http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 06:10:40 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Instuctables-Weather-Robot/
Instuctables Weather Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/S7R4/GNFSJZDF/F7US7R4GNFSJZDF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/S7R4/GNFSJZDF/F7US7R4GNFSJZDF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/S7R4/GNFSJZDF/F7US7R4GNFSJZDF.SMALL.jpg EE51SZTGNBEW33E mrdovie Having made a few weather toys that move in response to higher humidity, I wanted to try building the Instructables Robot. My last toy is a wooden Gendarme that salutes when rain is coming; but the Robot should hate rain, due to rust, so, She raises her arms and celebrates Dry Weather! No Electroni...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 13 May 2011 09:47:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/This-High-Voltage-Click-Clack-Toy-Rocks/
This High Voltage Click-Clack Toy Rocks! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/H4F0/GNFSJWTA/F5MH4F0GNFSJWTA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/H4F0/GNFSJWTA/F5MH4F0GNFSJWTA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/H4F0/GNFSJWTA/F5MH4F0GNFSJWTA.SMALL.jpg EQ4UXA4GGC2UP4H brazilero2008    Here are two electrostatic versions of a retro Click-Clack toy that was popular in high schools back in '70s. Version 1.0 is the super-budget model. Parts (excluding the power supply) amount to almost nothing. A description of the more expensive and upgraded 2.0 version pictured on the Intro page...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 12 May 2011 22:01:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Salt-Water-Powered-Paper-Lights/
Salt Water Powered Paper Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/I1LG/GNBEVETQ/FJ6I1LGGNBEVETQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/I1LG/GNBEVETQ/FJ6I1LGGNBEVETQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/I1LG/GNBEVETQ/FJ6I1LGGNBEVETQ.SMALL.jpg EWUEG5HGNBEVEOP emdaniels Here are two design variations on a traditional voltaic cell. Both designs are solder less and easy to construct from common household items. The flower and lamp are basically giant paper batteries with the wetted paper acting as a salt bridge between the wires.  The Frame I used the cardboard fr...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 10 May 2011 18:15:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Photon-Box/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/ESX6/GMSXHDQE/FPRESX6GMSXHDQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/ESX6/GMSXHDQE/FPRESX6GMSXHDQE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/ESX6/GMSXHDQE/FPRESX6GMSXHDQE.SMALL.jpg E5C24XHGMIGHF1B iceng An enclosure made of two interlocking half sections of o.032" double sided copper PCB material houses a sensitive microsecond integrating circuit operating just above the resistor background Johnson noise level. This instructable is about making a shielded copper box. ELECTRONIC Brief A photon fro...
By: iceng

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:35:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Use-a-Nokia-Color-LCD/
How To Use a Nokia Color LCD! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/5M6G/GNBEVCLM/F5G5M6GGNBEVCLM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/5M6G/GNBEVCLM/F5G5M6GGNBEVCLM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/5M6G/GNBEVCLM/F5G5M6GGNBEVCLM.SMALL.jpg EIFESFNGNBEV93S CalcProgrammer1 Nokia manufactures a wide variety of cell phones and many of their cheaper phones contain simple LCD's which may be used in microcontroller projects.  There is one particular LCD model that is used in a wide variety of their phones and is often referred to as simply a "Nokia LCD", or "Nokia 6100 LCD...
By: CalcProgrammer1

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 10 May 2011 20:06:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Candygrabber/
Arduino Candygrabber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/XMVC/GLL4YKUJ/FMHXMVCGLL4YKUJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/XMVC/GLL4YKUJ/FMHXMVCGLL4YKUJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/XMVC/GLL4YKUJ/FMHXMVCGLL4YKUJ.SMALL.jpg ERO03UCGKLJ6BIJ odvratno.zgodan I've seen a lot of ways to communicate to arduino over the net, but none of them could handle pushing back the messages from arduino to the client(you) in real time and vice versa. In this instructable you will learn how to connect to your arduino and control it over the net, set up a video stream,...
By: odvratno.zgodan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Mar 2011 03:34:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/UnderwaterStability-Rig-For-GoPro-Camera/
Underwater/Stability Rig For GoPro Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/MOG1/GNFSJ2ZA/FG3MOG1GNFSJ2ZA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/MOG1/GNFSJ2ZA/FG3MOG1GNFSJ2ZA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/MOG1/GNFSJ2ZA/FG3MOG1GNFSJ2ZA.SMALL.jpg EP86OGIGNBEV3AY TomGeurts In this instructable you can make a underwater and stability rig for the GoPro camera using some PVC pipes/connectors and the GoPro Tripod Mount. I bought the GoPro, it is great how small the camera is, but that also makes it is hard to keep it stable. And because I go diving for 2 months in Indones...
By: TomGeurts

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 9 May 2011 09:05:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-timer-switch-/
Diy timer switch !!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/80IN/GNFSJX7E/FCW80INGNFSJX7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/80IN/GNFSJX7E/FCW80INGNFSJX7E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/80IN/GNFSJX7E/FCW80INGNFSJX7E.SMALL.jpg EJCTP9ZGNFSJVFH SAGUTRIC As you can see from the picture below. Its a simple diy timer switch. Most of the part salvage from a discarded fan. I will show you steps and building material needed to build this timer. It can be use as a timer switch for fan, phone charger and so on......The application is unlimited........Enjoy...
By: SAGUTRIC

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 9 May 2011 03:17:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Conductive-tassels/
Conductive tassels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/O3UF/GNBEUXZY/FBHO3UFGNBEUXZY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/O3UF/GNBEUXZY/FBHO3UFGNBEUXZY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/O3UF/GNBEUXZY/FBHO3UFGNBEUXZY.SMALL.jpg EURADH3GNFSJIOD doisedois This is just an idea for a stroke sensor, based on Plusea's great stroke sensor tutorial: http://www.instructables.com/id/Stroke-Sensor/ ). The end result is quite cute without losing its effectiveness. For this experiment I used Shieldex 235/34 dtex 2-ply HC thread, which is quite thick. Be carefu...
By: doisedois

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 9 May 2011 06:07:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/POLYRO-oPen-sOurce-friendLY-RObot/
POLYRO (oPen sOurce friendLY RObot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/P5OZ/GMX1RE2J/FJ8P5OZGMX1RE2J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/P5OZ/GMX1RE2J/FJ8P5OZGMX1RE2J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/P5OZ/GMX1RE2J/FJ8P5OZGMX1RE2J.SMALL.jpg E0HKZ63GN2XM4WV UglyBuddha This is an instructable on building a relatively low-cost wheeled robot platform for developing ROS applications. Think of ROS as an operating system for your robot (providing hardware abstraction, device drivers, libraries, visualizers, message-passing, package management, and more). THIS ROBOT IS ...
By: UglyBuddha

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:35:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Live-Slide-Show-Photo-Booth/
Photo Booth with a Live Slideshow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/ZL0V/GLWR1VHF/F43ZL0VGLWR1VHF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/ZL0V/GLWR1VHF/F43ZL0VGLWR1VHF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/ZL0V/GLWR1VHF/F43ZL0VGLWR1VHF.SMALL.jpg EWG1FTKGLWR1VBY lightingCat This is a project I did to set up a photo booth at an event for my school. We had the photo booth set up in one corner and a projector set up with a slideshow of the photos on the dance floor. The photo's were added to the slideshow right after they were taken and they were also added to an album on...
By: lightingCat

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 3 Apr 2011 14:20:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorized-Uniwheel-Toy-Thing-Mutt/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/9GUD/GMX1T0BD/FU29GUDGMX1T0BD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/9GUD/GMX1T0BD/FU29GUDGMX1T0BD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/9GUD/GMX1T0BD/FU29GUDGMX1T0BD.SMALL.jpg ET4RGEHGMX1T0A3 JimRD After watching the animated movie Robots for the nth time I thought it would be cool to have one of those speedy unicycle robots and after much ruminating came up with the following project. For a step-by-step instructable on how to build this toy, go here: h...
By: JimRD

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 6 May 2011 08:09:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/X-Y-Plotter/
XY-Plotter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/RZIX/GNA2S3BF/FDERZIXGNA2S3BF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/RZIX/GNA2S3BF/FDERZIXGNA2S3BF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/RZIX/GNA2S3BF/FDERZIXGNA2S3BF.SMALL.jpg EK62DXOGN8NCUMY bdeakyne The Project: Perhaps you have never been gifted at drawing, or you don’t have the time to do it yourself, so why not let a simple x-y plotter draw for you. This simple two axis device can accurately moves a pen to draw out anything. The Device: The x-y plotter has a two axis control and a special...
By: bdeakyne

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 6 May 2011 11:10:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-do-I-build-an-inductive-charger/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif QLJG9EIGN77WFNH AMNunnally       Sorry for making the initial question so generic. The basic concept I'm addressing is inductive charging but in perhaps an interesting fashion. I'm working on a school project and my idea is to build an inductive charger for my cell phone (and other devices) that is powered by my car's 12V acc...
By: AMNunnally

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 4 May 2011 22:36:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-free-5-volt-project-power/
Battery-free 5 volt project power - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/NMYO/FTM72RSP/FYENMYOFTM72RSP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/NMYO/FTM72RSP/FYENMYOFTM72RSP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYE/NMYO/FTM72RSP/FYENMYOFTM72RSP.SMALL.jpg EHQKNY5FTM72ECQ Griswold Lighting Now you can have a regulated power supply constantly at your fingertips with NO batteries to replace or recharge! This Instructable shows you how to modify a keychain dynamo flashlight into a lean mean supply that can replace batteries for any projects requiring quick 5 volt direct-current (5V DC) ...
By: Griswold Lighting

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:39:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/FUNKY-RAVE-GLASSES-LED-MATRIX-GLASSES-USING-A-PIC/
FUNKY RAVE GLASSES (LED MATRIX GLASSES USING A PICAXE) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/FMCR/GN4CZPS8/FL8FMCRGN4CZPS8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/FMCR/GN4CZPS8/FL8FMCRGN4CZPS8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/FMCR/GN4CZPS8/FL8FMCRGN4CZPS8.SMALL.jpg E5AIZINGMX1VY6D llopez-garcia Hi everyone! This is my first Instructable AND my first PicAxe project. Constructive criticism is appreciated. I made a pair glasses with LED Matrices on the lenses which I'll be using at music events or clubs. Also as practice for another future LED Matrix project I am currently planning (Custom L...
By: llopez-garcia

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 1 May 2011 22:28:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-your-own-USB-Keylogger/
How to build your own USB Keylogger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/8MBG/GN77VNJ6/FOQ8MBGGN77VNJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/8MBG/GN77VNJ6/FOQ8MBGGN77VNJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/8MBG/GN77VNJ6/FOQ8MBGGN77VNJ6.SMALL.jpg E5ZZSV4GN77VNNJ Jamby Cause I've searched a lot for a project like this, and I haven't find anything around the Web, I would share my experience of my personal USB Keylogger. It's not really a pure "USB" Keylogger (cause USB HID protocol is much more difficult than PS/2 protocol), but it adapt an USB Keyboard to PS/2 por...
By: Jamby

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 2 May 2011 13:11:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Support-For-all-Multi-Shot-Photography-Th/
Camera Support For all Multi Shot Photography - The OB-Pod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SMALL.jpg ELPJQ9IGL4Z4TL6 Light_Lab Want to be able to adjust your camera without loosing tripod alignment to shoot perfectly aligned multiple images?....................... This Instructable shows how to build a simple device to allow you to return your camera to virtually exactly the same spot and orientation. Moreover the support ...
By: Light_Lab

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 1 May 2011 20:48:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Regg2De2-Egg-Unit/
Regg2De2 - Egg Unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/IF8O/GN4CZK43/FIVIF8OGN4CZK43.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/IF8O/GN4CZK43/FIVIF8OGN4CZK43.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/IF8O/GN4CZK43/FIVIF8OGN4CZK43.SMALL.jpg EYWE0YRGN4CZK31 jeremyzoo ONCE UPON A TIME IN A GALAXY …AN EGG - UNIT IN SEARCH FOR A FRIEND Maybe You Will Build One For Him? Welcome to my instructables. This time I want to share with you how to build R2D2 based on an egg-shell. I call him the REGG2-DE2! It has got a turnable head, a blue diode to transmit the ho...
By: jeremyzoo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 1 May 2011 14:49:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-bar-of-soap-into-fatty-acids/
Convert a bar of soap into fatty acids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/UIU8/GMX1RN4B/F56UIU8GMX1RN4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/UIU8/GMX1RN4B/F56UIU8GMX1RN4B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/UIU8/GMX1RN4B/F56UIU8GMX1RN4B.SMALL.jpg EX5SGU1GMX1RJSK Jack A Lopez In this 'ible I will demonstrate unto the Instructables community, and anyone else in the World who cares to read this, how I converted a bar of Ivory(r) soap, and a few hundred milliliters of The Works(r) brand toilet bowl cleaner, into a solid, white, waxy mass, that I believe to be a mixture of f...
By: Jack A Lopez

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 1 May 2011 07:46:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-No02-Steering-Wheel-Drive-RC-Car-with-Arduin/
Car No.02 Steering Wheel Drive R/C Car with Arduino, Webcam and net.USB etc. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/86PL/GN2XMD2E/FPH86PLGN2XMD2E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/86PL/GN2XMD2E/FPH86PLGN2XMD2E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPH/86PL/GN2XMD2E/FPH86PLGN2XMD2E.SMALL.jpg EUMWJE0GN2XMD2B Kaeru no Ojisan IP Control Car was launched in 2001. I make the similar function car utilizing commercialized products. The concept of Car No.02 is to utilize commercialized products, and I am an amateur in electrical. So, do not blame me that the system is not sophisticated, i.e. servo & speed controller control ...
By: Kaeru no Ojisan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:38:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Insect-Cooperation-Assistant/
Insect Cooperation Assistant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/DCTV/GN2XMFNJ/FKHDCTVGN2XMFNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/DCTV/GN2XMFNJ/FKHDCTVGN2XMFNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/DCTV/GN2XMFNJ/FKHDCTVGN2XMFNJ.SMALL.jpg E4JYG1IGN2XLZBW jeoncs Ever wanted to get up close to a bug but you really don't want to just sit with it in your hand? I do lots of extreme macro and this makes the subjects more coopertive without harming them. Materials 1 Bic round Stick Pen (or similar removable on both ends pen) 1 piece of soft cloth Masking Tape...
By: jeoncs

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:15:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/LCD-4X20-ADM2004D-FL-YBS-y-ARDUINO-Doesnt-work/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/D0J6/GN1I6FWR/FX0D0J6GN1I6FWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/D0J6/GN1I6FWR/FX0D0J6GN1I6FWR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/D0J6/GN1I6FWR/FX0D0J6GN1I6FWR.SMALL.jpg Q9NRYMGGN1I6FWU cgonzalez1 hola, soy nueva en esto de los LCD y estoy tratando se obtener un "hello world!" con el lcd adm200d-fl-ybs conectandolo a Arduino UNO. ES IMPOSIBLE, lo maximo que obtengo es 2 filas con cuadrados negros. He probado las libreria lcd.h, lyquidCrystal.h,LCD4bit.h...........He cargado varios programas ...
By: cgonzalez1

