http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 13:04:14 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/9V-IR-detector/
9V IR detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/0SF7/GMIGB8I1/FKN0SF7GMIGB8I1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/0SF7/GMIGB8I1/FKN0SF7GMIGB8I1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/0SF7/GMIGB8I1/FKN0SF7GMIGB8I1.SMALL.jpg EZ6Q73KGMIG0BKK Candymanproductions This is a great, simple project to make a small and robust 9V IR detector. It can be used to seek out security cameras that use infrared light to "see" or to check if your remote control is still working. What you need For this project you will need: -A 9V battery clip with a flat cover made of...
By: Candymanproductions

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:29:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rebuilding-an-old-AM-radio/
Rebuilding an old AM radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ZUTR/GMVSCQEI/F9VZUTRGMVSCQEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ZUTR/GMVSCQEI/F9VZUTRGMVSCQEI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/ZUTR/GMVSCQEI/F9VZUTRGMVSCQEI.SMALL.jpg EEOJJO3GMVSCQE7 knife141 What could be better this Fall than listening to the ball game on an old vintage AM radio?  This instructable focuses on how I rebuilt an old, non-working pre-1942 AM radio. I won't attempt to get into radio theory in this instructable, nor attempt to provide troubleshooting info on all that can go...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:36:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Which-wire-is-which/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/620Q/GMSXHH6N/FQY620QGMSXHH6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/620Q/GMSXHH6N/FQY620QGMSXHH6N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/620Q/GMSXHH6N/FQY620QGMSXHH6N.SMALL.jpg QBEW9TRGMSXHH6Y TheFoofinator Ok, I have this solar panel I was given, and a knex motor without a battery box, and In need to test which wire is positive and which is negative on the solar panel. I am no good at electronics, though I have done soldering before. I was wondering, how do I test to see which is positive an which is ...
By: TheFoofinator

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:42:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Shooting-Range-laser-guntarget/
Laser Shooting Range (laser gun+target) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/3YSV/GMJT3Y85/FZD3YSVGMJT3Y85.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/3YSV/GMJT3Y85/FZD3YSVGMJT3Y85.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/3YSV/GMJT3Y85/FZD3YSVGMJT3Y85.SMALL.jpg EGHJFHIGMJT3Y76 kostya Laser Shooting Range (laser gun + target) Have you ever dreamt of becoming a marksman? I can help you! You need a laser pointer, few electronic parts, some trash and 3-4 hours. The target can be stationary and moveable. You can practice as much shooting as you like. Let’s come to the point. Mat...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:15:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-is-the-difference-between-Vcc-and-ground/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/NMF1/GLL4R7YN/FKFNMF1GLL4R7YN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/NMF1/GLL4R7YN/FKFNMF1GLL4R7YN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/NMF1/GLL4R7YN/FKFNMF1GLL4R7YN.SMALL.jpg Q1F9LZSGLL4Y6G2 LuminousObject What is the difference between Vcc- and the ground symbol on this schematic? Or are they the same thing? I've just never encountered this before.
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:55:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Coin-block/
Real life coin block - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/357V/GLFUE9C9/FSJ357VGLFUE9C9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/357V/GLFUE9C9/FSJ357VGLFUE9C9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/357V/GLFUE9C9/FSJ357VGLFUE9C9.SMALL.jpg E2JMWCKGLJ7F6TF brunoip Do you love Mario Bros? Did you always want to know how getting a coin by hitting a block feels? Or maybe you just want a cool place to store your coins. Well this is the perfect project for you! Materials The main items you will need are the coins, I used the coins of my country. Any size w...
By: brunoip

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:33:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/NES-in-a-Cartridge/
NES in a Cartridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/KG20/GLE1MBQC/FA9KG20GLE1MBQC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/KG20/GLE1MBQC/FA9KG20GLE1MBQC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/KG20/GLE1MBQC/FA9KG20GLE1MBQC.SMALL.jpg EC5XW93GKS0RA2F dany32412     Have your ever seen any of "Ben Hecks" portable console builds? Well if you haven't, he often uses these Chinese Famicom clone consoles. These cloned consoles are often times refered to as NOAC's, meaning NES On A Chip. They are called this because they are a fully functional Nintendo Entertain...
By: dany32412

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:38:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Distance-measurement-with-radio-waves/
Distance measurement with radio waves - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/9IJZ/GLFUDO76/FYQ9IJZGLFUDO76.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/9IJZ/GLFUDO76/FYQ9IJZGLFUDO76.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/9IJZ/GLFUDO76/FYQ9IJZGLFUDO76.SMALL.jpg EVPDIN5GLFUDNXE Jones Electronic Introduction: First of all, we want to excuse us for our bad English. (German pupils :D) We invented a new, inexpensive device to measure distances up to 1.5km (about 1 mile) with accuracy about ±5 Meter (15 feet). The use of radio waves makes it possible to measure without the target being in sight...
By: Jones Electronic

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:41:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-the-Rigol-DS1052E-Oscilloscope-with-Linux/
Hacking the Rigol DS1052E Oscilloscope with Linux - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/BD1I/GKAYXR8T/F0NBD1IGKAYXR8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/BD1I/GKAYXR8T/F0NBD1IGKAYXR8T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/BD1I/GKAYXR8T/F0NBD1IGKAYXR8T.SMALL.jpg EOA0IDWGKAYXQ1J hardwarehank I was in the market for an oscilloscope, but I didn't want to spend much.  I found out about Rigol and their line of $300-400 scopes, and was getting ready to buy one.  Then I found a post on how to make your DS1052E, which costs about $400 into a DS1102E, which costs about $700 with a simple firmwa...
By: hardwarehank

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:35:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Know-Your-IC-LM386/
Know Your IC: LM386 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/M42R/GJQE9VL7/FP9M42RGJQE9VL7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/M42R/GJQE9VL7/FP9M42RGJQE9VL7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/M42R/GJQE9VL7/FP9M42RGJQE9VL7.SMALL.jpg EBXC69NGE1Y2YKR frenzy Welcome to the next installment of "Know Your Integrated Circuit"! Know Your IC seeks to demystify common Integrated Circuits and allows people to understand them to a point where they can use them in their own projects. This episode will feature the LM386 a popular op amp chip. We will go over th...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:59:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/QD-Poor-mans-Skinner-Sadist-Jeopardy-game/
Q&D-Poor man's-Skinner-Sadist-Jeopardy game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/K3Y3/GJQEG3LW/FUEK3Y3GJQEG3LW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/K3Y3/GJQEG3LW/FUEK3Y3GJQEG3LW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/K3Y3/GJQEG3LW/FUEK3Y3GJQEG3LW.SMALL.jpg EFE8JIQGJ7MQDLV israelff In this instructable you will learn how to make a Q&D-Poor man's-Skinner-Sadist-Jeopardy game . First off, the disclaimer: I'm not responsible of whatever you do. You have to know that with a great power comes...bla-bla-bla. Just be careful and remember that electricity reserves respect. While the ...
By: israelff

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:19:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Plant-Whisperer/
The Plant Whisperer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/9ZWX/GJQEJHGN/F0N9ZWXGJQEJHGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/9ZWX/GJQEJHGN/F0N9ZWXGJQEJHGN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/9ZWX/GJQEJHGN/F0N9ZWXGJQEJHGN.SMALL.jpg EHL1YL6G8TCT5I4 jeff-o OK, I'll admit it - I tend to kill plants.  I set them on a sunny window sill, give them an initial drink of water, and promptly forget to water them ever again.  Having grown up in a world where objects tend to beep or blink for my attention, the stubborn silence of the average houseplant dooms it ...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 7 Feb 2011 05:15:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/4-Solar-Battery-Charger/
$4 Solar Battery Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/52SG/GJQE8LQ1/F4F52SGGJQE8LQ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/52SG/GJQE8LQ1/F4F52SGGJQE8LQ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/52SG/GJQE8LQ1/F4F52SGGJQE8LQ1.SMALL.jpg EUYPKERGJQE8LPK JoshuaZimmerman When I got into electrical circuits and solar power the first thing I wanted to do was build a little solar powered battery charger.  Only I had a heck of a time trying to find a simple and strait forward guide to doing this.   So in this guide I'll give you a bit of info on solar power and battery...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 4 Feb 2011 05:27:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Laptop-Touchpad/
Arduino + Laptop Touchpad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/KCBK/GJQE8N2U/FH7KCBKGJQE8N2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/KCBK/GJQE8N2U/FH7KCBKGJQE8N2U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/KCBK/GJQE8N2U/FH7KCBKGJQE8N2U.SMALL.jpg ELHF1GEGJQE8N2T japala Yes, this is more or less your average touchpad that one can find from inside a laptop. This model, like majority of touchpads out there operates with PS/2 standard. This means that it can be directly plugged in to a PS/2 connector and with proper drivers, function as a mouse. As it happens the PS/...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:03:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-would-I-substitute-the-LM555-for-the-LM556-in-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/3359/GJHVGW67/FNI3359GJHVGW67.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/3359/GJHVGW67/FNI3359GJHVGW67.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/3359/GJHVGW67/FNI3359GJHVGW67.SMALL.gif QATWEN7GJHVGW68 AsaBerdahl I'm trying to build a small amplifier with a timed soft start circuit. Now, I thought it would be better to make the whole thing smaller by using the LM556. I'm not good at actually mapping circuits and everything I've built was all someone else's design.
By: AsaBerdahl

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 2 Feb 2011 01:07:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Basics-Making-Sound/
Arduino Basics: Making Sound - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/ZFMJ/GJC3SWBH/FYGZFMJGJC3SWBH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/ZFMJ/GJC3SWBH/FYGZFMJGJC3SWBH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/ZFMJ/GJC3SWBH/FYGZFMJGJC3SWBH.SMALL.jpg EHHJ7ADGJ7MMFDD frenzy The arduino is surely the little micro controller that could. you can do so much with it! We at instructables have been having so much fun with our arduinos, we wanted to show the instructables community how to do some of the basics! This first tutorial will go over how to make your arduino make si...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:49:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Need-schematics-for-3pins-hard-drive-HDD-stepper/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/FM2F/GJ6EVA9B/F91FM2FGJ6EVA9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/FM2F/GJ6EVA9B/F91FM2FGJ6EVA9B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/FM2F/GJ6EVA9B/F91FM2FGJ6EVA9B.SMALL.jpg Q6DN1YHGJ6E8R19 h3x_your_nightmare Hello. I have a problem. I've bought an old HDD for fun, if I can say so, it works, but I want to use the 3 phase motor for some applications, out of the HDD enclosure, so the question is how to start the motor?...I mean, I know that I need an electronic board to do that, so where I can find some sc...
By: h3x_your_nightmare

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:21:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-reverse-engineer-a-schematic-from-a-circuit/
How to reverse engineer a schematic from a circuit board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/JC5M/GITHIQ94/FG6JC5MGITHIQ94.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/JC5M/GITHIQ94/FG6JC5MGITHIQ94.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/JC5M/GITHIQ94/FG6JC5MGITHIQ94.SMALL.jpg EH0Q8O5GG4A6T0T throbscottle This project is a result of needing to service a domestic electronic item without being able to obtain a circuit diagram. The process proved to be very long and painstaking, but also very rewarding.  The steps presented here are not exact, and you will no doubt find your own way of working which is...
By: throbscottle

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:36:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-ResistorCapacitor-Selection-Box/
Build a Resistor/Capacitor Selection Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/OGGB/GINP5EKB/F9VOGGBGINP5EKB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/OGGB/GINP5EKB/F9VOGGBGINP5EKB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/OGGB/GINP5EKB/F9VOGGBGINP5EKB.SMALL.jpg E8BHDGDGINP9V90 mattthegamer463 If you've ever been designing a circuit and had to experiment with different values of caps and resistors, you probably didn't like it much.  It can be a hassle to switch out components over and over, trying to find the right combination to suit your needs.  With RC filter circuits, it can be quite ...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:02:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/coilgun-coil-with-2-wires-to-decrease-resistance/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/0RG2/GIKL43P0/FC50RG2GIKL43P0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/0RG2/GIKL43P0/FC50RG2GIKL43P0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/0RG2/GIKL43P0/FC50RG2GIKL43P0.SMALL.jpg QGF3YHJGIJG2H8V ARJOON after i finished my coilgun. i found that my coil which has a resistance of 3 ohms is not efficient enough for my 1920uf cap bank at 310v. i've read that high resistance coils need high voltages and low capacitance from the capacitor banks. and that low resistance can use both high voltages and high...
By: ARJOON

