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FEATURED 3D PRINTERS:

OVERVIEW: NOTABLE FEATURES:Lulzbot 3D printers have taken market to a new level. We reccomend Lulzbots for their versatiltiy, quality, simplicity, and phenomenal support. There few FDM 3D printers that can match their quality for the price.

• Auto bed leveling• Auto nozzle cleaning• Range of filament options• Flexible filament capable• Single head support material• Dual head capability (TAZ6)• User friendly software interface

LULZBOT MINI LULZBOT TAZ6PRINT TECH: FDM

SINGLE HEAD EXTRUDERMATERIAL: PLA, HIPS, FLEX, +MORE

WINDOWS OR MACPRINT SIZE: 6” X 6” X 6”

$1,250.00

PRINT TECH: FDMSINGLE OR DUAL HEAD EXTRUDER

MATERIAL: PLA, HIPS, FLEX, +MOREWINDOWS, MAC, OR STANDALONE

PRINT SIZE: 11” X 11” X 9.8”

$2,500.00

BEGINNER CAD SOFTWARE:TINKERCAD

OVERVIEW: NOTABLE FEATURES:Developed by Autodesk, Tinkercad is an excellent CAD solution for begin-ners. Tinkercad does an excellent job at allowing for anyone to be success-ful with CAD. With its drag and drop interface, Tinkercad introduces 3D modeling in an intuitive way. This program works greate for designing models to be 3D printed.

• 100% Free• Cloud / web based• Windows, Mac, Chromebook• Google Apps account linking• Export for 3D printing• Export for laser cutting• Model sharing with other users• Working in inches or mm

RECOMENDED GRADE: 3 - 7PRICE: FREE

www.tinkercad.com

INTERMEDIATE CAD SOFTWARE:Onshape

OVERVIEW: NOTABLE FEATURES:Onshape is a powerful program. Unlike Tinkercad, Onshape’s user interface reflects professional CAD software such as AutoCAD or Solid Works. Onshape can be used to make basic or complex models, part assem-bles, engineering drawings, simula-tions, and all models can be down-loaded for 3D printing.

• 100% Free for Education• Cloud / web based• Windows, Mac, Chromebook• Tablet / mobile device app• Export for 3D printing• Model sharing with other users• Real-Time collaboration• Multi-model assemblies• DWG Drawing and Dimensioning


www.onshape.com

INTERMEDIATE VECTOR SOFTWARE:BOXY SVG

OVERVIEW: NOTABLE FEATURES:For users of Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw, Boxy SVG will be a familiar site. Like Illustrator or Corel, Boxy SVG can be used to create vector designs that are produced on CNC machines such as vinyl cutters or laser engravers. While Boxy SVG is not as capable as Illustrator, it is more user friendly and easier for students to learn quickly.

• 100% Free• Chrome Web App• Windows, Mac, Chromebook• Vector file type (.svg)• Export to Illustrator or Corel• Similar tools and functions to Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw


www.adobe.com/education

ADVANCED VECTOR SOFTWARE:ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

OVERVIEW: NOTABLE FEATURES:Adobe Illustrator, a program part of the Creative Cloud Design Suite, is the leading vector design software in industry. Illustrator is a powerful pro-gram that can create artwork for print, web, applications, and produc-tion on a CNC machine such as vinyl cutters or laser engravers.

• Industry leading program• Windows or Mac compatible• Vector file type• Useful for a range of applications• Capable of controlling CNC machines (such as vinyl cutters or laser engravers)

RECOMENDED GRADE: 8 - 12$25.00/Seat/Year

ROBOTICS & ELECTRONICS:MAKEY MAKEY

OVERVIEW: NOTABLE FEATURES:The Makey Makey is a microcontroller that has been pre-programmed. The Makey Makey connects to your com-puter via USB and has a range of stan-dard keyboard inputs (space, arrows, click, etc). The Makey Makey inter-prets basic electronic connections as inputs and sends these signals to your computer as keyboard inputs.

