http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 06:12:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Solar-Power-Supply-Intro/
Portable Solar Power Supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/68Q8/GNFSJGBJ/F9C68Q8GNFSJGBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/68Q8/GNFSJGBJ/F9C68Q8GNFSJGBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/68Q8/GNFSJGBJ/F9C68Q8GNFSJGBJ.SMALL.jpg EPS82EYGNBERH0D Lewis02 Hello there. You've probably found this Instructable to gather ideas about making a portable solar power supply yourself. I've always been interested in electronics with this project being my latest idea to come wandering out of my head, why not make a portable box on wheels, that I can plug basic...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 10 May 2011 10:58:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Oven-With-Tracking/
Solar Oven With Tracking... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/93MC/GLGCJLMB/F5X93MCGLGCJLMB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/93MC/GLGCJLMB/F5X93MCGLGCJLMB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/93MC/GLGCJLMB/F5X93MCGLGCJLMB.SMALL.jpg EZFQHZJGH4A6C6B SolarPoweredGardener Whilst surfing the net one day I came across a site that showed you how to make simple solar cookers. The next day I made one out of cardboard and tin foil. I was amazed at how well it worked. After a lot more surfing and learning I came up with this design that any handyman with basic electrical sk...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 20 Mar 2011 02:11:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Lamp-On-a-Pole/
Solar Lamp On a Pole, Under a Bowl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/9SVE/GK3TO0IJ/FFH9SVEGK3TO0IJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/9SVE/GK3TO0IJ/FFH9SVEGK3TO0IJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/9SVE/GK3TO0IJ/FFH9SVEGK3TO0IJ.SMALL.jpg E118T0IGJQEH4Z7 laxap In search of a solar lamp for our park place, I found no lamp suitable for a pole, neither cheap nor expensive. All I found were solar lamps for wall mount, the best ones approx 100$. The best lamp I found, suited for wall mount, was conforming IP44. Obviously, this is not sufficient: it will be co...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:51:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-tracker-using-an-old-hard-drive/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/VC7S/GIYWWEI7/FRNVC7SGIYWWEI7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/VC7S/GIYWWEI7/FRNVC7SGIYWWEI7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/VC7S/GIYWWEI7/FRNVC7SGIYWWEI7.SMALL.jpg E157G9NGIWZLM6K scraptopower An idea I tried out for a solar tracker. There's two solar panels wired so that they oppose each other, these panels are connected to the read head of the hard drive. There's a neodymium magnet on the end of the read head which trips the one of two reed switches depending on which way the read head ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:17:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Foil-Solar-Panels-for-Windows-VERY-Easy/
Foil Solar Panels for Windows (VERY Easy) Build one an hour! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/FV7F/GI0TJK7E/F2MFV7FGI0TJK7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/FV7F/GI0TJK7E/F2MFV7FGI0TJK7E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/FV7F/GI0TJK7E/F2MFV7FGI0TJK7E.SMALL.jpg E6PBLMSGI0TG4ZS OhMike Ohio Mike introduces this project by video.     If you do Twitter... Please follow me there too http://twitter.com/iSMTV I was watching my first video again originally describing the project and discovered this... The day I made this video the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 26 Dec 2010 08:43:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Solar-Oven-Platform/
Smart Solar Oven Platform - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/X0VU/GIJG2B4L/FBCX0VUGIJG2B4L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/X0VU/GIJG2B4L/FBCX0VUGIJG2B4L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/X0VU/GIJG2B4L/FBCX0VUGIJG2B4L.SMALL.jpg E9ADPHVGFPQR0Y6 dlginstructables I have been using solar ovens for a number of years. I love to cook food with the Sun's energy, and, more often than not, the food tastes really good.  I decided to do this project because I want to use the oven more than just on weekends, when I'm around to tend it. I know that people who do solar ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:13:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-recharged-LED-room-light/
Solar recharged LED room light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/O3SX/GGPF3O7N/FNMO3SXGGPF3O7N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/O3SX/GGPF3O7N/FNMO3SXGGPF3O7N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/O3SX/GGPF3O7N/FNMO3SXGGPF3O7N.SMALL.jpg EXGOIZ2GGPEXWVT middlenamefrank I was inspired for this project by the new, brighter solar-charged landscaping lights that are available these days. They actually put out enough light to illuminate a pathway after dark, so I wondered why I couldn't do the same thing for indoor use? Most evenings I'm either watching TV or a movie,...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:01:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Powered-radio-for-%245/
DIY Solar Powered radio for $5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/AC7T/F4E8646S/FFCAC7TF4E8646S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/AC7T/F4E8646S/FFCAC7TF4E8646S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/AC7T/F4E8646S/FFCAC7TF4E8646S.SMALL.jpg EUJQKJ6F4E863QW gotwind This is another good use for the solar panel used on the huge amounts of garden LED lights around, coupled to a portable radio that runs off 2 or 3 AA cells. Most of us have an old radio lying around, so I based the $5 price on the cost of purchasing/ acquiring a solar powered garden L.E.D light. ...
By: gotwind

