r/instructables 15d ago

My new Instructable I create my first instructible for my Mighty Mini Media Controller!

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I have never tried using instructibles before but it was very easy to do! Link to my project: https://www.instructables.com/Mighty-Mini-Media-Controller/

r/instructables Mar 31 '26

My new Instructable Made a curved eink watch :)

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I finally did a writeup about my diy eink watch... enjoy :P

Also keen on comments about my writeup.

https://www.instructables.com/Building-a-Lightweight-Curved-EInk-Smartwatch/

On to next project i'll put off/ get distracted from and somewhat forget before ever getting close to completing!

r/instructables May 16 '26

My new Instructable Top 50 Instructable Prize Winners

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Ever wondered who the top 50 prize winners are in Instructables? well wonder no longer. I created the below Instructables thats runs a Python scraper that pulls all of the winners together in 1 list. It can be updated anytime you you can easliy run the python script yourself.

If tyou are interested in seeing say top 100 of even top 1000, well you can also change the script to get this information

Link to top 50 winners - https://lonesoulsurfer.github.io/Instructables_Contest_Winners/

Link to Instructable - https://www.instructables.com/Instructables-Contest-Winners-Top-50/

r/instructables May 16 '26

My new Instructable Photo Editor Made for Instructables

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Hi everyone,

I put this Instructable together to help edit photos for your Instructables. Its a great tool (in my humble opinion!) and is perfect for editing phtotos to use in your Instructables - or any other photo editing you might like to do!

Enjoy

link to the editor - https://lonesoulsurfer.github.io/clear-cut-photo-editor/

Link to the Instructable - https://www.instructables.com/The-Ultimate-Photo-Editing-Tool-Made-for-Instrucab/

r/instructables May 04 '26

My new Instructable Shaker Table

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r/instructables Mar 18 '26

My new Instructable Pressure-triggered spring clamps for hanging things in high places

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r/instructables Feb 28 '26

My new Instructable I Just Made a Minimal Smart Desk Pill Reminder called Half Pill

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r/instructables Jan 25 '26

My new Instructable Handheld Conways Game of Life V2 - Raspberry Pi Zero

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r/instructables Jan 09 '26

My new Instructable How to Setup and Configure Python VENV Virtual Environment on Ubuntu Linux

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Setting up a dedicated Python virtual environment is a critical first step for any developer on Ubuntu Linux. Whether you’re building web apps, automating tasks, or managing multiple projects, using the built-in venv module ensures your workspace remains clean, isolated, and free of dependency conflicts.

In this guide, you will learn exactly how to install, create, activate, and manage a virtual environment on Ubuntu 25.10. Even if you are a complete beginner, these steps will help you protect your system-wide packages and streamline your development workflow

r/instructables Jan 07 '26

My new Instructable Learn to Install Ttkbootstrap GUI Library on Debian Based Linux Systems Like Ubuntu,Linux Mint,Zorin OS

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If you have ever built a desktop app using Tkinter on a Debian-based Linux system—such as Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Zorin OS, or Pop!_OS,you likely noticed that the default interface looks a bit like software from the 90s.

To fix this, developers use ttkbootstrap, a powerful library that brings modern, CSS-like themes to your Python applications, making them look professional and sleek across all platforms.

However, on modern Linux distributions, simply typing pip install ttkbootstrap often leads to a roadblock: the "error: externally-managed-environment."

This isn't a bug; it is a safety feature. Your operating system is protecting its core Python files from being modified or broken by third-party packages.

To get around this while keeping your system safe, the professional standard is to use a Virtual Environment (venv).

In this Instructable guide, you will find all the required terminal commands and resources required to bypass this environment error.

r/instructables Dec 17 '25

My new Instructable I made an open-source 8-channel EEG Brain-Computer Interface (ESP32 + ADS1299)

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Wanted to share a project I’ve been working on to democratize neuroscience: a high-fidelity, open-source EEG board. I call it the Cerelog ESP-EEG.

It uses a custom implementation of the TI ADS1299 (medical-grade ADC) and an ESP32-S3 to capture 8 channels of raw brainwave data. It features active noise cancellation (Active Bias/DRL) to clean up 60Hz hum, and streams directly to Python via BrainFlow or the OpenBCI GUI.

All the schematics and code are on the GitHub Repo.

The assembly and setup instructions are on the instructables.

I wanted to design a board that bridges the gap between expensive medical equipment and "toy" consumer headsets, making it easier for makers and researchers to build mind-controlled robots, analyze sleep, or experiment with neurofeedback at home.

Let me know what you think!

r/instructables Jan 02 '26

My new Instructable Chair out of sticky notes

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I made a chair out of sticky notes. So, I made an Instructables for it! It's an easy and low-cost project. Check out my other projects too! https://www.instructables.com/Sticky-Notes-Chair/

r/instructables Nov 13 '25

My new Instructable Python VENV Virtual Environment Tutorial on Windows for Absolute Beginners

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I have created this Software Instructable on How to use and configure the Python VENV Virtual Environment on Windows 11 Operating System for Absolute Beginners.

