Resistors are identified by a color code that is printed on the body of the resistor. You can tell what the resistance is by de-coding the colored bands. I can never remember what each color stands for, so I like…
Build the Pinewood Derby® Legend: The Flying Wedge The instructions given on this webpage are intended to convey general information about building the car. Guards have been removed from equipment in many illustrations for clarity. Always read and follow…
You might have heard about some metal being heat treated. This means the way they behave has been changed by how they were heated and cooled. Heat treating steel is done by heating it up and cooling it down at…
This little project only takes an hour or so from start to mealtime. Kids learn to use a rotary tool to cut metal, build a small campfire, and cook their own breakfast.
Here is a great project that can be done in a single weekend (but will probably take two). It will cost way less than buying one, and the cost per kayak goes down if you make two at once.
This is a great weekend project, especially if you have an old 3.7 volt wall adapter. I have a box of these in my shop, but I never now what to make with them. Be sure to check the output…
Capacitors are a very common gadget in almost any electric circuit. Capacitors are kind of like electrical springs. When you push down on a spring, you give it some energy. If you let go, the energy comes back out of…