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:01:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-Sun-Jar/
Home-made Sun Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/R1V7/VS4EUR4U6HE/F4KR1V7VS4EUR4U6HE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/R1V7/VS4EUR4U6HE/F4KR1V7VS4EUR4U6HE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/R1V7/VS4EUR4U6HE/F4KR1V7VS4EUR4U6HE.SMALL.jpg E3UXT5HGT7EUOJJIYE cre8tor A solar-powered LED lighted cookie jar reminiscent of the Sun Jar designed by Tobias Wong."Jam jars store jam, the Sun jar collects and stores sunshine so that you can use it at night."Pass around the sunshine, Sunshine. (_)vComponents:1. Ikea glass jar (AUD$3.00)2. Solar garden light (AUD$10.00)3. ...
By: cre8tor

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:44:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Foil-Glue-The-Solar-Funnel-Cooker/
Cardboard. Foil. Glue: The Solar Funnel Cooker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/4EA7/GB3XJEV6/FIK4EA7GB3XJEV6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/4EA7/GB3XJEV6/FIK4EA7GB3XJEV6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/4EA7/GB3XJEV6/FIK4EA7GB3XJEV6.SMALL.jpg EV2FCCQGB4CYO9B gwylan When the temperature hit 100°F this June I knew I had to avoid lighting my propane stove during the day. I have a box-style cardboard solar oven which I've used for years for granola and beans and even a pie now and again. However, it's bulky to haul out just to heat soup for lunch. Research led me ...
By: gwylan

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 5 Jul 2010 17:41:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-Easy-Sun-Jar/
Fast & Easy Sun Jar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/1QUN/GERPD9YU/F0T1QUNGERPD9YU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/1QUN/GERPD9YU/F0T1QUNGERPD9YU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/1QUN/GERPD9YU/F0T1QUNGERPD9YU.SMALL.jpg ERIMV65GERP0XNJ sylrig There are many great instructables for sun jars, but by the time I decided to try making one myself, I realized that changes in solar garden light design had made it even easier to transfer from stake to jar. No longer do you need to disassemble the lamp and battery case; the units of these small,...
By: sylrig

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 2 Oct 2010 16:20:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Run-your-Shed-from-a-Solar-Panel/
Run your Shed off grid! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/141J/GE7LBGRC/FZX141JGE7LBGRC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/141J/GE7LBGRC/FZX141JGE7LBGRC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/141J/GE7LBGRC/FZX141JGE7LBGRC.SMALL.jpg EBCCMH9GE7LBGRB oscarthompson Ever wanted to Be Green? Well now you can! This Instructable will show you how to Run your Shed, on a solar panel! I Hope you enjoy my Instructable, This was one of my most enjoyable Projects! and I had good results from the little cost it has cost me. Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any dam...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 18 Sep 2010 09:08:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Cell-Phone-Charger/
Solar Powered Cell Phone Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/T2PV/FPWWTM5T/FU0T2PVFPWWTM5T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/T2PV/FPWWTM5T/FU0T2PVFPWWTM5T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/T2PV/FPWWTM5T/FU0T2PVFPWWTM5T.SMALL.jpg EIBII7ZFPWWYPSY january.30.2008 Power you cell phone via the sun. Materials/Tools You don't need much to get this project up and running. I actually bought everything I needed at Radio Shack, and will provide the SKUs for each item in case you want to do the same.Solar Cell (I used a 6v 50mA one) SKU: 277-1205Project Box (...
By: january.30.2008

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:24:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Batch-Solar-Water-Heater/
Batch Solar Water Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/I8MR/GDEA4V47/FZPI8MRGDEA4V47.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/I8MR/GDEA4V47/FZPI8MRGDEA4V47.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/I8MR/GDEA4V47/FZPI8MRGDEA4V47.SMALL.jpg EEO4YAYGDEA4V29 ganeshruskin Aim: To build a solar batch water heater using some old materials and some new. The idea behind this heater is to use as many old materials as possible, keeping them out of landfills and to use new materials as efficiently as possible. For this reason the box has been designed to use exactly two she...
By: ganeshruskin