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 7 Jan 2011 21:41:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-AM-Transmitter/
Easy AM Transmitter! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/XKTY/GIJG2GXO/FAMXKTYGIJG2GXO.SMALL.jpg EKBLKANGIKL428Z rtty21 You are going to build an AM radio transmitter AND you will be shown how it works. When you finish your radio, it will look something like mine in the picture above. I have attached the PDF file in the last step to this Inst'able for those without a pro membership. Parts and Prep (Small Stuff) ...
By: rtty21

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 7 Jan 2011 21:53:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Satellite-Survey-Tool-for-FTA-dishes-others/
Satellite Survey Tool for FTA dishes & others - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/46VP/GI0TMMYO/F7T46VPGI0TMMYO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/46VP/GI0TMMYO/F7T46VPGI0TMMYO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/46VP/GI0TMMYO/F7T46VPGI0TMMYO.SMALL.jpg E7R7H45GI0TMMW4 framistan When installing a satellite dish, one of the most difficult problems is determining where to place the dish.  If the dish is placed in the wrong spot, you will receive no signal due to trees or buildings blocking the signal.  You could purchase a special SITE SURVEY tool but they cost about $200 d...
By: framistan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 3 Jan 2011 04:55:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Voice-activated-Geo-Chache/
If you build it they will come - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/CIP5/GINP9UMN/FBPCIP5GINP9UMN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/CIP5/GINP9UMN/FBPCIP5GINP9UMN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/CIP5/GINP9UMN/FBPCIP5GINP9UMN.SMALL.jpg E17JFYKGHFK7DFH DELETED_jorgegunn
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 2 Jan 2011 17:50:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tube-Curve-Tracer/
Tube Curve Tracer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/LSYF/G0AMENCS/F5LLSYFG0AMENCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/LSYF/G0AMENCS/F5LLSYFG0AMENCS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/LSYF/G0AMENCS/F5LLSYFG0AMENCS.SMALL.jpg E11SG59G23UXG4S BasinStreetDesign   This is for all those tube amp enthusiasts and hackers out there. I wanted to build a tube stereo amp that I could be proud of. It is still a work in progress... However in the course of wiring it up I found that some 6AU6s just refused to bias where they should. I have a 1966 copy of the...
By: BasinStreetDesign

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:11:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/High-speed-Photography-with-Arduino-and-CHDK/
High-speed Photography with Arduino and CHDK - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/T6XT/GICYATVI/FB8T6XTGICYATVI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/T6XT/GICYATVI/FB8T6XTGICYATVI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/T6XT/GICYATVI/FB8T6XTGICYATVI.SMALL.jpg EGB2ASGGFRWQZ6T matth3w This project uses an Arduino microcontroller and a laser break-beam trigger to fire via USB remote a Canon camera modified with CHDK (Canon Hack Development Kit) firmware. Immediate influences are the high-speed flash photography triggered by sound or light project by Glacial Wanderer and the Laser...
By: matth3w

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 1 Jan 2011 15:47:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-reliable-plasma-speaker/
A reliable plasma speaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/J6R8/GI0TD1AO/FGEJ6R8GI0TD1AO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/J6R8/GI0TD1AO/FGEJ6R8GI0TD1AO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/J6R8/GI0TD1AO/FGEJ6R8GI0TD1AO.SMALL.jpg E6BUOYZGI0TCYYA AdamMunich I've seen multiple designs for a plasma speaker online, and quite frankly most of them suck. Some problems I noticed were constantly blowing up MOSFETs, distorted audio, excessive heating of the MOSFET(s) etc. I was alerted to a nice circuit on 4HV that uses a half bride and pulse width modulation...
By: AdamMunich

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:35:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-charge-the-wrong-battery-the-right-way/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/6Z8L/GI0TG20U/FQ16Z8LGI0TG20U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/6Z8L/GI0TG20U/FQ16Z8LGI0TG20U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/6Z8L/GI0TG20U/FQ16Z8LGI0TG20U.SMALL.jpg EVMA7KTGI0TCNXS frollard *edit:  re uploaded, fixed audio sync! Frustration! I recently had my camera die on a road-trip, and only had my cel phone and charger -- turns out their worlds aren't so far distant! Checking the voltage and polarity to be correct, I taped the camera battery into my phone, and lo-and-behold, it...
By: frollard

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 25 Dec 2010 03:57:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-solid-state-tesla-coil/
Building a solid state tesla coil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/7GU8/GH4X0TZ1/FHO7GU8GH4X0TZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/7GU8/GH4X0TZ1/FHO7GU8GH4X0TZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/7GU8/GH4X0TZ1/FHO7GU8GH4X0TZ1.SMALL.jpg EXEPFYWGGPEYM1C spark light !This instructable is meant to give detailed instructions on building a solid state tesla coil based off of steve ward's mini sstc schematic. Ok, here's  the disclaimer.  *********************************************************    I do not hold any responsibility or your use or misuse of this infor...
By: spark light

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:00:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-a-YLOD-PS3-with-an-oven/
How to fix a YLOD PS3... with an oven. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/19LG/GH8AGI33/FFI19LGGH8AGI33.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/19LG/GH8AGI33/FFI19LGGH8AGI33.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/19LG/GH8AGI33/FFI19LGGH8AGI33.SMALL.jpg E5YIDP2GH8A001A formulajake88 To start, I'll first just admit that I have always been an XBOX 360 fan boy. I have done my fair share of ridiculing the PS3, and even deterred people from buying one. But that was all before Gran Turismo 5, which literally had me convinced at first sight that a PS3 was something that I had to own. ...
By: formulajake88

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 6 Dec 2010 01:06:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/build-a-mini-pole-pig/
build a mini pole pig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/T97I/GH4NN1U4/FRST97IGH4NN1U4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/T97I/GH4NN1U4/FRST97IGH4NN1U4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/T97I/GH4NN1U4/FRST97IGH4NN1U4.SMALL.jpg E75MLRAGH4A62RT Jimmy Proton I thought it would be cool to make a mini distribution transformer and one day i just happened to have all the supplies to make on so i decided to make an instructable on it. this is not a high voltage transformer, it runs off of the mains to whatever voltage/current the transformer you will be usi...
By: Jimmy Proton

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 1 Dec 2010 02:42:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/where-can-i-buy-a-NTP12N50-power-transistor/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif QOS60L2GGPETJ0V Jimmy Proton I am building a solid state tesla coil and i cant find the NTP12N50 or NTP12N40 transistors, does anybody know where i can get some? here is the website i am using to build it http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/cwillis/fetcoil2.html.
By: Jimmy Proton

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:37:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/What-is-this-mystery-electronic-component/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/WI0V/GGPEXWSH/FXUWI0VGGPEXWSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/WI0V/GGPEXWSH/FXUWI0VGGPEXWSH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/WI0V/GGPEXWSH/FXUWI0VGGPEXWSH.SMALL.jpg QXS0RFNGGPEXWUE iectyx3c I bought an assortment of components: resistors, diodes, capacitors, all mixed together on about a meter of cut tape from a reel for an automatic PCB populating machine. The original reel was marked as surplus from DEC and looks to be about 20 years old. One of the components is this black cylinder,...
By: iectyx3c

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:52:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CMOS-RAM-Memory/
DIY CMOS RAM Memory - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/MNTU/GGBZINLP/F2OMNTUGGBZINLP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/MNTU/GGBZINLP/F2OMNTUGGBZINLP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2O/MNTU/GGBZINLP/F2OMNTUGGBZINLP.SMALL.jpg EJBQFDOGGBZINBZ Teslaling If you have seen my other instructable on ram memory, you probably know that I used transistors to make a register. In this instructable I will show you how to make a register using CMOS gates. If you haven't seen my other instructable, check it out http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-RAM-Memor...
By: Teslaling

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:29:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Simplest-way-to-make-an-LED-flash-part-of-the-Fi/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif QMDQJLLGGK2NMBR Lithium Rain I'm trying to figure out if I can make one (or possibly several) LEDs blink maybe the first 15 Fibonacci numbers. Wonderfully awesome (but unnecessary) would be if I could also have it emit a sound (loaded from my computer) at the same time, in sync. Would something like a 555 timer work for this, ...
By: Lithium Rain

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:35:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-RAM-Memory-Register-Style/
DIY RAM Memory- Register Style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/I50W/GFKVB8P5/FC1I50WGFKVB8P5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/I50W/GFKVB8P5/FC1I50WGFKVB8P5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/I50W/GFKVB8P5/FC1I50WGFKVB8P5.SMALL.jpg EXNWWX0GFA3YSJ7 Teslaling **UPDATE** I also made a CMOS version here: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CMOS-RAM-Memory/ If you have ever looked at a microcontroller's datasheet, you have probably seen something about registers.  Registers are little one or two byte memory storage units in microcontrollers.  The register i...
By: Teslaling

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 12 Nov 2010 04:07:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Tube-Radio-Restoration-MP3-Upgrade/
Vintage Tube Radio & MP3 Upgrade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/55NR/GFRWQJB5/F1755NRGFRWQJB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/55NR/GFRWQJB5/F1755NRGFRWQJB5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/55NR/GFRWQJB5/F1755NRGFRWQJB5.SMALL.jpg EINLE0RGFRWR7MX M3talhead This i'ble will take you though the restoration of a vintage tube radio to near-original condition and in the process, upgrade it to play to MP3s with a low cost, easy to build AM transmitter. This project does not rely on making permanent changes or modifications beyond cosmetic repair and is a gr...
By: M3talhead

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:10:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Whac-a-Veggie/
Whac-a-Veggie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/TAO5/GFRWR7LD/F71TAO5GFRWR7LD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/TAO5/GFRWR7LD/F71TAO5GFRWR7LD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/TAO5/GFRWR7LD/F71TAO5GFRWR7LD.SMALL.jpg EYD8VROGFRWR7L8 mark-mark For this year’s Trunk ‘O’ Treat game I wanted to make a something fun and exciting for kids to play so I choose a Whac- a-Mole type game called Whac-a-Veggie using the Veggie Tales characters. The Whac-a-Veggie game is played with a foam hammer in your hand and the veggie characters randomly poppin...
By: mark-mark

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 8 Nov 2010 04:22:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-easy-motion-detecting-prop-dropper/
Motion activated dropping spider, low cost, no programming - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/S44H/GFRWMBK0/FACS44HGFRWMBK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/S44H/GFRWMBK0/FACS44HGFRWMBK0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/S44H/GFRWMBK0/FACS44HGFRWMBK0.SMALL.jpg EPON6Q4GFRWOSLW PaulMakesThings In this Intstuctable I’m going to show you how to make a very simple motion activated spider that drops down rapidly and startles anyone that walks underneath, then retracts. I designed this to be an inexpensive and practical electronics project that a beginner can make. The sensor directly powers...
By: PaulMakesThings

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:26:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-do-I-know-what-size-breaker-to-use-for-12-volt/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/ZMTM/GFPQR07H/F5NZMTMGFPQR07H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/ZMTM/GFPQR07H/F5NZMTMGFPQR07H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/ZMTM/GFPQR07H/F5NZMTMGFPQR07H.SMALL.jpg QTSA7DWGFPQR074 Noblenutria I found a 3 amp snap in circuit breaker.  It says 3A-32V.  Does that mean 3 amps up to 32 volts or 3 amps at only 32 volts? The guy I bought it from wasn't sure.  He believed the volts could be anywhere between 1 and 32  and would flip the breaker at 3 amps anywhere in that voltage range.  In other ...
By: Noblenutria

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:13:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-you-help-me-identify-the-5-pins-on-this-25mm-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/HM10/GFMC2GRB/FBCHM10GFMC2GRB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/HM10/GFMC2GRB/FBCHM10GFMC2GRB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/HM10/GFMC2GRB/FBCHM10GFMC2GRB.SMALL.jpg QK25KUIGFMCCTZ9 giantjamsandwich I've looked at a few data sheets for different stereo jack connectors, but none of them appear to identify what these five pins would do in a common application. I'm building an audio amplifier, and this is the connector (de-soldered off another circuit board), and I have no part number. Please see...
By: giantjamsandwich