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:56:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-Lapse-Dolly/
Time Lapse Dolly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/OBQI/GMON6AI1/FR7OBQIGMON6AI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/OBQI/GMON6AI1/FR7OBQIGMON6AI1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/OBQI/GMON6AI1/FR7OBQIGMON6AI1.SMALL.jpg EYRR5BXGMON5ZSB DerekMellott This is how I built my time lapse dolly, it was made with a whole bunch of trial and error, hopefully this will help you build yours. A lot of the stuff I used I had on hand, don't know where I got it, or have no idea what it worth but I'll do my best at giving you a complete list of what I used ...
By: DerekMellott

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:41:01 PDT 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 05:29:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Conversion-of-cheap-Airsoft-P90-to-Miles-laser-tag/
Conversion of cheap Airsoft P90 to Miles laser tag. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/14VA/GLL4ZV7J/FIL14VAGLL4ZV7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/14VA/GLL4ZV7J/FIL14VAGLL4ZV7J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIL/14VA/GLL4ZV7J/FIL14VAGLL4ZV7J.SMALL.jpg EQBC75JGLTXLXNI Solion This is the Instructable on converting a inexpensive airsoft weapon into a MILESTAG  laser tagger. For those unfamiliar with Miles tag laser tag. it is a system that takes the game of Laser tag and turns it into an adult Military sim experience. individual parts for building your own can be found he...
By: Solion

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:55:43 PDT 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 16:36:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Van-De-Graaff-Electrostatic-High-Voltage-Generator/
Van De Graaff Electrostatic High Voltage Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/J8JW/GMIGHALD/FAJJ8JWGMIGHALD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/J8JW/GMIGHALD/FAJJ8JWGMIGHALD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/J8JW/GMIGHALD/FAJJ8JWGMIGHALD.SMALL.jpg EFJKJS7GMX7SN2Q killbox The parts for the VDG The only parts in this that you are not likely to find at your local hardware store are the wheels.   I used bed frame wheels. their choice sorta dictated the size of Van De Graaff (Henceforth called VDG for short.)  More about the wheels later. These are the parts used. ...
By: killbox

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:02:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Stitch-Panorama-Picture/
No-Stitch Panorama Picture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/9TIE/GMX1XVKY/FED9TIEGMX1XVKY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/9TIE/GMX1XVKY/FED9TIEGMX1XVKY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/9TIE/GMX1XVKY/FED9TIEGMX1XVKY.SMALL.jpg EWCYZ1HGMX1V6X4 laxap Hugely wide panorama picture kept fascinating me since I was a kid. Photo stitching software seem to have done a lot of progress these days. However, I was intimidated by the process of shooting the pictures (slightly overlapping, horizontally aligned) and doing the manual stitching adjustments, etc...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:38:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Egg-Arduino-IR-sensor-EasterEgguino/
Big Egg + Arduino +IR sensor = EasterEgguino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/4813/GMX1Q3MR/FIV4813GMX1Q3MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/4813/GMX1Q3MR/FIV4813GMX1Q3MR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/4813/GMX1Q3MR/FIV4813GMX1Q3MR.SMALL.jpg E3TZH76GMX1XRX2 duboisvb I was looking for a way to use a servo and an IR sensor and came up with this project. The egg contains candy and when a candy seeking person gets close enough, the LEDs will chase and the top part of the egg opens. It remains open for about 3 seconds and then closes. I used an Ardweeny ...
By: duboisvb

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:17:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/IDE-hard-drive-wont-spin-up-in-external-array-usi/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/EWOU/GMX7SPVU/FO1EWOUGMX7SPVU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/EWOU/GMX7SPVU/FO1EWOUGMX7SPVU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/EWOU/GMX7SPVU/FO1EWOUGMX7SPVU.SMALL.jpg QYVX5H6GMX1PYPU G-MAN75            So after building my new computer I had three old IDE 250gb and two 40gb hard drives.  I took some scrap aluminum and built a rack to mount the drives on. I hacked an old power supply and made a power supply for the drives. I bought 4 IDE to USB connectors and ran then into a USB hub. F...
By: G-MAN75

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:25:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-Can-Crusher-With-LCD-readout/
Arduino Controlled Can Crusher With LCD Readout. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/7UEC/GMIGHMQD/FVU7UECGMIGHMQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/7UEC/GMIGHMQD/FVU7UECGMIGHMQD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVU/7UEC/GMIGHMQD/FVU7UECGMIGHMQD.SMALL.jpg EPLUFM8GMIGFC6K MRHint I have always wanted to do an instructable, but I never had a somewhat original idea that hasn't been done a million times, or something that had no means of building. I have some friends who recycle aluminum for money and after seeing the large bags of an unknown amount and weight of uncrushed cans...
By: MRHint

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:51:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Altoids-Cycle-Computer/
Wireless Altoids Cycle Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/PZTV/GMIGH5B6/FKBPZTVGMIGH5B6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/PZTV/GMIGH5B6/FKBPZTVGMIGH5B6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/PZTV/GMIGH5B6/FKBPZTVGMIGH5B6.SMALL.jpg EQZ7NB0GMIGH0V2 Alexdlp This instructable will show you the how to build your own remote cycle computer for your bike! A word of warning though... this one's a monster!! Background So a few weeks ago, my usual speedometer for my bike gave up and eventually stopped working completely. I have had it for a good number of yea...
By: Alexdlp

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:42:43 PDT 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 08:42:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Help-with-iPod-Classic-USB-Portable-Charger/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/BMXY/GMSXIPRX/FTWBMXYGMSXIPRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/BMXY/GMSXIPRX/FTWBMXYGMSXIPRX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/BMXY/GMSXIPRX/FTWBMXYGMSXIPRX.SMALL.jpg QQ2TF8PGMSXIORG InstantAsianNoodles I've seen so many portable iPod chargers out there but I'm not that experienced to handle the electronics. So, what I wanted to do was to take apart old adapters and connect it with a 9V battery (with the battery slot from an old alarm clock) A couple of questions I have are.. -Does the adapter have...
By: InstantAsianNoodles

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:46:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Proximity-Sensing-Pocket-Squares/
Proximity-Sensing Pocket Squares - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/3H8G/GMQ2LRCP/FTZ3H8GGMQ2LRCP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/3H8G/GMQ2LRCP/FTZ3H8GGMQ2LRCP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTZ/3H8G/GMQ2LRCP/FTZ3H8GGMQ2LRCP.SMALL.jpg EP76H8EGM9QLKXY quasiben My friends and I like to coordinate for our mutual friends' weddings.  Our friends L & E got married recently and we wanted to do something special to mark the occasion.  We settled on something elegant and simple -- pocket squares that could visualize the number of people within a certain proximity...
By: quasiben

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:21:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-your-Keyboard-in-the-Dishwasher/
Clean your Keyboard in the Dishwasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/BCHC/GMQ2LPQE/FK9BCHCGMQ2LPQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/BCHC/GMQ2LPQE/FK9BCHCGMQ2LPQE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK9/BCHC/GMQ2LPQE/FK9BCHCGMQ2LPQE.SMALL.jpg EHAOKXSGMQ2LPRB laxap I have a keyboard that became very dirty with the years. Its (originally) white color and clear case made the dirt very apparent. So I wanted to give the dishwasher a try, and without taking each key apart -- patience has its limits! It worked great for me, and just requires some caution. If ...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:09:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-shell-geode-crystals/
Egg shell geode - crystals - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHZ/C6HK/GMIGGWOJ/FHZC6HKGMIGGWOJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHZ/C6HK/GMIGGWOJ/FHZC6HKGMIGGWOJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHZ/C6HK/GMIGGWOJ/FHZC6HKGMIGGWOJ.SMALL.jpg EKCQWL3GMIGGWOB wombatmorrison This a variation on common crystal growing techniques.  Instead of growing crystals on a string, grow them inside a 'geode' made from an egg shell and plaster of paris. Materials:  Egg shells (washed) plaster of paris disposable cup craft sticks or stir sticks Water table salt or other cr...
By: wombatmorrison

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:56:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-A-Team-Egg-An-easter-egg-playing-The-A-Team-/
The A-Team Egg - An easter egg playing The A-Team title melody if you shake it! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/EPI2/GMQ2LIA6/FMQEPI2GMQ2LIA6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/EPI2/GMQ2LIA6/FMQEPI2GMQ2LIA6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/EPI2/GMQ2LIA6/FMQEPI2GMQ2LIA6.SMALL.jpg EBQ4GEXGMIGGD9V mischka The A-Team Egg ist an Easteregg that plays the title melody of the A-Team each time you shake it. I made it as an easter present for my brother who is a big fan of The A-Team. But if you dont like the A-Team, you can change the melody and decoration to make it a fan-egg of your sisters favorite roc...
By: mischka

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterslide-Eggs-with-Bonus-Eggsplosions/
Waterslide Eggs with Bonus Eggsplosions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/7155/GMON602H/FGQ7155GMON602H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/7155/GMON602H/FGQ7155GMON602H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/7155/GMON602H/FGQ7155GMON602H.SMALL.jpg E18II93GMIGG0SZ festeezio We all know that the Egg-Bot is a a great way to render artwork on a curved surface such as an egg or a sphere.  But what to do if you can't get your hands on a Egg-Bot? No need to brood, as there are other ways to get your flat artwork onto a curved surface. One way that many people forget is the l...
By: festeezio

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:44:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Android-talks-to-Arduino/
Android talks to Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/HT02/GMNR9H2W/FLPHT02GMNR9H2W.SMALL.jpg EIQKEVGGMNR94JW circuit_breaker This project slightly modifies the Google Android sample app called "Bluetooth Chat" so you can type a message in the Android app and that same message will appear on an LCD attached to an Arduino Uno.   Functionality:  Android  talks to Arduino 1. Run the Android "Bluetooth Chat" sample app (after...
By: circuit_breaker

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:17:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Easter-Eggs/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/KR6G/GMJT3SVF/FOFKR6GGMJT3SVF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/KR6G/GMJT3SVF/FOFKR6GGMJT3SVF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/KR6G/GMJT3SVF/FOFKR6GGMJT3SVF.SMALL.jpg EW42SKEGMJIDZ8D PaleoDan I saw this in Popular Mechanics magazine and thought it looked fun...It is inexpensive and very easy to do.  It is safe and my son (he's 11) thought it was very cool.  Best of all, there was nothing to clean up (no typical egg dye) and we have the makings for scrambled eggs in the morning. Supplies...
By: PaleoDan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:18:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Juicy-Lemon-Light-Pod/
The Juicy Lemon Light Pod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/0DK4/GMIGFB0M/FLK0DK4GMIGFB0M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/0DK4/GMIGFB0M/FLK0DK4GMIGFB0M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/0DK4/GMIGFB0M/FLK0DK4GMIGFB0M.SMALL.jpg EXL7KSHGMIGBA02 Alexdlp This Instructable will show you how to make your own Juicy Lemon Light Pod! It is based upon the idea of the classic 'Lemon Battery', only this one's just a bit more special! The main features include: 3x Refillable Juice containers Use of the Joule Thief Circuit LED Extension / Flexible arm Re...
By: Alexdlp

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:04:46 PDT 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...
By: kostya

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:15:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LASER-RANGE/
LASER RANGE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/8PGQ/GMIGFP3O/FE88PGQGMIGFP3O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/8PGQ/GMIGFP3O/FE88PGQGMIGFP3O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/8PGQ/GMIGFP3O/FE88PGQGMIGFP3O.SMALL.jpg EIHU3ZGGMIGFOZX jeremyzoo LASER RANGE – LASER PAINTBALL: YOUR GUN AND AN INTERACTIVE TARGET Welcome to my instructables. It is about a shooting kit including a laser gun, offering the possibility to aim at objects in a far distance. But how would you know if you hit or not? For this purpose I created a photo-sensitive ...
By: jeremyzoo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:47:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Alternative-laser-writing/
Alternative laser writing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/HTR1/GMIGFI3A/FRJHTR1GMIGFI3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/HTR1/GMIGFI3A/FRJHTR1GMIGFI3A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRJ/HTR1/GMIGFI3A/FRJHTR1GMIGFI3A.SMALL.jpg EGQKRWYGMJT3QE9 jovolomo Hi, as many of you, I'd love to have some kind of laser projector to write messages or draw pictures. But it's ether expensive or tricky to realise an XY laser show. Anyway, it doesn't stop me from writing with a laser. I just do it a different way! My idea is to create a path for the laser, which...
By: jovolomo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:59:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotic-Laser-Cats/
Robotic Laser Cats! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/0BO5/GMJIEDH3/FY30BO5GMJIEDH3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/0BO5/GMJIEDH3/FY30BO5GMJIEDH3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/0BO5/GMJIEDH3/FY30BO5GMJIEDH3.SMALL.jpg EGA3QAVGMJIEBJJ nevets_mcd Laser Cats This instructable shows you how to make your very own Laser Cat robotic pet. This robot walks and purrs. Every time the Laser Cat purrs lasers shoot from it's eyes. WARNING: This takes a toy and adds lasers to it. This means it is no longer a toy for children and this should not be actu...
By: nevets_mcd

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:01:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steambook/
Captains Log Steambook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/S2JT/GM8MD2K1/FUVS2JTGM8MD2K1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/S2JT/GM8MD2K1/FUVS2JTGM8MD2K1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/S2JT/GM8MD2K1/FUVS2JTGM8MD2K1.SMALL.jpg EPMUUXRGM9FZ1I6 bryanwithaytx This is a Steampunk inspired paper note receptacle perfect for using ink or other products to  make a mark for future referral back to. We all need a place to keep our plans for overworld domination, now you can have one! This sea weathered steam punk Captains log book will let you keep track of whe...
By: bryanwithaytx

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:44:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Embed-your-Playercard/
Embed your Playercard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KVJR/GMJIE5JV/F5LKVJRGMJIE5JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KVJR/GMJIE5JV/F5LKVJRGMJIE5JV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KVJR/GMJIE5JV/F5LKVJRGMJIE5JV.SMALL.jpg E0NI1STGMIGFL0R tim_n How to embed the instructables player cards onto websites to show off your stats!  This (I'm pretty sure) originates from the Instructables Top Trumps game I am no coder, despite having a BSc in Computer science, not compared to my friend Ben! So having plied him with wine the night before, I told...
By: tim_n

