Kano Pixel Review
In my research for my maker kids kits series, I came across a new gadget from Kano, the makers of the famous Raspberry Pi computing kit. It looked interesting so I bought one. Here are my thoughts on …
Maker Kits for Making Maker Kids
It must be building up to gift-giving season because I have been asked a whole bunch of times for ideas for what parents should buy their kids to encourage their interest in making – …
How to Use Tinkercad to Make a Custom Gift – a Personalized 3D Printed Maze Puzzle
In this beginner-friendly 3d cad tutorial, we are going to create a personalized maze puzzle in Tinkercad, ready for 3d printing!
Easy (and Cheap!) Craft Foam Wheels for Robots and Toys
Need some wheels for your robot or kid’s toy, but don’t want to spend the crazy prices or wait ages for delivery? When I’m making robots and toys for my kids I am always gobsmacked …
BBC Micro Bit revealed (Arduino competitor?)
The Micro Bit is the new Arduino-like electronics venture from the BBC, who will be giving 1million UK kids one of these bad boys before later they go on sale. That in itself could be a …