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:47:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/144v-Rechargable-Battery-Power-Supply/
14.4v Rechargable Battery Power Supply ^updated with Banana Terrminals - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/7OO6/G962DM3B/FSV7OO6G962DM3B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/7OO6/G962DM3B/FSV7OO6G962DM3B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/7OO6/G962DM3B/FSV7OO6G962DM3B.SMALL.jpg EWWTIMIG9628054 busidit The goal of this Instructable is to make it convenient to use my supply of 14.4 volt rechargeable batteries in prototyping projects. This is a very simple but useful adaptation of the charger that strips away all the components except those which hold the battery and connect to it two (pos & neg) t...
By: busidit

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:49:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/GPS-for-Lazy-Old-Geeks/
GPS for Lazy Old Geeks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SJNO/GERP5PKA/F1VSJNOGERP5PKA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SJNO/GERP5PKA/F1VSJNOGERP5PKA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SJNO/GERP5PKA/F1VSJNOGERP5PKA.SMALL.jpg EYNGJ9UGERP5JJ5 msuzuki777 So this Lazy Old Geek decides he wants a GPS (Global Positioning System). Research, research, research. Problem: So these handhelds and auto units are pretty cool. They have all these maps and tracking and often give you directions. They’re a little higher priced. My biggest problem is the map upd...
By: msuzuki777

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 7 Oct 2010 21:37:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-etching-machine-from-scratch-VERY-easy-to-b/
PCB etching machine from scratch -- VERY VERY VERY easy to build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/AJA9/GEVZM8Q2/FZ9AJA9GEVZM8Q2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/AJA9/GEVZM8Q2/FZ9AJA9GEVZM8Q2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/AJA9/GEVZM8Q2/FZ9AJA9GEVZM8Q2.SMALL.jpg ECEK7VDGEW2TH2Y delokaver This is the easy ways and cheapest way to make your own etching machine for PCB / electronic hobbies, lots of DIY machine I have build for my home made project but I thing this one is the EASYest and the CHEApest way, or even will cost you not even $10 to build if you have the material wasted at you...
By: delokaver

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 5 Oct 2010 09:07:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/I2C-keypad/
I2C keypad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/9AZO/GE7LFA8M/F1G9AZOGE7LFA8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/9AZO/GE7LFA8M/F1G9AZOGE7LFA8M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/9AZO/GE7LFA8M/F1G9AZOGE7LFA8M.SMALL.jpg EXHNROTGE7L4I54 Synck This instructable explains how to interface with a 4x4 keypad over an I2C bus. I started this project because I wanted some plug and play input and output modules for easy and fast prototyping of my electronics projects (mostly with PIC microcontrollers). Of course you can use leds and dip switches...
By: Synck

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Oct 2010 15:51:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Stylophone/
A Stylophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/KV9B/GE7LFG4H/FXBKV9BGE7LFG4H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/KV9B/GE7LFG4H/FXBKV9BGE7LFG4H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/KV9B/GE7LFG4H/FXBKV9BGE7LFG4H.SMALL.jpg EHJQQZUGE7L4HC8 drj113 I was browsing through the Instructables technology area the other day looking at musical circuits, and I noticed that there was a project that was missing...  The good old fashioned Stylophone.  There are a couple of wonderful examples that were there in the spirit of the original (with even bett...
By: drj113

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:38:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Insect-Eavesdropper-Creating-a-High-Gain-Paraboli/
Insect Eavesdropper: Creating a High-Gain Parabolic Microphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/HZCE/GECKPZWU/FNDHZCEGECKPZWU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/HZCE/GECKPZWU/FNDHZCEGECKPZWU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/HZCE/GECKPZWU/FNDHZCEGECKPZWU.SMALL.jpg EW9I2VXGE7L4I1O nevdull My undergraduate minor was Evolutionary Biology and I always particularly loved my insect classes and learning how they evolve and coevolve with plants, animals, and predator/prey insects.  I've been a big fan of insect sonograms and love the sound of crickets, especially.  This project builds a hi...
By: nevdull

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:51:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-any-one-help-me-designing-a-light-chaser-circu/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/H9WM/G6MPGSVP/FT2H9WMG6MPGSVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/H9WM/G6MPGSVP/FT2H9WMG6MPGSVP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/H9WM/G6MPGSVP/FT2H9WMG6MPGSVP.SMALL.jpg Q24JM2UG6MPGSVX oscarthompson I am Made/making ( i've made one so far ) some Par cans (DJ lights). I would like to know how to build a circuit so the lights can chase each other (chaser circuit). At the moment the lights plug in to the mains and require 230v and 50w to power them. I want the circuit to be safe and I would like...
By: oscarthompson

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:56:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Backlight-problems/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Q93PYD8GDVZEVZ1 coolpizzadude The backlight on my computer monitor turns off 2 seconds after turning on the monitor.
By: coolpizzadude

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:11:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Backlight-for-Your-LCD-Monitor-or-Television/
LED Backlight for Your LCD Monitor or Television - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/A15E/GE39MHMA/FLCA15EGE39MHMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/A15E/GE39MHMA/FLCA15EGE39MHMA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/A15E/GE39MHMA/FLCA15EGE39MHMA.SMALL.jpg EHTZRPVGE39MHF2 cheeyah Non-working LCD screens can often be found cheap or free.  I started doing this originally because I needed multiple screens for schoolwork but didn't want to fork out the money for a brand new one.  The key to getting a suitable one for this Instructable is to get one where the screen itself is no...
By: cheeyah

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:24:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-reapair-capacitors-on-computer-motherboards/
How to repair capacitors on computer motherboards and other electronic devices. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/9ZMY/GE05CTLG/FEA9ZMYGE05CTLG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/9ZMY/GE05CTLG/FEA9ZMYGE05CTLG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/9ZMY/GE05CTLG/FEA9ZMYGE05CTLG.SMALL.jpg ENMPYIFGE04Z4HH coolpizzadude This instructable will show you how to diagnose and repair bad capacitors on computer circuitry saving you money on new appliances and preventing landfills from filling up.  WARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK CONTINUE AT YOUR OWN RISK Always unplug electronic devices before opening them!  Even after ...
By: coolpizzadude

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:03:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Sweet-Portable-Guitar-Amp/
Make a Sweet Portable Guitar Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/MMC3/GDNIZGY9/FMBMMC3GDNIZGY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/MMC3/GDNIZGY9/FMBMMC3GDNIZGY9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/MMC3/GDNIZGY9/FMBMMC3GDNIZGY9.SMALL.jpg EQWM4DOGDEA4UYA mdgrover Inspired, by gum! The inspiration for this project was actually two-fold. First, I needed to make a simple, portable guitar amp that would work with an electric bass guitar as well as an acoustic six-string (with a pickup), and could be played through a speaker or headphones. I knew I had all t...
By: mdgrover

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:09:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Know-Your-IC-555-Timers/
Know Your IC: 555 Timers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/LCPF/GDTZY6GP/F20LCPFGDTZY6GP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/LCPF/GDTZY6GP/F20LCPFGDTZY6GP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/LCPF/GDTZY6GP/F20LCPFGDTZY6GP.SMALL.jpg EWAKQ4JGAA0WXKI frenzy Hello and welcome to a new instructables series called "Know Your Integrated Circuit" Know Your IC seeks to demystify common Integrated Circuits and allows people to understand them to a point where they can use them in their own projects. The first circuit in this series is the widely used 555 ti...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:55:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/BGA-rework/
BGA rework - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/RFHM/GDTLHHRR/FOFRFHMGDTLHHRR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/RFHM/GDTLHHRR/FOFRFHMGDTLHHRR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/RFHM/GDTLHHRR/FOFRFHMGDTLHHRR.SMALL.jpg ER1QHBCGDRPMV3B undinstructable This instructable shows how to do a DIY rework of BGA components, using a hothair gun and commonly available tools. Sometimes, expecially if they develop high temperatures during normal operations, the  tin solder connecting their pins with board pads tend to become unreliable. This is due to co...
By: undinstructable

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:59:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-crank-USB-charger-LED-headlamp/
Hand crank USB charger / LED headlamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/YF55/GDT4CPEI/FVFYF55GDT4CPEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/YF55/GDT4CPEI/FVFYF55GDT4CPEI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/YF55/GDT4CPEI/FVFYF55GDT4CPEI.SMALL.jpg EG1SVALGDM6U67K Earthling! Charge your mp3 player and light your way anywhere anytime! This DIY gadget makes a highly satisfying project and is extremely useful for long road trips, mp3 players with tired batteries, plain neatness, and impressing your friends. The idea is very simple: use a crank charge headlamp and re-rou...
By: Earthling!

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:03:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/STUDIO-MICROPHONE-build-Similar-to-Glen-Becks/
STUDIO MICROPHONE build.. Similar to Glen Beck's. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/IO71/GCJ0YUG8/F5TIO71GCJ0YUG8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/IO71/GCJ0YUG8/F5TIO71GCJ0YUG8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/IO71/GCJ0YUG8/F5TIO71GCJ0YUG8.SMALL.jpg E5LCGWCGCJ0YUFV framistan Glen Beck has an impressive big blue microphone on his desk during his show on Fox News.  They are really cool looking, and you can buy one on ebay for way too much money. So I decided to make my own REPLECA with mostly junk parts and a little paint.  My Giant Awesome Glen-Beck-ish microphone is als...
By: framistan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:31:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-someone-explain-what-all-these-connections-on-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/GFWU/GDRPHHIX/F0NGFWUGDRPHHIX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/GFWU/GDRPHHIX/F0NGFWUGDRPHHIX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/GFWU/GDRPHHIX/F0NGFWUGDRPHHIX.SMALL.jpg QBFM5Y1GDRPHHJE Ke-Bob I pulled this transformer out of a complex circuit I found in the electronics recycling box. It says it's a "TurboLink Switching Power Supply" but I have no idea what that is either. Perhaps someone could explain that too? Anyways, I want to see if I can possibly use this transformer in a DC circui...
By: Ke-Bob

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:57:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cloth-Covered-Banana-Cables/
Cloth Covered Banana Cables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/GDDR/GDNIP4IE/FSXGDDRGDNIP4IE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/GDDR/GDNIP4IE/FSXGDDRGDNIP4IE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/GDDR/GDNIP4IE/FSXGDDRGDNIP4IE.SMALL.jpg E7LRWSYGDNIZCE0 Aud1073cH I wanted some cool banana patch cables, and found it may be cheaper to make my own. I decided to cloth cover my cables to make them more comfortable and to match the vintage styled noise sound effect synthesizer I plan to build. Stackable banana cables are better, but I saved lots of money using n...
By: Aud1073cH

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 5 Sep 2010 06:35:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Pan-Tilt-Security-Camera/
DIY Pan & Tilt Security Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/ZKTF/GD2J2P0Q/FRBZKTFGD2J2P0Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/ZKTF/GD2J2P0Q/FRBZKTFGD2J2P0Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/ZKTF/GD2J2P0Q/FRBZKTFGD2J2P0Q.SMALL.jpg E313230GD0R10YO cliffyd I recently made my own version of a pan & tilt dome security cam for the front of our house. It is mounted on the ceiling of our front porch and the battery cables run up through our bedroom window.                                   Anyways.....I ordered an RC transmitter and reciever from ebay ($35...
By: cliffyd

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:15:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/RFID-8/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MWU6/GD0R0QSE/F8LMWU6GD0R0QSE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MWU6/GD0R0QSE/F8LMWU6GD0R0QSE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MWU6/GD0R0QSE/F8LMWU6GD0R0QSE.SMALL.jpg O0P4166GD0QVULI zazenergy RFID tags are used for everything from credit cards and passports to inventory control and door locks. Everyone should know more than a thing or two about them. With this guide you'll be able to learn how to read, "spoof" and use RFID in both common and creative ways. Their ubiquitous nature and how...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:45:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-RFID-Shielding-Pouch-Out-of-Trash/
RFID Shielding Pouch Out of 'Trash' - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/PDO0/F7PCRZ4A/FS6PDO0F7PCRZ4A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/PDO0/F7PCRZ4A/FS6PDO0F7PCRZ4A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/PDO0/F7PCRZ4A/FS6PDO0F7PCRZ4A.SMALL.jpg EVB0QK8F7DWQV1G laras Choose when the digital info on your chipped passport and credit/ID cards is 'on' or 'off' by making a pouch or wallet that contains radio wave shielding/attenuating materials. This one is constructed from trash bags and cans of high-octane beverages consumed by real hackers. Wrapping yourself in a...
By: laras

