- Lesson Plan
Makey Makey Activities: Autodesk Instructables
- Check out some project ideas that use a Makey Makey microcontroller.
- Information resource
Makey Makey Hookup Guide
- Learn how to begin using a Makey Makey microcontroller.
- Information resource
LilyMini ProtoSnap Hookup Guide
- Learn how to hook up a ProtoSnap
- Information resource, Video
Getting Started with LilyPad
- A video to help you learn about this cool sewable!
- Lesson Plan
Chirping Plush Owl Toy
- Learn how to make this cute chirping owl. This project is a real hoot! guide Becky Stern.
- Lesson Plan
Gemma Projects
- Projects using the Gemma Sewable microcontroller
- Information resource, Video
GEMMA 2 Update – Adafruit’s Tiny Sewable Microcontroller
- Learn about the possibilities using this small sewable microcontroller.
- Information resource
Adafruit Arduino IDE Setup
- Learn how to begin using Adafruit Arduino IDE .
- Information resource
Cheatsheet for using an Arduino Uno
- Etextile Lounge: cheat sheet for using an Arduino Uno
- Information resource
Getting Started with Arduino products
- A guide to help you begin.
- Online tool
Arduino: Offline Editor
- Edit your projects offline with this software download.
- Information resource
Getting Started with Flora
- A guide for beginners created by Becky Stern
- Video
What is FLORA? Adafruit’s Arduino-Compatible Wearables Platform
- Video about Flora.
- Information resource
Reddit: Raspberry Pi
- Exchange with others using Raspberry Pi
- Lesson Plan
Raspberry Pi: Jams
- “Raspberry Jams are community events for people to come together to learn about digital making with Raspberry Pi. Here are some short activities that
- Information resource
Raspberry Pi: Teachers and Educators Site
- Learn more about the Raspberry Pi Resources for Educators.
- Information resource
Raspberry Pi: Component list
- Learn about different components for Raspberry Pi.
- Information resource
Raspberry Pi : Shop Sensors
- Looking to buy sensors for your Raspberry Pi? Check out this resource.
- Information resource
MagPi magazine: The official Raspberry Pi magazine
- Check out the latest Raspberry Pi news.
- Information resource
14 Most Helpful Raspberry Pi Tutorials
- Digi-Key list 14 helpful Raspberry Pi Tutorials
- Information resource
Getting started with Raspberry Pi
- A short course on how to begin with Raspberry Pi
- Online tool
Raspberry Pi: Software Downloads
- Link to Raspberry Pi Software Downloads.
- Lesson Plan
Micro:bit: Activities
- Check out this list of for some Micro:bit inspiration!
- Online tool
MakeCode apps for iPad, iPhone and Android
- Download Makecode apps for different devices.
- Information resource
CBC’s The Current Episode: 3D Printing
- CBC’s The Current Episode: “3D printing technology changes manufacturing processes from cars to kidneys“, An brief overview of 3D printing along with some ideas
- Information resource
The Top Ten Tips For Getting Started With 3D Printing
- Article by MatterHackers
- Online tool
Solid Inspector: SketchUp Extension
- This extension allows you to test your model to make sure all parts are solids.
- Online tool
SketchUp STL:SketchUp Extension
- Lets you export in .STL format. That is what most 3D printers use to print from.
- Online tool
3Dslash Software ( Windows, OS X, Linux, Raspberry )
- Easier, free software for 3D printers.
- Online tool
(FREE) SketchUp Pro Software (Computers only) (ask your local RECIT).
- Educators in Quebec can acquire a free copy of SketchUp Pro Software (Computers only) (ask your local RECIT).
- Information resource, Online tool
TurtleStitch (Online only)
- Learn about this program that can be used with an embroidery machine.
- Video
Silhouette Curio | How To | Score, Emboss, Write & Cut
- A video showing how to get started with the Silhouette Curio cutting machine.
- Information resource
Getting Started With Silhouette Curio™
- A useful guide for learning how to use this cutting machine.
- Online tool
Silhouette Curio and Cameo Curio Software (For computers)
- Links to latest software downloads.
- Lesson Plan
Squishy Circuits Activities
- Explore different activities that can be done with Squishy Circuits.
- Video
Introduction to Squishy Circuits
- Video introduction to using Squishy Circuits.
- Information resource
littleBits Synth Kit Activities
- Check out some of the rocking activities you can do with the littleBits Synth kit.
