Tech-Based Activities for Grownups and Kids
The behind-the-neck battery holder design continues to evolve from its initial laser-cut form, to a 3D printed PLA design, to the latest, flexible filament-based version described here. This revision feels …
After a long period without a working 3D printer I just got a Prusa MINI+, opening up a wide new range of potential projects. In particular, I finally am able …
I think I’m not alone in feeling anxious about this election season. My favorite distraction has always been to throw myself into making, so I decided to channel my politically-driven anxiety into …
EtchABot turns your Etch A Sketch into a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) drawing machine. I’m really excited about this project because of its versatility and its well balanced combination of entertaining and educational …
My middle son and I have a tradition of incorporating electronics projects into our Halloween costumes. This year we saw the tutorial for Uncanny Eyes on Adafruit, written by Phillip …
I love Halloween for its spooky and amusing decorations and am always amazed by the creativity people put into making jack-o-lanterns. However, it’s frustrating to put hours of creative work into …
I just updated the TinyScreen case I’d 3D printed for my new TinyScreen and TinyDuino. The new version of the case has protruding buttons to help access the two very …
A few months ago, I signed up for a Kickstarter for TinyScreen – a minuscule 96×64 pixel screen run by a similarly diminutive TinyDuino, an Arduino clone that is smaller than a …
I found a YouTube video of a clock that can draw the time with an erasable pen, then wipe it away before restarting the cycle: There is something very human and endearing about …
After last week’s frustration with the Printrbot Simple, we were on the verge of returning it and looking for a different model. Research revealed, however, that there was no other …