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 17 Oct 2007 07:01:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Power-Transmission-Over-Short-Distances-U/
Wireless Power - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/CSYH/FU6LWTUS/FA8CSYHFU6LWTUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/CSYH/FU6LWTUS/FA8CSYHFU6LWTUS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/CSYH/FU6LWTUS/FA8CSYHFU6LWTUS.SMALL.jpg E3AYF3DFU6LTJU0 robotkid249 The power cord, I know you hate it. Sometimes, you just want to cut it apart! Well say goodbye to your power cords, because with the power of inductive coupling your device will not need to be connected metal to metal. Seemlessly your device can be charged! This instructable will show you the basic...
By: robotkid249

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 6 May 2009 22:31:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Radioshack%2c-Adjustable%2c-Breadboard-Power-Suppl/
The Radioshack, Adjustable, Breadboard Power Supply. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/GO6Z/F3ETRWCJ/FGNGO6ZF3ETRWCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/GO6Z/F3ETRWCJ/FGNGO6ZF3ETRWCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGN/GO6Z/F3ETRWCJ/FGNGO6ZF3ETRWCJ.SMALL.jpg EKX3R18F3ETRWCT kersny This Instructable will show you how to build an adjsutable breadboard power supply entirely from Radioshack parts. It can provide multiple voltages directly to the power rails on a prototyping breadboard. This could be useful for people on a low budget, who don't like to order parts online, or who ...
By: kersny

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:47:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-drive-a-character-LCD-displays-using-DIP-sw/
How to drive a character LCD displays using DIP switches - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/KE9D/G8LWOHT5/FD9KE9DG8LWOHT5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/KE9D/G8LWOHT5/FD9KE9DG8LWOHT5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/KE9D/G8LWOHT5/FD9KE9DG8LWOHT5.SMALL.jpg ESV2MUXG8LWOHSP protostack  This tutorial will teach you the basics of interfacing with a HD44780 compatible display using some DIP switches and a few other components. This sort of circuit is a great way to learn how HD44780 displays work.   What you will need For this project, you will need * A Breadboard (http://www.p...
By: protostack

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 1 May 2010 04:19:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginners-Electronics-Projects/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/SZA2/GC4G9112/F10SZA2GC4G9112.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/SZA2/GC4G9112/F10SZA2GC4G9112.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/SZA2/GC4G9112/F10SZA2GC4G9112.SMALL.jpg OUL128PGC4G0V3W zazenergy Instructables has a wealth of electronics projects for every skill level but sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Here's a handy guide to just a few basic projects to get you going.  LED Throwies Developed by the Graffiti Research Lab a division of the Eyebeam R&D OpenLab, LED Throwies are...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:43:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Voltage-Inverter/
How to Make a Voltage Inverter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/PF1S/GD2J28G2/F8ZPF1SGD2J28G2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/PF1S/GD2J28G2/F8ZPF1SGD2J28G2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/PF1S/GD2J28G2/F8ZPF1SGD2J28G2.SMALL.jpg ESTPEKXGD0R0NMW Lenny24 Hello There! Now, heres my first Instructable and Ill show you, how to make a small Voltage Inverter (I mean, getting a NEGATIVE Voltage out of a POSITIVE) on you Bredboard. Some Amplifying circuits need negative voltage to work good. This circuit schould deliver enough current to power a small Op...
By: Lenny24

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:49:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Negative-Ion-air-ionizer/
How to Make a Negative Ion air ionizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/NGWH/GCPZMF84/FQBNGWHGCPZMF84.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/NGWH/GCPZMF84/FQBNGWHGCPZMF84.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/NGWH/GCPZMF84/FQBNGWHGCPZMF84.SMALL.jpg EG8D4SWGCJ0ZD61 petercd Two models will be shown, one full-wave rectified and the other a half-wave rectified negative ion ionizer. Featuring an optional fan on the full-wave model. Benefits of negative ions supposedly include • freshen and purify the air • help lift mood • alleviate depression including winter depression...
By: petercd

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:48:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Process-of-Building-a-Cigar-Box-Guitar-Amp-L/
The Process of Building a Cigar Box Guitar Amp - Little Gem or The $5 Crackerbox Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/WLQU/GCX4UFR6/F73WLQUGCX4UFR6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/WLQU/GCX4UFR6/F73WLQUGCX4UFR6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F73/WLQU/GCX4UFR6/F73WLQUGCX4UFR6.SMALL.jpg EG7ZEKTGCX4UFPV tech-tut I have been an electronics hobbiest for several years, and there is something special about making musical toys. The most fun that I have is making Cigar Box Amps to sell locally, on Etsy.com, and sometimes eBay. I also run a website, tech-tut.com, that I try my best to describe what I'm doing and b...
By: tech-tut

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:59:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-the-Roland-24-pin-connector-for-the-GR-300/
Making the Roland 24 pin connector for the GR-300 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/RHQ2/GCJ0YTJW/F0DRHQ2GCJ0YTJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/RHQ2/GCJ0YTJW/F0DRHQ2GCJ0YTJW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0D/RHQ2/GCJ0YTJW/F0DRHQ2GCJ0YTJW.SMALL.jpg EFG81S2GCJ10HPG rdunna The Roland GR-300 synthesizer was released on the early 1980´s and still an unique device for guitar players since then. The original japanese connector used on it is not produced anymore, when I had a chance to buy a GR-300, I decided to make a new connector for the cable I had from my old GM-70 mi...
By: rdunna

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:11:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Magstripe-Emulator/
Arduino Magstripe Emulator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/GKZU/GCI8KPFR/F8QGKZUGCI8KPFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/GKZU/GCI8KPFR/F8QGKZUGCI8KPFR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Q/GKZU/GCI8KPFR/F8QGKZUGCI8KPFR.SMALL.jpg EFCNOYOGCI8PJDM sketchsk3tch This is a simple magnetic stripe emulator.  Basically you can stick this into a magnetic card reader and emulate any stripe data you'd like. Parts Thin piece of ferrous metal (about 1" x 4") Spool of enamel-covered solid-conductor copper wire (you can get this in a set at Radio Shack) ...
By: sketchsk3tch

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:36:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Curved-Circuit-Art-Make-A-Double-Helix-LED-Lanter/
Curved Circuit Art: Make A Double Helix LED Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/GUKS/GCI8JSAC/F4HGUKSGCI8JSAC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/GUKS/GCI8JSAC/F4HGUKSGCI8JSAC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/GUKS/GCI8JSAC/F4HGUKSGCI8JSAC.SMALL.jpg E5M5AZ6GCI8JS9R mikey77 This simple circuit creates an LED lantern that can sit on a desk or be hung outside. It consists of a curved circuit board, a few LEDs, and some resistors. By adding a nine volt battery in the base and changing the circuit slightly, it can be made into a portable light source. See step 2. Ma...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 6 Aug 2010 01:08:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-some-portable-AC-power/
How to make some portable A/C power - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/3TUV/GCGU7XCD/F103TUVGCGU7XCD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/3TUV/GCGU7XCD/F103TUVGCGU7XCD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/3TUV/GCGU7XCD/F103TUVGCGU7XCD.SMALL.jpg ERXD14LGCGNTQWW TJ_Thornsberry So for a while now i needed some battery powered speakers or something but they just weren't loud enough or died to fast so i had a few other idea's, this is one that works pretty good. Portable a/c power, for under 30 bucks if you already have some of the stuff The parts, materials and tools ne...
By: TJ_Thornsberry

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 5 Aug 2010 01:23:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/El-Wire-Dog-Collar-Leash/
El Wire Dog Collar & Leash! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/QRVJ/GC4GDE6P/FHBQRVJGC4GDE6P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/QRVJ/GC4GDE6P/FHBQRVJGC4GDE6P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/QRVJ/GC4GDE6P/FHBQRVJGC4GDE6P.SMALL.jpg ECDCL98GC4GDE5P chaoschao99 Have you ever wanted to have your dog stand out in the crowd? Well now your dog can be the star of the park with it's very own El wire collar and leash! Let your dog feel like he or she has style with this great gift for your furry little friend. Tools: *Needle *Scissors (or some other cutting uten...
By: chaoschao99

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 3 Aug 2010 07:09:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DC-Boost-Converter/
DC Boost Converter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/5PSH/GC4GD7LP/FD65PSHGC4GD7LP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/5PSH/GC4GD7LP/FD65PSHGC4GD7LP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/5PSH/GC4GD7LP/FD65PSHGC4GD7LP.SMALL.jpg E2XUB6OGC4GD7LT krmartin3 My first intention was to design a DC Voltage boost converter to convert 3vdc to 5vdc so that I could power my iPod or any other device requiring 5 volts to charge.  I read about oscillation circuits and boost converter circuits and combined the two.  My results were staggering when I was able to co...
By: krmartin3

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 2 Aug 2010 05:06:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Advanced-Soldering-Fast-and-Easy-Soldering-of-Sur/
Advanced Soldering: Fast and Easy Soldering of Surface Mount Components - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/YAOG/GC7F5FE9/FN5YAOGGC7F5FE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/YAOG/GC7F5FE9/FN5YAOGGC7F5FE9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/YAOG/GC7F5FE9/FN5YAOGGC7F5FE9.SMALL.jpg E0G48O4GC7F5FE2 mikey77 Easily solder surface mount components like the tiniest LEDs and SOIC sized ICs. Make your own break out boards. As more and more DIP ICs are being fazed out, some of them are now only available as surface mount devices. Creating a custom printed circuit board for each one is impractical for the am...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:34:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/why-does-an-led-have-to-be-given-a-resistor-before/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Q67JCBWGB3XKI5R hussainb if a device draws only its required amount of current from a supply,. then why does an led have to be given a resistor before it? wont it just take 20 mA from a 3 volt 5 amp power supply? i checked many instrctables for it but couldnt find a proper explanation for my answer so i thought of asking i...
By: hussainb

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:00:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Fuzz-of-1000-Faces/
The Fuzz of 1000 Faces - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/GXZJ/GB3XK0MW/FQSGXZJGB3XK0MW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/GXZJ/GB3XK0MW/FQSGXZJGB3XK0MW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/GXZJ/GB3XK0MW/FQSGXZJGB3XK0MW.SMALL.gif EZVEJQ3G9PQHM1C randofo For a long time I have been a fan of the Multi-Face Pedal and have been having fun exploring the different nuances of fuzz by swapping around parts on a breadboard. However, I wanted to make a more permanent fuzz pedal that I could use to toggle through different capacitors and transistors very quic...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:47:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-Custom-Graphics-to-EAGLE-PCB-Layouts/
Adding Custom Graphics to EAGLE PCB Layouts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/GLRS/GB4CYMNG/FQSGLRSGB4CYMNG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/GLRS/GB4CYMNG/FQSGLRSGB4CYMNG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/GLRS/GB4CYMNG/FQSGLRSGB4CYMNG.SMALL.jpg EQEQTQ6GB3W295I iobridge The objective of this instructable is to show you how to add custom graphics to a PCB using EAGLE Layout Editor. You might want to add a logo or your website address to an electronics PCB that you have created. I found out that the process of adding images to a PCB was not trivial or obvious. In ord...
By: iobridge

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 4 Jul 2010 19:59:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Cord-Shortening/
USB Cord Shortening - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/37IY/GB4CYNVL/FZH37IYGB4CYNVL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/37IY/GB4CYNVL/FZH37IYGB4CYNVL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/37IY/GB4CYNVL/FZH37IYGB4CYNVL.SMALL.jpg EG99YPFGB3XJAUQ hpstoutharrow Shorten a USB cord (or any cord) without cutting it.  Use this shortening technique to organize and manage electrical cords.  Need it longer in an instant? ...no problem... pull the cord and its back to its original length.  It is a quick, and easy method to permanently or temporarily, shorten any ...
By: hpstoutharrow