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 17 Apr 2011 05:33:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-guided-Ghost-Climber/
Laser-guided Ghost Climber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/RGCV/GMIGFW06/FYKRGCVGMIGFW06.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/RGCV/GMIGFW06/FYKRGCVGMIGFW06.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/RGCV/GMIGFW06/FYKRGCVGMIGFW06.SMALL.jpg E4FY71TGMJT3XLV PenfoldPlant As a rock climber who frequently hangs around a popular indoor climbing wall, I spend a lot of time watching other people climbing tricky routes and wondering, "Could I do that in the same way?" Almost inevitably, when I try to climb the same route I'll forget exactly what sequence of holds they us...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:58:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Why-cant-I-use-all-of-my-PCs-RAM/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/1DOE/GMJT4J3L/FHM1DOEGMJT4J3L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/1DOE/GMJT4J3L/FHM1DOEGMJT4J3L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/1DOE/GMJT4J3L/FHM1DOEGMJT4J3L.SMALL.jpg QBK79YPGMJT4J3O Millawi Legend Well, I have Win 7 64 bit and 8 gig of ram and its saying I can only use about 6 gig of it. I have a 1 gig graphics card but all together that's 9 gig but can't the 64 bit version of Win 7 use 16 gig of ram? I'm confused.
By: Millawi Legend

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:01:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Charlie-Sheens-Warlock-Laser-Eyes/
Charlie Sheen's Warlock Laser Eyes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/PRRC/GLPH1H9O/FYIPRRCGLPH1H9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/PRRC/GLPH1H9O/FYIPRRCGLPH1H9O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYI/PRRC/GLPH1H9O/FYIPRRCGLPH1H9O.SMALL.jpg ESUNELIGLAMQTP5 iminthebathroom Vote in the "Wicked Lasers Contest" & "MakerBot Challenge" Charlie says WINNER New videos added, still kinda dark though! *** Just so every one knows, this is not an attack on Charlie Sheen in particular.  This would have been based on any celebrity du jour.  Charlie fit the bill at the time...
By: iminthebathroom

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:01:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Faraday-Rotation-EPIC/
Faraday Rotation (EPIC!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/QM0F/GLWR25RN/FJMQM0FGLWR25RN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/QM0F/GLWR25RN/FJMQM0FGLWR25RN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/QM0F/GLWR25RN/FJMQM0FGLWR25RN.SMALL.jpg ENMAO6WGI0TLVTP dyly Literally bending (twisting) light. Introduction: Circular Magnetic Birefringence This project recreates Faraday's 1845 experiment that revealed the fundamental nature of light: electromagnetic waves. History: • In 1845, Michael Faraday used a powerful electromagnet to rotate the polarization...
By: dyly

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:39:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Ipod-Altoids-Case/
The Ultimate Ipod Altoid's Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/7XWD/FEMY2SW6/FJI7XWDFEMY2SW6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/7XWD/FEMY2SW6/FJI7XWDFEMY2SW6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/7XWD/FEMY2SW6/FJI7XWDFEMY2SW6.SMALL.jpg EKGZU0SFEMY2SW8 dci We here at DCI would like you to know that this is maybe considered satire so don't try most of this at home you could really get injured or ruin your Ipod. With that out of the way feel free to try this I'm not your damn mother. It's happened to all of us. After building so many projects for your I...
By: dci

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 5 Apr 2008 15:18:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CNC-1-2/
DIY CNC & Constructing an affordable CNC kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/D0ZX/GM9QLB3Y/FJHD0ZXGM9QLB3Y.SMALL.jpg EEOIRTOGM552EUB CNCSnap For more Info visit us at cncsnap.com I have always dreamed of having a CNC and window shopped all the time on the internet. Finally, I discovered Instructables and made my own to share with others. Ninety percent of my parts were acquired from junk or unused stuff. It doesn't look pretty but it wo...
By: CNCSnap

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 9 Apr 2011 23:58:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Time-Travel-Using-a-BBS-Over-the-Phone/
Computer Time Travel: Using a BBS Over the Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/RFKU/GMFGW00Q/FXFRFKUGMFGW00Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/RFKU/GMFGW00Q/FXFRFKUGMFGW00Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/RFKU/GMFGW00Q/FXFRFKUGMFGW00Q.SMALL.jpg EQ3FDA8GMEN1Z88 0Ihavenousername0 Over thirty years ago, before the internet and before the first PC, something small started that would greatly effect the history of modern communications and computers. This was the Bulletin Board System, which over time would link together the world and lay the foundation for the way we use compu...
By: 0Ihavenousername0

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:19:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Easy-Reversible-Motor-Control-for-Arduino-/
Easy, Reversible Motor Control for Arduino (or any Microcontroller) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/DPBJ/GMFGVZYO/FDDDPBJGMFGVZYO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/DPBJ/GMFGVZYO/FDDDPBJGMFGVZYO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/DPBJ/GMFGVZYO/FDDDPBJGMFGVZYO.SMALL.jpg ER7DHBCGMDZMWTB nothinglabs This project uses just three main components to provide forward and reverse control for a single motor.  You can easily interface it to an Arduino or any other microcontroller. It's so simple - you can wire it up "free-form" without a circuit board in about 15 minutes. Features: All parts avai...
By: nothinglabs

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:08:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/AFFORDABLE-LASER-LIGHT-SHOW/
AFFORDABLE LASER LIGHT SHOW - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/TDZ3/GLL5062X/FZLTDZ3GLL5062X.SMALL.jpg EWP3O94GLL4V4AW The Porsche Fan Lasers are fun, but what else can they be used for? Laser light shows are one option. I've been to many concerts where laser shows are used. I've always wanted to have one of my own, but the good, pre-made setups commonly used in concerts are very expensive, usually in the hundreds or thousands of d...
By: The Porsche Fan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:06:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Travel-AA-Solar-Charger-Altoids/
Travel AA Solar Charger - Altoids! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/JRSZ/GMFIPZ51/FWOJRSZGMFIPZ51.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/JRSZ/GMFIPZ51/FWOJRSZGMFIPZ51.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/JRSZ/GMFIPZ51/FWOJRSZGMFIPZ51.SMALL.jpg ES4SV0MGMFIPZ37 JoshuaZimmerman I do a lot of camping in the summer and like to travel light.  I also love taking photos and hate it when my batteries die right before I take an awesome photo. Thus I decided to design a little battery recharger that was small, light weight, and cute.  Ok, the cute part wasn't the original idea bu...
By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:57:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Trip-Wire-Security-System-with-Combination-L/
Laser Trip Wire Security System with Combination Lock and Epic Siren! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/9W21/GM9QKFCJ/F8C9W21GM9QKFCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/9W21/GM9QKFCJ/F8C9W21GM9QKFCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8C/9W21/GM9QKFCJ/F8C9W21GM9QKFCJ.SMALL.jpg E2O99NLGM9G3ORR EngineeringShock Hi Everyone!  Welcome To My Instructable! My laser trip-wire security system employs a programmable combination lock that acts to arm and disarm the system, as well as indicate to the microprocessor if someone has entered in a faulty code (Tampering).  There is also a really awesome and LOUD Siren w...
By: EngineeringShock

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:09:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/First-Arduino-Robot-Light-Seeker/
(w/ Video) Basic Arduino Robot, Light Seeker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/YH1Z/GLE1MKLC/FL5YH1ZGLE1MKLC.SMALL.jpg EL64GJ1GKS0T8VB Chowmix12 Many times I have Googled for "Arduino Robot" in hopes of finding a robot to build. I end up finding many versions of a obstacle avoiding robot that uses either an infrared or a sonar range finder sensor mounted on a servo to detect objects in its way while randomly roaming the area around it. The p...
By: Chowmix12

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:34:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/The-AWESOME-Button/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif TCG3XFBGM9QKK6F mikeasaurus Matt Richardson over at Make made an awesome button from the Staples Easy Button. When pushed, the reprogrammed button randomly selects a synonym to the word 'awesome', perfect for thinking of new (awesome?) words to include in a description when writing. As an added bonus, Instructables' own Scooch...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:31:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Put-Tor-On-A-Chumby/
Put Tor On A Chumby - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/URT5/GLWR2BOO/FGRURT5GLWR2BOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/URT5/GLWR2BOO/FGRURT5GLWR2BOO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/URT5/GLWR2BOO/FGRURT5GLWR2BOO.SMALL.jpg E675YIRGLWR29DQ frenzy A few years ago, Tor developer Jake Appelbaum told me about putting tor on a chumby. I didn't think much of it until recently when woot.com had a chumbys for sale. Seeing the chumby as a new toy to hack i got one. I must say i didn't know quite what to do with the chumby besides make it tell me the...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 8 Apr 2011 14:55:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Raku-Howls-Moving-Castle/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/3669/GM4N19OV/FQK3669GM4N19OV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/3669/GM4N19OV/FQK3669GM4N19OV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQK/3669/GM4N19OV/FQK3669GM4N19OV.SMALL.jpg E4DANOMGM4N19OM lizzomarek It's about time I posted some details about my epic ceramic project from the winter. The process was long, there were a few bumps in the road and a few scares but I finally finished my beloved castle and it's time to show it off!! I have had a love for ceramics and building whatever pops into my hea...
By: lizzomarek

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 6 Apr 2011 16:13:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DeskTop-Steam-Boiler/
DeskTop Steam Boiler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/4RY1/GM552IN5/FML4RY1GM552IN5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/4RY1/GM552IN5/FML4RY1GM552IN5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/4RY1/GM552IN5/FML4RY1GM552IN5.SMALL.jpg EDOHW95GM552IM8 Confounded Machine This is an instructable for my small sized steam boiler.  I wanted a solid boiler that I could use to run small steam engines, turbines or in this case a "steamfuser" which is a heated aluminum container that lets a scented liquid vaporize and be carried into the air with the rising steam...there ar...
By: Confounded Machine

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 7 Apr 2011 11:35:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Map-Book-Using-Google-Maps/
Make a Map Book Using Google Maps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/RWP1/GHFJXR0D/FWURWP1GHFJXR0D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/RWP1/GHFJXR0D/FWURWP1GHFJXR0D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/RWP1/GHFJXR0D/FWURWP1GHFJXR0D.SMALL.jpg E2USGVMGH3GI0MV frazeeg The other day I was looking at the bookstore for a Street Guide for DuPage County, IL since my girlfriend is living there and needs a detailed street map.  Unfortunately, the only one that they had that was close was one for Cook County (like this one), which doesn't include any of DuPage County.&nb...
By: frazeeg

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 5 Apr 2011 23:18:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Annoying-Autonomous-Rickrolling-Device-For-April-/
Annoying Autonomous Rickrolling Device (For April Fools' Day) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/S1TH/GLWQW8HX/FAIS1THGLWQW8HX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/S1TH/GLWQW8HX/FAIS1THGLWQW8HX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/S1TH/GLWQW8HX/FAIS1THGLWQW8HX.SMALL.jpg E1CT1HZGLWQW7I3 xtremd     Have you ever wanted to Rickroll somebody very important for hours while sitting in a comfortable non-culpable vantage point where you can watch all the fun? Do you also want extra points for only using some salvaged old parts (an old Arduino, $6 Chipcorder and a speaker) augmented with le...
By: xtremd

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 3 Apr 2011 23:11:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorating-eggs-on-the-Egg-Bot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/7M9U/GM0COTAP/FOC7M9UGM0COTAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/7M9U/GM0COTAP/FOC7M9UGM0COTAP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/7M9U/GM0COTAP/FOC7M9UGM0COTAP.SMALL.jpg ERML78ZGM0COT8T zazenergy Recently, Instructables found a new and shiny toy in the office -- Evil Mad Scientist's Egg-Bot. This is a really fun toy that allows you to create or import your design into Inkscape and print it on an egg. As you can see from the pictures, you need to carefully place your egg within the machine a...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:47:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Needle-felted-light-up-Prince-of-All-Cosmos/
Needle-felted light up Prince of All Cosmos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/EJPI/GLWR1KSR/F96EJPIGLWR1KSR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/EJPI/GLWR1KSR/F96EJPIGLWR1KSR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/EJPI/GLWR1KSR/F96EJPIGLWR1KSR.SMALL.jpg EC883XAGM0CO4CK spiralshannon Katamari Damacy is a fantastical Japanese video game in which you play the Prince of All Cosmos, a little green guy with an antenna-bearing oblong head and an aptitude for gathering large agglomerations of miscellaneous stuff onto a ball (the Katamari) that you roll around the world.  This needle f...
By: spiralshannon

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:48:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Seismic-Reflector/
The Seismic Reflector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/OU59/G1ZGODKL/FOROU59G1ZGODKL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/OU59/G1ZGODKL/FOROU59G1ZGODKL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/OU59/G1ZGODKL/FOROU59G1ZGODKL.SMALL.jpg EB412VFG1BBBWNC jimthree This is a project about earthquakes. On the 29th September 2009 a strong, magnitude 8 earthquake struck of the coast of Samoa. It happened early in the morning and caused a Tsunami which killed nearly 200 people. It was evening, after work when I heard the news here in the UK. The next day at work I...
By: jimthree

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:53:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robocam-Homemade-Video-Robot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/DBQK/GLL4YN71/FKQDBQKGLL4YN71.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/DBQK/GLL4YN71/FKQDBQKGLL4YN71.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/DBQK/GLL4YN71/FKQDBQKGLL4YN71.SMALL.jpg E1F5V26GLL4YN6L talk2bruce Robocam is a heavy duty homemade robot platform supporting a video camera and transmitter.  The platform for Robocam is made from plywood and threaded rods.  Locomotion is provided by two surplus six volt motors connected to lawn mower wheels.  Power is provided by a lead acid battery. Rather than u...
By: talk2bruce

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 2 Apr 2011 16:50:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TwitMap-Topographical-Colorado-Twitter-Map/
TwitMap: Topographical Colorado Twitter Map - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/GPKS/GLWR1EXP/F4YGPKSGLWR1EXP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/GPKS/GLWR1EXP/F4YGPKSGLWR1EXP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/GPKS/GLWR1EXP/F4YGPKSGLWR1EXP.SMALL.jpg EHCPXUVGLWR1EUF ianisborn   TwitMap This instructable will show you how to make a 3D Map of Twitter data for the state of Colorado, but you'll be able to recreate it for any area that you wish. This map is made out of multiple laser-cut layers of basswood and uses LEDs and an Arduino board to display what kind of Twitt...
By: ianisborn

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 1 Apr 2011 09:58:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Alarm-Clock/
Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/PYKM/GLTXM1E3/FRUPYKMGLTXM1E3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/PYKM/GLTXM1E3/FRUPYKMGLTXM1E3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/PYKM/GLTXM1E3/FRUPYKMGLTXM1E3.SMALL.jpg EDOUUCVGLL4NHFN bdeakyne The Project: A man is lying peacefully in his bed, waiting for morning. When his alarm is placed over a light sensor, morning comes and the alarm goes off. Like all too many of us, his natural reaction is to smack the thing and go back to bed. The Action: A servo pulls a level glued to the man's ba...
By: bdeakyne

