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Arduino multi-mode lamp with soft touch switch

In this Arduino-based project, we will build a lamp with multiple light displays: color sequencer, dimming light, color chaser, firelight - all selected by a touch bar on the circuit board. All the functions are done in software, including the touch sensor, which is a unique feature. What is nee...
By: qs

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - April 25, 2009 at 02:16

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Mother’s Day

A handmade gift is always the best, so here are some great Instructables to help you show Mom how much you love her this Mother's Day. Make her something unique, do something special, or just pick up around the house - there are all kinds of ways to make her feel good, and give the standard Mother'...
By: Instructables Guides

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - April 22, 2009 at 19:00

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Teacher Appreciation Gift Sure to Please!

In this instructable, I will show you how to make a cheap and easy gift to celebrate a special teacher in your life. Guaranteed not to be something they've received before, and pretty much free, depending on how many extra little details you put into it. I hope none of my coworkers are reading t...
By: nerdnurture

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - April 19, 2009 at 19:53

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Cardboard Chaise Lounge

Recently my roommate and I moved into an apartment. We both lacked any furniture so we had somewhat of a shopping spree at the local IKEA. So with all that new furniture came lots of boxes. However, a box from IKEA does not equal the fun large box of my youth. They are flat and kinda boring. But as ...
By: DesignEs

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Stainless Steel Rose from Scrap Metal


By: jaredzeuli

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - April 17, 2009 at 07:49

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Cheeseburger Made In A Rice Cooker

In a few simple steps, make a cheeseburger in a rice cooker. What You'll Need INGREDIENTS 1 hamburger bun 1/3 lb. ground beef 1 pinch of fried onion 1 pinch of fried garlic muenster cheese (or cheese of your choice) 1 leaf of lettuce 1 slice of tomato UTENSILS plastic bag for marinatin...
By: madeinaricecooker

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - April 16, 2009 at 21:11

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Press Aluminum Cans into Ceiling and Wall Tiles

This is an experimental project that uses aluminum cans to make decorative metal tiles for ceilings or walls by cutting open the cans into flat rectangles and using a die stamp to form them. This is similar to my beer can roof project except the die making is more complex here. First make a ti...
By: robbtoberfest

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - April 14, 2009 at 07:08

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How to Make and Operate Confetti Eggs

The confetti egg tradition began in France. During Easter celebrations, men and women would smash these eggs onto the head of a potential romantic interest, and if the feeling was mutual, then the couple would "hook up." The custom moved over the Atlantic to Mexico, and the sexual connotation was lo...
By: cnixon

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - April 13, 2009 at 16:15

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Vegan Creamy Vegetable Gratin

This yummy recipe had to be Veganized before cooking. I know it's not a traditional Gratin, but believe me when I write: It tastes AMAZING! Let it brown on the top a little bit more. I was kind of in a hurry, so I took it out of the oven before completely browning. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Brocco...
By: VeganWytch

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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - April 11, 2009 at 20:14

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Earth Day


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Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by rock - April 10, 2009 at 20:59

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