4GEG4MN9D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/EIJ4/GEG4MN9D/FI1EIJ4GEG4MN9D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/EIJ4/GEG4MN9D/FI1EIJ4GEG4MN9D.SMALL.jpg EOS7NGPGEG4GTWP msuzuki777 Arduino: Nokia LCD & Sensors PROBLEM: Making my Arduino, a Temperature-Relative Humidity sensor and a Nokia3310LCD screen work together. Now, I’m a Lazy Old Geek, so what I wanted was an Arduino kit that would take shields. This Freeduino was the cheapest that I could find at the time. http://www....
By: msuzuki777

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:26:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-fried-Arduino-Mega/
Fix a fried Arduino Mega - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/5X55/GE7L4I4O/FSP5X55GE7L4I4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/5X55/GE7L4I4O/FSP5X55GE7L4I4O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/5X55/GE7L4I4O/FSP5X55GE7L4I4O.SMALL.jpg E2191OZGECKPZTH korostelevm Sometimes you may do something stupid, other times it is totally inexplicable but as a result of whatever events, the green power light on your Arduino stopped coming on. In my case it turned out to be a burned out voltage regulator. This inscrutable is a explanation on how to replace it and ident...
By: korostelevm

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:21:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-your-Arduino-into-a-Magnetic-Card-Reader/
Turn your Arduino into a Magnetic Card Reader! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/2XJ4/FYIYO0PH/FFO2XJ4FYIYO0PH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/2XJ4/FYIYO0PH/FFO2XJ4FYIYO0PH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFO/2XJ4/FYIYO0PH/FFO2XJ4FYIYO0PH.SMALL.jpg EHBWOCYFXK6BIOV nevdull Everyone has used a magnetic card reader, I believe. I mean, who carries cash these days? They're not difficult to get your hands on, either, and during a trip to my favorite local electronics shop, I found a bin full of these guys. So....of course, I picked one up and brought it home to see what so...
By: nevdull

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:18:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-watering-controller-that-can-be-home-networked/
A watering controller that can be home networked - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/Q3O0/GE39IAE3/F2UQ3O0GE39IAE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/Q3O0/GE39IAE3/F2UQ3O0GE39IAE3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/Q3O0/GE39IAE3/F2UQ3O0GE39IAE3.SMALL.jpg EQ2NV7JGE39MFVQ drj113 A couple of weeks ago, I published a great little controller module that provided 6 relays able to be controlled from a computer via a network.  After I published it, I got to thinking that the same basic design, with a couple of changes could be pressed into service as a garden watering system con...
By: drj113

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:26:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-build-MACKRA-a-serb-variant/
how-to build MACKRA a serb variant. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/GTNZ/GFA43O25/F0TGTNZGFA43O25.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/GTNZ/GFA43O25/F0TGTNZGFA43O25.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/GTNZ/GFA43O25/F0TGTNZGFA43O25.SMALL.jpg EXEBAB2GDT4GHYA kyle brinkerhoff Project MACKRA was started after I saw the many problems with pre-built robotic platforms e.g. size, programability, mobility, need for batteries,PRICE, and most being dedicated to a single microcontroller. the goals of the MACKRA project were to do the following: 1.create a cheap, and easy to manuf...
By: kyle brinkerhoff

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:23:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Analog-Fabric-Joypad/
Analog Fabric Joypad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/ZNGR/FC2EFYXY/FQWZNGRFC2EFYXY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/ZNGR/FC2EFYXY/FQWZNGRFC2EFYXY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/ZNGR/FC2EFYXY/FQWZNGRFC2EFYXY.SMALL.jpg E4E338PFC2EFZ61 Plusea How to make an "analog" input device from fabric and a few other necessary materials. "Analog" in parenthesis because, although it is made up of 4 analog inputs, the only analog transition between the directions (up, right, down and left) comes from the buffering material (in this case 3cm thi...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 2 Feb 2008 01:46:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Twittering-Laser-Tripwire-with-Webcam-Capture/
Twittering Laser Tripwire with Webcam Capture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/WK1Z/G3TDVVK8/FXIWK1ZG3TDVVK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/WK1Z/G3TDVVK8/FXIWK1ZG3TDVVK8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXI/WK1Z/G3TDVVK8/FXIWK1ZG3TDVVK8.SMALL.jpg E2NL3YJG3TDVTU5 action_owl This instructable will show you how to construct a laser tripwire that can twitter and grab an image from a webcam, as well as execute any command you can put in a bash script. This instructable is actually quite simple and is even suitable as a beginner arduino project. It requires a GNU/linux (or...
By: action_owl

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 3 Jan 2010 18:51:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-foam-house-reacts-to-light-and-sound/
Interactive foam house reacts to light and sound - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/4CVM/GDNIZ4V4/F6M4CVMGDNIZ4V4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/4CVM/GDNIZ4V4/F6M4CVMGDNIZ4V4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/4CVM/GDNIZ4V4/F6M4CVMGDNIZ4V4.SMALL.jpg EE9TMS5GDM73ERF aniomagic This is a surprisingly easy-to-build project for kids, and the end result is a small toy house that can be made to react to light or sound (or pretty much any sensor input). We adapt wearable technologies like conductive thread and sewable electronics into a foam structure. I guess the idea is a...
By: aniomagic

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 3 Sep 2010 21:31:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Remotely-Programable-Relay-Controller-Christmas/
A Remotely Programable Relay Controller (Christmas Lights or Home Automation Controller) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/PMQQ/GDH50M0C/FN8PMQQGDH50M0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/PMQQ/GDH50M0C/FN8PMQQGDH50M0C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN8/PMQQ/GDH50M0C/FN8PMQQGDH50M0C.SMALL.jpg ECJOWB3GDFPJGTV drj113 What was that?  A Whats-a-Maja-Thimagig? Yep - One of those!  This Instructable extends my Arduino Ethernet controller to control a set of up to 6 relays, but that's not the neat bit.  The neat bit is that there is a web based state machine in the AtMega chip so that the relays will operate in wha...
By: drj113

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 3 Sep 2010 03:06:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Smell-Pollutants/
How To Smell Pollutants - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/NKXF/FEMHW1VK/F7ENKXFFEMHW1VK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/NKXF/FEMHW1VK/F7ENKXFFEMHW1VK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7E/NKXF/FEMHW1VK/F7ENKXFFEMHW1VK.SMALL.jpg E9FCALAFEMHW1MO liseman This Instructable explains how to use a gas sensor with your Arduino. This lets your Arduino smell (and hence you program responses to) overall gas levels for a variety of nasties, including ethanol, methane, formaldehyde, and a bunch of other volatile organic compounds.My cost to make this actual d...
By: liseman

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 5 Apr 2008 19:07:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Arduino-Controlled-Servo-Robot-SER/
Arduino Controlled Servo Robot (SERB) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/I3R5/FNNK1C0S/FPJI3R5FNNK1C0S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/I3R5/FNNK1C0S/FPJI3R5FNNK1C0S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/I3R5/FNNK1C0S/FPJI3R5FNNK1C0S.SMALL.jpg EGJNIJ2FNNK1BW2 oomlout What better way to start experimenting with open source micro-controllers ( Arduino ) then by building your very own open source robot ( CC (SA -BY) )?What to do with your SERB? (here) - How to connect your SERB to the internet and drive it over a Skype video call.(here) - How to Control Your SERB U...
By: oomlout

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:32:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/musical-conductivity-detecting-light-up-hoodie/
soundie: a musical touch-sensitive light-up hoodie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/XAKA/FSPRPZZR/FLJXAKAFSPRPZZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/XAKA/FSPRPZZR/FLJXAKAFSPRPZZR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/XAKA/FSPRPZZR/FLJXAKAFSPRPZZR.SMALL.jpg EO733SWFS8RCRK8 kanjun This tutorial will show you how to create a garment that changes its behavior depending on how conductive you are. It detects conductivity through iron-on conductive fabric that we will use, and it will light up and sing different notes depending on how you touch the conductive fabric. We'll be usin...
By: kanjun