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:03:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Robot-Movie/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/4ZMO/FG7J3RCT/F3R4ZMOFG7J3RCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/4ZMO/FG7J3RCT/F3R4ZMOFG7J3RCT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/4ZMO/FG7J3RCT/F3R4ZMOFG7J3RCT.SMALL.jpg EVEGK96FFAIU5X8 Tetranitrate .................................................................................................................................................................................. The Robot movie
By: Tetranitrate

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 14 May 2008 07:12:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Pong-Coffee-Table/
The Four Player Coffee Table Pong Video Game. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/T9IC/GLL4ZEYY/F1ET9ICGLL4ZEYY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/T9IC/GLL4ZEYY/F1ET9ICGLL4ZEYY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1E/T9IC/GLL4ZEYY/F1ET9ICGLL4ZEYY.SMALL.jpg E1UJROHGLL4NB1L bradsprojects UPDATE 12 APRIL 2011 Important! I have been made aware of a problem with the circuit board design with respect to the two push buttons. In order to get the buttons to work properly you need to connect them to the expansion port instead of the designated player select and mode button connections on t...
By: bradsprojects

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:00:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Extremely-Simple-5V-Ultrabright-LED-Light/
Extremely Simple 5V Ultrabright LED Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/AP91/GLTXLX9J/F9EAP91GLTXLX9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/AP91/GLTXLX9J/F9EAP91GLTXLX9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/AP91/GLTXLX9J/F9EAP91GLTXLX9J.SMALL.jpg E519N7CGLTXLX5Y neltnerb I was talking it over with the saikoLED team a few months ago, and we realized that there's really nothing out there for doing ultra high brightness LED work that is super cheap and has an adequate passive cooling solution. In order to deal with this, we came up with a new design that is sort of the...
By: neltnerb

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:36:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steam-punk-light-sabre/
Steam punk light sabre - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/L4IA/GLL4ZEPQ/FD6L4IAGLL4ZEPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/L4IA/GLL4ZEPQ/FD6L4IAGLL4ZEPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/L4IA/GLL4ZEPQ/FD6L4IAGLL4ZEPQ.SMALL.jpg ECYFDEMGLL4ZEPI rog8811 This an ongoing project to build a laser light sabre with a retractable blade, Starting point A battery powered tape measure! :)  If you extend a tape measure, fold it back on itself, it can be pushed in and out and remain stiff.... The design The drawing shows a three laser mount that rotate...
By: rog8811

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:38:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Riding-Lawnmower/
RC Riding Lawnmower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/P4YA/GLWR1ENY/FBAP4YAGLWR1ENY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/P4YA/GLWR1ENY/FBAP4YAGLWR1ENY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/P4YA/GLWR1ENY/FBAP4YAGLWR1ENY.SMALL.jpg E7F4RI8GLL4YE1Z mickydee This is my first attempt at an instructable . I have virtually no experience in electronics but at 80 years old I figure you are never too old to learn. Mowing the lawn was getting to be quite a chore so I decided to build an easy to use mower that I could either ride on or sit on my back porch and ...
By: mickydee

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:51:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-simple-platform-and-give-mobility-to-your-c/
Make a simple platform and give mobility to your computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/SC6K/GL4Z6IN8/F46SC6KGL4Z6IN8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/SC6K/GL4Z6IN8/F46SC6KGL4Z6IN8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F46/SC6K/GL4Z6IN8/F46SC6KGL4Z6IN8.SMALL.jpg ES9A6UNGL4Z4FAB XicoMBD A computer is a very handy thing to use in your robots. If you start listing all the features that can be used for robotic purposes you'll find that it is cheaper to buy a netbook than buying LCD, wifi and bluetooth modules, cameras, speech synthesizer modules, keypads, memory card readers, speaker...
By: XicoMBD

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:34:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mokume-Kireji-DIY-Woodgrain-Composites/
Mokume Kireji-DIY Woodgrain Composites - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KEHU/GLHRYPQ8/FHEKEHUGLHRYPQ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KEHU/GLHRYPQ8/FHEKEHUGLHRYPQ8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/KEHU/GLHRYPQ8/FHEKEHUGLHRYPQ8.SMALL.jpg E0KMXODGLHRY5OD festeezio Here's an easy alternative to Mokume Gane that the average maker can put together in their garage without the need for fancy tools. Mokume Gane, Japanese for "wood-grain metal" or "burl metal" is a technique of metal-working developed by Denbei Shoami in 17th century Japan for the adornment of the ...
By: festeezio

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:59:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-CNC-complete-plans-and-instructions/
Mini CNC router, complete plans and instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/1CGE/GLL4YD7N/FSO1CGEGLL4YD7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/1CGE/GLL4YD7N/FSO1CGEGLL4YD7N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/1CGE/GLL4YD7N/FSO1CGEGLL4YD7N.SMALL.jpg EQ96TN1GLFUD75I berbefarac <br /> The Mini CNC project is a complete set of plans and instructions on how to build a 3 axis CNC machine that is functional and also precise. The Mini CNC is very sim...
By: berbefarac

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:06:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cloning-Sheep/
Cloning Sheep - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/3IK3/GLL4YLJC/F833IK3GLL4YLJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/3IK3/GLL4YLJC/F833IK3GLL4YLJC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/3IK3/GLL4YLJC/F833IK3GLL4YLJC.SMALL.jpg EK1MJEBGLL4YLIU Plusea This Instructable describes how to clone a willing sheep. First of all you need a volunteer sheep with good intentions, who will not mind to be cloned and reproduced multiple times. In the case of the sheep that i chose to clone, he had a secret plan for world domination. Sheep cloning project web...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:34:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Theremin-wZapperlaserArduino/
Theremin w/Zapper,laser,Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/0IY7/GLLI7W0P/FHA0IY7GLLI7W0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/0IY7/GLLI7W0P/FHA0IY7GLLI7W0P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/0IY7/GLLI7W0P/FHA0IY7GLLI7W0P.SMALL.jpg EMKBWEQGLFUE9GE duboisvb I created this Theremin like device after seeing this article in Make magazine: http://m-cdn.dashdigital.com/make/vol15/?pg=69#pg67 While this looked pretty straight forward it turned out to be a bit much for me at the time.  But after much effort, I got it to work pretty good. I had trouble gett...
By: duboisvb

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:50:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lampduino-an-8x8-RGB-Floor-Lamp/
Lampduino - an 8x8 RGB Floor Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/MN9B/GLFUD856/FNJMN9BGLFUD856.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/MN9B/GLFUD856/FNJMN9BGLFUD856.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/MN9B/GLFUD856/FNJMN9BGLFUD856.SMALL.jpg E9GEFO4GLFU648Q lincomatic Lampduino is a computer-controlled free-standing floor lamp, comprised of an 8x8 RGB LED matrix. The lamp stands 45" high and 18" wide.  Light emanates from both sides.  It has various display modes, as well as an included editor for creating animations.  The lamp is controlled via an application ru...
By: lincomatic

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:33:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Talking-Animatronic-Robot-Head/
Talking Animatronic Robot Head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/1HPD/GJQEGXRS/FPW1HPDGJQEGXRS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/1HPD/GJQEGXRS/FPW1HPDGJQEGXRS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/1HPD/GJQEGXRS/FPW1HPDGJQEGXRS.SMALL.jpg EY4U1N0GJQEGXRP knife141 (Robot Contest Entry Catagory = 18+) This instructable is about a talking animatronic robot head I built, which I call Robot Head 2.  To get an idea of Robot Head 2's functionality, click on the short video below or you can copy and paste the following link in your browser: http://www.youtube.com/...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:51:13 PST 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.
By: LuminousObject

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:55:14 PDT 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 10:33:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Mechanical-Iris/
Paper Mechanical Iris - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/L24D/GLJ7F9B1/F1HL24DGLJ7F9B1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/L24D/GLJ7F9B1/F1HL24DGLJ7F9B1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/L24D/GLJ7F9B1/F1HL24DGLJ7F9B1.SMALL.jpg EP0NTZSGLJ7F9OT dombeef I also got featured on HackADay! Link: http://hackaday.com/2011/03/22/paper-mechanical-iris/  Please rate and comment! I posted a picture Instructable of this, and someone wanted me to make an instructable. This mechanical iris has 6 segments, I plan to add more, it is "upgradable", as for that I c...
By: dombeef

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:08:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dart-Board-Laser-Line/
Dart Board Laser Line - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/AFWZ/GLHRY5NG/FA6AFWZGLHRY5NG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/AFWZ/GLHRY5NG/FA6AFWZGLHRY5NG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA6/AFWZ/GLHRY5NG/FA6AFWZGLHRY5NG.SMALL.jpg ERQEMHLGLFUDAUA stevemoseley This Instructable is going to show you how to add a laser line to your dart board so you don't have to put a strip of ugly tape on your newly carpeted game room floor. I had already built a dart board cabinet for my basement and wanted to find a way to add a throwing line to the floor without perma...
By: stevemoseley

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:53:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Circuit-Board-Lab-POV-Business-Card/
Complete Circuit Board Lab & POV Business Card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/8YTM/GLFUE0H7/F0W8YTMGLFUE0H7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/8YTM/GLFUE0H7/F0W8YTMGLFUE0H7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/8YTM/GLFUE0H7/F0W8YTMGLFUE0H7.SMALL.jpg EB2SS6UGL4Z6TL2 sponges Introduction _______________________________________________________________________ Though there are many Instructables on some aspect of how to make circuit boards, this one is different. It's an instructable on how to make the things you need to make circuit boards, specifically, a flamboyant ...
By: sponges

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:33:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Foamcore-CNC/
Build a Foamcore CNC Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/P58V/GLQCLE8C/FU0P58VGLQCLE8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/P58V/GLQCLE8C/FU0P58VGLQCLE8C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/P58V/GLQCLE8C/FU0P58VGLQCLE8C.SMALL.jpg EW2BPO8GLHRYGZM imoyer Build a low-cost CNC machine in your kitchen, for under $120, using tools obtainable at your local art and hardware stores. This project seeks to lower the ground floor of CNC machine construction. It utilizes foamcore - an easy to work with and cheap material - for its structural components. The m...
By: imoyer

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:53:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-Arduino-Powered-Chess-Playing-Robo/
How to Build an Arduino Powered Chess Playing Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/SZLT/GLFUDSDQ/FIISZLTGLFUDSDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/SZLT/GLFUDSDQ/FIISZLTGLFUDSDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/SZLT/GLFUDSDQ/FIISZLTGLFUDSDQ.SMALL.jpg E5DRH6UGKS0RWFN mJusticz Judging by the sheer number of chess related Instructables, I think it's safe to say the community enjoys the game.  It can be difficult, however, to find someone who plays on the same level you do.  To solve this dilemma, and to increase my playing skills, I built this arduino powered chess pl...
By: mJusticz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:57:59 PDT 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 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:38:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Wifi-radio/
Build your own Wifi radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/AZZH/GLFUDRE7/FQUAZZHGLFUDRE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/AZZH/GLFUDRE7/FQUAZZHGLFUDRE7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/AZZH/GLFUDRE7/FQUAZZHGLFUDRE7.SMALL.jpg E1HZZO9GLC27YR5 janw The internet hosts lots and lots of online radiostreams, most of them with a certain theme, ranging from old time classics to Tibetian riverdancing. I must admit that I love to listen to them while I'm building stuff, as I can choose the music I like without listening to the same cd's over and ove...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:07:40 PDT 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 03:41:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Claw-1/
The Claw. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/DAOW/GLFU0NAK/FIPDAOWGLFU0NAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/DAOW/GLFU0NAK/FIPDAOWGLFU0NAK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIP/DAOW/GLFU0NAK/FIPDAOWGLFU0NAK.SMALL.jpg EPWKND3GLDDSC1I AntMan232 This is how to build... The Claw. The Claw is my awesome 3 fingered robotic gripper. it is controlled with a servo, and can be attached to another servo which acts as a "wrist". To see what it should look like, there is a video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R7vCUfmeNU. (for the NRW contes...
By: AntMan232

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:11:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Motivational-Moody-Workout-T-Shirt/
The Motivational Moody Workout T-Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/T9X4/GKS0UL11/FZOT9X4GKS0UL11.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/T9X4/GKS0UL11/FZOT9X4GKS0UL11.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/T9X4/GKS0UL11/FZOT9X4GKS0UL11.SMALL.jpg E9HF55HGJPJHKEZ Lingon I call this project "The Motivational Moody Workout T-Shirt" . Basically what I wanted to do was a t-shirt that makes you want to get out in the open and work out. To make that work, I sewed a LilyPad arduino onto a t-shirt and powered it with a solar panel. Then I connected a bunch blue LEDs in smi...
By: Lingon

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:10:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Industrial-Strength-Electronics-Holster/
Industrial Strength Electronics Holster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/23HP/GLDDSBJD/F3C23HPGLDDSBJD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/23HP/GLDDSBJD/F3C23HPGLDDSBJD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3C/23HP/GLDDSBJD/F3C23HPGLDDSBJD.SMALL.jpg E03WO4ZGLDDSBHO Phil B This is a wireless microphone sender unit in a tough waist holster I made for it.  As a parish pastor, I use this at least once a week.  You may not use a wireless microphone, but this holster could be for any piece of electronics you might want to wear on your belt, including a cell phone.  In the ...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:03:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-player-Pong-using-Arduino/
2 player Pong using Arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/LCGI/GLLI7IK9/FPILCGIGLLI7IK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/LCGI/GLLI7IK9/FPILCGIGLLI7IK9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/LCGI/GLLI7IK9/FPILCGIGLLI7IK9.SMALL.jpg EBLSKF5GKS0WAZX duboisvb I started with the Instructable from Kyle Brinckerhoff; http://www.instructables.com/id/Ardu-pong-the-Arduino-based-pong-console/   Thanks Kyle! and the following at Make magazine http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2007/08/arduino-pong.html and I see the original code is attributed to Pete Lamonic...
By: duboisvb

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:29:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Joel-the-joule-thief/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/8DXC/GKS0W736/F278DXCGKS0W736.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/8DXC/GKS0W736/F278DXCGKS0W736.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F27/8DXC/GKS0W736/F278DXCGKS0W736.SMALL.jpg EVGD5VAGKS0W72E Jason-B Joel was born around April of 2010 and he loves to steal dead batteries.  He was inspired by http://www.instructables.com/id/The-illuminated-LED-man-or-The-Joule-Thief-man/ He consists of: - Solid core copper wire for a skeleton - Vibration mounts for his feet - Filtering toroid for his torso - Red...
By: Jason-B

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:25:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Laser-Show-with-Full-XY-Control/
Arduino Laser Show with Full XY Control - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/AN93/GLC26GE8/F5BAN93GLC26GE8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/AN93/GLC26GE8/F5BAN93GLC26GE8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/AN93/GLC26GE8/F5BAN93GLC26GE8.SMALL.jpg EY3WWSOGKS0U57T nothinglabs This project uses an Arduino and some cheap audio speakers to create a real laser show with full X and Y axis control. The included source code lets you easily draw text and even simple pictures! View the demo video to get an idea of what this project can do. You should be able to get most co...
By: nothinglabs

