Category Archives: Teaching and Learning

Cool Trebuchet build

Posted on October 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

I haven’t see this one before. But apparently folks have been building them. Its a cool build to do with kids since it should be a simple build, and very interactive. https://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-Simplest-and-Newest-Trebuchet-Walking-Arm-T/

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Early warning system for high wind

Posted on September 25, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is definitely a kid project. Interesting build but not so sure how accurate it could be. https://www.instructables.com/id/Makey-Makey-Early-Warning-System-for-High-Wind/

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Convert a cheap $10 quad copter to a paper airplane

Posted on September 16, 2019 by robertwilkie

The author basically uses the copter parts to power the plane. Nice build overall. https://www.instructables.com/id/Radio-Controlled-Paper-Plane-Easy-and-Cheap/ A cheaper model can be found here: https://www.instructables.com/id/Powered-Paper-Plane/ But its direction cannot be controlled.

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Make a pinwheel from a soda can

Posted on July 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author has a template that you can print out and put on a taken part soda can. https://www.instructables.com/id/Pinwheel-From-Soda-Cans/

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Making a giant lite brite

Posted on June 18, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build. Not so sure I would take this on (lots of holes to make, nevermind the acrylic rods are not cheap. And thats alot of LED’s too being used. https://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-4x8ft-Lite-Brite/

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Interesting kit to make a POV

Posted on June 14, 2019 by robertwilkie

Call the jolliPOV. It uses an arduino nano for the controller. You can shake it yourself for the words, or attack it to a motor. The kit is $16 plus shipping, and does not include the arduino. https://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-POV-Display-Stick-JolliPOV-Stick/

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Building a scout birdhouse

Posted on February 27, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simple design and build. Me…most birdhouse builds are from scraps so are limited to shape based on those scraps. https://www.instructables.com/id/Cub-Scout-Birdhouse/

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Making a Lemon Battery

Posted on February 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

This would be a fun project with kids. Teach how to pile batteries together to get a higher voltage for example.

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Nice build for a Trebuchet

Posted on January 22, 2019 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a small Trebuchet you can make with kids. The author includes the SVG file you can use for laser cutting out the parts, or convert to a standard CNC. https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Trebuchet/

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A nice simple guide to start out with CNC

Posted on December 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

This one basically involves an etch-a-sketch that you use with motors to draw.  Interesting starting point for CNC. The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Building A CNC Machine

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