ewilhelm

ewilhelm

San Francisco, California   Joined March 7th, 2005
160 Instructables   7,819,795 Views   2,444 Comments   2,845 Followers

Eric J. Wilhelm is the founder of Instructables. He has a Ph.D. from MIT in Mechanical Engineering. Eric believes in making technology accessible through understanding, and strives to inspire others to learn as much as they can and share it with those around them. Read about Instructables' history: https://www.instructables.com/id/How_to_Start_a_Business_1/ and meet the others on the Instructables team [https://www.instructables.com/about/ . Eric is currently building a residential solar a…

Instructables

Bokoblin Mask From the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild

Bokoblin Mask From the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild

5.0K Views, 12 Favorites
LEGO Table With Integrated Parts Bin

LEGO Table With Integrated Parts Bin

6.7K Views, 117 Favorites
Custom Wooden Train Track X-crossing

Custom Wooden Train Track X-crossing

11K Views, 118 Favorites
Mad Max and War Boy Nux Father Son Costume

Mad Max and War Boy Nux Father Son Costume

9.0K Views, 71 Favorites
Nautilus Bookshelf

Nautilus Bookshelf

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Grass-fed Beef Liver With Brown Butter Carmelized Onions and Dried California Plums

Grass-fed Beef Liver With Brown Butter Carmelized Onions and Dried California Plums

21K Views, 21 Favorites
Tiny 3D Printed Models

Tiny 3D Printed Models

10.0K Views, 87 Favorites
Giant Cardboard LEGO Blocks

Giant Cardboard LEGO Blocks

22K Views, 122 Favorites
Wall-Mounted Standing Desk

Wall-Mounted Standing Desk

18K Views, 250 Favorites
Túnel De Viento Vertical Para Juguetes Y Pelotas Para Niños

Túnel De Viento Vertical Para Juguetes Y Pelotas Para Niños

3.8K Views, 6 Favorites
Yuca Fries Made With Lard

Yuca Fries Made With Lard

4.2K Views, 47 Favorites
Vertical Wind Tunnel for Kids' Toys and Balls

Vertical Wind Tunnel for Kids' Toys and Balls

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Nutella Barbecue Sauce

Nutella Barbecue Sauce

7.9K Views, 214 Favorites
如何制作棉花糖枪或棉花糖炮

如何制作棉花糖枪或棉花糖炮

9.6K Views, 27 Favorites
Marshmallow-Gewehr Zum Selberbauen

Marshmallow-Gewehr Zum Selberbauen

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マシュマロ ガン(マシュマロ シューター)の作り方

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Cómo Hacer Una Pistola De Malvaviscos O Un Disparador De Malvaviscos

Cómo Hacer Una Pistola De Malvaviscos O Un Disparador De Malvaviscos

7.0K Views, 82 Favorites
Como Fazer Uma Arma De Marshmallow Ou Atirador De Marshmallow

Como Fazer Uma Arma De Marshmallow Ou Atirador De Marshmallow

5.8K Views, 39 Favorites
Precision-cooked, Fried Hamburgers - Modernist Cryo-fried Burgers

Precision-cooked, Fried Hamburgers - Modernist Cryo-fried Burgers

19K Views, 60 Favorites
Arduino Controlled Sunrise Alarm Clock

Arduino Controlled Sunrise Alarm Clock

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9 Square Meter Nasa ParaWing Traction Kite

9 Square Meter Nasa ParaWing Traction Kite

11K Views, 20 Favorites
Inflatable Bed to Stand-Up Paddle Board Pump Adapter

Inflatable Bed to Stand-Up Paddle Board Pump Adapter

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How Not to Lose Your Child at Crowded Events

