K-12 Maker Webinars
Join us for FREE live project tutorials and more, or check out recordings and resources from past events.
MP3 Player BoardsAdd sounds to your microcontroller projects - or even simple circuits - with the inexpensive DFPlayer Mini MP3 player board. We will cover examples using Arduino, micro:bit, and controlling the board with switches.
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Tilt-Buzz-Blink GizmosCombine creativity with simple electronic components to make fun gizmos that blink or buzz when you tilt them. No soldering required!
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Take a collective quilt-like project to the next level with expressive tiles with LEDs that turn on when they are magnetically attached to a board.
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Paper LanternsSet the mood in your classroom, or for warm summer nights, with paper lanterns. Cut out shapes or text on any kind of paper, and fold it up into a bag. Then illuminate it with light from inexpensive LED tea-lights. We’ll demonstrate vector art techniques and show you how to create the lanterns on the Cricut or other craft cutter.
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Clothespin CharactersCheck this project out - 3D print an articulated character or thing, then animate it with the motion of a clothespin. Want more? Let's add an LED circuit and see it light up when it moves. We’ll explain the 3D design techniques, show the mechanical assembly, and go through the electric circuit. This is a great starter project that can build skills and ideas for an engaging classroom project!
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Light-Up AcrylicLight up your classroom with laser cut edge-lit acrylic art! We’ve created a simple design that makes a good starter project and is easy to customize. We’ll show the recommended tools and materials, demonstrate each step of the build, and explore some possible academic content tie-ins that can inspire you to create a meaningful classroom project!
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