Category Archives: Teaching and Learning

Want a D&D look to Minecraft, use McDungeon

Posted on March 25, 2015 by robertwilkie

Looks like someone had some time on thier hands ane created a Dungeon and Dragon like theme for Minecraft.  Looks pretty neat. http://www.howtogeek.com/212073/add-dungeons-ruins-and-treasure-hunts-to-your-minecraft-world-with-mcdungeon/

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print your on RC boat

Posted on March 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

After reading the article below, I checked out the blog, which is in japanese but you can get the gist of the ideas.  I like the builds for motors for the boats.  pretty simple idea and all printable. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150321-3d-printed-boats-become-a-hit-for-both-adults-and-kids-in-japan.html http://trhk.exblog.jp/

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Simple mousetrap car with legos

Posted on March 23, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice build where the author takes a mouse trap, string, and legos and makes a simple car from it.  Wish she had included a video of the car working. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mousetrap-Car-7/

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Make your own Nutella

Posted on March 18, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up for kids to make your own nutella.  Not so sure if you would save any cash thought.. http://makezine.com/projects/diy-nutella-spread/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=%24{feed}&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24{makezineonline}+%28%24{MAKE}%29&utm_content=%24{GoogleReader}

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Simple Arduino (ATiny) magic-8 ball

Posted on March 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this build, which is basically a yes/maybe/no answer generator with an ATiny.  This would be a fun project to do with kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-decision-box-V20-Attiny85/

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Good demo write-up on using a Motion Sensor

Posted on March 17, 2015 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on using a motion sensor with an arduino.  Radioshack sells these sensors and if you where luck enough to get one on the cheap (I did) when they closed the store, this demo will help you use it … Continue reading →

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Build a mini potato gun

Posted on March 16, 2015 by robertwilkie

I have always wanted to build a potato gun with the kids, but big ones are a bit out of the question.  This is a nice simple design for a little one that shoots out of a pen cap.  You … Continue reading →

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A cardboard CNC?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by robertwilkie

Those folks at MIT have some creative stuff they build.  This time its a CNC build with a cardboard frame.  Its only for the Z & Y axis, I think.    Neat build…not so sure how stable it is.  This could … Continue reading →

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Make an air horn with PVC pipe, a funnel, and an air pump

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robertwilkie

I am so going to make this.  Its an air horn with PVC pipe, a funnel, plastic bag, and an air pump. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-PVC-Fog-Horn/

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So much for a Teachers Pet Student…

Posted on February 24, 2015 by robertwilkie

This build which looks like a combo from VEX, arduino, and other random parts, will erase a whiteboard for the teacher.  Where was this when I was getting in trouble in school? http://www.instructables.com/id/Whiteboard-Erasing-Robot/?ALLSTEPS

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