Camp Schedule & Materials

Tools:

• Hobby knife or sharp razor blade
• Clamps (2-4)
• Wood blocks (optional) to use with clamps, similar size to book
• Ruler

Materials:

• Glue: PVA white glue, found at crafts stores and hardware stores
• Wood: 1/4" thick paneling cut to desired size of book
• 1/4" Hollow Tube from hobby shop for "drill"
• (x2) 1.25" long bolts with nuts and washers.
• Paper: ½” stack of paper (parchment paper from craft store)
• Cover material: deerskin, heavyweight felt, canvas, vinyl, cloth
• Binding: cloth or fabric strip (“Super Cloth” from Talas book supplies)
• Tape: masking tape or blue painters tape
• Sandpaper: (optional) 60 grit-150 grit

Make Projects — Marshmallow Cannon

Tools:

• Hack saw

Materials:

• 8oz PVC Cement Red Hot Low Voc
• Pressure Gauge 0-100 PSI
• Electronic Sprinkler Valve
• 9V Battery (2)
• Switch
• Wire
• Bike Tire Valve
• Marshmallows
• Altoids Box
• PVC Tape
• PB110 1/2" x 1/4" Brass Pipe Bushing
• PB101 1/4" Brass Pipe Tee
• PB113 1/4" Close Brass Pipe Nipple
• PVC 1 1/2" EL 90D EL (4)
• PVC 3/4" EL 90D EL
• PVC 1" x 1" x 3/4" Tee
• PVC 3/4" x 3/4" Tee (2)
• PVC 1-1/2" x 1 1/2 x 1" Tee (2)
• PVC 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" Tee
• PVC 1-1/2" Cross
• PVC 3/4" Running Trap (2)
• PVC 1" Male Adapter (2)
• PVC 1" x 3/4" Bushing (2)
• PVC 1-1/2" x 1" Bushing
• PVC 3/4" x 1/2" Bushing
• PVC Marshmallow Barrell
• PVC 1 1/2" x 12" (2)
• PVC 1 1/2" x 10"
• PVC 1 1/2" x 6 1/2"
• PVC 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" (4)
• PVC 1 1/2" x 3 7/8" (1)
• PVC 3/4" x 1 1/2" (3)
• PVC 1" x 2 1/2" (1)
• PVC 1" x 2" (1)

Make Projects — LED Hula Hoop

Tools:

• Needlenose pliers
• PVC pipe cutter
• Razor blade
• Soldering iron, with solder
• Sponge
• Wire cutters

Materials:

• HDPE plastic tubing, 3/4"or 1" outer diameter x 0.75 wall The tubing must be translucent so that light can be emitted from within, and HDPE's natural color is a translucent milky white. It must be stiff, yet easy to bend in a circle. The diameter is an important consideration: ¾" tubing is less expensive but trickier to fit the circuit and battery into, while 1" tubing costs more but gives more options for batteries and their holders. A common package length is 100', enough for almost 10 hoops.
• Measuring tape
• Barbed pipe fitting to match tubing diameter, from the plumbing or garden section of a hardware store
• Electrical Tape, White
• Switch Almost any kind will do, so long as it fits into the hoop.
• Lithium CMOS battery, 3.6V with axial leads
• Resistor
• LED (21), any color, including multicolored flashers
• Wire, 22-gauge with white insulation
• Wire, Stiff like an unbent coat hanger
• Epoxy or hot glue; optional

Materials:

• Index Cards (3x5)
• 6 sided die
• Poster Board
• Ruler
• Paper
• Glue
• Tokens (Any small pieces. Coins, beads, paper squares, etc.)
• Optional: Utility knife and cutting mat

No supplies needed!

Materials:

• used wrapping paper or old maps
• ruler
• scissors
• string
• clothespins or binder clips
• toothpicks or paintbrush

Here is the original tutorial from RobotGrrl, this is a more involved project and shows what is possible once you master the basics in programming. During the Hangout On Air, RobotGrrl will be showing us a simplified build of this project using servos and some other components. See the materials list below to see what you will need for the basic Robot Bird build, and join us for the hangout.