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:22:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Faroun-Savonius-Wind-Turbine/
Faroun Savonius Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/D6MO/FAKWPBN0/FR5D6MOFAKWPBN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/D6MO/FAKWPBN0/FR5D6MOFAKWPBN0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/D6MO/FAKWPBN0/FR5D6MOFAKWPBN0.SMALL.jpg E2QCFV6FABRX232 faroun http://www.vawt.tk Alternative energy is a must in the future and all of us would like to challange the idea that we can not change and be efficeint.so i am taking that chllange to create my own style of Savonius wind generator.in this Instructable i will include the steps that will achieve my Farou...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:52:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Attic-Fan/
Solar Attic Fan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/AAY5/GD2JJRPZ/FL1AAY5GD2JJRPZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/AAY5/GD2JJRPZ/FL1AAY5GD2JJRPZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL1/AAY5/GD2JJRPZ/FL1AAY5GD2JJRPZ.SMALL.jpg E7AUYIYGD2J22Q6 crossfirebass Build a Solar Attic Fan for around $60 a piece. You'll need 1. Small automotive fan that you would normally find mounted to the dash of a car or truck. Walmart in Lubbock Tx sells them for $11 a piece. They are 10 Watt fans. 2. 10 Watt solar panel, or panel with appropriate output for multiple fa...
By: crossfirebass

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:57:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-built-a-folding-15-Watt-Solar-Panel/
How I built a folding 15 Watt Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/8GW7/GC7F5GFR/F7U8GW7GC7F5GFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/8GW7/GC7F5GFR/F7U8GW7GC7F5GFR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/8GW7/GC7F5GFR/F7U8GW7GC7F5GFR.SMALL.jpg E25VODBGC4GCW1N mdavis19 Several years ago I built a 60 Watt solar panel. It's a great panel. I still use it a lot. However, it is big, and heavy, and I don't always need 60 Watts of power. Sometimes I just need a little power for a portable device or two. I'd like to be able to charge up my cell phone, or MP3 player withou...
By: mdavis19

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 1 Aug 2010 06:39:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/miniSADbot-outdoor-edition/
miniSADbot - outdoor edition - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2KGW/GBV5RMHG/FRK2KGWGBV5RMHG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2KGW/GBV5RMHG/FRK2KGWGBV5RMHG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2KGW/GBV5RMHG/FRK2KGWGBV5RMHG.SMALL.jpg EPY581UGBV61HRC dustynrobots This miniSADbot was created for the Kickstarter backers who supported the original SADbot exhibit that Ben Leduc-Mills and I created.  Thank you!  Here you will learn what to do with the kit of parts we sent you.  If you didn't back the project but still want to make one, a full parts list is includ...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:14:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Thermosyphen-Project/
Solar Thermosyphen Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/ZPQP/G9NH9IQ0/FF9ZPQPG9NH9IQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/ZPQP/G9NH9IQ0/FF9ZPQPG9NH9IQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/ZPQP/G9NH9IQ0/FF9ZPQPG9NH9IQ0.SMALL.jpg ELYUVF9FNZA8CPB slayerofgoliath I built solar thermosyphens for the knee wall of my south facing screen porch. My goal was to use as much recycled and reclaimed material as possible. The heat is fed into the enclosed porch. I open the house window and I have free heat in the winter. In the summer months the sun tracks higher i...
By: slayerofgoliath

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:47:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Home-Solar-Planning-a-Solar-Array-Beginners/
DIY Home Solar: Planning a Solar Array (Beginner's Guide) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/FP4J/GAJUQEFG/FUJFP4JGAJUQEFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/FP4J/GAJUQEFG/FUJFP4JGAJUQEFG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/FP4J/GAJUQEFG/FUJFP4JGAJUQEFG.SMALL.jpg EIPO8NUGAA0F501 DIY Solar Jon Hi there! Maybe you've considered solar energy - even if only for a brief moment - only to dismiss it as too complicated and too expensive, or maybe you're seriously considering a project, but don't know where to start. With this Instructable, I hope to demystify the (not-really) intimidating proc...
By: DIY Solar Jon

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:11:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Solar-Panel/
How To Build A Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/ZR32/FX5573IM/FDYZR32FX5573IM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/ZR32/FX5573IM/FDYZR32FX5573IM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/ZR32/FX5573IM/FDYZR32FX5573IM.SMALL.jpg EH7QWOLFX55734F hastyhost Currently I'm a college student studying computer engineering, and this summer while I was on break I decided I wanted to learn more about solar energy and how to build a solar panel from scratch. My main reason for looking to build it myself was to learn how it all worked, and the next reason was d...
By: hastyhost

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:43:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Panels-for-Your-Home/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/C6ER/G2L3BNS7/FVIC6ERG2L3BNS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/C6ER/G2L3BNS7/FVIC6ERG2L3BNS7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVI/C6ER/G2L3BNS7/FVIC6ERG2L3BNS7.SMALL.jpg OKI0DW3G2L3BNRV Instructables Guides Solar panels are a cost effective, simple and environmentally responsible home addition to anyone trying to be a bit greener these days. Here are some Instructables that will help you build your very own home solar array from new or broken panels, provide you with some great ideas for solar trackers...
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Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:43:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Box-Solar-Oven/
Cardboard Box Solar Oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/X6NN/GA7BBNA4/FE5X6NNGA7BBNA4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/X6NN/GA7BBNA4/FE5X6NNGA7BBNA4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/X6NN/GA7BBNA4/FE5X6NNGA7BBNA4.SMALL.jpg EE234SJGA7BF3YE sglider12 Cardboard box solar ovens make a great summer project for the family. Not only are they fun to make, but they are also fun to make food in. You get to use an all natural souce- the sun! Many things can be cooked in them. Hotdogs, English muffins just to name a few. It may take a little longer to co...
By: sglider12