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:43:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/RGB-LED-Love-Heart/
RGB LED Love Heart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/25YI/GLAMQ6Y3/FH325YIGLAMQ6Y3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/25YI/GLAMQ6Y3/FH325YIGLAMQ6Y3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/25YI/GLAMQ6Y3/FH325YIGLAMQ6Y3.SMALL.jpg EC85MA6GLAMQ6XV simoninns This project creates a RGB LED lit love heart which is controlled by a PIC12F683 microcontroller.  I designed the project as a gift for my wife on our 15th wedding anniversary (since she puts up with my addiction to electronics I thought she deserved something in return!). The love heart is made fr...
By: simoninns

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:14:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/F2-Conditional-Diaper-Purse/
F2 Conditional Diaper Purse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/GUTA/GL4Z6U34/FREGUTAGL4Z6U34.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/GUTA/GL4Z6U34/FREGUTAGL4Z6U34.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/GUTA/GL4Z6U34/FREGUTAGL4Z6U34.SMALL.jpg EVURHWWGL4Z6GJO jnorby Design and technology merge to create a twice-functional diaper bag that will serve to illustrate useful reminders on what's missing and what's accounted for before setting out for the day. This stylish bag will use fabric switches that will trigger five or six LEDs, which will reflect the current c...
By: jnorby

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:51:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Specs-Giga-Goggles/
Super Specs - 3D and much more - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/ECFR/GL4Z51U9/FIAECFRGL4Z51U9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/ECFR/GL4Z51U9/FIAECFRGL4Z51U9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/ECFR/GL4Z51U9/FIAECFRGL4Z51U9.SMALL.jpg ECB41JWGL4Z6T0W Light_Lab The title for this Instructable was really hard to pick because these Super Specs have so many uses. So many uses? Let’s list a few: * 3D stereo glasses that will work on any screen that uses passive split polarity for 3D regardless of brand.    (Will not work for electronic switched 3D stereo.) * ...
By: Light_Lab

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Sumo-Bot-Science-Olympiad-2011-Rule/
How to Make a Sumo Bot (Science Olympiad 2011 Rules) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/ENG8/GL4Z6GWB/FNRENG8GL4Z6GWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/ENG8/GL4Z6GWB/FNRENG8GL4Z6GWB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/ENG8/GL4Z6GWB/FNRENG8GL4Z6GWB.SMALL.jpg EXTZUX7GKS0R61U AlphaFire This Sumo Bot was the Century High School, from Rochester, Minnesota, Science Olympiad Team's entry into the State Competition on March 5, 2011. Although we didn't do so well (25th out of 32 teams), I still decided to showcase my hard work, and to provide tips for other people. Here's a brief overv...
By: AlphaFire

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:38:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Klein-Bottle/
How to make a Klein Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/37QC/GL4Z6HN8/F3537QCGL4Z6HN8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/37QC/GL4Z6HN8/F3537QCGL4Z6HN8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/37QC/GL4Z6HN8/F3537QCGL4Z6HN8.SMALL.jpg EP1X4AKGJQEIFX2 Z.Backas A mathematician named Klein Thought the Möbius band was divine. Said he: "If you glue The edges of two, You'll get a weird bottle like mine." This Instructable will teach you how to make a Klien bottle, which is a bottle with no distinct inside or outside; a non-orientable surface. You can r...
By: Z.Backas

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:13:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-up-your-wallet/
Light up your wallet!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/QFYR/GL4Z6BFR/FNZQFYRGL4Z6BFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/QFYR/GL4Z6BFR/FNZQFYRGL4Z6BFR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNZ/QFYR/GL4Z6BFR/FNZQFYRGL4Z6BFR.SMALL.jpg EEOJ582GKS0V184 Nawaz   I always had some issues finding money in my wallet to pay taxi fare when I come back home late night and most of the time, the indoor lamp of the taxi is either out of service or is simply too dim.   So, I came up with this simple circuit which uses SMDs and a button cell battery. The whole thin...
By: Nawaz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:21:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Wordclock-Grew-Up/
The Wordclock Grew Up! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/P7HY/GLHRYAIH/F47P7HYGLHRYAIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/P7HY/GLHRYAIH/F47P7HYGLHRYAIH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/P7HY/GLHRYAIH/F47P7HYGLHRYAIH.SMALL.jpg EXEEMBUGKLJ642R drj113 Well, It had to happen. I first published my WordClock project in September 2009. It was a Microchip PIC based clock, using a PIC16F877A microprocessor. In the last year and a half, I have been constantly improving it, and have adapted it to the Arduino, and even designed an updated controller boar...
By: drj113

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Mar 2011 20:45:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Foot-Tap-Amplifier/
Foot Tap Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/TNOR/GKS0TRO1/FZBTNORGKS0TRO1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/TNOR/GKS0TRO1/FZBTNORGKS0TRO1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/TNOR/GKS0TRO1/FZBTNORGKS0TRO1.SMALL.jpg EAFR3GNGKQ36CX4 mkontopo Tap v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Tapped} p. pr. & vb. n. {Tapping}] 1. To strike lightly especially with a slight sound 2. To give a light blow with. 3. To bring about by repeated light blows. Description: These instructions are for a system that monitors nervous foot-tapping. Inspired by “Restless Leg S...
By: mkontopo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:04:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Reversed-Lens-Filter-Adapter/
Reversed Lens Filter Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/P339/GKS0V731/FVSP339GKS0V731.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/P339/GKS0V731/FVSP339GKS0V731.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/P339/GKS0V731/FVSP339GKS0V731.SMALL.jpg EXB5OXXGKS0V725 jeoncs Reversal rings are great fun for cameras. They allow you to get super close using your existing lenses in a new way for very little cost. However when you're doing so you are exposing a delicate element of your lens which wasn't made to be exposed. This little trick will not only allow you to protec...
By: jeoncs

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:56:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SquawkBox-an-algorithmic-beat-box-using-a-toy-vo/
SquawkBox - an algorithmic beat box using a toy voice recorder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/KFN5/GJQEA6BL/FK8KFN5GJQEA6BL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/KFN5/GJQEA6BL/FK8KFN5GJQEA6BL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/KFN5/GJQEA6BL/FK8KFN5GJQEA6BL.SMALL.jpg E4LWC3MGJPJAO5K darwingrosse This instructable is all about making a beatbox - but one that does things a little differently. It is also about reusing existing toy technology to make it all happen. In order to develop a controllable sound engine, I decide to "circuit bend" a kid's toy. The toy that I'm using is the Yada Yada Ya...
By: darwingrosse

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:11:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Emoticon-Jacket-with-LCD-screen/
How to make an Emoticon Jacket with LCD screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/XWBU/GKJF7OLS/FGPXWBUGKJF7OLS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/XWBU/GKJF7OLS/FGPXWBUGKJF7OLS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGP/XWBU/GKJF7OLS/FGPXWBUGKJF7OLS.SMALL.jpg E7RA2PAGJPJLLRJ kstran07 Concept: I would like to make a jacket that has a small LCD screen to create subtexts for interpersonal human interaction. The user would use a limited "keyboard" with force sensors and buttons under soft silicone keys to create computer textual subtitles to human interaction (textual emoticons, i...
By: kstran07

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:42:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-35mm-Box-Camera/
Homemade 35mm Box Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/GYY2/GKS0SNXV/FWOGYY2GKS0SNXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/GYY2/GKS0SNXV/FWOGYY2GKS0SNXV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/GYY2/GKS0SNXV/FWOGYY2GKS0SNXV.SMALL.jpg E7V0ID5GKS0SNIB seerixprojex Ever thought about taking the Pin Hole camera to the next level? Well now you can! Coming soon: The camera works so well I've decided to upgrade the shutter so it will be able to shoot in broad daylight. (This note added on May 11th 2011). Update: The updated shutter is almost finished. Unfortunat...
By: seerixprojex

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:32:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MODIFIED-MOUSE-RUNS-ON-LITHIUM-ION-CELL-PHONE-BATT/
MODIFIED MOUSE RUNS ON LITHIUM ION CELL PHONE BATTERY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/XOU7/GL24A7YN/F3MXOU7GL24A7YN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/XOU7/GL24A7YN/F3MXOU7GL24A7YN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/XOU7/GL24A7YN/F3MXOU7GL24A7YN.SMALL.jpg ELIPCZCGKS0SW7B Davetech I got a couple of Logitech cordless, optical mice for cheap from an eBay auction. They work great, but they are battery hogs. A pair of AA alkalines only lasted a week or two, and when I used rechargeables, they only lasted a couple of days before needing a recharge. At one point I mused that it w...
By: Davetech

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 9 Mar 2011 14:52:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Touch-Communication/
Touch Communication - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/4CIG/GKGL5KO4/FY24CIGGKGL5KO4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/4CIG/GKGL5KO4/FY24CIGGKGL5KO4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY2/4CIG/GKGL5KO4/FY24CIGGKGL5KO4.SMALL.jpg EF4GTJXGJPJLLT6 SarahVance At first, my idea was to allow communication between my necklace and my boyfriend's. Squeezing either pendent would cause the other to vibrate. I wanted to create a means of instant communication over long distances. This desire started when my boyfriend studied abroad in Argentina for four months l...
By: SarahVance

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Mar 2011 22:50:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tilt-Sensing-Quilt/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/9KUJ/GKS0U67G/FK09KUJGKS0U67G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/9KUJ/GKS0U67G/FK09KUJGKS0U67G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/9KUJ/GKS0U67G/FK09KUJGKS0U67G.SMALL.jpg ED3BP8BGKS0U671 Plusea This quilt is made up of an array of 41 textile tilt sensors. Each sensor demonstrates a unique construction variation, showcasing different materials and techniques that can be used to create fabric tilt sensors. The Tilt Sensing Quilt took roughly a year to complete. It is a great demonstration o...
By: Plusea

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 9 Mar 2011 13:09:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toshiba-Laptop-BIOS-Reset-Dongle/
Toshiba Laptop BIOS Reset Dongle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/FZ58/GKS0TNF6/FC2FZ58GKS0TNF6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/FZ58/GKS0TNF6/FC2FZ58GKS0TNF6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/FZ58/GKS0TNF6/FC2FZ58GKS0TNF6.SMALL.jpg EPIFVBLGKS0TN58 Harrymatic So you've got an old Toshiba Satellite (full list of compatible models at the bottom), turned it on and to your aggravation you are greeted with a Password prompt. While there are several ways to go about removing the password, I chose to build a very simple dongle device which connects to the paral...
By: Harrymatic

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:13:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Robotty/
Make a Robotty! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/L26W/GKLJ5MZN/FJGL26WGKLJ5MZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/L26W/GKLJ5MZN/FJGL26WGKLJ5MZN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/L26W/GKLJ5MZN/FJGL26WGKLJ5MZN.SMALL.jpg EFLJDLQFWS6KZEG seligtobiason This Instructable will show you how to create a Robot Sculpture that lights up with LEDs. The whole project is pretty inexpensive. All the parts can be found around the house and at the local hardware, and craft store. I will show you step by step detailed instructions to recreate exactly what I ha...
By: seligtobiason

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:45:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arduino-or-The-DIY-Duino/
DIY Arduino or "The DIY-Duino" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/C4IW/GKS0SJ19/FN9C4IWGKS0SJ19.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/C4IW/GKS0SJ19/FN9C4IWGKS0SJ19.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/C4IW/GKS0SJ19/FN9C4IWGKS0SJ19.SMALL.jpg EIVLJ0BGKS0SJ12 robonerd THIS ENTIRE TUTORIAL IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON MY WEBSITE AT http://www.theparsley.com/arduino/diy/ To quote the Arduino website: "Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone...
By: robonerd

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 7 Mar 2011 11:53:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Clear-polycarbonate-enclosures/
Clear polycarbonate enclosures - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/197V/GKTJNP7O/FWI197VGKTJNP7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/197V/GKTJNP7O/FWI197VGKTJNP7O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/197V/GKTJNP7O/FWI197VGKTJNP7O.SMALL.jpg E6KYOOPGKTJNP7D Jason-B So about a year ago I decided that I wanted to get into AVR microcontrollers. After ordering an AVR pocket programmer from Sparkfun , I soon realized that it was too delicate to be sitting on a workbench full of wire clippings. I knew I needed a small enclosure to put it in, but couldn't find anythi...
By: Jason-B

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 7 Mar 2011 09:12:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Glove-Talk-to-the-Hand/
Bluetooth Glove: Talk to the Hand! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/VCFM/GJQEISJC/FV7VCFMGJQEISJC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/VCFM/GJQEISJC/FV7VCFMGJQEISJC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/VCFM/GJQEISJC/FV7VCFMGJQEISJC.SMALL.jpg E79SR0RGJQEC0P4 rachel This shows how I took apart a bluetooth headset and sewed it into a glove, so that I can talk on the phone just by holding my hand up to my head as if I were pretending to talk on the phone!  But I really am!  Yeah I'm a huge dork, but this is seriously fun to do... I only used a very basic s...
By: rachel

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 7 Mar 2011 01:47:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Domo-Kun-WobblyBot-Simple-Self-Balancing-Two-Whee/
Domo Kun WobblyBot, Simple Self Balancing Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFV/IJPY/GKS0TD43/FFVIJPYGKS0TD43.SMALL.jpg EGNQVU2GKS0QKA2 Chein A self balancing two-wheel robot that wobbles, hence the name WobblyBot. Quite possibly the simplest design for a robot that could (sort of) balance itself on two wheels, without the use of accelerometer, gyroscope or microcontroller. A great weekend project, and do check out the video to ...
By: Chein

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 6 Mar 2011 02:20:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyboard-Skateboard/
Keyboard Skateboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/RVZM/GKS0RZ9Z/FG0RVZMGKS0RZ9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/RVZM/GKS0RZ9Z/FG0RVZMGKS0RZ9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/RVZM/GKS0RZ9Z/FG0RVZMGKS0RZ9Z.SMALL.jpg EHPPZD8GKS0RZ73 frenzy I was brainstorming with Randy on projects for the Mice and Keyboard Reuse Challenge and I thought of doing a keyboard skateboard! Randy showed me this had already been done. Randy was quick to also note that this project didn't actually work! I was determined to make a working version of the Keybo...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 5 Mar 2011 10:07:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/An-easy-adaptor-for-connecting-your-iphone-4-to-op/
Connecting iphone 4 to optical devices - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/BPYA/GMJT3UHE/F41BPYAGMJT3UHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/BPYA/GMJT3UHE/F41BPYAGMJT3UHE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/BPYA/GMJT3UHE/F41BPYAGMJT3UHE.SMALL.jpg E3UHQWJGKS0RNS4 rabbitcreek The iphone 4 with its portability, ease of use, high resolution video camera and linked email upload make it an ideal platform for telemedicine.  We adapted a iphone 4 hard case with a attachment device that easily adds video to most slit lamps and probably other optic...
By: rabbitcreek

