Have you and your kids done something recently that you think other people might enjoy reading about? Just type a write-up (and upload photos) and we will post it on the site! This is a great way to announce new Eagle Scouts, cool camping and vacation trips, Pinewood Derby winners, and other great achievements...
Adam from raisinggeeks.com (a great site to check out) designed and built a completely awesome photo finish instant reply as part of his inventing merit badge. A big thanks to Adam and his dad for putting this on YouTube and their killer blog.
We have been using some “program your own video game” software lately, such as Kodu, Alice and Greenfoot. These are cool programs, but we just found Scratch (from the MIT Media Lab). For a brand new beginner, Scratch is hands down the best. Scratch installs quickly and easily, and uses simple puzzle-piece shapes to...
The Thomas family backyard coaster looks like a blast. It really helps to have a yard that slopes down to make a coaster feasible and somewhat safe. Their version uses PVC and treated lumber. These guys are gonna have some great memories. Nice build, guys!
Here is an awesome project by “kidilini.” This 1/4 scale tank is completely drivable, and has a functioning turret. Here test pilot Nick drives the tank off of the ramp after a paint job. There are more videos on his YouTube Channel, and build notes on runs-on-tracks.be. Nice work, guys!
Here is another great weekend or cub-scout meeting project. It uses two safety pins (I used wire soldered to the battery with a loop on the end), a D-cell battery, about 24 inches of light gauge wire, and some shellac or nail polish. You want to scrape the nail polish off of the same...
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