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 5 Jul 2010 00:30:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Curved-Circuit-Board-Art-Make-a-Touchless-Touch-S/
Curved Circuit Board Art: Make a Touchless Touch-Switch LED Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/I8TP/GB3W1ZRT/FYHI8TPGB3W1ZRT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/I8TP/GB3W1ZRT/FYHI8TPGB3W1ZRT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/I8TP/GB3W1ZRT/FYHI8TPGB3W1ZRT.SMALL.jpg EA42HD4GB3W1ZRG mikey77 With a wave of the hand, turn on a USB powered touch-switch LED Lamp. You do not have to actually touch the sensor. It is so sensitive, it will activate by the presence of a finger an inch or two away. While the circuit described here is shown activating an LED Lamp, with the addition of a relay, it...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 2 Jul 2010 01:19:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/i-am-looking-circuit-diagram-for-induction-heater-/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif QV2WZNUGATU1JRI smnaz
By: smnaz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:25:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Radioshack-Illuminated-Switch-Hack/
Radioshack Illuminated Switch Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/FCDV/GA1BSPBS/FMIFCDVGA1BSPBS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/FCDV/GA1BSPBS/FMIFCDVGA1BSPBS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/FCDV/GA1BSPBS/FMIFCDVGA1BSPBS.SMALL.jpg EA5WCBNGA1BCW0P randofo The other day I was very excited to discover an illuminated switch at Radioshack that was roughly the correct size, shape and action as a standard guitar pedal push-button switch. This is great for pedals because the indicator of whether or not the guitar effect is on would be built directly into th...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:57:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-AC-Powered-Batteries-for-your-DC-Pow/
How to Make AC Powered "Batteries" for your DC Powered Devices - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/UAJ6/GAK6BJK4/FG1UAJ6GAK6BJK4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/UAJ6/GAK6BJK4/FG1UAJ6GAK6BJK4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/UAJ6/GAK6BJK4/FG1UAJ6GAK6BJK4.SMALL.jpg EI43PK5GAK6BJIW lspcrash I made this copier recently, based on a digital camera and a stand. I dig it. I also made a few modifications, one of which I show in this instructable. The digital camera I use runs on 2,000 AA batteries, though it uses only 2 at the time. But it eats through these things. It laughed at rechargeab...
By: lspcrash

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:37:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Solar-Panel-using-Diodes/
Make a Solar Panel using Diodes! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/W0L0/GA0O8TDW/FZ3W0L0GA0O8TDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/W0L0/GA0O8TDW/FZ3W0L0GA0O8TDW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/W0L0/GA0O8TDW/FZ3W0L0GA0O8TDW.SMALL.jpg EN452A4GA0O5LP9 nevdull So, solar panels are made of silicon...diodes are made of silicon.  Have you ever wondered if diodes conduct current induced by light?  Sure you have, and so have I, so let's experiment and make a solar panel using 1N4148 (run-of-the-mill) diodes.   This is just a brief instructable, as the full con...
By: nevdull

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 4 Jun 2010 17:50:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Interesting-and-alternative-uses-for-electronics-c/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif QD4OH3KG9XBM9A9 Udon At my school, old wise men teach us all kinds of circuits and concepts, many using components in ways they were never intended for. Thermal cutoff for a power supply uses normal 4007 diodes as temperature sensors. Hollow pieces of stripped wiring plastic, heated slightly and used as heat shrink. Re...
By: Udon

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 3 Jun 2010 20:22:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Beginners-Guide-to-Programmable-Logic-Devices/
A Beginners Guide to Programmable Logic Devices - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/LBTH/G9ZE99C1/FC5LBTHG9ZE99C1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/LBTH/G9ZE99C1/FC5LBTHG9ZE99C1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/LBTH/G9ZE99C1/FC5LBTHG9ZE99C1.SMALL.jpg E2B6AUNG9NHHIRP powerguy I put this instructable together after noticing that there really isn’t anything on the website about programmable logic except for one question and one instructable about a programmer (see links below).  http://www.instructables.com/answers/Whats-an-FPGA-Whats-an-CPLD/  http://www.instructabl...
By: powerguy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 3 Jun 2010 17:39:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Please-help-me-understand-this-12VDC-USB-circuit/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/ZO7I/G9BWGWDK/FPYZO7IG9BWGWDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/ZO7I/G9BWGWDK/FPYZO7IG9BWGWDK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/ZO7I/G9BWGWDK/FPYZO7IG9BWGWDK.SMALL.jpg Q57YYONG9BWGWFF yoyology This ties into my earlier question about the large resistor (Thank you, Quercus austrina et al). I'm an electronics newbie working on hacking a boombox into an under-cabinet kitchen radio.  One of the things I want to do is provide USB power to charge my BlackBerry while I listen.  I want to repurp...
By: yoyology

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 21 May 2010 03:57:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/Intro-to-MITERS/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/H57I/G9BWGED2/FS6H57IG9BWGED2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/H57I/G9BWGED2/FS6H57IG9BWGED2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/H57I/G9BWGED2/FS6H57IG9BWGED2.SMALL.jpg TIHWJKGG9BWGEF0 canida Here's a nice introductory video for MITERS, the MIT club that Eric, Tim Anderson, and the Squid Labs team used as their clubhouse/home base for building awesome things while at MIT.  Looks like people are still learning new things, and making good use of the tools and shop space.
By: canida

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 18 May 2010 18:39:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/homemade-projector-cornflake-box/
DIY- homemade projector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/JJNL/G79DHR5J/FH5JJNLG79DHR5J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/JJNL/G79DHR5J/FH5JJNLG79DHR5J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/JJNL/G79DHR5J/FH5JJNLG79DHR5J.SMALL.jpg EGTUYFFG79F1DCC porkypinekiwi i will show you how to make a homemade projector using mostly things you can find around the house. (remember to read the whole thing before you start because i am adding new info at the end as i learn more, im a beginner 2) what you will need you will need a large cardboard box, i used a cornfla...
By: porkypinekiwi

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:57:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Weekly-Project%3a-Noggin-Logger--A-Wearable-GPS-Data/
Weekly Project: Noggin Logger--A Wearable GPS Data Logger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/2AK2/F0NIUVYC/F1H2AK2F0NIUVYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/2AK2/F0NIUVYC/F1H2AK2F0NIUVYC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/2AK2/F0NIUVYC/F1H2AK2F0NIUVYC.SMALL.jpg EZL3OJSF0NIUVYU PSdp Where have you been? And, where did you go today? While words can aptly describe your daily activities, a picture can communicate around a thousand words, or something like that. Better yet, take that picture and wrap it around a fistful of GPS data and now you're really talking.The GPS Logger V1.1 ...
By: PSdp

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:28:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-BFO-metal-detector/
Home Made BFO metal detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/2ZJU/FDLVOXVY/FDS2ZJUFDLVOXVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/2ZJU/FDLVOXVY/FDS2ZJUFDLVOXVY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/2ZJU/FDLVOXVY/FDS2ZJUFDLVOXVY.SMALL.jpg E5YE84MFDLVOXWI JoelDude I read a couple of do it yourself metal detector write ups in the web as well as the one in the Instructables page that looks exactly like the one on a page. So I decided to make my own too. However I made up most of it as I went around because the information on the web was incomplete or not very p...
By: JoelDude

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:02:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Remote-Control-Ring/
Make A Remote Control Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/228H/G8BXBCFU/FDS228HG8BXBCFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/228H/G8BXBCFU/FDS228HG8BXBCFU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/228H/G8BXBCFU/FDS228HG8BXBCFU.SMALL.jpg ESXJ45ZG8BXBCFD mikey77 Movement of a finger or a hand can control a robot, PC, TV, or other device. This button less remote control ring measures human movement to remotely operate devices. For possible uses for the sick or impaired, see step 8. The video below shows the ring being used to control a robot ant to pick up...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:47:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Laser-tag-system-from-simple-to-complex/
DIY Laser Tag System (Revamped) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/N7EQ/GLK0TJB6/F11N7EQGLK0TJB6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/N7EQ/GLK0TJB6/F11N7EQGLK0TJB6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/N7EQ/GLK0TJB6/F11N7EQGLK0TJB6.SMALL.jpg EEXVOY3G7YFZYWI MacDynamo    Here's one of those classic games you probably played with your friends as a kid at birthday parties, mock-up military training, or just hanging out with your buds. You probably play this with your friends still, but it's a pain to keeping paying to get only a few minutes of shoot-em-up fun. Why ...
By: MacDynamo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 16 Apr 2010 02:26:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Multi-Colour-PCB/
Make Your Own Multi Colour PCB - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/J45H/G7YFVZV3/FWXJ45HG7YFVZV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/J45H/G7YFVZV3/FWXJ45HG7YFVZV3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/J45H/G7YFVZV3/FWXJ45HG7YFVZV3.SMALL.jpg E9FCE96G7YG70H3 icecreamterror In this Instructable I'm going to show you how to make your own coloured PCBs What You Need A PCB to dye A Permanent Marker the colour you want to dye your PCB Acetone (I use nail polish remover that has acetone as the main ingredient)  Kitchen roll LETS GO! Start off with a clean PCB, and c...
By: icecreamterror

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:36:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mod-your-Trust-multimedia-keyboard/
Mod your Trust multimedia keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/LB3Q/G7DYKA1I/FHULB3QG7DYKA1I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/LB3Q/G7DYKA1I/FHULB3QG7DYKA1I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/LB3Q/G7DYKA1I/FHULB3QG7DYKA1I.SMALL.jpg E09U5FZG7DYKA0Z laurentio86 When i bought this keyboard for my media center i saw that wasn't any power button, you just put batteries inside and you are ready to use the keyboard. Unfortunately if you don't use your keyboard for some time your battery discharge rapidly. So i decided to insert a power switch and a LED indicat...
By: laurentio86

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 6 Apr 2010 20:19:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Atmel-Xmega-USBSerial-Arbitrary-Waveform-Generato/
Atmel Xmega USB/Serial Arbitrary Waveform Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/PWX4/G79D44SM/FWFPWX4G79D44SM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/PWX4/G79D44SM/FWFPWX4G79D44SM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/PWX4/G79D44SM/FWFPWX4G79D44SM.SMALL.jpg EORA81YG77A0BD0 wandererwolf This instructable walks you through programming and using the Boston Android Xmega evaluation board to work as a simple arbitrary waveform generator taking advantage of the integrated 12bit DAC and high speed DMA controller. I have provided precompiled firmware as well as source code which can be lo...
By: wandererwolf

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:51:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/CRANE-GAME/
CRANE GAME - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/QXKL/G61ARO97/FE0QXKLG61ARO97.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/QXKL/G61ARO97/FE0QXKLG61ARO97.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/QXKL/G61ARO97/FE0QXKLG61ARO97.SMALL.jpg ETPJRG7G5FRARIL marc.cryan This shows you how to build an arcade style crane game out of scrap parts.  The basic parts are: a motorized assembly that raises and lowers a claw,  a track for the assembly to move around on, and a ctontroller with some electronics.  Here is a video of the machine in action. Video - Emma after...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:17:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Changing-Digital-PC-Fan-Controller/
Color Changing Digital PC Fan Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/X5RH/G5W7J605/FUPX5RHG5W7J605.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/X5RH/G5W7J605/FUPX5RHG5W7J605.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUP/X5RH/G5W7J605/FUPX5RHG5W7J605.SMALL.jpg EZXXKLGG5W7QXZM CalcProgrammer1 We've all seen LED fans that you can put in your computer to make it look cool.  They usually come in blue, sometimes red or green and consist of a basic PC fan with 4 bright LED's mounted in the 4 corners.  They source their voltage from the fan's power input, so if you're using a fan controller (e...
By: CalcProgrammer1

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:45:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-Capacity-MintyBoost-with-4-AA-Battery-Holde/
Double Capacity MintyBoost with 4-AA Battery Holder Modification - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/LE9X/G5V2M1U0/F7BLE9XG5V2M1U0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/LE9X/G5V2M1U0/F7BLE9XG5V2M1U0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/LE9X/G5V2M1U0/F7BLE9XG5V2M1U0.SMALL.jpg EVUG8F6G5KP9V53 RoysterBot Need a highly portable USB power source that can be replenished with readily available, common batteries? The MintyBoost from adafruit Industries is an awesome little kit that nets you a USB charger that runs on 2 AA batteries. This is a great thing because AA batteries are available anywhere and t...
By: RoysterBot

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:58:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Scolling-Dot-Matrix-Font-Graphics-Generator-/
LED Scolling Dot Matrix Font & Graphics Generator 5x8 5x7 8x8 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/05VC/G68HDRBT/FLN05VCG68HDRBT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/05VC/G68HDRBT/FLN05VCG68HDRBT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLN/05VC/G68HDRBT/FLN05VCG68HDRBT.SMALL.jpg ECEQEA9G5FQZZC0 roznerd If you are into geeking it out with projects of the electronical kind, then you have likely wanted to create a dot matrix display or a POV. To do this you will need to have a font file or table to read the characters from. There are alot of ways to get this file. The common sizes of displays are ...
By: roznerd