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:35:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Arduino-RGB-room-lighting-help/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Q5SE6IFGCZAQKLJ AzurusNova I have been looking around for what kind of transistor, mosfet, what have you, that could take in the power from the power supply of 12V 3A, and take in the PWM signal from an arduino to adjust the brightness for RGB led lighting I have in my room. I know there are a few ways, but I would like to ...
By: AzurusNova

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:36:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Blinky-Fish/
Blinky Fish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/M836/GCI8OVX9/F40M836GCI8OVX9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/M836/GCI8OVX9/F40M836GCI8OVX9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/M836/GCI8OVX9/F40M836GCI8OVX9.SMALL.jpg EPVTCWJGCI8OVX7 marc.cryan Assembly instructions for an add-on board for the Arduino. It has some LED's and a button.   It connects to digital pins 9-13 and ground.  My hope is that this will be useful to people that want to play with writing code for the Arduino, but don't want to build a little circuit every time they wan...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:35:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/seeedstudio-Office-Gnome/
seeedstudio Office Gnome - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/CH3J/GC4G97X3/FJ7CH3JGC4G97X3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/CH3J/GC4G97X3/FJ7CH3JGC4G97X3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/CH3J/GC4G97X3/FJ7CH3JGC4G97X3.SMALL.jpg E0IBXR1GC4G97WZ seeedstudio This Instructable will show you how to make a Office Gnome.This idea is Smart and wireless to control office equipment,and smart detection office dnvironment.I will show you to make a part of the Office Gnome.You can add the other idea to it.For example,temperature detection,smoke detection,humidity...
By: seeedstudio

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:03:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Altoids-Display/
Wireless Altoids Display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/9INM/GC4GCFUA/FEN9INMGC4GCFUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/9INM/GC4GCFUA/FEN9INMGC4GCFUA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/9INM/GC4GCFUA/FEN9INMGC4GCFUA.SMALL.jpg EY21R12GBZYUOZ6 Alexdlp This Instructable will show you how to modify an Altoids tin for a wireless 2x16 character display. Using an Altoids tin was inspired by the need to have a small yet protective enclosure for a pair of Xbee modules recently bought from Sparkfun. I purchased the Xbee Pro modules with external antenna...
By: Alexdlp

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:14:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fart-Operated-Random-Channel-TV-Remote/
Fart Operated Random Channel TV Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/HBXV/GBV5WL37/FEJHBXVGBV5WL37.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/HBXV/GBV5WL37/FEJHBXVGBV5WL37.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/HBXV/GBV5WL37/FEJHBXVGBV5WL37.SMALL.jpg E7071M0GBT1RZ34 Schmidtn OK, I know that sounds weird, but bear with me for a moment.  My Pops really enjoys two things; 1) channel surfing and 2) farting.  So one day I was over at http://hackaday.com/ and read about a guy who used his Arduino to turn a TV on and off with one of those brainwave reading headsets.  Then late...
By: Schmidtn

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:22:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-24X6-LED-matrix/
Make a 24X6 LED matrix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/7FIW/GBVJBOWQ/FWC7FIWGBVJBOWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/7FIW/GBVJBOWQ/FWC7FIWGBVJBOWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/7FIW/GBVJBOWQ/FWC7FIWGBVJBOWQ.SMALL.jpg EGSRMJ5GBVJGSNI Syst3mX After making a 8X10 matrix a lot of people asked me about expanding the matrix to some thing bigger, and some wanted to write stuff to the matrix via a PC, so one day I looked at a pile of LEDs that I had leftover from a LED cube projected and I decided to make a bigger matrix with all the things pe...
By: Syst3mX

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:39:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-FM-radio-receiver-shield/
Arduino FM radio receiver shield - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/1WDG/GBUH3PF5/FNU1WDGGBUH3PF5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/1WDG/GBUH3PF5/FNU1WDGGBUH3PF5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/1WDG/GBUH3PF5/FNU1WDGGBUH3PF5.SMALL.jpg E9MSB9AGBUGUF2W ZrvZ This Instructable will show you how to build your own FM radio receiver shield to be used with an Arduino board. The radio chip we are going to be using is the AR1010 on a breakoutboard found at Sparkfun or Electrokit and there will be code to get you up and running provided later on. We are going t...
By: ZrvZ

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:36:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RFID-pet-feeder/
RFID pet feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/6KDZ/GANOQW60/F336KDZGANOQW60.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/6KDZ/GANOQW60/F336KDZGANOQW60.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/6KDZ/GANOQW60/F336KDZGANOQW60.SMALL.jpg E7E1ZV9GANOQUC2 landmanr If you have two cats and one of them is on a diet but the other needs free food, you can build a feeder with RFID capability that only opens for the cat that needs free access. The free-food cat wears a collar with an RFID tag.   Features: - An old CD-rom player is used as a sliding door - Ti...
By: landmanr

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:52:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-credit-card-sized-Ethernet-Arduino-compatable-co/
A credit card sized Ethernet Arduino compatable controller board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/7BM4/GB3XJFAJ/FYE7BM4GB3XJFAJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/7BM4/GB3XJFAJ/FYE7BM4GB3XJFAJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/7BM4/GB3XJFAJ/FYE7BM4GB3XJFAJ.SMALL.jpg E2LI9SCGB5HD0Z0 drj113 I love the Arduino as a simple and accessible controller platform for many varied projects.  A few months ago, a purchased an Ethernet shield for my Arduino controller to work on some projects with a mate of mine - it was a massive hit - for the first time, I could control my projects remotely using...
By: drj113

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 8 Jul 2010 11:13:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-bronze-bell-striking-clock-with-Arduino/
USB bronze bell striking clock (with Arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/ITUP/GANOQT63/FZSITUPGANOQT63.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/ITUP/GANOQT63/FZSITUPGANOQT63.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/ITUP/GANOQT63/FZSITUPGANOQT63.SMALL.jpg EU8B41QGANOQT4V 5Volt Annoy your co-workers : lead them into begging you to turn off your special PC clock ! This little rig infact interfaces via USB to your PC clock and generates hours and half hours dings on a real bronze bell. Great stuff to bring into your office and surprise then amuse then annoy your helpless fri...
By: 5Volt

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:21:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Environmental-Mushroom-Control-Arduino-Powered/
Mushroom Environment Control - Arduino Powered - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/XZ61/GAPURHIQ/FAEXZ61GAPURHIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/XZ61/GAPURHIQ/FAEXZ61GAPURHIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/XZ61/GAPURHIQ/FAEXZ61GAPURHIQ.SMALL.jpg EO77YGJGAPV7QXJ anthony_p1234 This is my first Arduino project aimed at helping me with my other hobby which is growing oyster and shiitake mushrooms indoors. In a nutshell, the controller takes in two temperature readings, 1 Humidity reading and 1 Co2 reading and triggers a set of four relays connected to mains power. Intended ...
By: anthony_p1234

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:31:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-MIDI-Shoes/
Musical MIDI Shoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/SN7L/FXK6AG5E/FW2SN7LFXK6AG5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/SN7L/FXK6AG5E/FW2SN7LFXK6AG5E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/SN7L/FXK6AG5E/FW2SN7LFXK6AG5E.SMALL.jpg EEBHT67FWKQKK60 thobson Like many people, I often find myself unconsciously tapping my feet, whether it's along to a song or out of some nervous habit. As fun as that is though, I've always felt as if something has been missing. If only I could trigger the sounds of say, a rabid pack of furious jungle beasts instead of tho...
By: thobson

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:37:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/uDuino-Very-Low-Cost-Arduino-Compatible-Developme/
uDuino: Very Low Cost Arduino Compatible Development Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/UN1Y/FB11TXWG/FRXUN1YFB11TXWG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/UN1Y/FB11TXWG/FRXUN1YFB11TXWG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/UN1Y/FB11TXWG/FRXUN1YFB11TXWG.SMALL.jpg E98XDD3FB11TXXI tymm Arduino boards are great for prototyping. However they get rather expensive when you have multiple concurrent projects or need lots of controller boards for a larger project. There are some great, cheaper alternatives (Boarduino, Freeduino) but the costs still add up when you need many of them.Thi...
By: tymm