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 3 Mar 2011 00:35:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-runaway-cookie-box/
How to make a runaway cookie box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/SAFA/GKQ3DD6G/FC3SAFAGKQ3DD6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/SAFA/GKQ3DD6G/FC3SAFAGKQ3DD6G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/SAFA/GKQ3DD6G/FC3SAFAGKQ3DD6G.SMALL.jpg E8V6I3FGKQ36DUS schmegano Eat too many cookies? These are some guidelines for how you can add a few security features to an ordinary box of cookies - or at least have a fun toy. The runaway cookie box will roll away when objects approach it and sound an alarm when it is picked up. What you need for the craft side of things...
By: schmegano

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 1 Mar 2011 18:48:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-touchable-heartbeat/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/P645/GKLIWTXU/FBRP645GKLIWTXU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/P645/GKLIWTXU/FBRP645GKLIWTXU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/P645/GKLIWTXU/FBRP645GKLIWTXU.SMALL.jpg EBRFYD8GKLISQ2C pigeonpants Title: Portrait of the Artist (done with all her heart...) Size: 6.5" x 3" x 2" Medium: Airbrushed machining foam, acrylic I've been making a body of work for a while now, which involves creating sort of synthetic synesthetic objects and experiences. I've been taking information about different peo...
By: pigeonpants

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:07:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacked-iPhone-Birthday-Cake/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/OJ5P/GKQ3D6KL/FXMOJ5PGKQ3D6KL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/OJ5P/GKQ3D6KL/FXMOJ5PGKQ3D6KL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/OJ5P/GKQ3D6KL/FXMOJ5PGKQ3D6KL.SMALL.jpg E2DEYOGGKQ3D6KJ VanessitaS I made this cake for my husbands 27th birthday.  He's a HUGE Apple fanatic and at the time we both had jailbroken iPhones on the TMobile network... So I made this cake to replicate his phone. The date = his age. Needless to say he loved it and didn't want to cut into it. Inside was vanilla cake wit...
By: VanessitaS

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 1 Mar 2011 06:56:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Fish/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/5FXG/GKQ365AG/FD25FXGGKQ365AG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/5FXG/GKQ365AG/FD25FXGGKQ365AG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/5FXG/GKQ365AG/FD25FXGGKQ365AG.SMALL.jpg EE5TCC6GKQ364M8 iminthebathroom This is sadly another mere photo-instructable.  This was built before I discovered instructables, and sadly before I started taking pictures of steps along the way.  My buddy Paul was always telling em to document my builds, pesky hindsight!  Video to be posted soon - Oh look-ee videos posted! ...
By: iminthebathroom

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:34:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-easy-iPod-or-gadget-car-mount/
Cheap and easy iPod (or gadget) car mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XLYB/GKKEHH6Z/FBQXLYBGKKEHH6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XLYB/GKKEHH6Z/FBQXLYBGKKEHH6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/XLYB/GKKEHH6Z/FBQXLYBGKKEHH6Z.SMALL.jpg E461R9LGKKEHH6H Mike73 I recently bought an iPod touch and a protective case to go with it. While using the iPod in my car, I really found it inconvenient to change tracks while driving. You can only skip songs after pressing the home button first, then swiping across the screen to unlock the player. First of all, I had t...
By: Mike73

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:54:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-does-heating-water-in-a-steam-engine-boiler-cr/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/TKYO/GKLJ5Z5H/F62TKYOGKLJ5Z5H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/TKYO/GKLJ5Z5H/F62TKYOGKLJ5Z5H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/TKYO/GKLJ5Z5H/F62TKYOGKLJ5Z5H.SMALL.gif QCFQKWOGKLJ2CJ8 TheFoofinator I am thinking of doing an instructable on Model steam engines, how they work etcetera, and I am need of a Physicist to explain how the steam in the boiler builds up pressure. I know how the rest of the engines work, but unfortunately I am a bit lost for knowledge on pressure. I could just look at wi...
By: TheFoofinator

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:10:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Poincare-disk-tiling-coasters/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/URQ5/GKLJ29XT/FZ3URQ5GKLJ29XT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/URQ5/GKLJ29XT/FZ3URQ5GKLJ29XT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/URQ5/GKLJ29XT/FZ3URQ5GKLJ29XT.SMALL.jpg EFB1128GKLJ29ZK michiexile IKEA sells nice and cheap glass coasters for use as plates for block candles. These have a nice and flat backside, perfect for etching in circular designs. In particular, I have had a LOT of fun etching in hyperbolic tilings on these. One word of caution: I tried measuring the coasters, ending up w...
By: michiexile

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:26:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steel-Machine-Kinetic-Sculpture/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/XSZ8/GKLJ5LII/FZWXSZ8GKLJ5LII.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/XSZ8/GKLJ5LII/FZWXSZ8GKLJ5LII.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/XSZ8/GKLJ5LII/FZWXSZ8GKLJ5LII.SMALL.jpg EALXPC2GKLJ5LET chriszep Steel machine exploring the use of cams and string/gear generated movement. P.I.T.A. Machine from Christopher Zeppieri on Vimeo.
By: chriszep

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:56:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Lit-BSG-Viper-Mk-II-Model-Build/
LED-Lit BSG Viper Mk. II Model Build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/XJV8/GJQEC2KS/F7LXJV8GJQEC2KS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/XJV8/GJQEC2KS/F7LXJV8GJQEC2KS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7L/XJV8/GJQEC2KS/F7LXJV8GJQEC2KS.SMALL.jpg EVTFZL5GH8AANRV Vlorbschnat For this Instructable, I built a LED-lit model of the Viper Mk. II from the new Battlestar Galactica series. The kit is manufactured by Moebius, I highly recommend their Viper Mk II kit and their Battlestar Galactica kit, they're both a lot of fun to do. I custom-designed and -built all the circuitr...
By: Vlorbschnat

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:01:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Basics-RCtime/
Arduino Basics: RCtime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/HBA3/GKJF8R92/FQ3HBA3GKJF8R92.SMALL.jpg EAD2DNBGKJF85RC randofo RCtime is a function for the Arduino that finds its roots in Basic-based micro controller programming languages (such as the Basic Stamp). This function basically counts the amount of time it takes to charge a capacitor through a resistor and returns a digital value. In some sense, it is a simple ha...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:05:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Penguin-Torso/
Animatronic Penguin Torso - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/TFS9/GJQEKVZG/FM9TFS9GJQEKVZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/TFS9/GJQEKVZG/FM9TFS9GJQEKVZG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM9/TFS9/GJQEKVZG/FM9TFS9GJQEKVZG.SMALL.jpg E1BSR41GJQEC1J3 djsfantasi I had a dream of developing an animated Christmas Holiday Season display, potentially as a fund raiser for the arts. My original idea was to use puppets as characters, but reading and investigating made me curious as to whether I could build an animatronic penguin. This instructable concentrates o...
By: djsfantasi

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:22:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Human-Powered-Night-Train-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/5UPA/GKJF7LNC/FD55UPAGKJF7LNC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/5UPA/GKJF7LNC/FD55UPAGKJF7LNC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/5UPA/GKJF7LNC/FD55UPAGKJF7LNC.SMALL.jpg EIS6U33GKJF8IHZ rggb This is a human powered parade float for a Christmas night parade. It was built by the Human Powered Vehicle Operators of Ottawa (HPVOoO) http://hpv.tricolour.net . More details can be found on http://hpv.tricolour.net/train.html .  The base platform is a human powered tandem recumbent tricycle towi...
By: rggb

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:01:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyboard-Circuit-Sheet-Lampshade/
Keyboard Circuit Sheet Lampshade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/WU0U/GJ7MQI3B/F39WU0UGJ7MQI3B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/WU0U/GJ7MQI3B/F39WU0UGJ7MQI3B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/WU0U/GJ7MQI3B/F39WU0UGJ7MQI3B.SMALL.jpg E4LUKN7GJ7MM5PG ChrysN I had a really old keyboard lying around that I planned to use to make a Keylendar.  Upon opening it up I noticed that the circuit sheets were a really pretty bluey/green colour.  I thought this would make a great lampshade.  For the light source I used an LED puck light connected to a USB cable so...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:32:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Why-do-i-keep-blowing-my-tweeters-and-horns/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/F4A4/GKGL6FF4/FXAF4A4GKGL6FF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/F4A4/GKGL6FF4/FXAF4A4GKGL6FF4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/F4A4/GKGL6FF4/FXAF4A4GKGL6FF4.SMALL.jpg QPCGGFTGKGL68ZY dman192 Hello everyone i am kinda knew and would like to know what is going on with my setup. i got a pair of dual 18" speakers, each box has 4 tweeters and 1 horn and 2 18" speakers. when i first got these speakers none of the tweeters worked. i changed them and they popped again. These speakers are being...
By: dman192

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:22:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/iPad-Light-Painting/
iPad Light Painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/E5QX/GJQEBV2Y/FC3E5QXGJQEBV2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/E5QX/GJQEBV2Y/FC3E5QXGJQEBV2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/E5QX/GJQEBV2Y/FC3E5QXGJQEBV2Y.SMALL.jpg EW134M1GJQEGUYV fungus amungus The handiness of the iPad with the touch screen and all the apps may make it a killer device for email and Angry Birds, but it's also pretty sweet for light painting. Paint messages and images in the air by sweeping the iPad in front of a camera with a sloooow shutter speed. Sound good? Let's do it...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:36:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hurricane-Balls-3000-rpm-spinning-toy/
Hurricane Balls, 3000 rpm+ spinning toy. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/77BU/GKAYY35P/FI077BUGKAYY35P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/77BU/GKAYY35P/FI077BUGKAYY35P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/77BU/GKAYY35P/FI077BUGKAYY35P.SMALL.jpg EEZ9ANOGKAYY34R Dr Qui UPDATE: Read step 7, It shows a better build method and has a link to an Ible that shows how to make the jig. I also posted and Ible on how to join ball bearings with soft solder here. I discovered this fun little toy while surfing around the net in the wee small hours last night on a site ca...
By: Dr Qui

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:24:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-PIXARs-AUTO/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/DJ50/GKGL5GZT/F2UDJ50GKGL5GZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/DJ50/GKGL5GZT/F2UDJ50GKGL5GZT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/DJ50/GKGL5GZT/F2UDJ50GKGL5GZT.SMALL.jpg E9QI7HDGKGL5GU2 SHIFT! Even though it's fairly unlikely I will be posting a step by step Instructable on him I figured, what with National Robot Week, I could still share a couple of photos of one of my earliest PIXAR builds the villainous Autopilot from WALL·E.   Back in the spring of 2009, when I was the Public Represe...
By: SHIFT!

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:35:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arcade-Button-MIDI-Controller/
Arcade Button MIDI Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/5ZES/GJHVD7EY/FSW5ZESGJHVD7EY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/5ZES/GJHVD7EY/FSW5ZESGJHVD7EY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/5ZES/GJHVD7EY/FSW5ZESGJHVD7EY.SMALL.jpg EBCNJ9MGJQEMHML fraganator Having a hardware interface to your favourite music / DJ / VJ software can really open up doors in your creativity. The most widespread form of hardware control to your PC for such applications is a MIDI based controller. A MIDI controller can send and receive MIDI messages to your PC, allowing dir...
By: fraganator

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:21:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Bouquet-of-Multicolored-Carnations/
Make Multicolored Carnations . . . With Science! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/OJZL/GKAYXZQC/FNCOJZLGKAYXZQC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/OJZL/GKAYXZQC/FNCOJZLGKAYXZQC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/OJZL/GKAYXZQC/FNCOJZLGKAYXZQC.SMALL.jpg EG1PQJBGJQEMABL depotdevoid Inspired by user NurdRage's video of how to make your flowers glow under UV light, I revisited an old science experiment from middle school.  India and I turned a bland spray of white carnations into this lovely bouquet of multicolored flowers, just in time for Valentine's Day. So come along and j...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:40:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SNF-Drumming-MIDI-Glove-using-Arduino-and-light-se/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/QFDE/GJQEIO8J/FA0QFDEGJQEIO8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/QFDE/GJQEIO8J/FA0QFDEGJQEIO8J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/QFDE/GJQEIO8J/FA0QFDEGJQEIO8J.SMALL.jpg EQNMBQ4GKAYY2OS Bruno Ratnieks Hey there! First of all cheers to my supportive lovely family: Betina, Edvins, Vera and Sérgio! I'm Bruno Ratnieks from Brazil and will describe a fun and easy way to build your own sound expression MIDI enabled glove without expending lot's of money on MIDI Interfaces or expensive sensors. Feel f...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:40:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Arduino-Sunrise-Lamp/
Simple Arduino Sunrise Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/HEK0/GKAYXVZY/FY4HEK0GKAYXVZY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/HEK0/GKAYXVZY/FY4HEK0GKAYXVZY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY4/HEK0/GKAYXVZY/FY4HEK0GKAYXVZY.SMALL.jpg ELNL8MQGJQEBLNG PKM Hate waking up in the dark? Me too.  I found a cheap 24 LED lamp and thought it would be fairly easy to make it turn on slowly using my Arduino, which should help banish some of those "waking up in the dark" winter blues. You'll need: - a "camping" LED lamp- I used one like this one - an Arduino or...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:16:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Steam-Engine-full-instructions/
Hardware Store Steam Engine full instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/PN5Y/GJQEIFYV/F7HPN5YGJQEIFYV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/PN5Y/GJQEIFYV/F7HPN5YGJQEIFYV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7H/PN5Y/GJQEIFYV/F7HPN5YGJQEIFYV.SMALL.jpg EGEUQBUGJQEIEGO kcbford1 Hello, after uploading the following http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Steam-Engines-no-machining-require/ .......... I was flooded with emails to make another and submit a full Instructable. So………..here it is! This is a steam engine that requires no machining of parts, and everything ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:56:15 PST 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:35:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Moleskine-nook-color-case/
Moleskine nook color case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/SR29/GKAYXQ1Q/FNUSR29GKAYXQ1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/SR29/GKAYXQ1Q/FNUSR29GKAYXQ1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/SR29/GKAYXQ1Q/FNUSR29GKAYXQ1Q.SMALL.jpg EQ97ENKGJQEBIUU mydian_nightshade      First off I'd like to note that there are tons of really nice nook & nook color cases out there for cheaper than the material costs for this project. They're designed by professionals and made by companies who do lots of testing because they don't like being sued when customers return broken e...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:58:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/what-is-the-function-of-a-pulley-in-a-elevator/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif QRWGW8QGJQEBGIH anku218 may i know can pulley be substituted with anything else as efficient?
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:15:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Robot-from-TRASH/
Solar Powered Robot from TRASH!!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/76WQ/GJQEHZ2X/F3P76WQGJQEHZ2X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/76WQ/GJQEHZ2X/F3P76WQGJQEHZ2X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/76WQ/GJQEHZ2X/F3P76WQGJQEHZ2X.SMALL.jpg ETXK4O5GK3TOKH1 martzsam Update; My age category for the contest is 13-18 because I am fifteen. :) Yes, the title explains it pretty well. In this Instructable I will show you step by step how to construct a light sensitive, solar powered, robot. All you need is some parts that can easily be found in the trash or in your b...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:31:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Steam-Engines-no-machining-require/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/L6RR/GK3TOPEQ/FZAL6RRGK3TOPEQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/L6RR/GK3TOPEQ/FZAL6RRGK3TOPEQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/L6RR/GK3TOPEQ/FZAL6RRGK3TOPEQ.SMALL.gif E3X7266GK3TOPBE kcbford1 ****** FULL INSTRUCTABLE GO HERE http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Steam-Engine-full-instructions/!*****  STEAM ENGINES!!!!!! and you dont need a machine shop. I built these a while ago not intending to post on instructables so unfortanly i have no photos but i have videos fly whe...
By: kcbford1