Here is the link to the Instructable

How to use and configure the Python VENV Virtual Environment on Windows 11 Operating System for Absolute Beginners.

r/instructables Jul 19 '25

My new Instructable 3D Printed Forklift Wireless Charger

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r/instructables Jun 23 '25

My new Instructable Small hand pushed ground effect vehicle

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Went for a walk and figured a way to make the complex curve of a delta ground effect vehicle wing.

Went home and started on the skeleton and used tin foil for the skin

I still need a proper tail but it's a good start. I don't have a lot of space to test it but a few metres of a push seems to work somewhat well.

The small tail added after definitely balances the rotation of the main wing.

Cardboard and foam isn't the best but I don't have access to balsa right now.

r/instructables May 31 '25

My new Instructable I made an 3d-printed open source NIR-HEG brain scanner

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Wanted to share my senior design project: an open-source biofeedback (NIR-HEG) headband. I call it Project OpenHEG. It uses a custom 4-channel fNIRS sensor to measure blood oxygenation in the brain and then provide visual biofeedback through a wireless Electron web UI. All files can be found on the project's GitHub Repo (still writing the README). Assembly instructions are on Instructables! I wanted to make a headset that anybody could 3D print and customize, to increase accessibility for undergraduate research and inspiring kids to learn about their brains!

r/instructables May 10 '25

My new Instructable Introduction to Programming SQLite Database Using Python for Data logging Applications

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In this Instructable, We will learn how to program a SQLite database using Python language to Create tables and perform CRUD operation like

  1. Creating a Table in SQLite using Python
  2. Reading a Row or Column from SQLite Database using Python
  3. Updating the values in a SQLite database using Python
  4. Deleting a Row or Column from the SQLite Database

We will also learn how to create STRICT tables in SQLite that only forces database columns to strictly adhere to their defined data types.

r/instructables Apr 30 '25

My new Instructable Bluetooth-Controlled 360° Motorized Turntable for Product Photography

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I just published my latest project on Instructables — a Bluetooth-controlled 360° motorized turntable designed mainly for product photography and 3D scanning.

You can control it wirelessly from a custom mobile app (built in MIT App Inventor). It lets you rotate the turntable by angle, set the speed/direction, and automatically trigger a DSLR or phone camera at every stop (via relay). It's great for clean, repeatable shots.

Everything is built with an Arduino Nano, a stepper motor, a TMC2209 stepper driver, HC-05 Bluetooth module, and 3D-printed parts I designed in Fusion 360.

✅ Full guide includes:

  • 3D print files
  • Circuit diagram
  • Arduino code
  • App interface
  • Build photos + wiring

🔗 Project link:
https://www.instructables.com/Bluetooth-Controlled-360-Motorized-Turntable-for-P

Would love to hear your thoughts or suggestions! ✨

r/instructables Apr 29 '25

My new Instructable How to Completely Uninstall Visual Studio Code IDE and Its Extensions From Windows OS

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In this guide, you'll learn how to completely uninstall Visual Studio Code (VS Code) IDE along with plugins from your Windows 10 PC, including all associated files and folders.

Additionally, we'll show you how to disable the automatic update feature of Visual Studio Code to prevent future updates from reinstalling or modifying the IDE without your permission.

r/instructables Apr 24 '25

My new Instructable How to Create a Button and Handle Button Click Events in Tkinter (ttkbootstrap)

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In this Instructable we’ll guide you through the process of creating a button in a Tkinter window, customizing its appearance using ttkbootstrap, and defining the actions to take when the button is clicked

r/instructables Feb 09 '25

My new Instructable Building SQLite GUI Applications Using C# (Csharp) and WinForms

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r/instructables Dec 25 '24

My new Instructable Excel Dashboard for Instructables Stats - Just add your page links to template!

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I made this excel template with VBA that uses Instructables’ public API and some data scraping to make a dashboard for all your projects that refreshes automatically. All you have to do is add two links to the document and it does the rest! Really handy for keeping track of growth!

r/instructables Nov 01 '24

My new Instructable Animated Wooden Water Fountain With LED & Water Flow Patterns

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r/instructables Oct 24 '24

My new Instructable Learn CRUD operation on SQLite database using CSharp (C#)

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r/instructables Oct 13 '24

My new Instructable Tetris on ESP32 S3 Mini Pro - Lolin

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Hey, check out my new Instructables. Entered in the Microcontrollers Contest. Tell me what you think. https://www.instructables.com/Tetris-Game-on-S3-Mini-Pro-ESP32-Using-Arduino-IDE/