• Extremely user friendly• Simple• Windows, Mac, Chromebook• Durable• Huge range of applications

FAVORITE PROJECTS:• Electronic instruments• Conductivity analysis• Game controller design

RECOMENDED GRADE: K - 8PRICE: $49.99

www.makeymakey.com

ROBOTICS & ELECTRONICS:LEGO Robotic Systems

Lego WeDo 2.0Grades 2 - 5

The Lego WeDo 2.0 robotics system is an excellent solution for grades 2-5 to introduce students to robotics.

NOTABLE FEATURES:• Linear programming• Block construction system• Versitile and user friendly• Streamlined system• Chromebook / tablet compatible

Lego Mindstorms EV3Grades 6 - 12

The Lego EV3 system can be adapted to a range of learners with linear or script programming and block construction.

NOTABLE FEATURES:• Linear programming• Script programming• Block construction system• Streamlined system• Chromebook / tablet compatible

www.education.lego.com

RECOMENDED GRADE: 2 - 12PRICE: $160 - $390

ROBOTICS, ELECTRONICS, PROGRAMMING:Arduino

OVERVIEW: NOTABLE FEATURES:Arduino is an open source computer programming language and microcon-troller system. An Ardunio microcon-troller can be used to send and recieve electronic signals to control circuits and systems using compo-nents and sensors. The microcontrol-ler is controlled by code written in the Arduino programming language.

• Extremely user friendly• Simple• Windows or Mac• Durable• Unlimited applications• Applicable for electronics, robotics, and computer programming

www.ardunio.cc

RECOMENDED GRADE: 8 - 12PRICE: $30 and up

ROBOTICS, ELECTRONICS, PROGRAMMING:Autodesk Circuits Software

OVERVIEW: NOTABLE FEATURES:Autodesk’s 123D circuits has merged with Tinkercad to give users a versitle and powerful electronic simulation program. Users can assemble and simulate analog and digital circuits with over 100 components. Users can also program, simulate and download arduino programs in the application. Circuits is now a free component of tinercad.

• 100% Free• Cloud / web based• Extremely user friendly• Windows, Mac, Chromebook• Accurate electronic simulations• Google Apps account linking

www.tinkercad.com/circuits


COMPUTER PROGRAMMING:Scratch

OVERVIEW: NOTABLE FEATURES:Developed by MIT, Scratch is the lead-ing block programming application. Free to use in a web based applica-tion, Scratch is easy to use and a great way to learn the basics of computer programming. Scratch is a very pow-erful application that can be used to make animations, apps, games, and more.

• Extremely user friendly• Cloud / web based• Windows, Mac, Chromebook• Block based programming• Visual feedback• Program sharing• Usable for animations, apps, games, and more

www.scratch.mit.edu


SAMPLE PROJECT:Vinyl Product Production

OVERVIEW:

CONTENT:

Creating vinyl products is a popular and cost effective application for manufac-turing products in a graphic design course. After students create a design in vector software (Illustrator or boxy SVG), students can use a vinyl cutter to pro-duce custom stickers, magnets, t-shirts, hats, and more.

• Graphic Design• Vector vs Raster Images• Manufacturing Technology• Fashion

• Adobe Illustratoror Boxy SVG• Windows, Mac, or Chromebook• CNC Vinyl Cutter• T-Shirt Press• Adhesive Vinyl • Heat Transfer Vinyl• Oval Magnet Blanks

RESOURCES:

SAMPLE PROJECT:Conductivity Exploration

OVERVIEW:

CONTENT:

Using a basic Scratch program that illu-minates an on screen LED when a signal is recieved from a Makey Makey, stu-dents can analyze if materials and ob-jects are conductors or insulators. Stu-dents can first create predictions of the materials, then hands-on test their pre-dictions using the conductometer program.