How Not to Lose Your Child at Crowded Events

2.6K Views, 9 Favorites
Indoor Bouncy House Safety Net

Indoor Bouncy House Safety Net

3.9K Views, 7 Favorites
How to Remove the Rear Seats From a Toyota Prius V

How to Remove the Rear Seats From a Toyota Prius V

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Toddler Painting Station

Toddler Painting Station

1.4K Views, 8 Favorites
Corporate Tyrannosaurus Rex Halloween Costume

Corporate Tyrannosaurus Rex Halloween Costume

17K Views, 61 Favorites
Pirate-Themed Stair Gate and Window Covers

Pirate-Themed Stair Gate and Window Covers

7.2K Views, 63 Favorites
Vicious Koala Attack Child Costume

Vicious Koala Attack Child Costume

28K Views, 91 Favorites
Pick Blackberries With a Ladder

Pick Blackberries With a Ladder

4.8K Views, 12 Favorites
Vegetable Hash Cooked in Mangalitsa Bacon Drippings

Vegetable Hash Cooked in Mangalitsa Bacon Drippings

1.5K Views, 15 Favorites
Instructables Restaurant Handouts

Instructables Restaurant Handouts

3.2K Views, 7 Favorites
How to Baby-Proof a Bookshelf

How to Baby-Proof a Bookshelf

91K Views, 33 Favorites
How to Make a Cave to Age Cheese

How to Make a Cave to Age Cheese

100K Views, 101 Favorites
How to Make a Cheap, Low-Profile Wooden Bed Frame

How to Make a Cheap, Low-Profile Wooden Bed Frame

181K Views, 123 Favorites
How to Clean Mold From a Wood Floor

How to Clean Mold From a Wood Floor

268K Views, 33 Favorites
Treadmill Desk

Treadmill Desk

167K Views, 263 Favorites
How to Upload Images to Instructables From IPhoto

How to Upload Images to Instructables From IPhoto

2.8K Views, 5 Favorites
Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie

24K Views, 115 Favorites
Oil-Poached Carrots

Oil-Poached Carrots

9.2K Views, 28 Favorites
Pimientos De Padron

Pimientos De Padron

9.3K Views, 16 Favorites
Twice-Cooked Sous Vide Sea Scallops

Twice-Cooked Sous Vide Sea Scallops

57K Views, 45 Favorites
Infant Pumpkin Costume

Infant Pumpkin Costume

10K Views, 6 Favorites
Venison Loin Cooked En Sous Vide

Venison Loin Cooked En Sous Vide

81K Views, 21 Favorites
Lacto-fermented Ginger Ale

Lacto-fermented Ginger Ale

74K Views, 110 Favorites
How to Make Natural Whey

How to Make Natural Whey

116K Views, 40 Favorites
How to Make Cream Cheese

How to Make Cream Cheese

148K Views, 198 Favorites
Beef Ribs Cooked En Sous Vide - 135 F for 48 Hours

Beef Ribs Cooked En Sous Vide - 135 F for 48 Hours

73K Views, 77 Favorites
Braised Red Cabbage With Apples

Braised Red Cabbage With Apples

8.0K Views, 5 Favorites
Fruit Salad Served in a Pineapple

Fruit Salad Served in a Pineapple

4.4K Views, 14 Favorites
How to Make Sausage

How to Make Sausage

118K Views, 117 Favorites
Wild Boar Maple Sausage

Wild Boar Maple Sausage

2.0K Views, 2 Favorites
How to Install Mac OS X Leopard From a Damaged DVD Using an IPod

How to Install Mac OS X Leopard From a Damaged DVD Using an IPod

14K Views, 14 Favorites
Maytag Quiet Series 300 Dishwasher Wheel Repair Hack

Maytag Quiet Series 300 Dishwasher Wheel Repair Hack

37K Views, 2 Favorites
How to Lift Something Heavy Like a Washing Machine

How to Lift Something Heavy Like a Washing Machine

116K Views, 20 Favorites
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Best of Instructables Full-Length Promo Video

7.0K Views, 15 Favorites
Cleaning Sponges

Cleaning Sponges

5.4K Views, 6 Favorites
Vampire Costume

Vampire Costume

13K Views, 4 Favorites
Vampire-Hunting Gun Prop With UV Bullets

Vampire-Hunting Gun Prop With UV Bullets

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Cut Circuit Boards With a Paper Cutter

Cut Circuit Boards With a Paper Cutter

35K Views, 25 Favorites
Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie

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The Best of Instructables Volume 1 - Video Promo

4.3K Views, 12 Favorites
Three Rings Zombie Attack on Instructables

Three Rings Zombie Attack on Instructables

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How to Start a Business

How to Start a Business

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Instructables July 2008 Show and Tell

Instructables July 2008 Show and Tell

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How to Live an Aesthetic Life by Wearing, Eating, Traveling By, and Listening to Specific Colors for a Week

How to Live an Aesthetic Life by Wearing, Eating, Traveling By, and Listening to Specific Colors for a Week

50K Views, 174 Favorites
Corn and Onion Frittata - Quick to Prepare, Cooks While You're Away

Corn and Onion Frittata - Quick to Prepare, Cooks While You're Away

4.3K Views, 10 Favorites
Garlic Spinach Green Egg Crepes With Pesto - Real Green Eggs!

