Looking for a fun weekend project? The Sumobot junior is a fun open source robot kit using Arduino and JavaScript. If you already own an Arduino, this kit can be an inexpensive way to tinker with robot building. (i.e. about $50) Since the plans for the chassis are open Read more…
Civic hacking has become a potent movement for engaging coders, designers, and technology professionals in challenges that matter to the community. Computer hacking tends to have a negative connotation. Some call civic hacking “hacking gone good” since it’s really about community service and place making. I had the good Read more…
http://www.coderbot.org/ – This project details open designs, plans, and software for building your robot with Raspberry Pi. The computer vision features and teaching resources are impressive. http://sumobotkit.com/ – This is the first open source robot design I tried. I uses Arduino and continuous rotation servo’s. It’s a great weekend project. Johnny-Five: Using JavaScript Read more…
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Are you looking for a place in Warner Robins, GA to rapidly prototype a product or test a business concept? Are you looking for a community to learn technical skills and grow your business concept? Are you interested in learning more about the makers movement in Read more…
Thanks to projects like Code.org and MIT Scratch, students can encounter ideas from computer science using rich puzzle interfaces. Using these puzzle interfaces, students grow their skills of creativity and critical thinking while building something fun. Puzzle based programming interfaces put emphasis on the student learning sequencing, loops, and connecting appropriate Read more…
I’m always looking for new ways to play and build with my kids. In the Rosario house hold, we enjoy building stuff with Lego’s. My kids have also enjoyed playing with Lego Wedo and Lego Mindstorm kits at our makerspace. For many families, getting access to a Lego Read more…
Let’s say you want to tinker with making simple Android applications, but you don’t have a lot of time. Perhaps you just love JavaScript and want to write Android Apps. Consider checking DroidScript on the Google Play Store. DroidScript enables you to quickly build simple Android apps using JavaScript. Read more…
I love it when I find a tool that combines my two favorite hobbies: music and computers. A gifted programmer named Sam Aaron has created an engaging tool for teaching music and code to makers young and old entitled Sonic-Pi. The tool delightfully blends an introduction to Ruby programming and Read more…
When most people talk about makerspaces and their tools, you usually hear about the 3D printer first. Lately, I have enjoyed getting to know the laser cutting and engraving technology at our makerspace. For makers and DIY crafters, the laser cutting and engraving technology enables you to leverage Read more…