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 8 Jun 2010 18:11:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-solar-cooker-with-the-mechanical-mathema/
Solar parabolic cooker with the mechanical mathematician! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/EEUH/FA190MJ1/F65EEUHFA190MJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/EEUH/FA190MJ1/F65EEUHFA190MJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/EEUH/FA190MJ1/F65EEUHFA190MJ1.SMALL.jpg ERKOK1WF5Y3YSRE gaiatechnician I now think that "compound" parabolic dishes have numerous advantages. (A compound parabolic solar cooker can also be made with the mathematician and I can add instructions later.)Use hardiplank, cardboard, plaster concrete or cob to make any size or shape parabolic reflector with this device! Sola...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 2 Sep 2007 21:08:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-It%3a-DIY-Juice-Pouch/
Build It: DIY Juice Pouch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/BJAL/J27EYPNIT2W/F75BJALJ27EYPNIT2W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/BJAL/J27EYPNIT2W/F75BJALJ27EYPNIT2W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/BJAL/J27EYPNIT2W/F75BJALJ27EYPNIT2W.SMALL.jpg EKDJ9VQ1HHEYPNIT5F PopSci Today's messenger bag has become the urban pickup truck. Crammed with gadgets, gizmos, and paperwork; just open up the flap and toss in more electronic ephemera. Now it's time for your message bag to pay back for its wanton stuff gluttony and recharge your stashed goodies as you lug your battery-pow...
By: PopSci

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:15:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Bike-Stereo/
Solar Bike Stereo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/NQ0S/G8CBY1VK/FIVNQ0SG8CBY1VK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/NQ0S/G8CBY1VK/FIVNQ0SG8CBY1VK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIV/NQ0S/G8CBY1VK/FIVNQ0SG8CBY1VK.SMALL.jpg EQUGFEQG8C3UJ0D mbmosher  In this instructable I will show you how to make a solar powered bike stereo box that fits in a milk crate, which you may already have on your bike!  This instructable assumes you have some proficiency in woodworking and soldering, and is really about the solar to battery circuitry and the options ...
By: mbmosher

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 4 May 2010 07:45:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hybrid-solar-panel-photovoltaic-and-thermal/
Hybrid solar panel (photovoltaic and thermal) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/USR2/G8VVDISN/FOZUSR2G8VVDISN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/USR2/G8VVDISN/FOZUSR2G8VVDISN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/USR2/G8VVDISN/FOZUSR2G8VVDISN.SMALL.jpg E4SRNVLG8VVDIPR carlos1w Some time ago I bought some PV cells (6"x3", from rebeccayi0904 on ebay, very nice seller!) with intention of building a PV panel (after reading a plaethora of instructables on solar panels here!).  While testing the individual cells out there in the sun I noticed that they got quite hot.  I then re...
By: carlos1w

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 6 May 2010 20:38:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CERC-Green-Solar-Oven/
CERC Green Solar Oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/PEIL/G825HYS7/F78PEILG825HYS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/PEIL/G825HYS7/F78PEILG825HYS7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/PEIL/G825HYS7/F78PEILG825HYS7.SMALL.jpg EHJRDNHG80NQUH2 3point2 A solar oven is a great way to conserve resources and tap into the wealth of energy that hits the Earth every day.  In this Instructable, we will show you how to construct a high efficiency solar oven out of mostly waste or scrap parts you probably have lying around your house.  The intention here i...
By: 3point2

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:35:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Solar-Powered-Walkway/
How to Make a Solar Powered Walkway - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/7S0R/G47KOKHE/FZV7S0RG47KOKHE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/7S0R/G47KOKHE/FZV7S0RG47KOKHE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/7S0R/G47KOKHE/FZV7S0RG47KOKHE.SMALL.jpg EPZ411GFWBNLZ99 depotdevoid I sure loves me some sun jars!  They incorporate several of my favorite things to mess around with:  LEDs, Solar panels, hot glue, man it's all there and they look great to boot! However, there is one big fat problem:  the sun!  When it's dark out, oftentimes the places I'd really like to have a li...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:18:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Food-Dehydrator-Dryer/
Solar Food Dehydrator (Dryer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/DH6W/G0AMJZEN/FGUDH6WG0AMJZEN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/DH6W/G0AMJZEN/FGUDH6WG0AMJZEN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGU/DH6W/G0AMJZEN/FGUDH6WG0AMJZEN.SMALL.jpg EU7TV84G0AMJW3Y Permaculture Dry your fruit, vegetables, and other goods with your own sun powered dehydrator. Electric Food Dehydrators can be expensive and consume unnecessary energy. This solar dehydrator was made entirely of recovered materials. It was constructed with scrap ply wood, 2x4s from an old ladder, a house window...
By: Permaculture