Garlic Spinach Green Egg Crepes With Pesto - Real Green Eggs!

3.7K Views, 24 Favorites
Shredded Sweet Potato Pancakes With Coconut Milk

Shredded Sweet Potato Pancakes With Coconut Milk

8.9K Views, 34 Favorites
Red Curry With Chicken and Vegetables

Red Curry With Chicken and Vegetables

8.6K Views, 36 Favorites
Expanding Foam Valentine's Day Card

Expanding Foam Valentine's Day Card

3.5K Views, 3 Favorites
How Instructables Builds Community

How Instructables Builds Community

2.2K Views, 7 Favorites
How to Submit to the Instructables Community Blog

How to Submit to the Instructables Community Blog

1.6K Views, 6 Favorites
How to Make Super-Cool Frozen Party Cocktails With Liquid Nitrogen

How to Make Super-Cool Frozen Party Cocktails With Liquid Nitrogen

90K Views, 40 Favorites
3D-Printed Clock and Gears

3D-Printed Clock and Gears

57K Views, 113 Favorites
Figure Out Which Side the Gas Cap Is on Without Getting Out of the Rental Car

Figure Out Which Side the Gas Cap Is on Without Getting Out of the Rental Car

25K Views, 6 Favorites
Ginger Bread Houses

Ginger Bread Houses

3.1K Views, 11 Favorites
Candy Towers Built With a Molten-Sugar Hot-Glue Gun

Candy Towers Built With a Molten-Sugar Hot-Glue Gun

15K Views, 14 Favorites
Kinetic Chain Sculpture Built From a Bicycle

Kinetic Chain Sculpture Built From a Bicycle

12K Views, 17 Favorites
The Stoopid Thing: Kite-powered Personal Flight

The Stoopid Thing: Kite-powered Personal Flight

13K Views, 18 Favorites
Building a Climbing Wall at the Top of the Stairs

Building a Climbing Wall at the Top of the Stairs

64K Views, 102 Favorites
How to Pack a Bike With S&S Couplers

How to Pack a Bike With S&S Couplers

24K Views, 15 Favorites
How to Prevent Pimples and Reduce Acne Naturally by Eating Right

How to Prevent Pimples and Reduce Acne Naturally by Eating Right

525K Views, 148 Favorites
How to Install Standard-and-Bracket Book Shelves

How to Install Standard-and-Bracket Book Shelves

150K Views, 224 Favorites
How to Use a Magnet to Find Studs

How to Use a Magnet to Find Studs

191K Views, 88 Favorites
How to Make a Vertical, Ergonomic (tie-fighter) Keyboard

How to Make a Vertical, Ergonomic (tie-fighter) Keyboard

47K Views, 61 Favorites
How to Automatically Power Off Electronic Devices

How to Automatically Power Off Electronic Devices

10K Views, 13 Favorites
Use a Timer on Your Washing Machine to Wash Clothes While You Are Gone

Use a Timer on Your Washing Machine to Wash Clothes While You Are Gone

14K Views, 10 Favorites
Instructables July 20, 2007 Build Night and Show and Tell

Instructables July 20, 2007 Build Night and Show and Tell

2.6K Views, 5 Favorites
How to Save Time by Never Sorting Your Laundry Again

How to Save Time by Never Sorting Your Laundry Again

21K Views, 38 Favorites
How to Dye Your Shoes a Cool Color Like Purple

How to Dye Your Shoes a Cool Color Like Purple

173K Views, 87 Favorites
How to Add an Instructable to Your List of Favorites and How to Rate an Instructable

How to Add an Instructable to Your List of Favorites and How to Rate an Instructable