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:26:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wii-Nunchuck-as-general-purpose-controller-via-Ard/
Wii Nunchuck as general purpose controller via Arduino board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/L5HS/G8LWOSFI/F8XL5HSG8LWOSFI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/L5HS/G8LWOSFI/F8XL5HSG8LWOSFI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/L5HS/G8LWOSFI/F8XL5HSG8LWOSFI.SMALL.jpg EKOMKUBG8LWOSF2 XenonJohn Background: I made a self-balancing electric skateboard which is steered using a Wii Nunchuck by either using the thumb joystick on the top or by tilting it left or right, depending on which of the two buttons on the end are being pressed. A simplified self balancing board is described in the ...
By: XenonJohn

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 2 May 2010 23:31:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-and-Touchpad-Tic-Tac-Toe/
Arduino and Touchpad Tic Tac Toe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/3FSG/G1ZGGURM/FB53FSGG1ZGGURM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/3FSG/G1ZGGURM/FB53FSGG1ZGGURM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/3FSG/G1ZGGURM/FB53FSGG1ZGGURM.SMALL.jpg E8P5A2KG1ZGOEIG origamiwolf Or, an exercise in input and output multiplexing, and working with bits.  And a submission for the Arduino contest. This is an implementation of a tic tac toe game using a 3x3 array of bicoloured LEDs for a display, a simple resistive touchpad, and an Arduino to tie everything together. To see how...
By: origamiwolf

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Watch-Build-Instructions/
Arduino Watch Build Instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/IRJG/G9NHHKMM/F2FIRJGG9NHHKMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/IRJG/G9NHHKMM/F2FIRJGG9NHHKMM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2F/IRJG/G9NHHKMM/F2FIRJGG9NHHKMM.SMALL.jpg E7YTU2YG9NH8UVR Matthew Garten The Arduino Watch provides augmented sensing of temperature and range, 16-bit color drawing program, Breakout game, and also tells the time in your choice of digital, binary, or analog.  Additional sensors, devices, and programs are easy to add as any standard Arduino. The source code can be downlo...
By: Matthew Garten

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 5 Jun 2010 23:52:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-multi-mode-lamp-with-soft-touch-switch/
Arduino multi-mode lamp with soft touch switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/CZX0/FTVVKWQT/FX7CZX0FTVVKWQT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/CZX0/FTVVKWQT/FX7CZX0FTVVKWQT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX7/CZX0/FTVVKWQT/FX7CZX0FTVVKWQT.SMALL.jpg ENOESR2FTM73URD qs In this Arduino-based project, we will build a lamp with multiple light displays: color sequencer, dimming light, color chaser, firelight - all selected by a touch bar on the circuit board.All the functions are done in software, including the touch sensor, which is a unique feature. What is needed...
By: qs

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:16:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-and-RFID-from-seeedstudio/
How to connect Arduino and RFID - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/0HSV/FZNHON0K/F450HSVFZNHON0K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/0HSV/FZNHON0K/F450HSVFZNHON0K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/0HSV/FZNHON0K/F450HSVFZNHON0K.SMALL.jpg ELK23VQFZHLAOIY otaviousp On this instructable I will try to show how to interface a RFID sensor with the Arduino. I am using the RFID sensor from seeedstudio the serial version of it. There are a few parts you will gonna need. I also bought some RFID keys. UPDATE: Now it works with IDE 021 What you gonna need? - Arduin...
By: otaviousp

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:49:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-Feedback-Hack-free/
Servo Feedback Hack (free) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/MLMB/G9M4OUTS/F4PMLMBG9M4OUTS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/MLMB/G9M4OUTS/F4PMLMBG9M4OUTS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4P/MLMB/G9M4OUTS/F4PMLMBG9M4OUTS.SMALL.jpg EP25D4GG9GQIPB3 Rachels Instructs         This Instructable brought to you by the kind folks a Rachel's Electronics         Visit  www.rachelselectronics.com  for cool electronics kits and breadouts! This hobby servo hack will add shaft position feedback by tapping into the servo's own internal potentiometer. The only parts that ne...
By: Rachels Instructs

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 26 May 2010 13:54:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-Table/
Musical Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/GIV1/G8VVA4GE/F6FGIV1G8VVA4GE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/GIV1/G8VVA4GE/F6FGIV1G8VVA4GE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/GIV1/G8VVA4GE/F6FGIV1G8VVA4GE.SMALL.jpg E3WZAM4G8VVA4FW indistructableBubble   The Musical Table is a toy table that allows kids to play musical phrases by moving toys around the surface. Each of seven switches can play different musical phrases in four bases, making 27 different musical phrases in total.  Some of the phrases are musically related and some of them a...
By: indistructableBubble

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 12 May 2010 16:08:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Twitter-Mood-Light-The-Worlds-Mood-in-a-Box/
Twitter Mood Light - The World's Mood in a Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/HBUE/G91Y4T9H/FF2HBUEG91Y4T9H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/HBUE/G91Y4T9H/FF2HBUEG91Y4T9H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/HBUE/G91Y4T9H/FF2HBUEG91Y4T9H.SMALL.jpg EARWM20G8C3MK5O RandomMatrix How's the world feeling right now? This box tells you. Powered by: an Arduino, a WiFly wireless module, an RGB LED, Twitter.com and a 9v battery. I’m a news junkie. I want to know everything that is going on in the world as soon as it happens. I want to wake up and know immediately if something b...
By: RandomMatrix

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 13 May 2010 15:36:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Perfboard-Hackduino-Arduino-compatible-circuit/
Perfboard Hackduino (Arduino-compatible circuit) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/G1SF/G8XPR3E5/FP1G1SFG8XPR3E5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/G1SF/G8XPR3E5/FP1G1SFG8XPR3E5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/G1SF/G8XPR3E5/FP1G1SFG8XPR3E5.SMALL.jpg E2XUYI0G8XPR30M jmsaavedra Never again will you have to dismantle a finished project just to reuse an Arduino board! This tutorial will go through the steps involved in fabricating your own Arduino-compatible circuit using just ~$8 of parts (this includes the ATMega chip!).  This is perfect for installing and embedding in pe...
By: jmsaavedra

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 9 May 2010 18:55:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Representing-audio-through-vibration-with-Arduino/
Representing audio through vibration with Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/U4UP/G8XPMCW8/FSEU4UPG8XPMCW8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/U4UP/G8XPMCW8/FSEU4UPG8XPMCW8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSE/U4UP/G8XPMCW8/FSEU4UPG8XPMCW8.SMALL.jpg E0T8UABG8XPMCNO dgeiger82   This project functions to display sound using vibration.  You plug your iPod, computer, or TV into it and get tactile feedback representing the loudness of the audio.  It can help deaf people to experien...
By: dgeiger82

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 9 May 2010 05:22:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubblesteen-Bubble-Machine/
Bubblesteen Bubble Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/RR8R/G8LC7MSO/FCYRR8RG8LC7MSO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/RR8R/G8LC7MSO/FCYRR8RG8LC7MSO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/RR8R/G8LC7MSO/FCYRR8RG8LC7MSO.SMALL.jpg EA6HFGAG8JEFXCH belliedroot Is it a 3D Spherical Atmosphere Encapsulated Phosphorous Printer?   YES! Is it a CNC Anti Gravity transparent Orb Machine!   YES! Its The Bubblesteen Bubble Machine! The spherical miracle that kids and cats have been waiting for. It comes complete with robotic edge detection( when a bubble hits an...
By: belliedroot