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:49:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Non-PV-Solar-Power/
Non-PV Solar Power - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/YID0/G0AMFJ9J/FTNYID0G0AMFJ9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/YID0/G0AMFJ9J/FTNYID0G0AMFJ9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/YID0/G0AMFJ9J/FTNYID0G0AMFJ9J.SMALL.jpg E34ZV54FZQ1GJVV bananafred Edit: Sweet, I'm on hackaday!Hello, in this Instructable I will show you how to generate solar power using inexpensive solid state parts and without PV (photovoltaic) cells or panels. I wanted to make this project to see if I could beat the dollars per watt costs of commercially available solar pane...
By: bananafred

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 3 Oct 2009 20:09:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Window-Inserts/
Solar Window Inserts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/6REU/FXXPKQAP/F2D6REUFXXPKQAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/6REU/FXXPKQAP/F2D6REUFXXPKQAP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/6REU/FXXPKQAP/F2D6REUFXXPKQAP.SMALL.jpg ENPPMPIFXR6ZEXX Slezridr Free heat with minimal investment. Having a serious interest in renewable energy, I recently got the urge to try and create a solar insert that would simply slide into my existing window casings to help with the heating of my 1996 mobile. I saw on the local news one night how a local man built a sol...
By: Slezridr

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 4 Aug 2009 14:40:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/kiteboat/
Free Yacht Chapter 12: Kiteboat! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/UXPY/FWX11RB7/FIMUXPYFWX11RB7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/UXPY/FWX11RB7/FIMUXPYFWX11RB7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/UXPY/FWX11RB7/FIMUXPYFWX11RB7.SMALL.jpg EU5VZSKFWX11PK9 TimAnderson Solara is dismasted, so let's power it with gigantic kites!There's no mast and rigging in the way, so it's a perfect opportunity.This ible is a composite image of what a kiteboating excursion on the Free Yacht is like, the photos are from various outings.Max Stephenson video. Many thanks to him, Lis...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:08:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Setup/
D.I.Y. Solar Setup. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/GQGZ/FUVSGZA3/FJ3GQGZFUVSGZA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/GQGZ/FUVSGZA3/FJ3GQGZFUVSGZA3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/GQGZ/FUVSGZA3/FJ3GQGZFUVSGZA3.SMALL.jpg ECKYOPRFUVSGZ5D Rob Patterson This instructable will tell you how I went about building a 12v Solar setup to run my Air Cooler during our hot Summer and a 12v 120 litre Fridge/Freezer during the cooler months. It will include some of the things I got right and the things I got wrong while building my "Sun Suckers". Please keep...
By: Rob Patterson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:22:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pool-Solar-water-heater/
Pool Solar water heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/FHS7/FVLOMAWW/FQQFHS7FVLOMAWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/FHS7/FVLOMAWW/FQQFHS7FVLOMAWW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/FHS7/FVLOMAWW/FQQFHS7FVLOMAWW.SMALL.jpg E1PVVA4FVLE5U3X Lynxspring How to build a solar pool water heater. What you will need When you live in Canada, you need to turn up the heat in your pool all summer long if you want to use it. First off, you need a location to install the heater. Preferably, if you live in the northern hemisphere, a southern exposition. T...
By: Lynxspring

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 6 Jun 2009 08:12:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Up-Rock-Wall-Stairwell-With-Solar-Lights/
Light Up Rock Wall Stairwell, With Solar Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/X0ID/FVDBZPPW/FCTX0IDFVDBZPPW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/X0ID/FVDBZPPW/FCTX0IDFVDBZPPW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/X0ID/FVDBZPPW/FCTX0IDFVDBZPPW.SMALL.jpg ENT40UYFVDBZPQ8 michaelalanjones Solar garden lights are designed to be shoved into the dirt along a sidewalk path, like spikes. I wanted to illuminate the stairwell of my rock wall, at my Civil War-era farmhouse. This shows how I did it, with cheap, but bright Westinghouse solar lights - $4/each, at Wal-Mart. Remove the rod on...
By: michaelalanjones

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 1 Jun 2009 21:09:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Humid-Climate-Solar-Dehydrator/
Humid Climate Solar Dehydrator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/53RJ/FUVSG54X/FTF53RJFUVSG54X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/53RJ/FUVSG54X/FTF53RJFUVSG54X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/53RJ/FUVSG54X/FTF53RJFUVSG54X.SMALL.jpg E54Y3UEFUVSG50U amtrudell This dehydrator is my version of an upper Mid-west design. I adapted it (as recommended) to fit the windows I had on hand, which I also use for my cold-frames. These windows were roughly 32" by 32", which matched nicely with 32" wide galvanized roofing. I couldn't get the wavy kind in my area, only ...
By: amtrudell

