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

The Make Online Community, featuring a global makerspace directory and links to maker projects, the maker mission, and more.
The Official MakerFaire Website
The MakeZine
SparkFun Electronics, a U.S. retailer with a comprehensive database of electronics tutorials.
Instructables describes itself as “a community for people who like to make things.” This website is dedicated to sharing maker projects, including detailed tutorials on creating a variety of things (from woodworking to electronics to sewing, etc.)
The Maker Shed, an online (U.S.) storefront from Make.
Physical Computing & Maker Activities from Dylan Ryder (of The School at Columbia University).
Maker Junior, a digital making community geared towards younger makers.

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!

RobotShop (Mirabel, QC)
Spectrum-Nasco Educational Supplies (Newmarket, ON)
Kidder Science Kits (Richmond Hill, ON)
Brault & Bouthillier Educational Products (Montreal, QC)
BusyBee Woodworking & Metalworking Tools (Concord, ON)
Lee’s Electronic Components (Vancouver, BC)
Spikenzie Labs (Montreal, QC)
Creatron Inc. (Toronto, ON)
Solarbotics (Calgary, AB)
ABRA Electronics (Montreal, QC)
Canada Robotix (Greater Toronto Area, ON)
BC Robotics (Nanaimo, BC)
DigiKey Electronics Canada

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.