Tinker Nest

  Everybody loves bubbles, regardless of age. But why all the bubble wands needs to be flat and bubble always spherical. In today’s project, we will break these stereotypes and build some 3-dimensional bubble wands and learn structural engineering. We'll also make an inverted bubble cube that mimics a tensile structure. These simple demonstrations will introduce basic geometric shapes and complex engineering concepts to kids, visually. Things We Need Plastic straws Pipe cleaners A pair of Scissors Bubble Solution, Homemade  or store-bought. Bigmouth bowl or container (not in the picture above) Pyramid Bubble Wand To built this Tetrahedron (Pyramid) Bubble Wand: Cut six straws of 2 inches each. Thread a pipe cleaner through one straw and bend the end of the pipe cleaner to secure it at the end. Then thread two more straws onto the pipe cleaner. Bend the long end of the pipe cleaner back to meet the starting point and twist the two ends around each other. Add two more straw sect...

  Microsoft MakeCode is a framework for creating interactive and engaging programming experiences for those new to the world of programming. The platform provides the foundation for a tailored coding experience to create and run user programs on actual hardware or in a simulated target. MakeCode uses the blocks programming model to let the user learn coding concepts in a more tangible fashion. The blocks map directly to actual lines of code in a programming language. So, once a user has a sense of confidence and familiarity with how the blocks work, they can transition to coding more complex programs in the programming language itself. In this Instructable,  we'll develop  a simplified version of the classic 'Space Invaders' game using Microsoft MakeCode. As opposed to the real game of Space Invaders game, our Invader(enemy) will be firing and moving horizontally across the top of the screen. The player will control a laser cannon by moving it horizontally across the bott...

  Tinkercad is well suited for students as it not only introduces us to CAD but also helps us to practice some mathematics lessons and therefore, I like using Scale while designing on Tinkercad. I'll be making a Mini Dustpan and Brush Toy for my study table.  This will help me to keep my study table clean from Rubber/Eraser dust and Pencil shavings. Things We Need Laptop or Computer Internet Connection Tinkercad Account 3D printer, filament and a paper cutter (if you are printing) Designing Dustpan Log in to your Tinkercad account and click  3D Design  (Left of your screen). Then click on   Create new design . Click and drag the   ruler   (Top right of your screen) to the   W orkplane . Keep the workplane snap grid measurement to 1.0 mm (Bottom right of your screen). Now, click on   Box   shape under   Tinkercad basic shapes   menu (Right of your screen) and drag it to the workplane. Change the dimensions of the box to 30mm X 4...

I love collecting old/broken toys. They are like goldmines. During the "maker's session" at my home, These toys are the best way to learn everything, from gears to circuiting. I like challenging kids with the question  "What can you do with this broken toy" . Here, I'm sharing a Remote Controlled Cardboard Cat that I recently finished with my kid. This is really a fun project and takes only  15 minutes  to make. So, Let's Start... Things We Need: 1) Cardboard pieces 14.5cm*7cm, 11.5cm*7cm and two 7cm*7cm 2) Stationary Knife or Scissor 3) One 9v Battery with cap 4) Hot Glue gun 5) Wireless receiver and transmitter from an old RC toy 6) Two DC motors Marking and Cutting Take 14.5cm*7 cm piece and make the markings according to the picture above. Use a cutter or a scissor and cut the marked lines. Remove the cut part. This will be the  front part  of the cat. Gluing Now, glue the 7cm*7cm piece at the back of the 14.5cm*7cm at a 90-degree angle using hot glu...