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:23:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Game-Pad-With-Tilt-accelerometer-Mouse/
USB Game Pad With Tilt-accelerometer Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/9NK5/G7YFVWZW/FOB9NK5G7YFVWZW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/9NK5/G7YFVWZW/FOB9NK5G7YFVWZW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/9NK5/G7YFVWZW/FOB9NK5G7YFVWZW.SMALL.jpg EFLNSW5G7YFVWT6 adafruit   Make a game pad with an accelerometer inside! This project tutorial will show you how you can convert a console game pad into a USB keyboard mouse for playing games on your PC. The USB game pad can be used with nearly any software, such as a MAME emulator, game, simulation software, or for custom...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:15:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Battery-Box/
Arduino Battery Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/JZ9Q/FWBNNZAY/F22JZ9QFWBNNZAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/JZ9Q/FWBNNZAY/F22JZ9QFWBNNZAY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F22/JZ9Q/FWBNNZAY/F22JZ9QFWBNNZAY.SMALL.jpg EXM2VMHFWBNNZAU jo_mo Experience has taught me this:1. Making portable projects with Arduinos requires batteries.2. Making robots requires an easy accessible OFF switch. (Asimov's 4th law??)3. It would be great to combine 1 and 2.4. It would be greater still if it cost nothing to make.Looking around for something to hold...
By: jo_mo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:16:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-arduino-serverino/
Make your own arduino serverino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/19QF/G8B8VUKC/F5F19QFG8B8VUKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/19QF/G8B8VUKC/F5F19QFG8B8VUKC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/19QF/G8B8VUKC/F5F19QFG8B8VUKC.SMALL.jpg EF1B4E2G8B8SHMR sajingeo arduino is the best open source embedded platfrom, the coding is so so damn simple and everyone can make amazing project with this gadget. i looked for prices and product online i fould i can get one for 10 to 15 $ then i thought of making one...and i made it for 3 $... that is how easy it is...so d...
By: sajingeo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:21:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-web-programmable-weight-sensitive-backpa/
Making a web-programmable, weight-sensitive backpack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/CUG7/G7DYY9TZ/FOBCUG7G7DYY9TZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/CUG7/G7DYY9TZ/FOBCUG7G7DYY9TZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/CUG7/G7DYY9TZ/FOBCUG7G7DYY9TZ.SMALL.jpg EJHJIL9G7DYY9TF aniomagic I've been traveling a lot with my backpack, sometimes putting too much in it, which is bad for my back. Taking a cue from this weight-sensing tote on Instructables, I decided to build one using schemer. Schemer is a tiny programmable button that helps you easily make interactive art...
By: aniomagic

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 3 Apr 2010 18:15:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-fist-pumping-with-LED-animation/
How to make fist pumping with LED animation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/RPUW/G75USL63/FYKRPUWG75USL63.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/RPUW/G75USL63/FYKRPUWG75USL63.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/RPUW/G75USL63/FYKRPUWG75USL63.SMALL.jpg E1O15YWG6MMH59F MichelleMin It's to make a fist pumping LED controller. What is it? Have you noticed yourself fist pumping to the music at a party or a club? That's exactly for that. You would wear a band with a accelerometer/gyro mounted. As you move your hand around the air, the movement will trigger a light board and create...
By: MichelleMin

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:03:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Standalone-Arduino-ATMega-chip-on-breadboard/
Standalone Arduino / ATMega chip on breadboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/VZ5S/G51GEUYU/F8KVZ5SG51GEUYU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/VZ5S/G51GEUYU/F8KVZ5SG51GEUYU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/VZ5S/G51GEUYU/F8KVZ5SG51GEUYU.SMALL.jpg EJ5HSMEG51GA94N domiflichi If you're like me, after I got my Arduino and performed a final programming on my first chip, I wanted to pull it off my Arduino Duemilanove and put it on my own circuit. This would also free up my Arduino for future projects.  The problem was that I'm such an electronics newbie that I didn't know...
By: domiflichi

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:23:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Magic-Suitcase/
The Magic Suitcase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/K02W/G4PBP4YV/FABK02WG4PBP4YV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/K02W/G4PBP4YV/FABK02WG4PBP4YV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/K02W/G4PBP4YV/FABK02WG4PBP4YV.SMALL.jpg EQERWWLG4OV5LXR alinke The Magic Suitcase is an offshoot of the Magic Mirror project diymagicmirror.com The suitcase is sitting on top of a laptop which runs the software. The laptop is connected to an Arduino which is connected to some sensors. Here's the logical architecture of the project diymagicmirror.com/files/magi...
By: alinke

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:48:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wii-Nunchuk-Controlled-Model-Train/
Wii Nunchuk Controlled Model Train - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/WUZO/G4D5XCTU/FF4WUZOG4D5XCTU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/WUZO/G4D5XCTU/FF4WUZOG4D5XCTU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/WUZO/G4D5XCTU/FF4WUZOG4D5XCTU.SMALL.jpg EEIEVRVG4D61T7J aspro648 Using an Arduino microcontroller, an Adafruit motor shield, and a Wii Nunchuk, you can create a intuitive, programmable, model train controller to run your layout.  Amaze your friends.  Entertain your kids.  Not quite DC, not quite DCC.  You're headed for the hacker lands of PWM (pulse-width modulat...
By: aspro648

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:43:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-tailllight-with-a-twist/
Bike taillight with a twist - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/WCJJ/G3TDVV2Y/F1CWCJJG3TDVV2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/WCJJ/G3TDVV2Y/F1CWCJJG3TDVV2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/WCJJ/G3TDVV2Y/F1CWCJJG3TDVV2Y.SMALL.jpg EGR7OU6G3TDVV16 madworm Let's face it. Taillights are boring. At best they go 'blink blink - look at me! I'm blinking - woohoo' all the time. And they're always red. Very creative. We can do better than that, maybe not much, but still better than just 'blink blink'. I was riding my bike during new year celebrations and pe...
By: madworm

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 2 Jan 2010 22:57:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Lights-to-Music-Using-Arduino/
Christmas Lights to Music Using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/8X2P/G33OXMUH/FYB8X2PG33OXMUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/8X2P/G33OXMUH/FYB8X2PG33OXMUH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYB/8X2P/G33OXMUH/FYB8X2PG33OXMUH.SMALL.jpg E0N3USWG33OXMT4 MRedmon My wife and I have wanted to create our own lights-set-to-music show for the last few holiday seasons.  Inspired by the two Instructables below, we decided to finally get started this year and decorate our RV.  We wanted an all-in-one controller (lights AND music) but didn't need it to be controllab...
By: MRedmon

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:29:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Core2duino/
Core2duino (Updated) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/Q3CC/G6MPPBUB/FY3Q3CCG6MPPBUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/Q3CC/G6MPPBUB/FY3Q3CCG6MPPBUB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/Q3CC/G6MPPBUB/FY3Q3CCG6MPPBUB.SMALL.jpg EGRBNXPG23UQ548 johndavid400 This instructable will show you how to build an Arduino shield that adds another Atmega168/328 on top of your Arduino, giving you an extra complete set of I/O pins to use. That's 12 PWM pins, 12 Analog pins, 4 external interrupts,  or 40 Digital pins total. ----------------------------------- *UP...
By: johndavid400

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 1 Dec 2009 19:40:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Contest-Winners/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/ZU5N/G2HE0EF7/FW0ZU5NG2HE0EF7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/ZU5N/G2HE0EF7/FW0ZU5NG2HE0EF7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/ZU5N/G2HE0EF7/FW0ZU5NG2HE0EF7.SMALL.jpg OXE9XOYG2HE0EDN Contest Robot Instructables and Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories and The Arduino Team are happy to announce the winners of the Arduino Contest! If you haven't been convinced yet of the capabilities of Arduino, then just check out the amazing entries in the contest. Binary clocks, gardening, a silly string shooter...
By: Contest Robot

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 2 Dec 2009 20:24:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Secret-Knock-Detecting-Door-Lock/
Secret Knock Detecting Door Lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/ABUD/G1VDTLAQ/FFVABUDG1VDTLAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/ABUD/G1VDTLAQ/FFVABUDG1VDTLAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/ABUD/G1VDTLAQ/FFVABUDG1VDTLAQ.SMALL.jpg E43HFASG0KQLT0Z Grathio Protect your secret hideout from intruders with a lock that will only open when it hears the secret knock. This started out as a bit of a joke project, but turned out to be surprisingly accurate at judging knocks. If the precision is turned all the way up it can even detect people apart, even if th...
By: Grathio