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:35:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/NiftyBender-Deluxe-A-tool-for-the-stripboard-use/
NiftyBender Deluxe - A tool for the stripboard user. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/V4PL/G57047MK/FU0V4PLG57047MK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/V4PL/G57047MK/FU0V4PLG57047MK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/V4PL/G57047MK/FU0V4PLG57047MK.SMALL.jpg E1M80IIG58TBVB9 AndyGadget      The NiftyBender Deluxe is a simple jig which allows you to quickly and simply bend link wires to fit a 0.1" pitch matrix board spanning 1,2,3,4,or 5 holes.   This was initially just the NiftyBender, but then I thought of a refinement to let you make a link in 10 seconds or less.  So was born ...
By: AndyGadget

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 6 Feb 2010 16:46:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-bench-power-supply-mostly-from-recycled-par/
Make a bench power supply mostly from recycled parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/SDPW/G33P0P58/FI2SDPWG33P0P58.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/SDPW/G33P0P58/FI2SDPWG33P0P58.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/SDPW/G33P0P58/FI2SDPWG33P0P58.SMALL.jpg E34NQ0CG0KQM7MX newtonn2 This instructable will show you how to make a very good bench power supply using mainly recycled parts. This is the really the "mark II",  you can see "mark I" here.    When I finished my first bench power supply I was really happy, and used it very often, almost every day, until one day it decide...
By: newtonn2

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:09:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bathroom-Status-Indicator-Lights-and-Automatic-Swi/
Bathroom Status Indicator Lights and Automatic Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/UO2R/G1XBRRZG/FZZUO2RG1XBRRZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/UO2R/G1XBRRZG/FZZUO2RG1XBRRZG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/UO2R/G1XBRRZG/FZZUO2RG1XBRRZG.SMALL.jpg ECH59EUFNNK6XLB Mr.Nelson This project uses proximity switches and relays to control a bank of indicator lights.  The lights convey the occupancy status of two bathrooms. Problem: Two single user bathrooms - in a dorm style house - are shared by multiple people, but the bathroom doors are not visible from the main hallway. ...
By: Mr.Nelson

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:41:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Home-Automation-using-servo-switches/
Easy DIY Home Automation (using servo switches) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/8T28/FQ2DZCZL/FEL8T28FQ2DZCZL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/8T28/FQ2DZCZL/FEL8T28FQ2DZCZL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/8T28/FQ2DZCZL/FEL8T28FQ2DZCZL.SMALL.jpg ESE4SD5FPWWR86J oomlout This Instructable is all about one of life's simple actions, flipping a light switch on and off. At oomlout we do it many times a day, so many in fact it came to a point where we asked ourselves "Can't we get an Arduino to do this?". Of course we can, what follows is how we went about doing it. W...
By: oomlout

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:36:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Induction-Charger/
Wood Induction Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/GENB/G23UX3KO/FZNGENBG23UX3KO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/GENB/G23UX3KO/FZNGENBG23UX3KO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/GENB/G23UX3KO/FZNGENBG23UX3KO.SMALL.jpg ERVQVXOG23UX3JE jvalal Powermat has come up with a great induction charging solution, but I wanted something that fit into my homes design.  What I did was remove the guts from the Powermat office charging solution, route out some hardwood, and then glued the guts back inside of the newly routed out wood.  The hardest par...
By: jvalal

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:40:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-UltraCheap-RJ-45-UTP-Cable-Tester-Wall-Mounta/
DIY Ethernet RJ-45 UTP Cable Tester UltraCheap (Wall Mountable) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/RC5K/G1QWAWR9/F9BRC5KG1QWAWR9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/RC5K/G1QWAWR9/F9BRC5KG1QWAWR9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/RC5K/G1QWAWR9/F9BRC5KG1QWAWR9.SMALL.jpg E2VI1SNG1QWAWW1 energytr Hi Guys EnergyTR is Again With you. We are going to make DIY RJ45 Cable tester for incredible cheap.As you know cable testers are really expensive insturments and for people who always works with network it is an essential part.I will try to help you to build one of them with basic electronic ways. ...
By: energytr

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:20:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/An-LED-Dice-using-a-PIC-16F84-or-16F88/
An LED Dice using a PIC 16F84 (or 16F88) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/TF1A/G1BBC6ME/FS1TF1AG1BBC6ME.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/TF1A/G1BBC6ME/FS1TF1AG1BBC6ME.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/TF1A/G1BBC6ME/FS1TF1AG1BBC6ME.SMALL.jpg EX6ONEUG1BBC1KV drj113 This is a re-print of a project that I made a number of years ago - I was trawling the web, and discovered that others had been making it, so I decided to put the detail here on instructables.com - so that others can benefit. Many Led Dice have been published in various forms over the years, us...
By: drj113

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:33:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Solar-Power-Station/
How to build a Solar Power Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/YTP6/G0ZWKJ06/FNBYTP6G0ZWKJ06.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/YTP6/G0ZWKJ06/FNBYTP6G0ZWKJ06.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/YTP6/G0ZWKJ06/FNBYTP6G0ZWKJ06.SMALL.jpg E6K3FRIG0ZWKIXQ DIY Dave This Instructable is on how to build a battery power pack that charges from the sun. I built it this past summer to have a portable device that I could run and charge my  gadgets on. Wiring Diagram The first thing I did was draw a wiring diagram. The Parts Next I shopped around and purchased ...
By: DIY Dave

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:02:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-Analog-Electricity-Usage-Meter/
Build an Analog Electricity Usage Meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/A2OS/G0IPLQS2/FFIA2OSG0IPLQS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/A2OS/G0IPLQS2/FFIA2OSG0IPLQS2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/A2OS/G0IPLQS2/FFIA2OSG0IPLQS2.SMALL.jpg ENULWF3G0AMKER0 pribich I have used a Kill A Watt (http://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.html)  electric meter for a while and I decided to build  an analog one. This project went from being simple, with a single panel ammeter and an outlet, to full scale with three meters, a lamp socket, binding p...
By: pribich

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:29:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/15-minutes-SMS-door-entry-alarm/
15 minutes SMS door entry alarm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XM4X/FZ3831GW/F1SXM4XFZ3831GW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XM4X/FZ3831GW/F1SXM4XFZ3831GW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1S/XM4X/FZ3831GW/F1SXM4XFZ3831GW.SMALL.jpg EUGLV37FZ383185 PanadoL hi guys this is my first instructable i hope you'll enjoy it !! Got sick of the high prices of Home Security systems ??have old mobile sets don't know what to do with ?build a cheap alarm system that will notify you on your mobile by SMS.ready ??grab the tools ! What you'll need An old mobil...
By: PanadoL

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 3 Sep 2009 22:23:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Fridge/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/WO07/FYNTAF6Q/FIKWO07FYNTAF6Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/WO07/FYNTAF6Q/FIKWO07FYNTAF6Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/WO07/FYNTAF6Q/FIKWO07FYNTAF6Q.SMALL.jpg EC6BQXLFYNTALCN CaptPikel So this guy at work got a neat little mini fridge for a can of coke. I thought to myself "I can make one better than that". And so my home made mini fridge was born. It has 3 peltier coolers enclosed is a 4 inch diameter pvc T joint. It's powered (underpowered by about 120 watts) by a 55 watt 5 volt...
By: CaptPikel

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:29:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-MasterSlave-Power-Strip-for-your-PC-mod-/
Smart Master/Slave Power Strip for your PC [mod] (self shutdown but zero standby) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/H8BL/FY3KH7OK/FVXH8BLFY3KH7OK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/H8BL/FY3KH7OK/FVXH8BLFY3KH7OK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/H8BL/FY3KH7OK/FVXH8BLFY3KH7OK.SMALL.jpg EPVMC87FY3KH7OH elha2 Off should be off. And usability should be good.To make it short: We did not find the right product out there, so we ended up modding one.We bought some "Energy Saver" power strips from Zweibrueder. The devices arevery solid and not very expensive. They feature an external switch and no further inte...
By: elha2

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:55:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/6-Cent-LED-Throwie/
6 Cent LED Throwie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/BZ8A/FUF36MQ3/FVTBZ8AFUF36MQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/BZ8A/FUF36MQ3/FVTBZ8AFUF36MQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/BZ8A/FUF36MQ3/FVTBZ8AFUF36MQ3.SMALL.jpg E4PC2O0FU6LZWXB drinkmorecoffee Make an LED Throwie for 6 (six) cents - it's the cheapest Throwie ever! LED Throwies are popular contraptions made of a battery, an LED, and a magnet all taped together. This version does not include a magnet, although it could. This project uses the same principle as Tool Using Animal's Penny Bat...
By: drinkmorecoffee

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 8 May 2009 20:13:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Killer-PCBs/
Killer PCBs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/7FJC/FTK8AH12/FB37FJCFTK8AH12.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/7FJC/FTK8AH12/FB37FJCFTK8AH12.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/7FJC/FTK8AH12/FB37FJCFTK8AH12.SMALL.jpg EMLTJSHFRD89P2Z incoherent This instructable demonstrates the process for making printed circuit boards with features as small as 0.005suitable for LQFP or QFN ICs using negative dry film photoresist. This will enable you to handle just about any kind of integrated circuit available--even ball grid array! Pictured are boards ...
By: incoherent

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:52:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/VHS-Tape-Storage-Drive/
VHS Tape Storage Drive - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/ER2G/FTY4BVNJ/FN9ER2GFTY4BVNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/ER2G/FTY4BVNJ/FN9ER2GFTY4BVNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/ER2G/FTY4BVNJ/FN9ER2GFTY4BVNJ.SMALL.jpg EGWOY4WFTY4CGMV abbtech This project turns a old VHS Tape into a USB storage drive. It looks like a normal VHS cassette tape except for the USB cable that sticks out of the shell. All of the project guts are hiding in the areas around the clear windows so that when you have a quick look at the front of the tape all seems n...
By: abbtech

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:19:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Barnicle-Button/
Limpet Push-Button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/FO25/FTM736UD/FBQFO25FTM736UD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/FO25/FTM736UD/FBQFO25FTM736UD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/FO25/FTM736UD/FBQFO25FTM736UD.SMALL.jpg ETSEJH2FTM736SM Plusea Seashells and electronics - what to do with all those limpets except for to fit push-buttons, batteries, holders and motors and LEDs inside.It took me a while to figure out the right term for these shells. They are limpets and not barnacles, as i originally thought they were http://evolution.berkele...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:06:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Spy-Megaphone-Hack/
Spy Megaphone Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/BUTH/FT7PUHQY/FKZBUTHFT7PUHQY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/BUTH/FT7PUHQY/FKZBUTHFT7PUHQY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/BUTH/FT7PUHQY/FKZBUTHFT7PUHQY.SMALL.jpg ECW7EEQFT7PUHJM Kipkay Take an ordinary megaphone and turn it into a bionic hearing spy device.Get the same Megaphone here to build your own! You will also need a 1/8" audio jack and a pair of headphones/earbuds. Some wire and standard tools, soldering iron, snips...etc.OPTIONAL: 1/8" Y-Adapter and MP3 Recorder or o...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:18:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Annoy-a-thing-Annoy-a-tron/
Homemade Annoy-a-thing (Annoy-a-tron) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/NK25/FRTXG894/F1HNK25FRTXG894.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/NK25/FRTXG894/F1HNK25FRTXG894.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/NK25/FRTXG894/F1HNK25FRTXG894.SMALL.jpg EETT0K9FRTXG88J let_it_out_org Thinkgeek.com sells a thing called an annoy-a-tron. Its basically a device that, when activated, beeps at a varied interval. While this instructable does not create an exact replica of think geek's annoy-a-tron, if you've got the materials and the know-how, you can make quite a few and deploy an ent...
By: let_it_out_org

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 5 Mar 2009 17:56:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Recycling-and-Repurposing/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/5AMO/FRJKN3QF/FPZ5AMOFRJKN3QF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/5AMO/FRJKN3QF/FPZ5AMOFRJKN3QF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/5AMO/FRJKN3QF/FPZ5AMOFRJKN3QF.SMALL.jpg OITXO84FRJIV16G Instructables Guides Computers contain so many useful parts and components that can be recycled, reused and re-purposed, that it's a shame to simply throw them away. PC fans make great air filters, mother boards can become jewelry, hard drive platters beautifully turn into clocks and power supplies, and cd drives magic...
By: Instructables Guides