3.3K Views, 24 Favorites
How to Secure Your Water Heater Against an Earthquake

How to Secure Your Water Heater Against an Earthquake

47K Views, 11 Favorites
2007 Laser Cutter Contest

2007 Laser Cutter Contest

100K Views, 34 Favorites
How to Make a Great Instructable

How to Make a Great Instructable

111K Views, 226 Favorites
How to Clean the Front Wheel of a Roomba Discovery

How to Clean the Front Wheel of a Roomba Discovery

25K Views, 20 Favorites
How to Fix Your Stereo Amplifier (Harman Kardon HK 620)

How to Fix Your Stereo Amplifier (Harman Kardon HK 620)

73K Views, 18 Favorites
How to Enter the Instructables Wallet Challenge

How to Enter the Instructables Wallet Challenge

65K Views, 30 Favorites
How to Categorize or Re-categorize Your Instructables

How to Categorize or Re-categorize Your Instructables

1.7K Views, 4 Favorites
How to Host an Instructables Show and Tell

How to Host an Instructables Show and Tell

3.8K Views, 5 Favorites
How to Enter the Instructables and Popular Science "Use It Again!" Contest

How to Enter the Instructables and Popular Science "Use It Again!" Contest

17K Views, 6 Favorites
Hot Ginger-spiced Apple Cider

Hot Ginger-spiced Apple Cider

10K Views, 74 Favorites
How to Build a Food Photography Light Stand

How to Build a Food Photography Light Stand

58K Views, 82 Favorites
How to Enter the 2007 Show Your Heart Valentine's Day Project Contest!

How to Enter the 2007 Show Your Heart Valentine's Day Project Contest!

4.7K Views, 2 Favorites
How to Get an Instructables Patch by Contributing to "Learn to Solder Month"

How to Get an Instructables Patch by Contributing to "Learn to Solder Month"

10K Views, 21 Favorites
How to Enter the Homemade Holiday Gifts Project Contest!

How to Enter the Homemade Holiday Gifts Project Contest!

6.4K Views, 5 Favorites
Take Thanksgiving to the Next Level! -- How to Enter the Instructables Thanksgiving Contest

Take Thanksgiving to the Next Level! -- How to Enter the Instructables Thanksgiving Contest

2.7K Views, 0 Favorites
Fresh Apple Ginger Banana Smoothie

Fresh Apple Ginger Banana Smoothie

17K Views, 34 Favorites
Tips for Halloween Pumpkin Pictures

Tips for Halloween Pumpkin Pictures

70K Views, 43 Favorites
Modified Tie Rack

Modified Tie Rack

41K Views, 33 Favorites
Forums! Private Messages! Comment Tracking!

Forums! Private Messages! Comment Tracking!

2.7K Views, 6 Favorites
Build a Pneumatically Actuated Yeti in a Cage for a Halloween Haunted House

Build a Pneumatically Actuated Yeti in a Cage for a Halloween Haunted House

21K Views, 30 Favorites
Solid-state Halloween Controller and How to Build a Haunted House

Solid-state Halloween Controller and How to Build a Haunted House

87K Views, 154 Favorites
How to Get Better Ads on Instructables

How to Get Better Ads on Instructables

2.4K Views, 3 Favorites
How to Remove the Leash From Your Kiteboard and Why

How to Remove the Leash From Your Kiteboard and Why

14K Views, 3 Favorites
Magnetic USB Card Reader

Magnetic USB Card Reader

27K Views, 19 Favorites
Remove the Delete Button on a Digital Picture Viewer to Make It Safe for Grandma

Remove the Delete Button on a Digital Picture Viewer to Make It Safe for Grandma

13K Views, 5 Favorites
How to Tie a Sheetbend

How to Tie a Sheetbend

4.5K Views, 14 Favorites
Eye in the Sky Workshop Cam -- Hang an ATC 1000 Video Camera Above Your Workspace to Help You Document

Eye in the Sky Workshop Cam -- Hang an ATC 1000 Video Camera Above Your Workspace to Help You Document

9.5K Views, 22 Favorites
Magnetic Chuck Key Holder for Drill Press

Magnetic Chuck Key Holder for Drill Press

11K Views, 15 Favorites
How to Enter the September 2006 Instructables Magnet Challenge and Project Contest!

How to Enter the September 2006 Instructables Magnet Challenge and Project Contest!