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:34:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-RFID-Door-Lock/
Arduino RFID Door Lock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/OTCF/GCI8P96N/FH3OTCFGCI8P96N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/OTCF/GCI8P96N/FH3OTCFGCI8P96N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/OTCF/GCI8P96N/FH3OTCFGCI8P96N.SMALL.jpg EQFEX2YG1YQHXJ3 pcmofo ***Updated 8/9/2010*** I wanted to make an easy and secure way to enter my garage. RFID was the best way to unlock my door, even with my hands full I can unlock the door and push it open! I built a simple circuit with a basic ATMega 168 arduino chip and a ID-20 RFID reader to control an electronic ...
By: pcmofo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:43:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-based-master-clock-for-schools/
Arduino-based master clock for schools - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/9Z8F/G1ZGKI48/FNU9Z8FG1ZGKI48.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/9Z8F/G1ZGKI48/FNU9Z8FG1ZGKI48.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/9Z8F/G1ZGKI48/FNU9Z8FG1ZGKI48.SMALL.jpg E8KK3A3G1ZGTZTY MasterClockMaker If your school, or kids school, or other location relies on a central master clock that is broken, you may have a use for this device. New master clocks are available of course, but school budgets are under extreme pressures, and it really is a satisfying project if you have the necessary skills. ...
By: MasterClockMaker

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:58:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/POW-Rduino-testing-tool/
POW-Rduino testing tool - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/V9LN/G1KD0500/FBAV9LNG1KD0500.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/V9LN/G1KD0500/FBAV9LNG1KD0500.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/V9LN/G1KD0500/FBAV9LNG1KD0500.SMALL.jpg EAOVCG1G1KD02Q6 rik PURPOSE:Create a safe tool for the Arduino that will serve as a high voltage testing tool. PRIORITIES:1.  Safety for anyone wanting to re-create this project2.  Full set of instructions so the project can be re-created by anyone following the instructable.3.  A tool that allows maximum flexibility a...
By: rik

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:21:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Binary-Alarm-Clock/
Arduino Binary Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/0IW2/G1ZGGV1P/FSX0IW2G1ZGGV1P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/0IW2/G1ZGGV1P/FSX0IW2G1ZGGV1P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/0IW2/G1ZGGV1P/FSX0IW2G1ZGGV1P.SMALL.jpg E8D6WB6G145S8RB njakol This Instructable will show you how to build an binary alarm clock, with a touch sensor snooze button. This is my first instructable and my first real arduino project, I hope you like it!I bought an arduino a while back and I think it's really nice, but I haven't really done anything useful with it ...
By: njakol

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:14:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Led-Dice/
Arduino Led Dice - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/QC2J/G1KCRFFR/F3JQC2JG1KCRFFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/QC2J/G1KCRFFR/F3JQC2JG1KCRFFR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/QC2J/G1KCRFFR/F3JQC2JG1KCRFFR.SMALL.jpg EJNLQSZG1BBCU8W Davuzz11 This instructable will show you how to create a dice using Arduino and few components. It's an easy and fun project, suitable for beginners and those who want to start with Arduino; it also requires a minimal amount of components. This explaines how to create it in the breadboard, how to solder it a...
By: Davuzz11

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:04:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Christmas-Light-Controller/
Arduino Christmas Light Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/M9Z6/G1XBRSWQ/FD4M9Z6G1XBRSWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/M9Z6/G1XBRSWQ/FD4M9Z6G1XBRSWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/M9Z6/G1XBRSWQ/FD4M9Z6G1XBRSWQ.SMALL.jpg EWCPXPTG1M2GPZO dany32412 You've probably seen all those videos where people make there christmas lights dance to music, you think to your self wow that looks realy cool.... i could never do that. WELL... you can the idea is actually quite simple.WHATS A RELAY?a relay is a component that can be used to control large amounts ...
By: dany32412

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:57:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Window-Sticker-Arduino-Controlled/
Digital Window Sticker (Arduino Controlled) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/1B1C/G1OQPHAE/FT41B1CG1OQPHAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/1B1C/G1OQPHAE/FT41B1CG1OQPHAE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT4/1B1C/G1OQPHAE/FT41B1CG1OQPHAE.SMALL.jpg EFK8CE3G1OQD9R6 als_liahona A bumper-sticker sized L.E.D. matrix that displays images in sequence from an SD card, to produce an animated sign or "window sticker." Arduino controlled! Also includes Windows, Mac, and Linux code for converting .xbm image files into Digital Window Sticker files. Perfect for a shop or home window,...
By: als_liahona

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:12:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Word-Clock-Arduino-version/
The Word Clock - Arduino version - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/XHA5/G1OQPHK0/FTIXHA5G1OQPHK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/XHA5/G1OQPHK0/FTIXHA5G1OQPHK0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/XHA5/G1OQPHK0/FTIXHA5G1OQPHK0.SMALL.jpg EG2IT46G145SNRE drj113 ************************************************************************** Major updates - A much better enclosure for this clock has been designed - check out http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wordclock-Grew-Up/ ************************************************************************** Last m...
By: drj113

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:21:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Powered-Binary-Clock/
Arduino Powered Binary Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/N96Y/G0ZWKNVD/F8FN96YG0ZWKNVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/N96Y/G0ZWKNVD/F8FN96YG0ZWKNVD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8F/N96Y/G0ZWKNVD/F8FN96YG0ZWKNVD.SMALL.jpg EMZJPPSG0ZWKNTP ArduinoFun This instructable will help you to build an Arduino Binary Clock.  The orignial idea for this instructable was designed by Daniel Andrade.  My instructable uses surface mount components, but can easily be adapted to through-hole components if you wish.  You can follow my other Instructable for Build...
By: ArduinoFun

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:31:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/CharliePlexed-LED-string-for-the-Arduino/
Charlieplexed row of LED lights, for the Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/616T/G0AMJMF8/F1P616TG0AMJMF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/616T/G0AMJMF8/F1P616TG0AMJMF8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/616T/G0AMJMF8/F1P616TG0AMJMF8.SMALL.jpg ENWKTGSG0AMJC38 computergeek  This is my instructable on charlieplexing a LED row/string with the arduino. I noticed that there weren't many instructables on charlieplexing using an arduino, so i made this. I tried to keep the project simple, but that didn't work very well. The soldering is complex, I wouldn't recommend this as...
By: computergeek

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:35:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Arduino/
Build Your Own Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/LVPJ/G0UPQM8V/FCVLVPJG0UPQM8V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/LVPJ/G0UPQM8V/FCVLVPJG0UPQM8V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCV/LVPJ/G0UPQM8V/FCVLVPJG0UPQM8V.SMALL.jpg ESSPLSMG0UPQM7J ArduinoFun Setting up an Arduino on a breadboard has become a process I have grown to love. Within a few minutes you can have a fully working Arduino platform to work with as you will see in this tutorial. There have been several occasions when I was at school and quickly put together one of these for tes...
By: ArduinoFun

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:03:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Interface-a-rotary-phone-dial-to-an-Arduino/
Interface a rotary phone dial to an Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/5FDI/FXA2YTST/F7K5FDIFXA2YTST.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/5FDI/FXA2YTST/F7K5FDIFXA2YTST.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/5FDI/FXA2YTST/F7K5FDIFXA2YTST.SMALL.jpg EZ9TDE9FXA2TWMV guidomax An old rotary phone can be used for a number of purposes in your Arduino projects - use it as a novel input device, or use the Arduino to interface a rotary phone to your computer.This is a very basic guide describing how to interface the dial to an Arduino, and get the number dialed passed into a c...
By: guidomax

