Sep 29, 2014
New Project: PC Box Fan
What do you do with a bunch of small fans? You combine them into one big fan.
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Sep 28, 2014
Mini DRILL PRESS (for PCB and other small stuff)
A small drill press can be pretty expensive, so I decided to make one myself. I spent somewere between 15$ and 20$ (I bought only the motor and the rails, the rest was made from reused stuff). You need: Materials (aproximate dimesions):3' 4x4cm (1.6x1.6") square iron bar8x12" half inch thick stee...By: Fenex
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Sep 27, 2014
DIY Wind Turbine
This instructable will demonstrate how to build a power generating wind turbine. My inspiration came from seeing other wind turbine instructions online. I hope to simplify the process with clear, easy to follow instructions.Thanks to mdavis19 for his instructable How I built an electricity producing...By: DIY Dave
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Sugru Magnetic Helping Hands
For our September Build Night with Sugru at Phoenix Asylum (Boulder, CO), I have decided to build a pair of Magnetic Helping Hands. I am also remixing an Instructable by BeeAmaker and their Magnetic Base Helping Hands. I have simplified BeeAmaker's project a bit to create a flexible working platform...By: Tater Zoid
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Lulzbot "Begonia" Prototype has automatic bed leveling and tip cleaning
 | Lulzbot wasn't afraid to show a work-in-progress at the 2014 World Maker Faire. Code-named "Begonia", this 3D printer cleans its extruder tip and can automatically level the print bed. Read... | From: HACKADAY Views: 1  0 ratings |
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Raspberry PI Laptop Computer
This Raspberry PI laptop computer reported in Elektor News was created using a 3D printer for the case, model B+ Raspberry PI, laptop keyboard, track-pad, WiFi, battery and 13.3″ HD screen. The battery lasts 6 to 8 hours. The name … Continue reading → 
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Setting up WEB server on Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi is a Linux machine, so it meant to be web accessible. One thing is to connect to internet from it and another is to run web server on it. Depending on what WWW features you want there are many options to do so. But probably most common way … Continue reading
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3-axis accelerometer with MMA7361L and PIC
If you are looking for a 3-axis accelerometer IC for your next project, take look at the Freescale MMA7361L. It is very simple to use by connecting it to ADC input of your favorite microcontroller and [...]
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Electronic gear shifter for bicycle
To change gears on your bicycle via button would be an awesome feature, something like manumatic (triptronic) transmission in cars. Nabil successfully hacked his bicycle and added a servo motor to re [...]
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Inductive Loop Detector - Project published
Inductive Loop Detector works by detecting an inductance change in wire loop (coil) that is buried in road. It does that by measuring the frequency of the internal oscillator which powers the mentio [...]
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Processing Sketch to CNC (Surface Studies 2)
I received a few questions about how I did the last set of surface studies, so I did a couple more and made some better documentation. Both of these are built around the wonderful and ...
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Sep 26, 2014
Motorize Panavise jaws in 10 minutes for cheap
Motorize Panavise jaws in 10 minutes on Instructables. Thanks to Paul for sending this in! Panavise is a popular tool with hobbyists, particularly for electronics. However, it can take many knobs turns and a lot of time to open and close the jaws. This Instructable shows how to quickly open/close the jaws with a power […]
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Sep 24, 2014
TAH – Control anything from your smartphone
TAH is a Bluetooth 4.0 device that directly connects to your smartphone. It is now easier than ever to connect your smart devices to everything around you with Tah! TAH – Control anything from your smartphone - [Link]
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Dynamic Motor Balancing - with Sugru and an iPhone!
Many shop or machine tools have big motors, and many big motors VIBRATE. In some cases this is a good thing, but usually it is not. Smooth running motors last longer, make less noise, and in the case of saws or other shop tools, make better quality cuts.The best way to make your motor perform better...By: phidauex
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DC-DC Boost converter tutorial
How boost converters work and how to build a 50W adjustable boost converter circuit. DC-DC Boost converter tutorial - [Link]
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A Folding Laser Cutter
Want a laser cutter, but don’t have the space for one? How about a portable machine to engrave and cut wood and plastics? A folding laser cutter solves these problems, and that’s exactly what Red Ant Lasers was showing off last weekend at Maker Faire.