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 21 May 2009 23:02:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-DS-quotLightquot-Redone-and-Greatly-Impr/
Solar DS "Light" Redone and Improved - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/3NL6/FT7PKEIL/FLI3NL6FT7PKEIL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/3NL6/FT7PKEIL/FLI3NL6FT7PKEIL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/3NL6/FT7PKEIL/FLI3NL6FT7PKEIL.SMALL.jpg EG18VTLFRD83ZRJ dark sponge The Nintendo DS Lite seems like it was made to have solar cells put on it. It has a large amount of surface area on the top and bottom that both face upward when the DS is opened. The top and bottom faces each have exactly the right amount of room for two 60x60mm solar cells side by side (four total...
By: dark sponge

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:55:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Solar-Powered-RC-car/
Building a Solar Powered R/C car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/AT19/FLXYLA2V/FNRAT19FLXYLA2V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/AT19/FLXYLA2V/FNRAT19FLXYLA2V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNR/AT19/FLXYLA2V/FNRAT19FLXYLA2V.SMALL.jpg E0910K4FLXYLA0P brightwhite This is my newly completed Solar RC Car. I built this car to spark interest in competing in a Solar Race in Summer 2009 in the U.S. This project used many off the shelf hobby parts and could be built by a R/C hobbyist with experience in kit building and soldering. Click Here to Donate to the Proj...
By: brightwhite

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:37:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Solar-Generator-on-a-bike-trailer-for-Bur/
Portable Solar Generator on a bike trailer for Burning Man - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/7EZH/FL6120QN/FFR7EZHFL6120QN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/7EZH/FL6120QN/FFR7EZHFL6120QN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/7EZH/FL6120QN/FFR7EZHFL6120QN.SMALL.jpg E828DKKFLA1LGOY veggiecycle AKA Solar panel On Wheels, aka Post Apocalyptic Power Wagon, aka Bike Dance Party USA, aka I should hook up a electric motor to this bike cuz the trailer is so damn heavy from the battery...First let me start by saying this is not a plan on how to exactly build an Off Grid Solar System. Depending on...
By: veggiecycle

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:10:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-60-Watt-Solar-Panel/
Build a 60 Watt Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/EALB/FKX1AIAF/FI3EALBFKX1AIAF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/EALB/FKX1AIAF/FI3EALBFKX1AIAF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/EALB/FKX1AIAF/FI3EALBFKX1AIAF.SMALL.jpg ECPNAXSFKX1AIBI mdavis19 Several years ago I bought some remote property in Arizona. I am an astronomer and wanted a place to practice my hobby far away from the terrible light pollution found near cities of any real size. I found a great piece of property. The problem is, it's so remote that there is no electric service av...
By: mdavis19

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:35:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-RC-car/
Solar RC car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/VS8W/FGF778YR/FI2VS8WFGF778YR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/VS8W/FGF778YR/FI2VS8WFGF778YR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/VS8W/FGF778YR/FI2VS8WFGF778YR.SMALL.jpg EDKPDIYFGF778Z5 frdmrckr A rc car with two solar panels strapped up top for charging power. (Sorry no images) video coming soon. This is my first Instructable so be as honest as you can be Scavenge the parts The first thing is to get the parts. You will need: -Scavenged chargeable rc car (the bigger the better) -two 12 ...
By: frdmrckr

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 19 May 2008 13:54:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Trickle-charging-auto-switching-LED-helmet/
Trickle charging auto-switching LED helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/26S6/FGXX8QSS/FTB26S6FGXX8QSS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/26S6/FGXX8QSS/FTB26S6FGXX8QSS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/26S6/FGXX8QSS/FTB26S6FGXX8QSS.SMALL.jpg ESM6QFEFGXX8QPT berserk I was inspired by calebjc's green helmet to build my own. I suspect the parts on mine were easier to come by (bike store and wherever solar powered yard lights are on sale). Another addition on mine is that closing the buckle switches on the helmet. I needed to attach a block to the bottom front of ...
By: berserk

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:48:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/solar-lawn-mower/
solar lawn mower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/8R9E/FGROBX8L/FT28R9EFGROBX8L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/8R9E/FGROBX8L/FT28R9EFGROBX8L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/8R9E/FGROBX8L/FT28R9EFGROBX8L.SMALL.jpg EABAVPFFGROBX95 somebullcrap this Instructable will show you how to mow you're grass using solar power to charge the mowers batteries what you'll need -battery operated lawn mower -12 volt solar cell -wire (red and black) -multi meter -multi tool (I used my leatherman) wiring you'll need to cut off the cigarette lighter ...
By: somebullcrap