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:45:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Knock-Block/
Knock Block - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/FLWK/G02LSZWP/F0DFLWKG02LSZWP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/FLWK/G02LSZWP/F0DFLWKG02LSZWP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/FLWK/G02LSZWP/F0DFLWKG02LSZWP.SMALL.jpg EBPICA6G02LSXTG jkestner Knock Block: a modern knocking frameworkMan has long wrestled with Time. Also, with knocking on things and not getting the time of day. We propose a knocking platform through which these fundamental needs are met. This is illustrated with the Knock Block KUI and accompanying Clock Knock Block applic...
By: jkestner

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:09:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Singing-Lazy-Susan-Crazy-Adam-with-Hand-made-Sen/
Singing Lazy Susan (Crazy Adam) with Hand-made Sensor Brush. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/HQ0T/G068LOC7/FP9HQ0TG068LOC7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/HQ0T/G068LOC7/FP9HQ0TG068LOC7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/HQ0T/G068LOC7/FP9HQ0TG068LOC7.SMALL.jpg EZJQYCIG068EKZ3 Aithne Pao Jean-Baptiste LABRUNE, Noah Vawter, and Aithne Sheng-Ying Pao are three people from MIT Media Lab who share the interest in food and music. We believe that having food together is one of the best ways people get to know more about each others. We designed the Singing Lazy Susanhttp://www.youtube.com...
By: Aithne Pao

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:30:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Acorn-Chime/
Acorn Chime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/LQH7/FZWXPDYU/FOBLQH7FZWXPDYU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/LQH7/FZWXPDYU/FOBLQH7FZWXPDYU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/LQH7/FZWXPDYU/FOBLQH7FZWXPDYU.SMALL.jpg E3OFFJIFZWXPDVH Plusea By: Charlie DeTar, Christina Xu, Boris Kizelshteyn, Hannah Perner-WilsonA digital wind chime with hanging acorns. Sound is produced by a remote speaker, and data about chime strikes is uploaded to Pachube. Brainstorming for a device that would represent ourselves Our goal was to come up with a p...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:14:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/AVRSH-A-Command-Interpreter-Shell-for-ArduinoAVR/
AVRSH: A Command Interpreter Shell for Arduino/AVR. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/LQEP/FYTCLILR/F77LQEPFYTCLILR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/LQEP/FYTCLILR/F77LQEPFYTCLILR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/LQEP/FYTCLILR/F77LQEPFYTCLILR.SMALL.jpg EVW6TKPFZ382T4D nevdull Ever wanted to be "logged in" to your AVR microcontroller? Ever thought it would be cool to "cat" a register to see its contents? Have you always wanted a way to power up and power down individual peripheral sub-systems of your AVR or Arduino in *real time* ? Me, too, so I wrote the AVR Shell, a UNI...
By: nevdull

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 5 Sep 2009 04:15:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-for-life-Shining-bright-cycling-jacket/
Light for life: Glowing button cycling jacket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/5T8G/FUNOX6NA/FL85T8GFUNOX6NA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/5T8G/FUNOX6NA/FL85T8GFUNOX6NA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/5T8G/FUNOX6NA/FL85T8GFUNOX6NA.SMALL.jpg EB9ZV5XFUPUPFI1 kempton Not everyone wants to look like an athlete while cycling to work or school. This cycling-jacket, made of hemp and wool, is equipped with lots of shining bright LEDs. It looks just as good during the day as it does during the night. Embedding the Arduino Lilypad electronics in the jacket, makes it at...
By: kempton

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 17 May 2009 18:28:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Communicate-With-An-Alien-Artifact-or-/
How To Communicate With An Alien Artifact or . . . - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/FR9I/FVS7L4IW/FHTFR9IFVS7L4IW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/FR9I/FVS7L4IW/FHTFR9IFVS7L4IW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/FR9I/FVS7L4IW/FHTFR9IFVS7L4IW.SMALL.gif EL3XSNLFVLOMBTV AndyGadget Close Encounters of the Curiously Minty Kind. This Instructable will show you how to build an Altoids version of the 'Close Encounters' mothership, and how to interact with it. This may be vital training for that day when the Bright White Beam comes to suck you up into the unknown. It will also i...
By: AndyGadget

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:18:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Trumpet/
Arduino Trumpet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/8BNG/FVIP78L9/FYV8BNGFVIP78L9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/8BNG/FVIP78L9/FYV8BNGFVIP78L9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/8BNG/FVIP78L9/FYV8BNGFVIP78L9.SMALL.jpg E8L1DHTFVDC33F2 QuiksilverRox This project emulates a trumpet by playing notes using the three buttons (valves). This is easy to make and fun to play with, though it can only play one octave and no sharps/flats. Code Load this into your Arduino:int speaker = 9; // Hook up speaker to digital pin 9int sw1 = 1...
By: QuiksilverRox

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:58:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/64-pixel-RGB-LED-Display-Another-Arduino-Clone/
64 pixel RGB LED Display - Another Arduino Clone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/5A82/FUI0SVDC/FPU5A82FUI0SVDC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/5A82/FUI0SVDC/FPU5A82FUI0SVDC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/5A82/FUI0SVDC/FPU5A82FUI0SVDC.SMALL.jpg EY879HZFUPUPKGO madworm This display is based on an 8x8 RGB LED Matrix. For testing purposes it was connected to a standard Arduino board (Diecimila) using 4 shift registers. After getting it to work I permatized it on a fabbed PCB. The shift registers are 8-bit wide and are easily interfaced with the SPI protocol. Pulse w...
By: madworm

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 18 May 2009 13:14:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-mass-storage-for-your-microcontroller-proje/
Simple mass storage for your microcontroller project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/BMOG/FU6LZRFZ/FFEBMOGFU6LZRFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/BMOG/FU6LZRFZ/FFEBMOGFU6LZRFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/BMOG/FU6LZRFZ/FFEBMOGFU6LZRFZ.SMALL.jpg E1KY80GFU6LZRFR James Moxham Do you want gigabytes of storage for your microcontroller? Would you like a simple way to tranfer files from your PC to your picaxe or arduino or other micro project? This little projects demonstrates the uDrive that can be set up as an extra drive on a PC. Copy files to and from the SD card, then ...
By: James Moxham

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 3 May 2009 13:02:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Babys-sound-and-light-flower/
Baby's sound and light flower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/6Y55/FU54RES9/F7A6Y55FU54RES9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/6Y55/FU54RES9/F7A6Y55FU54RES9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/6Y55/FU54RES9/F7A6Y55FU54RES9.SMALL.jpg EQ0CHR7FT7PVWAZ ramkrishna A toy for our 3 month old child( I am the Grandfather) to keep her attention drawn by using Sound and Light embedded in an ikea flower. This was mounted on her basinet . It uses an arduino decimillia microcontroller board, Bipolar ( red & Green)LEDs RGB Leds, a speaker and Infrared RC5 reciever and...
By: ramkrishna

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:40:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-your-motors-with-L293D-and-Arduino/
Control your motors with L293D and Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/RMZ7/FTY4CX3A/FVVRMZ7FTY4CX3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/RMZ7/FTY4CX3A/FVVRMZ7FTY4CX3A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/RMZ7/FTY4CX3A/FVVRMZ7FTY4CX3A.SMALL.jpg EBP542QFTY4CX2O guibot After long research and trial and error, I have came up to a new walkthrough regarding this nice chip, the L293D.Each project is one project and each one has its own unique power configurations, so you must be aware of the best battery choice and how to distribute voltage through your robot.I strong...
By: guibot

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:41:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-HVAC-Servo-ThermostatController/
Arduino HVAC Servo Thermostat/Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/KR7A/FTDBNLIZ/FC0KR7AFTDBNLIZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/KR7A/FTDBNLIZ/FC0KR7AFTDBNLIZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC0/KR7A/FTDBNLIZ/FC0KR7AFTDBNLIZ.SMALL.jpg ERA0420FT7PV1CI tikka308 Welcome to my 'green' instructable! I am going to show you how to use an Arduino, two servo motors a temperature sensor and some metal (or wood) to make a digital thermostat for a through-wall HVAC unit. According to CB Richard Ellis (a major real estate firm), New York City is a renters market, wi...
By: tikka308

