MakerSpace

at Home

We in the Markham MakerSpace have started to put together a list of interesting Maker projects that you could do at home.

Some use more resources than others but all are interesting and fun to make and do!

If you make a great project, or find a project you think should be on this list, please let us know by emailing jeremy.brown@markham.edu.pe

Thanks and happy Making!

Weekly Challenge

You probably know what a catapult is. In the Middle Ages armies would use them to hurl stones at castle walls. But did you know about an even bigger type of medieval siege weapon called a trebuchet? Try this project to build a miniature version!

First click and watch the video

The materials list can be found here

Assembely details can be seen here

How far can you launch your projectile? can you hit a target?

Good luck and happy making

Can you create a working irrigation system using the only the set list of materials

1 - Watch the video in the link

2 - Click here for the Rules and how points are scored

3 - The materials list can be found Here

4 - Please show us your Engineering soultions by tagging @markhammakerspace on instagram

Make a Fabric Face Mask at home

What to do:

Follow these instructions
Print out this pattern
Make the Fabric Face Mask
Show us your results by tagging @markhammakerspace on instagram

Learn CAD with Autodesk TinkerCAD

TinkerCAD is a free CAD (Computer Aided Design) tool that can be learnt in minutes.

Make sure you sign-up with your school email account!

https://www.tinkercad.com/learn/designs

Become a CAD Expert with Autodesk Fusion 360

If you've mastered TinkerCAD and you're looking to become a CAD (Computer Aided Design) Pro, the below free course is a great way to start.

Autodesk Fusion 360 is an industry standard programme and they even offer a certification for your university appliction!

Your school account details will be the same as TinkerCAD

https://academy.autodesk.com/course/126271/introduction-3d-modeling

Turn trash into Toys

This is an amazing collection of making and science projects by Arvind Gupta that you can create from materials in your house and recycling bin. There are dozens (hundreds?) of fun projects with simple directions.

http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html

STEAM Projects to Make at Home

This is a resource page that includes Tinkercad and Instructables projects in: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths.

Fun and interesting things to do at home!

https://www.instructables.com/id/Homeschool-STEAM-Projects-to-Make-at-Home/

Homeschool STEAM: Projects to Make at Home

Homemade Marble Run

A big piece of cardboard, some material from the recycling bin, a hot glue gun/tape, and a marble (or something round) are all you need to engineer a marble run. This example uses a little high tech help, but that's just an extra.

MakeCode Simulators

Microsoft's MakeCode is a blocks-based coding environment for various devices. It also includes a simulator, meaning you can code a project and see it run even if you don't have that particular device.

See the below link for helpful tutorials.

https://makecode.microbit.org/#

Make your own custom pinball machine

The Pinbox3000 takes about an hour to build by following a great assembly video. (MS students can assemble on own with a little guidance.) Then, you can customize the play surface. Include obstacles, ramps, spinners, and even electronics.

https://pinbox3000.com/

Easy Origami Crane

Learn the ancient art of Origami with these simple instructions:

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/easy-origami-crane-instructions-4082282