MSP430 Based Chronulator (using Launchpad chip)
Recently, I have been experimenting with microcontrollers. A project that really caught my eye was the Chronulator at http://www.sharebrained.com. At the same time, Texas Instruments released an...
View ArticleNearly Free iPhone Tripod Adapter
Starting with the 3G, iPhones have had the capability to take videos. There are times when it would be nice to be able to attach the iPhone to a tripod. There are several tripod adapters for the iPhone...
View ArticleMantel Clock Case for Chronulator (Meter Clock)
This mantel clock case was designed and built to house my MSP430 based Chronulator. A Chronulator is a retro clock that uses electrical panel meters to display hours and minutes. See:...
View ArticleRe-purposing an Air Wick Freshmatic Compact i-Motion
The Air Wick Freshmatic Compact i-Motion air freshener is an intriguing target for re-purposing. It uses a passive infrared (PIR) sensor to detect motion in a room and then increases the rate that it...
View ArticleResealing Half Used Caulk Tubes
It always frustrates me when I do a caulking or sealant job around the house to have to throw away a half used tube of caulk or silicon sealant or construction adhesive. I would use the provided caps...
View ArticleCheap Motion Detection Wildlife Camera
I have always wanted an inexpensive way to take unobserved pictures of wildlife in my neighborhood. This instructable takes parts of two existing instructables and brings them together with added...
View ArticleCheap Tires for Robot Wheels
Robot builders are always looking for inexpensive ways to make wheels for their robots. You often see homemade wheels made of Plexiglas or Masonite. These homemade wheels typically look unfinished and...
View ArticleThe Sprintronic - Clock with Laser Cut Case
If you have read Sky Mall magazine on a plane, then you have seen the inspiration for the Sprintronic clock. This is a very easy, inexpensive, and quick project. The clock's movement is a standard...
View ArticleSaturn
Turn your BOSEbuild speaker cube into Saturn. Print the rings and the left and right sides. Insert the rings into the sides. Secure them with a drop of super glue and you are done. By: Doug...
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