Additional Making Resources

Below are some additional resources we have compiled on making & makerspaces, Canadian suppliers for tools and resources, and additional links for 3D Printing, Arduino, and Circuitry.


Makerspace Sites


Suppliers (Canadian)

Unless otherwise specified, these Canadian suppliers feature a range of maker-centric toys, tools, and kits. You might find what you’re looking for at any of these shops!


3D Printing Resources

  • Tinkercad: Free web-based 3D design software.
  • SketchUp: 3D modeling software available at multiple price points.
  • Morphi: 3D modeling app available for iOS.
  • Blokify: Low-floor block-based 3D modeling app available for iOS.
  • Thingiverse: User-created 3D models to download and remix in your favourite software. Lesson plans with accompanying models available on Thingiverse Education.
  • MakerBot: 3D printers and printing resources. Additional resources for educators — including applying for relevant grants — available on MakerBot Education.
  • 3D Printing Glossary @ HP: Get familiar with 3D printing terminology.
    (Thanks to the Lyndhurst Girls’ STEM Club for recommending this site!)
  • MassPrint 3D: Lesson plans and resources to support 3D printing in schools.
  • 3D Modeling @ Techy Teacher: Resources and ideas for 3D printing in schools.

Arduino

www.arduino.cc

www.adafruit.com

http://lilypadarduino.org/


Circuitry

https://www.crowdsupply.com/chibitronics/circuit-stickers

http://littlebits.cc/

http://makezine.com/2012/01/17/squishy-circuits-sylvias-mini-maker-show/

http://www.atxdiy.com/2010/07/05/tutorial-sew-a-simple-circuit/

http://kaytdek.trevorshp.com/projects/conductive/tutorial/tutorial.html

http://hyperduino.com/interactive-maker-projects.html

http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu//squishy-circuits

http://courseweb.stthomas.edu/apthomas/SquishyCircuits/index.htm

http://www.ted.com/talks/leah_buechley_how_to_sketch_with_electronics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV53YePrQlI

http://wn.com/annmarie_polsenberg_thomas_|_serious_play-dough_inspiring_young_circuit_designers

http://www.ted.com/talks/annmarie_thomas_squishy_circuits