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:22:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-XO-Laptop-Bag/
Make Your Own XO Laptop Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/8G8N/FB11L5PL/F988G8NFB11L5PL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/8G8N/FB11L5PL/F988G8NFB11L5PL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/8G8N/FB11L5PL/F988G8NFB11L5PL.SMALL.jpg E1KGJL8FB11L5X1 drakemj The finished product is a custom laptop bag for an OLPC XO laptop computer, but these instructions could probably be modified for many portable electronic devices. The bag core is made of high density foam, reinforced with paperboard. The bag is trimmed in polyester belting, has an adjustable stra...
By: drakemj

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:12:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Basics-PIR-Sensor/
Arduino Basics: PIR Sensors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/8F84/GJQEHYPR/F158F84GJQEHYPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/8F84/GJQEHYPR/F158F84GJQEHYPR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F15/8F84/GJQEHYPR/F158F84GJQEHYPR.SMALL.jpg E6FLQP6GJQEHYP9 frenzy Welcome to the next installment of Arduino Basics! This instructable will teach you how to use a PIR sensors with the arduino, and we wil build a simple motion detector! Supplies For this instructable you will need the following: 1 arduino (with protoshield to make life easy) 1 LED of any co...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:12:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-photovideo-fotovideo-3D-casero/
DIY 3D photo/video (foto/video 3D casero) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/X5K5/GJQEHTEL/F5JX5K5GJQEHTEL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/X5K5/GJQEHTEL/F5JX5K5GJQEHTEL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/X5K5/GJQEHTEL/F5JX5K5GJQEHTEL.SMALL.jpg E3M8AIDGJQEB7OE rimar2000 La técnica 3D me gustó casi desde siempre. Cuando yo tenía unos 7 años vi por primera vez esas maravillosas imágenes que venían en el anuario del Pato Donald con sus respectivos anteojitos rojo-azul, y me pasaba horas admirando el efecto tridimensional. Años más tarde hice algunas pruebas con una cá...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:21:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Voice-Control-Robot-in-7-Minutes/
Make a Voice Controlled Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/REL8/GK0YUT6T/FSGREL8GK0YUT6T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/REL8/GK0YUT6T/FSGREL8GK0YUT6T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/REL8/GK0YUT6T/FSGREL8GK0YUT6T.SMALL.jpg EO629PSGJQEK8HU societyofrobots (requested for contest, 18+ age category) This tutorial will show how to build a simple voice controlled robot that's easy enough for beginners to make in just a few hours. I show how it can be done in two languages, both English and Thai. The cost of the entire project is about ~$224, which facto...
By: societyofrobots

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:48:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/35mm-Sprocket-Hole-Panoramic-Photographs-1/
35mm Sprocket Hole Panoramic Photographs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/5S2P/GJQEHPRM/FE75S2PGJQEHPRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/5S2P/GJQEHPRM/FE75S2PGJQEHPRM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/5S2P/GJQEHPRM/FE75S2PGJQEHPRM.SMALL.jpg EDSY17IGJQEHZ8T Darin Barry How do photographers get those wide images that bleed through the edges of the negative, showing the sprocket holes? It's a technique that allows your to create stunning panoramic images -- these little bits of film become art in themselves.  These photographs are achieved by loading ...
By: Darin Barry

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:47:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-simple-laptop-hack-for-making-your-CDDVD-dr/
Super simple laptop hack for making your CD/DVD drive easier to open. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/RO14/G68HA11V/FPXRO14G68HA11V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/RO14/G68HA11V/FPXRO14G68HA11V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/RO14/G68HA11V/FPXRO14G68HA11V.SMALL.gif EU3QVAOG68HA11R inchman  OK, so this isn’t exactly a problem that has plague man since the dawn of time, but it is something that bothers me about laptop CD/DVD drives that is so simple to solve. Here is the problem, to open the CD/DVD drive on most laptops you need to push a button on the right side of the computer that ...
By: inchman

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:53:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Eyes/
Animatronic Eyes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/ILPK/GJQEKVZQ/FOSILPKGJQEKVZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/ILPK/GJQEKVZQ/FOSILPKGJQEKVZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/ILPK/GJQEKVZQ/FOSILPKGJQEKVZQ.SMALL.jpg ENGUNG9GJQEKVZP djsfantasi This instructable shows how I made a set of eyes for an animatronic robot character. They only move from side to side, but have working eyelids. (18+) I actually modified a manually controlled set of DIY puppet eyes, to use servos. Hence, I originally performed the steps in a drastically different ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:01:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-reverse-obstacle-sensor-for-cars/
Arduino reverse obstacle sensor for cars - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/LJCG/GJQEAU4U/FQRLJCGGJQEAU4U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/LJCG/GJQEAU4U/FQRLJCGGJQEAU4U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/LJCG/GJQEAU4U/FQRLJCGGJQEAU4U.SMALL.jpg EHPOIYZGJQEHMV4 liudr This is an instructable for making your car reverse/backing/parking obstacle sensor. The full story in on my blog: http://liudr.wordpress.com With this obstacle sensor, you can find out your car's distance to another car behind it while backing. You can get as close to another car as a foot with th...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:01:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/wacky-waving-inflatable-flailing-tube-monster/
wacky waving inflatable flailing tube monster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/4J78/GJQEKAPF/FJS4J78GJQEKAPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/4J78/GJQEKAPF/FJS4J78GJQEKAPF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/4J78/GJQEKAPF/FJS4J78GJQEKAPF.SMALL.jpg EZ6ZVQ0GK0YUTX6 mikeasaurus Aaaaaahhh, MONSTERS! Don't worry, these monsters are friendly...I think. Just like those crazy arm-flailing inflatable tube men seen at outdoor events, make your own scale variant with a reused computer fan, and some multi-coloured blinking LED's. This monster is sure to brighten up any space and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:57:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PIC-RC-Motor-Controller-and-example-lego-robot/
PIC RC Motor Controller (and example lego robot) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BM40/GJQEHCMT/FKSBM40GJQEHCMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BM40/GJQEHCMT/FKSBM40GJQEHCMT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKS/BM40/GJQEHCMT/FKSBM40GJQEHCMT.SMALL.jpg EWD1DA4GGPF3O0D PaulMakesThings Note for National Robotics Week Robot Contest: I am over 18.  I am a student  at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. As a mechanical engineering student this project is related to my major. It has also taught me skills that have led to undergrad research work that is taking me on a mechatronics and r...
By: PaulMakesThings

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:39:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-Another-Daft-Punk-Coffee-TableDisplay/
Yet Another Daft Punk Coffee Table (5x5 LED Matrix) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/H8GB/GK3TOBQM/FADH8GBGK3TOBQM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/H8GB/GK3TOBQM/FADH8GBGK3TOBQM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/H8GB/GK3TOBQM/FADH8GBGK3TOBQM.SMALL.jpg EPBS2KOGJQEDZUX lincomatic Yes, I know this has been done before, but I wanted to build my own, using as few parts as possible.  I built this as a table top or wall mount model, but it can be scaled up to make a coffee table.  I built it as a study for a more ambitious project, which will be an 8x8 RGB coffee table.  In desig...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:40:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-arduino-printer/
Homemade arduino printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/IXMP/GK3TO331/F9JIXMPGK3TO331.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/IXMP/GK3TO331/F9JIXMPGK3TO331.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/IXMP/GK3TO331/F9JIXMPGK3TO331.SMALL.jpg EUCGXYWGJQEKWQS talesgurjao If you want to make your own high resolution printer (maybe not so high res), you are at the right place. This Instructable will show you how to do with two dead cd/dvd drive and a pen (pilot, whiteboard marker, whatever you have) at the best lego-printer style. Here is how our printer will work: w...
By: talesgurjao

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:46:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-light-switch-or-bust/
Wireless light switch or bust - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/Y7QT/GJQEL1AR/FJAY7QTGJQEL1AR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/Y7QT/GJQEL1AR/FJAY7QTGJQEL1AR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/Y7QT/GJQEL1AR/FJAY7QTGJQEL1AR.SMALL.jpg EU8M2LRGK3TO7YE TheNewHobbyist I stumbled upon the website lightobject.com while looking for an affordable thermocouple for the immersion circulator I’m planning on building. I found the part I was looking for and I also came across a “Mult-function 1CH RF Remote Control Tx/Rx Set ” which is a small remote controlled relay switch...
By: TheNewHobbyist

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:02:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-Powered-EL-Wire-Bike/
Pedal Powered EL Wire Bike - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/TJTU/GJQE9WO8/FMBTJTUGJQE9WO8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/TJTU/GJQE9WO8/FMBTJTUGJQE9WO8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/TJTU/GJQE9WO8/FMBTJTUGJQE9WO8.SMALL.jpg E71M38XGJQE9W8M samsmith17 This is a relatively simple instructable that uses advanced EL wire techniques. If you've never worked with EL wire, check out some of the other great EL wire instructables first. You'll need to know how to solder and connect it before doing this project. Since the whole point of this instructable ...
By: samsmith17

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:36:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Brite-LED-Sneakers-10/
Super Brite LED Sneakers 1.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/25AR/GK0YV36T/FMH25ARGK0YV36T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/25AR/GK0YV36T/FMH25ARGK0YV36T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMH/25AR/GK0YV36T/FMH25ARGK0YV36T.SMALL.jpg E9RZZP4GK0YUVZR i am jen Create your own Super Bright LED-lined sneakers that blink with multiple patterns. 1.0 FEATURES: - 1 color LEDs - 6 patterns - reed sensors + magnets that give you control to step through patterns - detachable velcro design - small, wearable microcontroller + power Parts & Tools Parts:...
By: i am jen

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:56:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Numitron-clock-thermometer/
Numitron clock & thermometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/CTN1/GJQEAAX2/FVVCTN1GJQEAAX2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/CTN1/GJQEAAX2/FVVCTN1GJQEAAX2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/CTN1/GJQEAAX2/FVVCTN1GJQEAAX2.SMALL.jpg EIKDIIGGJQE9V8U janw I really like nixie and numitron clocks, but I never worked with them before. So I decided to give it a go. I choose numitrons because of 2 reasons: first of all nixies need a higher voltage than numitrons to work. Nixies need around 170V DC and numitrons only 4,5V so they are safer to work with and...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:39:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Robot-Ant/
Make A Robot Ant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/I2WJ/GJQEADEE/FWHI2WJGJQEADEE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/I2WJ/GJQEADEE/FWHI2WJGJQEADEE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/I2WJ/GJQEADEE/FWHI2WJGJQEADEE.SMALL.jpg EBTLI8ZGJQEADCZ mikey77 Build a robot ant that can be remote controlled or operate autonomously. Using an infrared detector, it can find and pick up objects. It is controlled by a Picaxe 20x-2 microcontroller. While this is a fairly intricate robot, some of the motor techniques and circuits can be used for other simpler r...
By: mikey77

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:53:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Groovin-Grover-A-Microcontroller-based-Marionett/
Groovin' Grover: A Microcontroller-based Marionette - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/437V/GJQEA3V0/FNM437VGJQEA3V0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/437V/GJQEA3V0/FNM437VGJQEA3V0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/437V/GJQEA3V0/FNM437VGJQEA3V0.SMALL.jpg EZFMDLCGJQED44C talk2bruce Groovin' Grover is a marionette manipulated by four hobby servos and a Pololu Maestro microcontroller-based servo controller. You can control each of Grover's limbs independently and make him walk, wave, and most entertaining - make him dance. Groovin' Grover is easy to assemble and wire up. The Mae...
By: talk2bruce

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:40:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-One-Chip-Spinning-RGB-POV-Display-with-conve/
The 'One Chip Spinning RGB POV Display' with conversion software. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/TZ5I/GJQEAALF/FA4TZ5IGJQEAALF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/TZ5I/GJQEAALF/FA4TZ5IGJQEAALF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/TZ5I/GJQEAALF/FA4TZ5IGJQEAALF.SMALL.jpg EFAXK04GK0YUZVI bradsprojects If you have been on the look out for a project that combines, RGB LED's, a motor, a microcontroller and a ridiculous amount of hot melt glue, then you have certainly come to the right place. Allow me to introduce the 'One Chip' Spinning RGB POV Display This project allows you to create (w...
By: bradsprojects

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:09:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Banner-with-mbed-leds-and-a-Cooler/
Banner with mbed, leds and a Cooler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/MDLO/GK0YV1AL/FW0MDLOGK0YV1AL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/MDLO/GK0YV1AL/FW0MDLOGK0YV1AL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/MDLO/GK0YV1AL/FW0MDLOGK0YV1AL.SMALL.jpg E83CRMRGJQEA6HI pablo_instructabling This contest is almost over valentine´s day , and i know you love your wife (or girlfriend), resistors, leds, microcontrollers, and all that funny stuff, (in that order, i hope), so why don´t to put it all together! This project has been done in a couple of days with the mbed platform that claims t...
By: pablo_instructabling

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:15:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanized-Android-Figure/
Mechanized Android Figure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/0CJH/GJQEFPA1/F5R0CJHGJQEFPA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/0CJH/GJQEFPA1/F5R0CJHGJQEFPA1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/0CJH/GJQEFPA1/F5R0CJHGJQEFPA1.SMALL.jpg EZ145YQGJQED484 tanabata These Android figures are cute, but they don't actually do anything. Let's change that. Have a look at the video: These are the steps to make an Android that reacts to sound, moves it's head, sends out Morse Code messages and displays some cool light patterns. In the video...
By: tanabata

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:45:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Game-to-Arduino-Enigma-Machine/
Kid's Game to Arduino Enigma Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/9X1X/GK0YV1S5/FZ49X1XGK0YV1S5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/9X1X/GK0YV1S5/FZ49X1XGK0YV1S5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/9X1X/GK0YV1S5/FZ49X1XGK0YV1S5.SMALL.jpg EWOACSPGJQEH41K sketchsk3tch The technology behind Enigma machines and the work done to crack them has influenced cryptography, cryptanalysis, and computer science in general.  If you're unfamiliar with Enigma machines, it's a device that was developed near the end of World War I, then used extensively by the Nazi regime in Wor...
By: sketchsk3tch

