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Arduino

Arduino

Arduino Arduino is a microcomputer ecosystem that can be programmed to act upon analog and digital signal voltage inputs and outputs via a variety of sensors and devices. It is an advanced programming environment that can be controlled via simple C programs called...
3D Printing

3D Printing

3D Printing 3D Printing is an additive manufacturing process that uses a molten plastic filament to slowly build up 3 dimensional objects on machines like the Prusa MK4.   Models are created in programs like SolidWorks or TinkerCAD that can export .stl files. They can...
Paper Circuits

Paper Circuits

Paper Circuits Paper circuits are an easy way to make different electrical circuits using bare-bone materials like copper wires, a button battery, and an LED. What You Need To Know: The Maker Commons has all the materials to make paper circuits, please make an...
littleBits

littleBits

littleBits littleBits are small electronic modules that are organized by basic behavior and snap together with magnets. This enables rapid prototyping of circuits and devices without needing to understand Electrical Engineering. What You Need To Know: littleBits are...