Building on the original MintyBoost USB charger kit, this Instructables how-to will walk you through the steps of adding a Lithium Polymer battery pack and small solar cell. The extra capacity and added convenience of solar make this modification a must have for off-grid mobility.
This instructable shows you how to build an adjustable 12-volt power supply that would make a great addition to your electronics workbench. Having an adjustable power supply is really important when tinkering with electronics. This looks like a fairly simple build with unlimited uses. This is an Instructable that tells you how to make an […]
Baino shares this tutorial for creating a banjo-style ukulele from a tambourine plus parts from an inexpensive ukulele kit. I don’t recall hearing one of these, but I’m guessing the sound must be pretty interesting considering the original instruments. See the instructable for all the how-to deets.
I found this great instructable about hacking dynamo keychain flashlight into a nice 5v power supply. They use a MAX756 step-up DC-DC converter and a few other parts to get it all working. This looks like a really interesting idea for remote applications where power isn’t readily available or a solar panel would be too […]
I just came across this really interesting instructable about controlling motors with the Arduino. It looks like a really simple, and cheap, way to use an L293D chip for use in robotics. Check out the link for all the details and code. After long research and trial and error, I have came up to a […]
From the MAKE Flickr pool Dot wrote up a nice how-to explaining how to build a sturdy launcher for HotWheels/Matchbox sized cars – Ever wanted your toy cars to really go? Wanna new way to race? Want an excuse to build something really cool for your kid? Or do a fun project WITH your kid? […]
Instructables user technoplastique writes: Use 3D modeling/printing, laser cut acrylic, resin casting, UV reactive pigment, LEDs and some simple wiring to make a high style and retro cool space invaders chandelier or lamp. I’ve included a nice trick for making curved corners out of laser cut acrylic, a lot of info on making the relatively […]