10K Views, 2 Favorites
How to Contribute Educational Content to the OLPC $100 Laptop

How to Contribute Educational Content to the OLPC $100 Laptop

4.9K Views, 6 Favorites
Traditional Polynesian Ice Canoe (Ice Proa) - How to Kite Ice Sail

Traditional Polynesian Ice Canoe (Ice Proa) - How to Kite Ice Sail

57K Views, 85 Favorites
Frozen Ginger Mango

Frozen Ginger Mango

12K Views, 79 Favorites
Modify Your Bike Rack to Carry a Sunfish or Other Boat

Modify Your Bike Rack to Carry a Sunfish or Other Boat

13K Views, 9 Favorites
How to Embed a Video Into Instructables

How to Embed a Video Into Instructables

20K Views, 31 Favorites
Stand-up Desk

Stand-up Desk

83K Views, 51 Favorites
Fix a Loose Headlight Reflector on a Volvo 850

Fix a Loose Headlight Reflector on a Volvo 850

17K Views, 1 Favorites
Protect and Secure Data on Your Laptop

Protect and Secure Data on Your Laptop

20K Views, 48 Favorites
Blue LED Dawn Simulator for Soleil Sun Alarm

Blue LED Dawn Simulator for Soleil Sun Alarm

56K Views, 90 Favorites
Blue LED Light Box

Blue LED Light Box

136K Views, 158 Favorites
Spray Paint Stencil for Laptop

Spray Paint Stencil for Laptop

81K Views, 114 Favorites
Ergonomic Work Station

Ergonomic Work Station

29K Views, 45 Favorites
How to Build a Five-foot-tall Jacob's Ladder

How to Build a Five-foot-tall Jacob's Ladder

206K Views, 295 Favorites
Escher Print

Escher Print

23K Views, 88 Favorites
Silver Shirt

Silver Shirt

13K Views, 39 Favorites
How to Share Your Project on Instructables

How to Share Your Project on Instructables

6.5K Views, 10 Favorites
Garlic Rosemary Turkey Loaf

Garlic Rosemary Turkey Loaf

2.5K Views, 18 Favorites
Spicy Blackened Flounder

Spicy Blackened Flounder

50K Views, 31 Favorites
Plum Smoothies

Plum Smoothies

24K Views, 34 Favorites
Plywood Kiteboard

Plywood Kiteboard

86K Views, 114 Favorites
Pressure Cooked Red Lentils

Pressure Cooked Red Lentils

24K Views, 8 Favorites
Salmon Salad

Salmon Salad

2.7K Views, 14 Favorites
Grilled Crawdads!

Grilled Crawdads!

19K Views, 38 Favorites
Fried Banana Breakfast

Fried Banana Breakfast

12K Views, 25 Favorites
Candle Powered Hot Air Balloon

Candle Powered Hot Air Balloon

378K Views, 291 Favorites
How to Make and Can Applesauce - Canned Applesauce

How to Make and Can Applesauce - Canned Applesauce

178K Views, 150 Favorites
Garlic Rosemary Turkey Burgers

Garlic Rosemary Turkey Burgers

13K Views, 49 Favorites
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

4.8K Views, 23 Favorites
Purple Fried Breakfast

Purple Fried Breakfast

4.8K Views, 9 Favorites
Nectarine Smoothie

Nectarine Smoothie

12K Views, 34 Favorites
Pesto Carrot Egg Breakfast

Pesto Carrot Egg Breakfast

5.9K Views, 14 Favorites
Hacksaw

Hacksaw

41K Views, 11 Favorites
Orange Fried Breakfast

Orange Fried Breakfast

10K Views, 36 Favorites
Tie-down Clamps

Tie-down Clamps

13K Views, 62 Favorites
Hardwood Shelves

Hardwood Shelves

74K Views, 173 Favorites
How to Drill a Hole

How to Drill a Hole

79K Views, 24 Favorites
Remove Sawdust

Remove Sawdust

52K Views, 26 Favorites
Motor Controller

Motor Controller

49K Views, 204 Favorites
How to Make a Marshmallow Gun or Marshmallow Shooter

How to Make a Marshmallow Gun or Marshmallow Shooter

1.1M Views, 756 Favorites