Inside the team’s Origami laser cutter is a 40 Watt CO2 tube, shooting its beam along an entirely enclosed beam path. The beam travels through the body of the machine, out into the folding arm of the machine, and down to whatever material you’ve placed the Origami on. It’s a 40 Watt laser so it … Read the rest
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Sep 21, 2014
Re-purpose a Floppy Disk Case
Who would have thought, decades ago, that someday we would be throwing away floppy disks and keeping the box they came in? The picture shows an electronic project chassis I made from a plastic case that Sony floppy disks came in. This instructable shows how to re-purpose this case. (Actually, I h...By: gwlinn123
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How to make an Arduino from scratch
Frugal Engineering is the best way forward for science.If you're interested in making some arduino's from scratch , you've come to the right place.You can see a video tutorial of this instructable : hereIt will supplement any loopholes or doubts you may have.Lets start with an introduction on what ...By: praneet9
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Fire Pool Heater
We got a small above ground pool for the kid's and so naturally Dad decided to find a way to heat it. Solar was the first step and a wood burning heater the second step. Following is how I built the "Fire Pool Heater".I had an old gas water heater that I had replace. After I had removed the metal ...By: MartinMakes
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Easy high voltage fly swatter mod
Caution - High voltage. Keep away from children and pets. I am not responsible for any form of harm done to yourself or others. So, having said that, I always wanted to adapt a fly swatter to something more serious. Standard electric fly swatters handle what I think to be about 600 to 1000V, this mo...By: The Freak
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Safely Cut Open a Soft-drink Can
A soft-drink can facilitates a lot of creativity. It is the easiest way to obtain a piece of metal sheet which need to have the can cut open. It may not be a hard task but has the following difficulties: 1. As the can has no support inside, it is hard to estimate how hard to push the cutter.2. The c...By: duckcrazy
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Low Cost Plastic Blasting Cabinet
My wife lives to craft. If there's a craft that's been mentioned in a blog somewhere, she wants to give it a go. Her latest pursuit is glass etching with abrasives. I've never been a fan of her using chemical etching products because of the significant health risks (read an MSDS on hydrofluoric aci...By: whatisadrexel
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USB Extender
Have you ever sat in the back of a car on a long road trip and did not want to put your phone all the way up front to charge it? If so you will like this project. We will make a USB extender so you can charge your phone all the way from the back seat. Tools and Parts The tools and parts you wi...By: PavelT1
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Lab
Everything for a nice LAB ATX Power Supply The Perfect Instructable-building Man-Cave Cubicle! atx bench power supply diy Encyclopedia of ATX to Bench Power Supply Conversion Arduino Controlled CNC / 3D Printer Hybrid Building your own CNC router/milling machine Cheap, Eas...By: HermannT
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How to print on wood
This project was inspired by Jay's video here Make a custom tip Grind the head of a carriage bolt flatSand it smooth Modify the soldering iron Start by unscrewing the tip,Then measure the diameter of the 'shank'. Installing the custom tip The bolt is now filled down and cut to fit into the...By: Tom Howbridge
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Sep 20, 2014
Makeblock releases a 400-piece DIY 3D printer kit 'Constructor I'
Shenzhen-based Chinese company Makeblock, known for their open source construction platform and various mechanical parts and electronic modules to turn your idea into products, has released a 400-piece DIY 3D printer kit.
This article Makeblock releases a 400-piece DIY 3D printer kit 'Constructor I' is first published at 3ders.org.
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Researchers could now 3D print their own syringe pumps using a RepRap
The cost of furnishing a research lab can be pretty high. But what if scientists could simply 3D print their own instruments? A team led by an engineer at Michigan Technological University has published an open-source library of designs that will let scientists build the commonly used piece of equipment: the syringe pump on their 3D printer.
This article Researchers could now 3D print their own syringe pumps using a RepRap is first published at 3ders.org.
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Soldering Skill Required: Check out this “Manhattan style” FM Transmitter
Using a single piece of copper-clad board as the common ground, build this Kogawa-influenced FM transmitter using the "Manhattan style" for soldering your circuit. This transmitter uses a homemade coil and relatively small number of common components. Soldering skill is required!
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Sep 19, 2014
Wooden iPhone Case
Hello everyone,So my dad got a brand new iPhone 5s (already outdated now) and I know that he would never buy a case for it so I decided to take the matter in my own hands and craft one for him, so that he would feel guilty if he said he didn't want it.Although he has a 5s, you can make this case for...By: deluges
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Sep 16, 2014
Easy Mini Drill Press
I was looking for an easy mini drill press for drilling PCB for example. So i went to the web to find that.I didn't found exactly what i wanted in DIY projects or shop so i built this :)This press is strong, accurate and not expensive ! Materials Tools needed:DrillJigsawRuler and pencilMaterials ...By: Shoyun
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Shaky Leg Power Generator
Anyone who has spent any length of time near me knows that my leg shakes. Friends and family typically start to notice when the dining table starts to shake. What tips off coworkers is usually a shaking monitor and a subtle ripple breaking the surface tension of their coffee. After a while they real...By: randofo
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Sep 14, 2014
Plastic Pail 3D Scanner for 123D Catch
Build your own 3D scanner on the cheap! All you need is less than $50 of hardware store materials, a digital camera, and 123D Catch.Why a plastic pail? 123D Catch works best using pictures taken at even intervals around an object under good lighting conditions. Using a white, translucent pail gives ...By: renejsanchez
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How To Disassemble A Keyless Drill Chuck
I've had this cordless drill for going on 10 years now. It has been a great drill, but recently has been plagued with a sticky chuck, making it hard to open and close the chuck. A few months ago I purchased a newer lithium powered version of this same drill so I figured it would be worth some explor...By: earz_cd
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Easy Wireless LEDs
Yes ! That's right , this instructable will guide you to create your own wireless LED. This instructable is inpired from : Wireless L E D by neelandan ! Thanks for this great instructable !This version uses a more powerful high frequency switching transistor ( BD139 ) so that means now you've got gr...By: electro18
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Sep 13, 2014
How to solder aluminum.
Up until recently I didn't know how easy it is to weld aluminum with a propane torch. The torch I'm using has a broad flame so it's probably not as efficient in heating the specific area for welding. A torch with more of a pin point would do better. In either case if you have a propane torch and bra...By: Mrballeng
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Sep 10, 2014
The Skinny on End Mills
Interested in CNC routing but clueless about tooling? Can’t tell an end mill from a drill bit? Here’s an overview of end mill anatomy, some basic cutter types, and tips on how to choose the correct tooling for basic wood or plastic jobs. Drill Bits vs End Mills CNC machining […]
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