• Electricity• Simple circuits• Material analysis• Cross-curricular collaboration with Science

• Scratch• Makey Makey• Alligator wires• Windows, Mac, or Chrombook• A range of conductive and non conductive materials

RESOURCES:

SAMPLE PROJECT:Game Controller Design

OVERVIEW:

CONTENT:

In order to provide a hands-on construc-tion project in a computer programming course, students designed a controller that fit the theme of thier game. Con-trollers were contructed with a range of materials and connected to a computer using a makey makey. The games were developed in scratch or processing de-pending on the age of the students.

• Sketching and design• Prototyping and construction• Electricity• Simple circuits• Computer programming• Game design

• Scratch or Processing• Makey Makey• Tin foil• Cardboard• Tape• Glue• Buttons• Paper• Alligator wires• Windows, Mac, or Chrombook

RESOURCES:

SAMPLE PROJECT:Electronic Instruments

OVERVIEW:

CONTENT:

Using a basic Scratch program that allows for the keyboard inputs available on a makey makey to play a key, stu-dents can create electronic instrucments to play a song. After students construct a custom instrument, they can wire it to the computer using the makey makey and play a song.

• Sketching and design• Prototyping and construction• Electricity• Simple circuits• Computer programming• Cross-curricular collaboration with music

• Scratch• Makey Makey• Tin foil• Cardboard• Tape• Glue• Play Doh• Paper• Alligator wires• Windows, Mac, or Chrombook

RESOURCES:

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING:Processing

OVERVIEW: NOTABLE FEATURES:Processing is a script based language that can be used for a huge variety of applications. Based off java script, processing resembles the Arduino language and is very user friendly. Processing can be used for making animations, apps, games, programs and more. All applications can be ex-ported to java, web, android, exe, or more.

• 100% Free• User friendly• Windows or Mac• Script based programming• Visual feedback• Usable for animations, apps, games, and more• See openprocess.org for sample apps and a web editor compatible with chromebooks.

www.processing.org


Make and Take a Decal!PROJECT BRIEF:

PROCEDURES:

We have designed a few vector images and produced decals of them using a vinyl cutter. Using basic tools such as tweezers and squeegees, feel free to make and keep a decal!

STEP 1: After selecting your decal, use the tweezers to pull up extra vinyl from a corner.

STEP 2: Continue to peel away excess material. Be certain not to lift the final design. Remember, LOW AND SLOW when peeling excess material.

STEP 3: Evenly apply transfer tape over the decal using a squeegee. Trim excess tape with scissors.

STEP 4: When ready to apply, lift the decal using the transfer tape and smoothly apply it to a surface using a flat-edge object.

ASSORTED SAMPLE PROJECTS:

OVERVIEW:

CONTENT:

These are a range of assorted project created by students in K-12 Makerspace style classrooms. These projects exem-plify open ended problem solving, cre-ativity, design, manufacturing, collabora-tion, and more principles found in a technology, engineering, and design course.

• Electronics• Product Design• Graphic Design• Manufacturing• Rapid Prototyping• Drones, Physics, Flight• And More!

• Custom Drones• Custom Mini Drones• Candy Bar Project• Wearable Tech. Hat• Solar charging phone case• Fidget Spinner Design• 3D Printed Molds• Soap Project• Product design and development• Paper Shoes• Laser cut lamp shades• Solar car• Mouse trap car• Catapult

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Instructions:

Remember:

Using The Conduct-O-Meter 3000, determine whether the supplied objects are conductors or insulators. If an object

is an conductor, the conduct-o-meter 3000 will illuminate a light on your screen that’s color matches wire you have

chosen to use. You must use a color wire (positive) and a black wire (negative) to test the flow of electrons.

Conductors are objects that allow for the flow of electrons.

Insulators are objects that prohibit the flow of electrons.

Record:1. Which objects were conductors and which were insulators?2. Were there any objects that were both conductors and insulators? Why?3. Were any of your predictions correct?

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