Build a 3D printer from scratch
There is no better way to learn 3D printing in depth than to build your own machine! Colorful zip ties make the JellyBox fast and easy to build (and ever faster to break down). Plus, any mistake is easy to undo! Just snip and pull. Clear acrylic construction to expose the inner workings. It’s the ultimate anti-black-box. Easy Build …
Use ThingLink to Make Your Image Interactive
Spring is here! Learn how to make this beautiful LED craft! We used ThingLink to add hotspots to our image. Hover over the image and click on each of the colorful icons below for more info:
Light Up St. Patrick’s Day
Create an Interactive St. Patrick’s Day Card! Find the directions and project template on the Makerspaces.com website. We chose a yellow LED light, and affixed the battery with the copper tape, then used a glue stick to close the card. Here is the finished product: We used Makey Makey and …
3D Print Your Own Toys at Home
Find amazing toys from ToyBox’s collection, or create your own! Learn more about this amazing printer when it airs on Shark Tank on Sunday, March 10th!
Make a Flower Paper Circuit
Learn how circuits work with LED lights, conductive tape, button cell batteries, construction paper, scissors, a paper clip, scotch tape, and a glue stick.
Learn about Magnetic Flux and Faraday’s Law with a Homopolar Motor
Create a direct current electric motor with two magnetic poles using neodymium magnets, copper wire, and a AA battery *Be careful…the magnets, copper wire, and AA battery get very hot! Learn about Magnetic Flux and Faraday’s Law.
Makey Makey a Piano
What is Makey Makey? It’s a simple invention kit for beginners and experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between. Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. Gallery Guides Resources Music Examples
See a NASA Physicist’s Incredible Origami Creations
Combine NASA Physicist Robert Lang with Origami and what do you get? The coolest job in the world! Origami is Japanese for “the art of folding paper.” There are no cuts or tears, and usually is done with just one piece of paper. Take a look at this Origami Artist in …
Caine’s Arcade inspires a Global Cardboard Challenge
The Global Cardboard Challenge aims to raise a new generation of innovators and problem solvers who have the tools they need to build the world they imagine. It’s a year long event. Host your challenge anywhere in the world and learn what inspires you. Learn more about Caine’s inspiring story.