Category Archives: making

Easy 3D scanning tools for iOS in 2022

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Michael

The task of making 3d models for games can feel daunting. In 2022, we have many tools to rapidly creating 3d models using scanning methods. I’m amazed how this robust computer science and computer vision technology has become accessible to … Continue reading →

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Happy New Years: Excitement for 2022!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Michael

Happy New Year friends! On this beautiful New Year’s day, I wanted to reflect upon some lessons from 2021 and learning opportunities for 2022. In 2022, we will continue to focus on ideas that help students love learning through exploration, … Continue reading →

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Block Coding Activities for Your Young Maker

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Michael

Hello! Hope that you and your family are having a great summer! Like many families, we’ve tried to find fun and constructive ways to engage the kids through the summer while they’re out of school. One of my friends asked … Continue reading →

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Make Unity 3D Games To Amaze Your Friends!

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Michael

Hello makers! Like many in the computer industry, I had the dream of learning how to build video games. When the math class seemed difficult, I found inspiration to move forward since I had strong motivation to learn how to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Ornament Ideas Using Origami, 3D printing, and Laser Cutting

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Michael

Like many other families, we really enjoy creating DIY Christmas ornaments. We collected a few inspirations for ornaments made with 3D printing, laser cutting, and origami. Hope you find something that inspires you! One week to #Christmas! Here are some … Continue reading →

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14 AFrame.IO Resources For Your WebXR Project

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Michael

I’m a big fan of the work of the AFrame.IO community.  Thank you to Mozilla, Diego Marcos, Kevin Ngo, and Don McCurdy for their influence and effort to build a fun and productive platform for building WebVR experiences.   In this … Continue reading →

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3D Modeling for Minecraft using TinkerCad – Online Meetup June 20th

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Michael

As adult learners or students, we’re all looking for new fruitful activities that we can share with our friends and family. In this hands-on workshop, we’re partnering with Google Developer Group of Central Florida to learn how you can build … Continue reading →

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Create Async-JAM sessions with your music friends at BandLab.com

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Michael

Hey, Music makers! In the past few months, my family and I have discovered an amazing web-based music recording tool that we just had to share. I believe that some of the best ideas in life come from ideas mixing. … Continue reading →

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7 Creative DIY Project Ideas For Family Fun

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Michael

Like many parents, my wife and I seek out activities that have a fun factor while we learn small lessons about math, science, art, or crafting. It’s fun to find activities that help avoid the default desire for screen time. … Continue reading →

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Remotely Control IoT devices using NodeJs, Firebase, and Johnny5

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Michael

Hello, makers!  In our blog post today, I wanted to share a simple way to remotely control IoT devices using NodeJs and Google Firebase.  Let’s say you’re trying to remotely control a small lego crane like this.  You’ll notice there … Continue reading →

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