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:10:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Twittering-Office-Chair/
The Twittering Office Chair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/0DKP/FT7PKX6W/F0M0DKPFT7PKX6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/0DKP/FT7PKX6W/F0M0DKPFT7PKX6W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/0DKP/FT7PKX6W/F0M0DKPFT7PKX6W.SMALL.jpg EAPVNA1FQCTM6FZ randofo The Twittering office chair "tweets" (posts a Twitter update) upon the detection of natural gas such as that produced by human flatulence. This is part of my commitment to accurately document and share my life as it happens. For more in depth theory, please see the next step entitled Theory.See the ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:21:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LilyPad-Arduino-Blinking-Bike-Safety-Patch/
LilyPad Arduino Blinking Bike Safety Patch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/TVLA/FT7PQYDN/FRQTVLAFT7PQYDN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/TVLA/FT7PQYDN/FRQTVLAFT7PQYDN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/TVLA/FT7PQYDN/FRQTVLAFT7PQYDN.SMALL.gif ECWL0DPFT7PUE7G bekathwia I made this embroidered patch in a different instructable, but here I'll show you how to add flashing LEDs to your backpack for fun and safety. I used a LilyPad Arduino with a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery for flatness and re-usability. The LEDs blink in a marquee pattern, two at a time, in p...
By: bekathwia

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:18:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-Sensing-Bracelet/
Time Sensing Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/95A3/FSPRKWXW/FNC95A3FSPRKWXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/95A3/FSPRKWXW/FNC95A3FSPRKWXW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/95A3/FSPRKWXW/FNC95A3FSPRKWXW.SMALL.jpg E87YEEDFSPRH1C2 Plusea The Time Sensing Bracelet is a fabric potentiometer. You select your desired time of day by making contact in the corresponding position on your wrist - where your watch would normally be. There is no point to it but fun. Update: Using some wire wrapped around the central popper to make contact wit...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:39:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Two-Daft-Punk-Outfits-with-Helmets/
How To Make Two Daft Punk Outfits with Helmets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/5GT5/FSK1CS3O/FF15GT5FSK1CS3O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/5GT5/FSK1CS3O/FF15GT5FSK1CS3O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/5GT5/FSK1CS3O/FF15GT5FSK1CS3O.SMALL.jpg EB6SYONFSFOJ31Z derektroywest For my 30th Birthday I decided to have a D-Themed costume party, my girlfriend Kylie and I decided that we would go as Daft Punk. The costumes were quite involved to make, but we had lots of fun and they looked great!We used a lot of resources from the internet, including a great article on how to s...
By: derektroywest

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:54:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fabric-amp-Bead-Tilt-Sensing-Bracelet/
Tilt Sensing Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/LE3H/FRXWH2SR/FJALE3HFRXWH2SR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/LE3H/FRXWH2SR/FJALE3HFRXWH2SR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/LE3H/FRXWH2SR/FJALE3HFRXWH2SR.SMALL.jpg EQT58K3FRXWH2QZ Plusea A bracelet decorated with six conductive fabric petals and a thread of beads with a metal bead at the end, makes for a simple six point tilt detection. It is also designed so that the metal bead will make contact with two petals if it lies in between. and then of course it will make no contact when ...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:14:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-All-in-One-Getting-Started-Guide/
Arduino All-in-One Getting Started Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/17DH/FQCTL4VM/FI217DHFQCTL4VM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/17DH/FQCTL4VM/FI217DHFQCTL4VM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/17DH/FQCTL4VM/FI217DHFQCTL4VM.SMALL.jpg E7V9A10FQCTL4SV gunnk An all-in-one tutorial to getting started with the Arduino open-source electronics prototyping platform. This guide is meant for the beginner but should be also be useful to you if you already tinker with electronics but want to get started with the Arduino. I'll cover: - breadboarding LED outputs...
By: gunnk

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:54:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-ProtoShield-from-quotHouseholdquot-Ite/
Arduino ProtoShield from "Household" Items (<5$) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/IATL/FOVXPGFN/FCGIATLFOVXPGFN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/IATL/FOVXPGFN/FCGIATLFOVXPGFN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/IATL/FOVXPGFN/FCGIATLFOVXPGFN.SMALL.jpg EDQY5RYFOD7XUDI br3ttb I love my Arduino. It got me into, and hooked on, microcontroller programming. I also like the expandability that shields provide. My Arduino can be a GPS Locatorone minute, and be connected to the web the next. There's also a kit that lets you make your own shields.That last option always bother...
By: br3ttb

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:26:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/MWSB/FN82NYVF/FJBMWSBFN82NYVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/MWSB/FN82NYVF/FJBMWSBFN82NYVF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/MWSB/FN82NYVF/FJBMWSBFN82NYVF.SMALL.jpg OMBOU6SFN82WQNW Instructables Guides The Arduino is an open-source micro controller development system that easily interfaces with a computer via USB. The Arduino makes working with micro controllers so simple that people with little electronics experience can hit the floor running. Also, because it is open-source, individuals with a l...
By: Instructables Guides

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:14:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Nintendo-Keyless-Entry-System/
Nintendo Keyless Entry System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/KRJC/FNNJY52I/FEXKRJCFNNJY52I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/KRJC/FNNJY52I/FEXKRJCFNNJY52I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/KRJC/FNNJY52I/FEXKRJCFNNJY52I.SMALL.jpg EQIRFVBFNNJY51X action_owl Use a Classic Nintendo controller to lock and unlock your door! The output from the Controller is read by an arduino and it looks for a particular combination of buttons, once the combination is entered it sends a signal to eject a Cd-Rom Drive which pushes or pulls the lock. I started making this p...
By: action_owl

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 7 Dec 2008 23:40:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Bell-TowerCarillon/
Arduino Controlled Bell Tower/Carillon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/FVV0/FNZAHF2F/FFQFVV0FNZAHF2F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/FVV0/FNZAHF2F/FFQFVV0FNZAHF2F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/FVV0/FNZAHF2F/FFQFVV0FNZAHF2F.SMALL.jpg EPBSJOBFNZAEWM3 mechatronics This is a set of musical bells which are driven by solenoids and controlled by an Arduino microcontroller.There are 8 bells covering one octave. The bells are controllable from a PC, or the tower can stand alone and play pre-programmed melodies.Check out the final page for video of it in action. P...
By: mechatronics

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:05:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Temperature-Control-For-Kitchen-Appliances/
Temperature Control For Kitchen Appliances - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/9Q1T/FMMCVMKI/FEJ9Q1TFMMCVMKI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/9Q1T/FMMCVMKI/FEJ9Q1TFMMCVMKI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/9Q1T/FMMCVMKI/FEJ9Q1TFMMCVMKI.SMALL.jpg ED8LK7VFMEGAGK7 timothy In this Instructable, I will step through controlling the temperature of most kitchen appliances. As an example, I will use an old Westbend Poppery popcorn maker (aka. coffee roaster), but these same techniques will be applicable to most hot plates, coffee makers, and waffle irons. This instructabl...
By: timothy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:07:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Open-Heart-amp-LilyPad-Arduino-Brooch/
Open Heart & LilyPad Arduino Brooch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/ZWKF/FMSGGY1O/FL2ZWKFFMSGGY1O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/ZWKF/FMSGGY1O/FL2ZWKFFMSGGY1O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/ZWKF/FMSGGY1O/FL2ZWKFFMSGGY1O.SMALL.jpg E08XEDOFMSGGY1D bekathwia Here's how to combine Jimmie Rogers' Open Heart Kit with a LilyPad Arduino microcontroller board to make an animating LED heart brooch.Here's a video of it in action: Materials:Open Heart kit or make your ownLilyPad ArduinoLilyPad AAA power boardconductive threadscraps of fabricembroidery flosshot g...
By: bekathwia