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:19:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Geeky-Valentines-Name-Sign/
Geeky Valentine's Name Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/AY4M/FQSX00IA/FQ2AY4MFQSX00IA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/AY4M/FQSX00IA/FQ2AY4MFQSX00IA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/AY4M/FQSX00IA/FQ2AY4MFQSX00IA.SMALL.jpg EZBKAOPFQSX004F cosgrove Valentine's Day is Fast approaching, and what to get that special someone? Make it personal and craft this Geeky Name Sign which is sure to have your Valentine smitten. This instructable should take no more than 30 minutes and will cost next to nothing (or nothing if you happen to have the parts lyi...
By: cosgrove

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:47:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Dome-out-of-Paper-and-steeland-ceme/
Building a Dome out of Paper (and steel...and cement...) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/18D6/FQJ6DNXL/FQW18D6FQJ6DNXL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/18D6/FQJ6DNXL/FQW18D6FQJ6DNXL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/18D6/FQJ6DNXL/FQW18D6FQJ6DNXL.SMALL.jpg EUZJM92FQJ6DNWT sklarm When my girlfriend (Wendy Tremayne) and I arrived in southern New Mexico one of the first things we did was look around for a local building material. Clay would need to be excavated and hauled in, straw bale was already expensive and not local, manufactured building materials like rastra were a lit...
By: sklarm

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:30:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-TV-B-Gone-become-invisible/
How to make your TV-B-Gone become invisible... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/88YQ/FNZA8EWW/F3K88YQFNZA8EWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/88YQ/FNZA8EWW/F3K88YQFNZA8EWW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/88YQ/FNZA8EWW/F3K88YQFNZA8EWW.SMALL.jpg EQY975TFNZAETWL Moshmosh Hello, thank you for your interest. First of all, I apologise for any language mistake I could do in this tutorial, I'm french (nobody's perfect ;p)Fell free to tell me if there's some corrections to do, thx ;)Now, the essential:After using my TV-B-Gone in some stores and feeling watched after doze...
By: Moshmosh

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 1 Dec 2008 02:00:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Portable-Game-System/
How to Make a Portable Game System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/0S4O/FLJUFKKB/FKS0S4OFLJUFKKB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/0S4O/FLJUFKKB/FKS0S4OFLJUFKKB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/0S4O/FLJUFKKB/FKS0S4OFLJUFKKB.SMALL.jpg ENG7QREFLB4PNN7 1up Ever thought about being able to play your favorite game system anywhere? I'm sure you have. Following this guide, you can learn how to 'portablize' the Nintendo Entertainment System. In this Instructable I will teach you everything you need to know to put together a portable. There will be several...
By: 1up

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:59:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Boiling-a-Casio-G-Shock-Mudman/
Boiling a Casio G-Shock Mudman - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/IAHV/FNNJY7CD/FWLIAHVFNNJY7CD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/IAHV/FNNJY7CD/FWLIAHVFNNJY7CD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/IAHV/FNNJY7CD/FWLIAHVFNNJY7CD.SMALL.jpg EYZR0A2FNNJY7BR bfgreen The buttons on the Casio G-Shock Mudman series are notoriously stiff to depress, mine appear to be no exception. Several people online have said that by boiling the bezel for 20-30 minutes you can soften them up. Well I have some spare time and a digital camera handy so I'm going to see if this craz...
By: bfgreen

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:20:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-convert-a-plain-G-Shock-DW-5600-to-a-negati/
How to convert a plain G-Shock DW-5600 to a negative display - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/644K/FNI413GZ/F1M644KFNI413GZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/644K/FNI413GZ/F1M644KFNI413GZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/644K/FNI413GZ/F1M644KFNI413GZ.SMALL.jpg E53VHSXFNI413G5 bfgreen This project was a little more adventurous for me and as you will see quite a bit more complicated than some of the other projects I've done with my G-Shocks. It involves doing some pretty nasty things to the screen of a G-Shock, so if you're faint hearted this is probably not the ideal DIY project ...
By: bfgreen

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:49:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/dimming-illuminator-for-bedside-clocks-etc/
dimming illuminator- for bedside clocks etc. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/57EI/FNI40Y02/FJN57EIFNI40Y02.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/57EI/FNI40Y02/FJN57EIFNI40Y02.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/57EI/FNI40Y02/FJN57EIFNI40Y02.SMALL.jpg ELRI41MFNI3Y93K brianpxbd This unit came into being due to my wife complaining that she couldn't see the bedroom clock when the bedroom was in the dark , and she didn't want to turn the lights on to wake me. My wife didn't want a blinding light on the clock, just enough light to be able to read the time, regardless of the am...
By: brianpxbd

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:09:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-a-rapid-fire-button-to-your-mouse-using-a-555-/
Add a rapid-fire button to your mouse using a 555 timer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/T8LE/FM2KBGQ3/FY7T8LEFM2KBGQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/T8LE/FM2KBGQ3/FY7T8LEFM2KBGQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/T8LE/FM2KBGQ3/FY7T8LEFM2KBGQ3.SMALL.jpg EFW8CC5FM2KBGNW mothflavour2 Does your finger get tired easily while playing video games? Ever wish you could pwn n00bs faster than the speed of light without ever breaking a sweat? This Instructable will show you how. What you need Originally, I built this circuit specifically to make the Engineer/Scout's pistol in Team F...
By: mothflavour2

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:21:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Silence-of-the-Toys/
The Silence of the Toys - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/N6FU/FLLZYJ6V/FQ9N6FUFLLZYJ6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/N6FU/FLLZYJ6V/FQ9N6FUFLLZYJ6V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/N6FU/FLLZYJ6V/FQ9N6FUFLLZYJ6V.SMALL.jpg EB41NPVFLXYLEDY kelseymh This Instructable was inspired by an article from one of my first issues of MAKE. It can be applied to just about any noisy toy, although the details are specific to this one.We have an infant mobile (Tiny Love's "Symphony-in-Motion" with remote) which plays annoying-after-the-Nth-repetition e...
By: kelseymh

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:18:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Aquarium-Feeder/
Automatic Aquarium Feeder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/0FOR/FKD1I12G/FFX0FORFKD1I12G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/0FOR/FKD1I12G/FFX0FORFKD1I12G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/0FOR/FKD1I12G/FFX0FORFKD1I12G.SMALL.jpg EE47W7XFKD1I13N paulrobinson Its An Automatic Fish Feeder / Powerhead or Airpump controller Everyday I had to turn off my aquarium's powerhead/air pump and feed manually and turn on the air again after an hour. So I found very cheap alternative to make these process fully automatic. What You Need? Alarm Clock 555 timer IC ...
By: paulrobinson

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:35:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-simple-Marx-Generator/
Build a simple Marx Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/Q3VY/FKD1KHJY/FNLQ3VYFKD1KHJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/Q3VY/FKD1KHJY/FNLQ3VYFKD1KHJY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNL/Q3VY/FKD1KHJY/FNLQ3VYFKD1KHJY.SMALL.jpg EFZ0VCHFK9172ZW Plasmana Do you like the idea of tesla coils and other high voltage sparking stuff, but don't have the time, money or patience to build something that is elaborate? Well, here's a fun 'n' simple project that can make big, fat, noisy sparks at least 2 inches long, and can be built very quickly and cheaply. ...
By: Plasmana

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:21:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/NIXIE-TUBE-DRIVER-MODULES-Part-III-HV-POWER-SUPP/
NIXIE TUBE DRIVER MODULES Part III - HV POWER SUPPLY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/MNU8/FJLQFL8M/FSXMNU8FJLQFL8M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/MNU8/FJLQFL8M/FSXMNU8FJLQFL8M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSX/MNU8/FJLQFL8M/FSXMNU8FJLQFL8M.SMALL.jpg E3CZQYOFJLOR9ZS gluplug Before we look at preparing the Arduino/Freeduino microcontroller for connection to the nixie tube driver modules described in Part I and Part II, you can build this power supply to provide the high firing voltage required by the nixie tubes. This switch mode power supply easily outputs 50 mA, which...
By: gluplug

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 9 Aug 2008 02:43:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mr-Microphone-Hack/
Mr. Microphone Hack! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/3XEX/FHEJ03DU/F4R3XEXFHEJ03DU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/3XEX/FHEJ03DU/F4R3XEXFHEJ03DU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/3XEX/FHEJ03DU/F4R3XEXFHEJ03DU.SMALL.jpg E3R8DH9FHEJ03A8 Kipkay Turn the classic 70's wireless toy into a modern high-tech spy device. I never picked up any chicks with it anyway. Watch the video and see the test results at the end. What I heard surprised me! This is a modified version of a similar article in "Sneaky Uses For Everyday Things". What you need ...
By: Kipkay

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:12:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginning-LCDs/
Beginning LCDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/35L5/FH9HU74Z/F5S35L5FH9HU74Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/35L5/FH9HU74Z/F5S35L5FH9HU74Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/35L5/FH9HU74Z/F5S35L5FH9HU74Z.SMALL.jpg ECH88UJFH9HU76N gimmelotsarobots NOTE: I finally got my camera figured out so there should only be 1 or 2 blurry images. On with the Instructable!LCDs are one of the coolest things to add to any project right now. You can use them to display things from the speed of your bike, to the amount of room being used up on your RAM. This I...
By: gimmelotsarobots

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:09:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Underwater-Microphone-Hydrophone/
Underwater Microphone (Hydrophone) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/WL0Z/FH0JOTBI/FXXWL0ZFH0JOTBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/WL0Z/FH0JOTBI/FXXWL0ZFH0JOTBI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXX/WL0Z/FH0JOTBI/FXXWL0ZFH0JOTBI.SMALL.jpg E76NFC5FH0JOTB2 action_owl Construct a inexpensive hydrophone out of things laying around your house. I decided to put up this instructable because (to my surprise) no one has a hydrophone instructable up yet. I made mine using a mixture of other people's hydrophone creations that I found through a google search and a bit of...
By: action_owl

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 3 Jun 2008 20:32:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mic-stereo-with-little-amp-in-a-pencil-box/
Mic stereo with little amp in a pencil box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/HKI4/GR2EV2Z4N6C/FZTHKI4GR2EV2Z4N6C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/HKI4/GR2EV2Z4N6C/FZTHKI4GR2EV2Z4N6C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZT/HKI4/GR2EV2Z4N6C/FZTHKI4GR2EV2Z4N6C.SMALL.jpg EZ5VV035AXEV2Z4NZY llaven Mic stereo with little amp in a pencil box, i build this for my project http://www.archivosonoro.org is a non-profit project about the Soundscapes and Field recordings. This box use with a MD-510n Minidisc recorder with Analogical IN.Happy build!!! Parts The goal of this project is reuse and use ...
By: llaven

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 3 Dec 2006 03:05:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ScrapBatteryMoney/
Get Big Money for Scrap Batteries - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/Y5IZ/FGFRD4YA/FG3Y5IZFGFRD4YA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/Y5IZ/FGFRD4YA/FG3Y5IZFGFRD4YA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/Y5IZ/FGFRD4YA/FG3Y5IZFGFRD4YA.SMALL.jpg E86XQOKFGFRD4Y7 TimAnderson I just got paid $300 cash for two dozen old lead-acid batteries. Here's how.A lot of readers are asking: Where do I get dead batteries?:I mostly got these batteries by seeing and asking for them. New cars wreck batteries pretty quick because the car computer never really turns off. So if the car isn...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 20 May 2008 01:21:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-a-bluetooth-adapter-to-your-GPS-device/
Add a bluetooth adapter to your GPS device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/7Z6S/FFNE7N8Z/FAF7Z6SFFNE7N8Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/7Z6S/FFNE7N8Z/FAF7Z6SFFNE7N8Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/7Z6S/FFNE7N8Z/FAF7Z6SFFNE7N8Z.SMALL.jpg EQHLKIRFFNE7N9H Sudija I needed a way to hear my cheap a$$ GPS under the helmet on my motorcycle and didn't wanna fork over 2x the price for a "motorcycle ready" GPS device so I made it myself. This may be interesting to bikers a well!You can also find it here: GPS + bluetooth Open it... When you CAREFULLY open your ne...
By: Sudija