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:51:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bubblebot-Gigantic-Bubble-Generator/
Bubblebot: Gigantic Bubble Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/22B1/GJQEKIGC/FN322B1GJQEKIGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/22B1/GJQEKIGC/FN322B1GJQEKIGC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/22B1/GJQEKIGC/FN322B1GJQEKIGC.SMALL.jpg EXS3OHMGJQEK339 zvizvi Welcome Here is one grand weekend project! Make this awesome Bubble Bot: While being a bit lengthy and requiring experience with Arduino, this contraption is bound to grant you infinite glory among your friends, toddlers and grownups alike! Avast, then! What You Need Here's a list of t...
By: zvizvi

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:32:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Household-Informer/
The Household Informer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/CJG4/GK0YUV1T/FD3CJG4GK0YUV1T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/CJG4/GK0YUV1T/FD3CJG4GK0YUV1T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD3/CJG4/GK0YUV1T/FD3CJG4GK0YUV1T.SMALL.jpg E2OQ3BIGJQEGZQW BrianH Who wants to go outside to see if the mail has arrived? In the cold winter or rain I’d rather not have to put on a jacket and shoes, only to find that there was no mail. This project will notify you of the mail carrier’s visit, and as a secondary function it will remind you that the garage door has ...
By: BrianH

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:54:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Telemetry-for-a-Model-Rocket/
Radio Telemetry for a Model Rocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/UVCO/GJQEGQ8X/FXLUVCOGJQEGQ8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/UVCO/GJQEGQ8X/FXLUVCOGJQEGQ8X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXL/UVCO/GJQEGQ8X/FXLUVCOGJQEGQ8X.SMALL.jpg EQV9GZIGJQEGLXT aspro648 Flying model rockets is fun, but there is always the question of how high did it go. Using a programmable micro-controller and some sensors, you can monitor the entire phase of flight and measure acceleration and altitude, among other things. With this project, I’ll show you how I did just that, usi...
By: aspro648

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Feb 2011 11:25:12 PST 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 14:59:27 PST 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 11:19:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-slide-projector-lomography-style-patches-t/
Photo slide projector, lomography style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/GMG7/GKAYXWZN/FMCGMG7GKAYXWZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/GMG7/GKAYXWZN/FMCGMG7GKAYXWZN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/GMG7/GKAYXWZN/FMCGMG7GKAYXWZN.SMALL.jpg EXTQBDGGJQEDZ6B derte84 To celebrate one year from my first (and one of the most successful) instructable, I thought to re-design it. The instructable is http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-simple-media-projector-with-a-recycled-ike/ and is about transforming an ikea lamp into a projector. In a year a lot of things hap...
By: derte84

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:41:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/SMS-controlled-Wireless-Irrigation-System/
SMS controlled Wireless Irrigation System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7C/99HH/GJQEKALV/F7C99HHGJQEKALV.SMALL.jpg ECB1A1FGJC3P014 mhkabir UPDATE 02/13/11 : Voting has started for the Sparkfun Microcontroller Contest. Please VOTE for me! UPDATE 02/26/11 : I won a second prize!! Huzzah! Thanks for all the votes guys! UPDATE 03/17/11: I would love to win a Laser cutter in the Epilog challenge as it would help the small DIY commun...
By: mhkabir

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:10:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Flowers-Glow-in-the-Dark-with-Highlighter-Flu/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/GNID/GJQE9CPR/FP4GNIDGJQE9CPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/GNID/GJQE9CPR/FP4GNIDGJQE9CPR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/GNID/GJQE9CPR/FP4GNIDGJQE9CPR.SMALL.jpg E27LY8JGJQEG46Y NurdRage In this video we make white carnation flowers glow in the dark when exposed to ultraviolet light. What we're essentially going is making them fluorescent. To do this we get a fluorescent highlighter and open it up to get the foam ink cartridge. Then squeeze a few drops of the ink into a cup of wat...
By: NurdRage

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:38:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-LED-throwie-sculpture-Sporeling/
Micro LED throwie sculpture (Sporeling) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/XBIV/GI0TIWXO/F91XBIVGI0TIWXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/XBIV/GI0TIWXO/F91XBIVGI0TIWXO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/XBIV/GI0TIWXO/F91XBIVGI0TIWXO.SMALL.jpg E0KNSW5GI0TG66P chiefchace        We will be making a true work of art, a sporeling or micro LED sculpture that utilizes a throwie for its base and foam packaging peanut as medium to work from...all hot glued together. I'm a former art student from the academy of art university in San Francisco, I love throwies and wanted to...
By: chiefchace

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:23:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Heart-Ornament/
LED Heart Ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/GIIA/GJQE9N70/FDPGIIAGJQE9N70.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/GIIA/GJQE9N70/FDPGIIAGJQE9N70.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/GIIA/GJQE9N70/FDPGIIAGJQE9N70.SMALL.jpg E3I0C2HGJQE9N4W dukode This heart was created for a "Crafty Chicas" workshop at the Lower East Side Girls Club, February 12, 2011. Happy Valentine's Day! Preliminary Direction: Study the LED Study the LED. The LED is bipolar, with a positive (+ or anodal) prong and a negative (- or cathodal) prong. Usually the positi...
By: dukode

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:08:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotic-arm-controlled-by-NES-gamepad/
Robotic arm controlled by NES gamepad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/MLJ2/GJQEGFFM/FPYMLJ2GJQEGFFM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/MLJ2/GJQEGFFM/FPYMLJ2GJQEGFFM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPY/MLJ2/GJQEGFFM/FPYMLJ2GJQEGFFM.SMALL.jpg EVW4UNOGBVJH3QY brunoip In this instructable I gonna try to describe how to make a robotic arm with parts from a printer, and control it using a NES gamepad. It may look like a hard work but I have prepared templates for all the parts and I try to take pictures for all the angles in order to make it simple. Also it is a r...
By: brunoip

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:58:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/NESBot-Arduino-Powered-Robot-beating-Super-Mario-/
NESBot: Arduino Powered Robot beating Super Mario Bros for the NES - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/23SH/GJQE9JY3/FRQ23SHGJQE9JY3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/23SH/GJQE9JY3/FRQ23SHGJQE9JY3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/23SH/GJQE9JY3/FRQ23SHGJQE9JY3.SMALL.jpg EFO4HRKGJQEJSHC pjgat09 This guide will take you through the steps to build an NES playing robot.  You will need: An Arduino Duemilanove (other boards will probably work, but you will have to adjust the steps for your device) Working NES Console Super Mario Bros. (Note: this must be only the single game, not the...
By: pjgat09

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 9 Feb 2011 22:41:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Diptych-Sundial/
Diptych Sundial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/5T15/G8C3JHDR/F4L5T15G8C3JHDR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/5T15/G8C3JHDR/F4L5T15G8C3JHDR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/5T15/G8C3JHDR/F4L5T15G8C3JHDR.SMALL.jpg EVR1GL2G8CBXXIZ solmstea I saw a kit at Paxton Gate on Valencia in San Francisco on how to make a diptych sundial and was going to get it for my friend Ben, but then thought of all the extra wood I had from previous projects and decided to just make one from scratch. While I was once upon a time a physicist, I didn't really...
By: solmstea

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 9 Feb 2011 07:55:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-USB-charging-port-to-2009-Volkswagen-Jetta-/
Adding USB charging port to 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2009 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/W6UK/GJQEGERN/F5CW6UKGJQEGERN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/W6UK/GJQEGERN/F5CW6UKGJQEGERN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/W6UK/GJQEGERN/F5CW6UKGJQEGERN.SMALL.jpg ER78DBZGJQEJV0V ungowa I wanted to add usb charging functionality to my car so the battery wouldn't drain when used navigation function on it and also I wanted to free up my 12v power port/cigarette lighter. I decided the neatest solution was to replace one of the blank buttons that were in the console and fabricate a ne...
By: ungowa

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 9 Feb 2011 05:51:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Talking-Joystick-Mouse/
Talking Joystick Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/PJ2A/GJQEDL1W/FUGPJ2AGJQEDL1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/PJ2A/GJQEDL1W/FUGPJ2AGJQEDL1W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/PJ2A/GJQEDL1W/FUGPJ2AGJQEDL1W.SMALL.jpg ECX5JEYGJQEG8KQ shadowwynd I work in Assistive Technology, which is technology designed to help people with disabilities stay independent. We encountered a man who had quadriplegia due to a motor vehicle accident.  He had a little motion in one hand and wanted to use a computer, but he could not use a regular mouse.  If he c...
By: shadowwynd

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:06:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-T-Intersection-LED-Traffic-Light/
LEGO T-Intersection LED Traffic Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/RZDL/GJQE8TH9/F57RZDLGJQE8TH9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/RZDL/GJQE8TH9/F57RZDLGJQE8TH9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/RZDL/GJQE8TH9/F57RZDLGJQE8TH9.SMALL.jpg E7DZ617GJQE8TH1 Maloffstrano Video not playing? See it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0tiiWwC6Zo Background Every Christmas we set up a large LEGO train layout in a section of the living room. This year, I ended up winning an eBay auction for a number of older-model LEGO road plates, one of which included a T-i...
By: Maloffstrano

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Feb 2011 21:24:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Infinity-Mirror-32-LEDs-Selectable-Patterns/
LED Infinity Mirror, 32 LEDs, Selectable Patterns, Quality Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/98F4/G8QJRC6C/F4598F4G8QJRC6C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/98F4/G8QJRC6C/F4598F4G8QJRC6C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/98F4/G8QJRC6C/F4598F4G8QJRC6C.SMALL.jpg EPV960KG7DYQG5E ChromationSystems This Instructable covers building my available Full 8"x8" 32 LED Infinity Mirror Kit  or re-create it with your own materials such as acrylic  or hardboard sheet. It also could be scaled up or down to suit. Plans are included in the ZIP below. The Kit contains everything needed to recreate th...
By: ChromationSystems

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:17:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rechargeable-Battery-Capacity-Tester/
Rechargeable Battery Capacity Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/2S22/GJQEJQDF/F3I2S22GJQEJQDF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/2S22/GJQEJQDF/F3I2S22GJQEJQDF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/2S22/GJQEJQDF/F3I2S22GJQEJQDF.SMALL.jpg EPQJLR8GJQEG7KF BrianH Do you have a pile of AA rechargeable batteries in your drawer? Some are old, some are new, but which sets would you bring with your camera on your next trip, and which ones are past their useful life? I like using rechargeable batteries, but I’m certain that some of them are not living up to the st...
By: BrianH

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Feb 2011 12:43:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-SIP-PUFF-Switch/
Arduino Controlled SIP & PUFF Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VUYT/GJQEDJRT/FJ0VUYTGJQEDJRT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VUYT/GJQEDJRT/FJ0VUYTGJQEDJRT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VUYT/GJQEDJRT/FJ0VUYTGJQEDJRT.SMALL.jpg EDE2VSVGJQEDJR0 kayakdiver The Arduino series of micro-controllers opens up a huge world of possibilities for novice programmers and hobbyists! With freely available development systems and tutorials, and a vast array of library functions and sample sketches, just about anyone can succeed in designing and building projects th...
By: kayakdiver

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Feb 2011 12:53:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Playing-Alarm-Clock/
Music Playing Alarm Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/8619/GJQE9CYL/FHD8619GJQE9CYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/8619/GJQE9CYL/FHD8619GJQE9CYL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/8619/GJQE9CYL/FHD8619GJQE9CYL.SMALL.jpg EUEOT0HGJ7MQB09 frank26080115   This Instructable will be about designing a music player from using various building blocks. You will understand the communication between the microcontroller, memory, computer, LCD display, RTC, IR remote, and the music file decoder. I will try my best to to teach you in a way so that you ...
By: frank26080115

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 7 Feb 2011 22:46:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wifi-Extender-Cantenna-build-with-a-stand/
DIY Wifi Extender - Cantenna build with a stand. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/U50U/GINP19ZS/FZYU50UGINP19ZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/U50U/GINP19ZS/FZYU50UGINP19ZS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/U50U/GINP19ZS/FZYU50UGINP19ZS.SMALL.jpg EBE25SIGINP9KGJ budgethackdotcom This antenna is one of the easiest and cheapest things you could build to extend the range of your wifi network.  Most of the materials are probably sitting in your cupboard right now so it really can be built on a shoestring budget. Bill of Materials: Two milo tins or similar F-Type chassie mo...
By: budgethackdotcom

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 8 Jan 2011 19:13:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Wind-Instrument/
Arduino Wind Instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/O5WK/GJQEG2W3/FL5O5WKGJQEG2W3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/O5WK/GJQEG2W3/FL5O5WKGJQEG2W3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/O5WK/GJQEG2W3/FL5O5WKGJQEG2W3.SMALL.jpg EWF5WF2GJQEG2W2 mizliz I wanted to create an Arduino instrument that was easy to play, but would sound better with practice. This "wind" instrument combines the Sparkfun Electret Microphone breakout board with the Tone library and 5 buttons on one analog pin. The musician must make a sound or blow into the microphone in o...
By: mizliz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 7 Feb 2011 18:04:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Snapable-Lilypads/
Snapable Lilypads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/NUNA/GJQEG2GP/FB8NUNAGJQEG2GP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/NUNA/GJQEG2GP/FB8NUNAGJQEG2GP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/NUNA/GJQEG2GP/FB8NUNAGJQEG2GP.SMALL.gif EU68I1CGJQEFGNZ mizliz My students and I love the LilyPad, but we want to be able to move theLilyPad from project to project without a lot of hassel or having to destroy our handywork. The solution? Add snaps! Parts 1. 30 AWG wire 2. Sewing needle 3. Neoprene-http://foamorder.com/neoprene.html 4. Fabric scissors 5. Fab...
By: mizliz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 7 Feb 2011 11:29:36 PST 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 Sun, 6 Feb 2011 21:15:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PaintballBallistic-Chronograph/
Paintball/Ballistic Chronograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/VK22/GJHVLLHH/FNPVK22GJHVLLHH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/VK22/GJHVLLHH/FNPVK22GJHVLLHH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/VK22/GJHVLLHH/FNPVK22GJHVLLHH.SMALL.jpg ED5HFJ4GJHVGYVZ Regax Create a low-cost Paintball Chronograph for less than $40! A ballistic chronograph is a device that records the velocity of a projectile. This particular chronograph I have made has only been tested with a paintball gun and it is relatively simple to make. I have also implemented a function that ca...
By: Regax

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Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 4 Feb 2011 19:29:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-do-I-display-specific-rows-from-a-SQL-database/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Q9ZJ4UOGJQE8QEE possum888 For my latest website, I have created a MySQL database to store user-submitted data. Currently for the homepage a PHP script connects to the database and selects a random row to display on the page. The table is set out like this: ID               Quote                 Author                Catego...
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