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 28 May 2008 12:35:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chispito-Wind-Generator/
Chispito Wind Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/E5SK/TQQEP27TQ3M/F0PE5SKTQQEP27TQ3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/E5SK/TQQEP27TQ3M/F0PE5SKTQQEP27TQ3M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/E5SK/TQQEP27TQ3M/F0PE5SKTQQEP27TQ3M.SMALL.jpg E0T6AVT19OEP286NG5 velacreations The Chispito Wind Generator was designed to be simple and efficient with fast and easy construction. There are no limits to what you can do with wind power. There is nothing more rewarding and empowering than making a wind powered generator from scrap materials. Most of the tools and materials in...
By: velacreations

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 8 Mar 2006 18:59:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Amazing-Solar-Powered-Fan-A-Green-Gadget/
How to Make A Solar Powered Fan! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/ATDK/FGH272MR/F2EATDKFGH272MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/ATDK/FGH272MR/F2EATDKFGH272MR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/ATDK/FGH272MR/F2EATDKFGH272MR.SMALL.jpg E2I7ZNNFFRD92XR Gjdj3 (''Hooray! It's finally done. It's a bit late into the contest but we hope it is good!'')This project is what we're entering for the Go Green contest. It's a cool solar powered mini-fan. The idea is that if you had a fan you would use the air conditioning less. And it's solar powered so that it has ...
By: Gjdj3

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 7 May 2008 14:06:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SolarWelder/
Solar Welder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/WJ5I/FG9V4FGP/FRYWJ5IFG9V4FGP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/WJ5I/FG9V4FGP/FRYWJ5IFG9V4FGP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/WJ5I/FG9V4FGP/FRYWJ5IFG9V4FGP.SMALL.jpg EFS2VAQFG9V4FI6 TimAnderson Once the Golf Cart Welder was working well, the next step was to add solar power.Here's Marko welding a giant sports car rotisserie using the solar welder.These panels charge the cart at about 3 amps. Welding or driving draws up to 150 amps, but only in short bursts. To my surprise I have to disconn...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 15 May 2008 17:09:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Panel/
DIY Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/L9WQ/2XLEV2Z9NZK/FDDL9WQ2XLEV2Z9NZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/L9WQ/2XLEV2Z9NZK/FDDL9WQ2XLEV2Z9NZK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDD/L9WQ/2XLEV2Z9NZK/FDDL9WQ2XLEV2Z9NZK.SMALL.jpg E4Q465IT5KEV2Z9NR2 giladlotan Creating a solar panel out of broken re-used solar cell pieces. I ordered a pack of these from http://siliconsolar.com (3$ for a bagful of them - you can order here). In addition, you will need some conductive copper mesh (available at most art stores), glue gun + sticks, a multimeter and a conducti...
By: giladlotan

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 1 Feb 2007 19:06:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-solar-powered-pocket-submarine-with-depth-c/
Simple solar powered pocket submarine with depth control. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/NNRE/FE6F29IU/FHLNNREFE6F29IU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/NNRE/FE6F29IU/FHLNNREFE6F29IU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/NNRE/FE6F29IU/FHLNNREFE6F29IU.SMALL.jpg E77Y0BZFE28DMJR masynmachien What is the coolest thing that comes in pocket size? Well, a pocket submarine of course! Small submarines are often called pocket submarines and although the real life ones won't actually fit in your pockets, the one in this Instructable will. It will fit into your pocket and in the water it really...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:17:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Amplifier/
Solar Powered Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/34T7/FAQEDBX8/F0Z34T7FAQEDBX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/34T7/FAQEDBX8/F0Z34T7FAQEDBX8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Z/34T7/FAQEDBX8/F0Z34T7FAQEDBX8.SMALL.jpg EPIV5LLF5LD3SMA pstretz Instrument amp powered only by the sun. This is an amplifier that was inspired by a little high school punk/jazz band that plays in the summer near a farmer's market close to home. They are always playing acoustic instruments and I thought what if they could play electric instruments at a reasonab...
By: pstretz

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:02:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Wireless-Detector-by-Mark-DIxon/
Solar Powered Wireless Detector by Mark Dixon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/49CH/F9056S63/F4E49CHF9056S63.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/49CH/F9056S63/F4E49CHF9056S63.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/49CH/F9056S63/F4E49CHF9056S63.SMALL.jpg EW1FDCYF9056S68 folly As part of the VELOCITY Festival of DIgital Culture, artist Mark Dixon has developed a solar powered version of Network, his wireless detector artwork, as on online workshop for instructables and folly. An array of these devices were installed in the Furness & Midland Hall at Carnforth Railway Stat...
By: folly

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:35:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Power-System/
Solar Power System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/84OP/F8MM7891/FE284OPF8MM7891.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/84OP/F8MM7891/FE284OPF8MM7891.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/84OP/F8MM7891/FE284OPF8MM7891.SMALL.jpg EGNULUNF8MM78DK Mr. Chicken This instructable will show you everything you need to put together a pretty good sized electric solar panel system. Things you will need: Supplies: Solar panels Charge controller Battery charger 2 AWG cable At least one 12 Volt marine deep cycle battery Mechanical lugs 1 power inverter 1 Rubberma...
By: Mr. Chicken