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 1 May 2008 18:29:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultra-TV-B-Gone/
Ultra TV-B-Gone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/M4UF/VALEP282OLY/FLLM4UFVALEP282OLY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/M4UF/VALEP282OLY/FLLM4UFVALEP282OLY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/M4UF/VALEP282OLY/FLLM4UFVALEP282OLY.SMALL.jpg ELSIDWXRAFEP2881ZQ m_jake This TV-B-Gone uses a 9V battery to send its signal through a matrix of 20 IR LEDS. This extends the working range of the device to about 90ft (line of sight). Using this in a regular sized room you are pretty much guaranteed to kill the TV no matter where you point it. Get the Stuff You wont nee...
By: m_jake

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 30 Jun 2006 01:18:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-Projects-Not-To-Do-Bluetooth-Handset/
Fun Projects Not To Do: Bluetooth Handset - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/LKL5/FEAQ3SQG/FC9LKL5FEAQ3SQG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/LKL5/FEAQ3SQG/FC9LKL5FEAQ3SQG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/LKL5/FEAQ3SQG/FC9LKL5FEAQ3SQG.SMALL.jpg EY4S819FEAQ3XIC Auger Duval I found this bluetooth handset while browsing the web. I like the idea but didn't like the "Retro" style. I decided to make my own. Waiting The first thing I had to do was wait until my favorite one day deal site had bluetooth headsets. Lucky me I got them on a two for Tuesday special. You ca...
By: Auger Duval

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:39:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-an-Electronic-Bathroom-Scale-Into-A-Shippi/
Convert an Electronic Bathroom Scale Into A Shipping Scale for <$1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/S2AT/FDO2063C/F21S2ATFDO2063C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/S2AT/FDO2063C/F21S2ATFDO2063C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F21/S2AT/FDO2063C/F21S2ATFDO2063C.SMALL.jpg ECZYZNBFDO20660 arcticpenguin , In my small business I needed to weigh medium to large items and boxes on a floor scale for shipping. Rather than pay way too much for an industrial model, I used a digital bathroom scale. I found it to be close enough for the rough accuracy I required when over 15lbs (7kg), as well it measures u...
By: arcticpenguin

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:11:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap--easy-opto-isolated-TTL-to-110V-light-contr/
Cheap & easy opto-isolated TTL-to-110V light control module - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/UDT7/FD80OYSX/FJEUDT7FD80OYSX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/UDT7/FD80OYSX/FJEUDT7FD80OYSX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/UDT7/FD80OYSX/FJEUDT7FD80OYSX.SMALL.jpg E5IURSHFCHYOAJD jcomtois This Instructable shows how to convert store-bought light-controlled outlets into low cost control modules for safely driving 110V loads with 5V (TTL) or other low-voltage control signals. Motivation I wanted a way to completely isolate 110V high voltage circuitry from a low voltage drive circuit...
By: jcomtois

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 9 Mar 2008 04:43:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Diabolical-Phone-Switch/
The Diabolical Phone Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/UX1X/FBVHE8FL/F3QUX1XFBVHE8FL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/UX1X/FBVHE8FL/F3QUX1XFBVHE8FL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Q/UX1X/FBVHE8FL/F3QUX1XFBVHE8FL.SMALL.jpg EVVUYY4FBVHE8K2 z0rb Sick of teenagers abusing the use of your house phone? Well your prayers for a solution have been answered. I give to you the Diabolical Phone Switch. Disclaimer First let me say that I will not be help responsible for any of the dumb crap that may result from any ideas you may derive from the fo...
By: z0rb

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:56:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-An-Optical-Theremin/
How To Build An Optical Theremin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/JA38/FBU0WYNO/F0TJA38FBU0WYNO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/JA38/FBU0WYNO/F0TJA38FBU0WYNO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/JA38/FBU0WYNO/F0TJA38FBU0WYNO.SMALL.jpg EL9GYFBFBU0WYOB sacred What is a theremin? It is an instrument that can be played without being touched. Traditional theremins use antennas and oscillators to sense a person's hand and generate a tone. Ours will use light instead of this, it is not an actual theremin, it just uses similar principles. As a side note, this ...
By: sacred

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:31:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Shake-Microphone/
Shake Microphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/N57S/FBHXD3VJ/FMPN57SFBHXD3VJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/N57S/FBHXD3VJ/FMPN57SFBHXD3VJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/N57S/FBHXD3VJ/FMPN57SFBHXD3VJ.SMALL.jpg EVB853UFBJIMU6W prizepony The Shake Microphone is an easy to make, human-powered microphone, made from a hacked shake flashlight and common electronic parts from RadioShack. Similar to the shake flashlight, you shake the microphone, press the button, and speak into the microphone to amplify your voice! I created this Instru...
By: prizepony

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:02:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Payphone-in-the-Home/
Payphone in the Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/HJLF/FB7FPPD5/FVMHJLFFB7FPPD5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/HJLF/FB7FPPD5/FVMHJLFFB7FPPD5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVM/HJLF/FB7FPPD5/FVMHJLFFB7FPPD5.SMALL.jpg EZ75XH7FB11L6HD kerlin313 This project probably started due to my odd obsession with quarters and coin operated devices. I guess that the legends of the golden days of hacking and phreaking helped too. Added to the fact that my cordless phones were never to be found when needed. So the decision was made I needed a co...
By: kerlin313

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:09:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Operation-Game/
Operation Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/TSVV/FB0B2608/FD9TSVVFB0B2608.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/TSVV/FB0B2608/FD9TSVVFB0B2608.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/TSVV/FB0B2608/FD9TSVVFB0B2608.SMALL.gif E4VNS53FB0B260L steven.folkins This is the third lesson from a Simple Circuit Unit that I created for middle school and high school students. It is fun and involves hands-on learning. For more cool hands-on engineering projects check out Machine Science (This is where I work).http://www.machinescience.org/catalog Simple Circuit...
By: steven.folkins

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 4 Jan 2008 17:30:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dollar-Store-Parabolic-Mic/
Dollar Store Parabolic Mic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/YWF0/FAWRI4FV/FOGYWF0FAWRI4FV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/YWF0/FAWRI4FV/FOGYWF0FAWRI4FV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/YWF0/FAWRI4FV/FOGYWF0FAWRI4FV.SMALL.jpg E5W90YVFAQEDHQD jurtle This is a ridiculously easy way to build a very functional parabolic microphone using mostly items purchased from one of those stores where everything is a dollar. Check out the original design at: .Dollar Store Parabolic Microphone Gathering your materials. First, gather all the materials you wi...
By: jurtle

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 2 Jan 2008 04:17:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Handheld-game-to-interactive-big-screen/
Handheld game to interactive big screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/SFB5/F9T3NQF5/FK2SFB5F9T3NQF5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/SFB5/F9T3NQF5/FK2SFB5F9T3NQF5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/SFB5/F9T3NQF5/FK2SFB5F9T3NQF5.SMALL.jpg EXQ87U7F9T3NQFD koconutgurl This Instructable shows you how to take those old hand held games your mom gave you when you were little and make it into a large scale game that can be projected onto the tv and played by multiple players at once. This instructable will include: *Creation of projections of the game onto a large f...
By: koconutgurl

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:56:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Extreme-Business-Cards!/
Extreme Business Cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/BIN6/F9T3VK9M/FJRBIN6F9T3VK9M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/BIN6/F9T3VK9M/FJRBIN6F9T3VK9M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/BIN6/F9T3VK9M/FJRBIN6F9T3VK9M.SMALL.jpg EMW3KOPF9T3VK1V tomward I bet nobody has given you a business card before that actually dials you up by itself! Read on to find out how I did it .... Do you like making things? Do you do it for money, or would like to? If so, you need a business card. These can be your best advertising, but we all know business cards...
By: tomward

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:21:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-Electrical-Stuff-with-your-computer/
Control Electrical Stuff with your computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/PA77/F8QANFC3/FPKPA77F8QANFC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/PA77/F8QANFC3/FPKPA77F8QANFC3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/PA77/F8QANFC3/FPKPA77F8QANFC3.SMALL.jpg ETYENKIF8QANFC5 relay Control lights (or any thing electrical appliance) with your keyboards lights. with no irritating micro controller!!!!First I want to say that this is my first instructable and I didn't take many photos.also I got the idea from: USB controlled mini lava lamps by jameshthis is a device that turns lig...
By: relay

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:58:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Magno-Sniffer-Magnetic-Sniffer-Probe-Whistler-Thi/
Magno-Sniffer (Magnetic Sniffer Probe Whistler Thing Using A Hall Effect Sensor) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/R8B9/E96ERXTS7ZO/F1IR8B9E96ERXTS7ZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/R8B9/E96ERXTS7ZO/F1IR8B9E96ERXTS7ZO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/R8B9/E96ERXTS7ZO/F1IR8B9E96ERXTS7ZO.SMALL.jpg EXPHY2GW12ERXTRZAS pronteon Working with magnets and want a fast way to tell their NORTHs from their SOUTHs? Want to get an idea of their field shapes? Like making weeeeeeeooooooeeeeeeoooo noises? Build a Magno-Sniffer using a hall effect sensor, 555 oscillator circuit, piezo speaker, tongue depressor, hot glue, and a few oth...
By: pronteon

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:15:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/personal-powerPlant/
personal powerPlant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/LK5D/F3KRXIP9/FGKLK5DF3KRXIP9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/LK5D/F3KRXIP9/FGKLK5DF3KRXIP9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/LK5D/F3KRXIP9/FGKLK5DF3KRXIP9.SMALL.jpg EJ0T8OGF3KRXIPG jabroutin The personal powerPlant is a portable device that harnesses electricity through a solar cell and hand crank generator, into a NiMH battery. The device also includes a visual multimeter that monitors the amount of energy stored. The personal powerPlant can be used to power applications up to 8V at 70...
By: jabroutin

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 2 Jul 2007 06:16:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-fan/
Small fan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/X9O5/9HAEWIJLMD8/FD4X9O59HAEWIJLMD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/X9O5/9HAEWIJLMD8/FD4X9O59HAEWIJLMD8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD4/X9O5/9HAEWIJLMD8/FD4X9O59HAEWIJLMD8.SMALL.jpg E5N3PLETSAEWIJLNEF Modeo Small electric fan from spare parts. Parts What you will need: - small electrical motor and its power supply (I used a 12v old typewriter motor) - switch - bridge (4diodes in case you have an AC power source) - wire coat hanger - 2 hose clamps - bit of rubber tubing to fit over coat hanger wire -...
By: Modeo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 6 Jan 2007 02:09:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Shake-it-like-a-Tic-Tac!/
Shake it like a Tic-Tac! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/9S5W/JQKES9J6A5G/F8B9S5WJQKES9J6A5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/9S5W/JQKES9J6A5G/F8B9S5WJQKES9J6A5G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/9S5W/JQKES9J6A5G/F8B9S5WJQKES9J6A5G.SMALL.jpg E5BLCRZ178ES9J6A88 MrMunki Rechargeable led flashlight powered by magnets housed in the obligatory mints container. Parts PARTS: 150 ft. 30 gauge enamel-coated magnet wire 4 1/8" rare earth magnets 4 rectifier diodes (IN4007 MIC) Resistor (22 ohm) White led Switch Some sort of small rechargeable batteries Ballpoint pen ...
By: MrMunki

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 1 Oct 2006 04:42:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mouse-Cam/
Mouse Cam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/WH14/F6S98JT8/F9RWH14F6S98JT8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/WH14/F6S98JT8/F9RWH14F6S98JT8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/WH14/F6S98JT8/F9RWH14F6S98JT8.SMALL.jpg E7F63CGF6S98JTB neelandan Use an optical mouse for low resolution imaging. The picture is that of an "e" under the mouse. The inspiration for the project I was looking at this page: optical mouse cam and the comments of people who wanted to do it but was unsure how to proceed.When I was gifted a failed optical mouse I ope...
By: neelandan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:45:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tv-B-Gone-Hat/
Tv-B-Gone Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/6WU2/4BNEP2829ID/F6S6WU24BNEP2829ID.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/6WU2/4BNEP2829ID/F6S6WU24BNEP2829ID.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/6WU2/4BNEP2829ID/F6S6WU24BNEP2829ID.SMALL.jpg EPPWR0XGYFEP287YQW m_jake This is a hat with integrated Tv-B-Gone and a couple added features such as rapid fire mode which will turn off (and on) the most common tvs more frequently and constant on mode which will repeat the off codes for all tvs indefinately. Questions or comments? jacob@makezine.com Gather the Materia...
By: m_jake

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