Arduino Projects
The Arduino micrcontroller has a nearly limitless array of innovative applications for everything from robotics and lighting to games and gardening! It's a fun way to automate everything, enabling...
View ArticleBow - The Bike Wheel Bow
Could not find one of these anywhere - put it into Google but no joy - - guess I better make one myself. Rigid frame. Good power output. No knock required on arrows. Longer draw than a standard bow....
View ArticleScratch Hologram Detailed Instructions for Teachers
Detailed instructions on making scratch holograms and how to do it cheaply with a whole class.By: barkergkContinue Reading »
View ArticleHow to Fix loose Tiles
steps1- prepare the surface 2- prepare the mix 3- poor the mix and fill the gape 4- finish and cleanBy: ZixcContinue Reading »
View ArticleYet another tutorial on how to solder
In this tutorial we are going to see how to solder a 16 pins header to a 1602A LCD display.What we need to solder is:1) A soldering iron or a soldering station with a very thin tip2) Tin, for our...
View ArticleGaussGun / Coil-Gun Electronics and Engineering Project
I decided to do the Gold Crest Award at my college, which is a great certification from the British Science Association that gives students an opportunity to expand their knowledge of science,...
View ArticleCreating your First Multi-touch Table
It has been a long time since I've contributed to this website--going on to a year almost--I was trying to accomplish a personal goal that was in the making since my early high school years. This...
View ArticlePainted Plywood Subfloor - Basketball Court
We had our new house built last year, and while it was in the construction process, we decided to save a little money and paint the upstairs subfloor rather than carpet/tile it. It also gave us the...
View ArticleVery Cheap/Simple WiFi Shield for Arduino and microprocessors
Update: 23rd October 2015This is Rev 8 of the this project. Rev 8 has improved ESP8266 code that is more reliable.NOTE: Each packet sent halts this code until the receiver (client) acknowledges the...
View ArticleNOAA Satellite Signals with a PVC QFH Antenna and Laptop
This instructable covers everything you'll need to get started in being able to receive the APT (Automatic Picture Transmission) signals from the NOAA Satellites (NOAA-15, 18, and 19) flying overhead...
View ArticleSingle Piece PVC Recurve Bow
Do you want to learn archery but are too cheap to buy a bow? Do you seek historical authenticity in your weaponry but are unable to find anyone that sells what you want? Do you wish to be like Legolas...
View ArticleBuild A Fusion Reactor
Yes, you can build your very own nuclear fusion reactor in your house! But first, a few warnings: -This project includes lethal voltage levels. Make sure you know your high voltage safety or have a...
View Articleoven baked onion rings
Onion rings are something I crave allllll the time. They were easy to get when we lived in a big city, but now that we're in the middle of nowhere in the mountains I have to get my fix another way. If...
View ArticleHow To Make a Wooden Countertop
Making a wooden countertop can really be a cool project, and so practical, no matter whether you need a counter for your kitchen, bathroom, dresser, or maybe built-in cabinet like I'm doing. I'm going...
View Article2W Arduino Laser Engraver/Cutter
In my 4th level high school engineering class, we were given the opportunity to do an independent master project. Having used the class laser engraver extensively, I thought it would be a cool project...
View ArticleModern Concrete Planter Box
Within the past six years, there have been four serious fires in my apartment complex. As in, burn to the ground, rebuild from scratch, type fires. You see, the buildings were constructed from wood...
View ArticleWooden Telescope Part 1: The Mirror
This is the first of a 2 part Instructable explaining how I built a wooden telescope from scratch. In this part, I will show you how you can build the key element of a telescope: The primary mirror.A...
View Article