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:41:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Breathalyzer-Microphone/
Breathalyzer Microphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/50LD/FJIVQWGV/FUY50LDFJIVQWGV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/50LD/FJIVQWGV/FUY50LDFJIVQWGV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/50LD/FJIVQWGV/FUY50LDFJIVQWGV.SMALL.jpg EJ83FKJFEXDFA09 randofo The breathalyzer microphone is a system for the inconscpicuous collection of blood-alcohol content level data sets. In other words, you can measure a person's sobriety with a device, that for all intents and purposes, looks no different than a standard microphone. This tool adds new dimensions of tr...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 6 Aug 2008 23:04:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-LASER-Show-with-a-CD-Lens-Mechanism/
Micro LASER Show with a CD Lens Mechanism - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/S85N/FJ64CD1F/F5PS85NFJ64CD1F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/S85N/FJ64CD1F/F5PS85NFJ64CD1F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/S85N/FJ64CD1F/F5PS85NFJ64CD1F.SMALL.jpg EEIURAPFJ4VI9LQ linefeed Hello!This is the cheapest and easiest way to make a two-dimensional laser show projector. It uses just one pivoting mirror, powered by the focusing mechanism from a CD or other optical drive.They said it couldn't be done, but Ljudmila's skunkworks GRL research facility delivers anyway! ;) This desi...
By: linefeed

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:05:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-Controller/
DIY 3D Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/FOK2/FIWH3S8O/F3NFOK2FIWH3S8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/FOK2/FIWH3S8O/F3NFOK2FIWH3S8O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/FOK2/FIWH3S8O/F3NFOK2FIWH3S8O.SMALL.jpg E0FPXU8FIWH3S8J kylemcdonald Make a 3D interface using an six resistors, aluminum foil, and an Arduino. Take that, Wii. The basic goal here was to make a 3D hand-position sensing system that most people can build, while still preserving some semblance of functionality. To get an idea of possible applications, check out the dem...
By: kylemcdonald

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:08:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/turn-signal-biking-jacket/
turn signal biking jacket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/II3V/FHY0I8RW/FRCII3VFHY0I8RW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/II3V/FHY0I8RW/FRCII3VFHY0I8RW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/II3V/FHY0I8RW/FRCII3VFHY0I8RW.SMALL.jpg ESA0RWAFHPVYAQ1 leahbuechley This tutorial will show you how to build a jacket with turn signals that will let people know where you're headed when you're on your bike. We'll use conductive thread and sewable electronics so your jacket will be soft and wearable and washable when you're done. Enjoy!A version of this tutorial i...
By: leahbuechley

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:00:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Program-the-Vexplorer-Using-Arduino/
How to Program the Vexplorer Using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/34SJ/FHM8R1UG/F9V34SJFHM8R1UG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/34SJ/FHM8R1UG/F9V34SJFHM8R1UG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/34SJ/FHM8R1UG/F9V34SJFHM8R1UG.SMALL.jpg E6XWAEFFHM8R1UI robotkid249 This instructable will be about using arduino to control the revell vexplorer. Later you can add as many sensors you want. If you don't have most of the parts already this will cost you about $200 dollars. Most of the electronic bits you can find at radioshack and vexplorer at amazon, also arduino a...
By: robotkid249

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:39:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Install-the-Arduino-to-the-Lithium-Backpack/
How to Install the Arduino to the Lithium Backpack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/QK2D/FHCMY6FU/FBJQK2DFHCMY6FU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/QK2D/FHCMY6FU/FBJQK2DFHCMY6FU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/QK2D/FHCMY6FU/FBJQK2DFHCMY6FU.SMALL.jpg EUIR5H4FH6HX254 Severino The Arduino is an open source hardware input and output circuit and the Lithium Backpack is a Ardino accessory that will power the Arduino when it is away from a computer or a wall power. These products are sold at Liquidware for under $34 each. Plug in the battery connector to the board. The bl...
By: Severino

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:52:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Joy-Slippers-Version-2/
Joy Slippers Version 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/5NNT/FCHYO4V6/FH45NNTFCHYO4V6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/5NNT/FCHYO4V6/FH45NNTFCHYO4V6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/5NNT/FCHYO4V6/FH45NNTFCHYO4V6.SMALL.jpg E5IKSDPFCHYO2CY Plusea These slippers have 4 analog pressure sensors embedded. They can be used to feed Up, Down, Left and Right values into your computer replacing your mouse, joystick... Visit the JoySlippers website http://www.joyslippers.plusea.at/ This Instructable improves upon the previous version http://www.ins...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:57:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Web-Controlled-Valentine/
Web Controlled Valentine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/8BV3/FGHEY6DCHNG/FY58BV3FGHEY6DCHNG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/8BV3/FGHEY6DCHNG/FY58BV3FGHEY6DCHNG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/8BV3/FGHEY6DCHNG/FY58BV3FGHEY6DCHNG.SMALL.jpg E3YEMRT135EY6DCHON gschoppe With this mix of software and hardware, you can light up a heart-adorned night light from anywhere with internet access. So whether you remember at work, in a cafe, at home, or on your (web enabled) cell phone, you can tell your valentine that you're still remembering. (that, or you can annoy your...
By: gschoppe

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:42:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Hat-Display-with-Pong/
LED Hat Display with Pong - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/M6OV/FC2BTU0F/F1XM6OVFC2BTU0F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/M6OV/FC2BTU0F/F1XM6OVFC2BTU0F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/M6OV/FC2BTU0F/F1XM6OVFC2BTU0F.SMALL.jpg EWTZ7SGFC2BTTMS J_Hodgie A while ago, as my first microcontroller project, I made a Pong game on a 5x7 LED display, but then nothing became of it. Recently I was given a hard hat as part of a uniform (for an engineering competition) and told to customize it, and remembered pong.In this instructable I will show you how to ma...
By: J_Hodgie

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:46:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-XMAS-hitcounter/
Arduino XMAS hitcounter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/B6VI/FA190MUC/FJXB6VIFA190MUC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/B6VI/FA190MUC/FJXB6VIFA190MUC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/B6VI/FA190MUC/FJXB6VIFA190MUC.SMALL.jpg EW345AIFA190MUE alex_weber Christmas is coming closer, so here is my contribution to put you in the right mood. It is a blog hitcounter, that rings a bell. Literally. It puts a smile on your face, every time someone hits your blog. It consists of an Arduino board, a bell, a servo and a couple of lines of code in c, python an...
By: alex_weber

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:45:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Multifunction-Digital-Thermometer/
Multifunction Digital Thermometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RJIY/F1A4XWJQ/FSORJIYF1A4XWJQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RJIY/F1A4XWJQ/FSORJIYF1A4XWJQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/RJIY/F1A4XWJQ/FSORJIYF1A4XWJQ.SMALL.jpg E6ZR3EFF1A4XWKA J_Hodgie This instructable will show you how to create a multifunction platform with a thermometer, chronograph (count up timer), count down timer, and light display. It is also intended to be a platform for other analog sensors or any other functions you can think of. Gather Materials To build the digita...
By: J_Hodgie

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 6 May 2007 05:06:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Sufficient-Arduino-Board/
Self Sufficient Arduino Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/PPF1/F82EU51W/FIHPPF1F82EU51W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/PPF1/F82EU51W/FIHPPF1F82EU51W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/PPF1/F82EU51W/FIHPPF1F82EU51W.SMALL.jpg ERJYP0NF82EU45C p2man This is a self sufficient Arduino board, which is powered by harnessing solar power and using a 9V rechargeable battery. It is perfect for anyone who is interested in doing Arduino projects that do not require a computer or any power supply. You can take this to the most remote places for any projec...
By: p2man

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:10:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual--Aural-Guitar-Tuner-The-Tune-Trainer/
Visual / Aural Guitar Tuner "The Tune Trainer" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SMALL.jpg E5YUGXXF3KRXJG4 gschoppe Build a strobe tuner with an integrated tone generator to teach tuning by ear.-=Background=-I have always dabbled in instruments. Over the course of my life, I've attempted (with varying success) Piano, Guitar, Banjo, Penny Whistle, Ocarina, Panpipes, Great Highland Bagpipes, Smallpipes, and Didger...
By: gschoppe

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 2 Jul 2007 08:24:34 UTC