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:38:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Multifacet-parabolic-solar-concentrator/
Multifacet parabolic solar concentrator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/0F73/F2FRV7GO/F4X0F73F2FRV7GO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/0F73/F2FRV7GO/F4X0F73F2FRV7GO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/0F73/F2FRV7GO/F4X0F73F2FRV7GO.SMALL.jpg EY34DSXF2FRV7H1 jarney1 I live in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix is among the areas in the US that gets the most insolation (incident sunlight) each year. This is partly due to the latitude and party due to the dry climate and therefore low humidity and low rainfall. These led me to think about building a solar water boiler. ...
By: jarney1

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sun, 3 Jun 2007 23:49:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-strikeheliostatstrike-paraboli/
How to build a heliostat parabolic reflector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/43KQ/57VES9J4NDO/FII43KQ57VES9J4NDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/43KQ/57VES9J4NDO/FII43KQ57VES9J4NDO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/43KQ/57VES9J4NDO/FII43KQ57VES9J4NDO.SMALL.jpg E2KUZHRIU5ES9J4NFZ Tool Using Animal Turn a flat sheet of anything flexible into a parabolic reflector. prove it to yourself Download this template and print it on cardstock, add something shiny cut it out and tape the edges together, don't cut all the way to the center. The template is Deltacad 6 format Now what? Wel, you're do...
By: Tool Using Animal

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Sat, 23 Sep 2006 18:39:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Heater/
Solar Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/3YWX/ADLEYF7I3IE/FLB3YWXADLEYF7I3IE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/3YWX/ADLEYF7I3IE/FLB3YWXADLEYF7I3IE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/3YWX/ADLEYF7I3IE/FLB3YWXADLEYF7I3IE.SMALL.jpg EMU06ULZ1MEY95WRNU robbtoberfest This is a solar air convection heater for my garage that is powered by the low angle winter sun. It's easy to build and it works very well. With enough building insulation, this can be a primary heat source with a secondary needed for cloudy days. The idea and design is from Mother Earth News Decemb...
By: robbtoberfest

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:10:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/sunlight-engraver!-A-simple-way-to-engrave!/
sunlight engraver! A simple way to engrave! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/CWEP/F1V9XHL2/FM6CWEPF1V9XHL2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/CWEP/F1V9XHL2/FM6CWEPF1V9XHL2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/CWEP/F1V9XHL2/FM6CWEPF1V9XHL2.SMALL.jpg EHJ31ZVF1A4XXDG thecheatscalc Ok, you want to do some engraving on wood, plastic, or on your hand? (no, not really) don't feel like buying one of those expensive wood engraver irons? Want a foolproof way to make nice engravings without worrying about your hand slipping and botching the whole job?THIS IS FOR YOU! If you like simp...
By: thecheatscalc

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 7 May 2007 22:58:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Setup-QCad-Professional./
Setup QCad Professional. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/4LG2/F8DOU7WD/FRC4LG2F8DOU7WD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/4LG2/F8DOU7WD/FRC4LG2F8DOU7WD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/4LG2/F8DOU7WD/FRC4LG2F8DOU7WD.SMALL.jpg E4EZBMLF8DOU7RS michi Setup and use QCad Professional for 2D CAD user :-)QCad Professional is a very powerful and easy to use CAD program for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. It uses DXF as its standard file format. While other CAD packages get complicated to use and unclear, QCad Professional stays comfortable and even an a...
By: michi

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Thu, 1 Nov 2007 19:05:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-MAKE-PV-Solar-Panels/
How to MAKE PV Solar Panels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/12RV/F54HOEY0/FAF12RVF54HOEY0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/12RV/F54HOEY0/FAF12RVF54HOEY0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/12RV/F54HOEY0/FAF12RVF54HOEY0.SMALL.jpg EEOGXIWF54HOEVD VIRON This is not "How to make PV Solar Cells". It is possible to home-make Copper Oxide and other kinds of materials but that is a whole nother story which I may do in the future. I may be a little bit ambitious to try to show you how I made PV Solarpanels out of various types of cells I collected and h...
By: VIRON

Continue Reading »]]> workshop Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:09:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-privacy-screensun-shade/
How to build a privacy screen/sun shade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/I1UM/F5QAG3JV/FTDI1UMF5QAG3JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/I1UM/F5QAG3JV/FTDI1UMF5QAG3JV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/I1UM/F5QAG3JV/FTDI1UMF5QAG3JV.SMALL.jpg EXQK3VUF5QAG3K9 MajHunter First off this is my first instructable so please be gentle. LOL My wife and I recently bought a new house. Our neighbor has a very large 5th wheel that he parks in his back yard. It is positioned so that it reflects the afternoon sun onto the back of our house and into our living room. We neve...
By: MajHunter

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