Tools:

• Hot glue gun
• Scissors
• Wire strippers

Materials:

• Arduino Uno
• Hobby Servo (x2)
• LEDs (x2)
• Photo-resistor (x1)
• breadboard
• USB cable (used to program the arduino)
• cardboard
• fabric or cloth

Tools:

• Safety Glasses
• Soldering Iron
• Crimping tool

Relevant Supplies:

• 4 AA Battery Pack (batteries not included)
• fork or spade terminals (2x) (recommended)
• AA Batteries (4x)
• LEDs, assorted
• (optional) piezoelectic or mechanical buzzer (We list some here that we've used before for this project)
• (optional) motor with a very low current draw (~30mA) rated for about 5 volts ( We list some here that we've used before for this project)

For The Conductive Dough store bought:

• Play Doh (This is the easiest thing to use, though it doesn't conduct quite as well as the dough below)

For homemade conductive dough:

• Water
• Flour (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup Salt
• 3 Tbsp. Cream of tartar (can be replaced with 9 Tbsp of lemon juice)
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• (optional) Food coloring

For The Insulating Dough:

• Flour (1 1/2 cups)
• Sugar (1/2 cup)
• Vegetable oil (3 Tbsp)
• Distilled water or deionized water; check lab supply stores or grocery stores (1/2 cup)

Project A: LED Throwie

Materials:

• LED, 10mm diffused, any color(s) 20 cents each from HB Electronic Components.
• Tape, strapping, 1" One roll will make many throwies.
• Batteries, CR2032 3V lithium 25 cents each from CheapBatteries.com.
• Disc magnet, ½" to 1" diameter, NdFeB, Ni-Cu-Ni plated 25 count for about $15 from Amazing Magnets.
• Epoxy, conductive, (optional) Weather-resistant alternative to tape. Available from Newark InOne.

Limor will be talking about computer science, but here is a more advanced project that the MAKE staff recommend if you want to try and tackle an arduino project.

Tools:

• Scissors
• Sharpie marker
• White glue

Relevant Supplies:

• Mousepad
• Junk CD/DVD
• Hook-up wire
• 3.9k resistor
• Piezo Sensor
• Packing foam
• Solderless breadboard
• Drumstic

No supplies needed!

Project A: Washer Bracelet

Relevant Supplies:

• Lace border
• Washers
• Small key rings
• Scissors
• Tape

Project B: Mens Hardware Bracelet

Relevant Supplies:

• Wire
• Wire cutters
• Rope
• Cord ends (used at the ends of the rope and wire)
• Small jewelry rings
• 3/4" x 1" hinge
• Snap swivels
• Thumb tacks
• Needle nose pliers
• Scissors

Project C: Chain Fabric Necklace

Relevant Supplies:

• Nylon fabric or fabric of your choice
• Chain
• Heavy duty bolt cutters
• Small jewelry rings
• Needle nose pliers
• Scissors
• Jewelry clasp

Relevant Supplies:

• Smooth-On Equinox 38 silicone putty
• Smooth-On SmoothCast resin
• An object to cast
• Mixing sticks
• Clear disposable cups
• Chocolate
• Protective gear, incl: eyewear, gloves, apron

Project A: Sumi Ink Marbling

Relevant Supplies:

• Sumi ink
• Plastic tray
• Paper Sheets
• Comb or hair pick.
• Brush
• Water

Project B: Shaving Cream Marbling

Relevant Supplies:

• Shaving Cream
• Food coloring, multiple colors
• paper plates
• Brushes, combs
• Paper
• cardboard
• sponges for clean-up

Relevant Supplies:

• Mentos mints (we use 6 Mentos per launch)
• 2 liter bottles of diet soda (keep them at room temperature, not cold!)
• 3/4” Dowel
• Small block of wood (we use a 4” piece of a 1” x 3” board)
• Wrist strap (we use a 12” piece cut from a 1” nylon ratchet strap)
• 3/4” Screw
• 2” Screw
• 3/4” PVC pipe (it usually comes in 10 foot lengths; you’ll only need 2 feet)
• Masking tape
• Duct tape
• Safety goggles
• Tri-dolly (a small, 6-inch, 3-wheeled furniture dolly)

No supplies needed!

Project A. Vinegar and Baking Soda Rocket

Tools:

• Scissors

Materials:

• Film Canister
• 8-1/2x11 in. piece of construction paper
• Baking soda
• Vinegar
• Paint or markers (optional)
• Bottle cap
• Tape

Vinegar and Baking Soda Rocket on Make: Projects — here

Project B. Compressed Air Rocket Project

Compressed Air Rocket Kits are available at the Maker Shed

Tools:

• Adjustable wrench aka Crescent wrench
• Bicycle pump, with pressure gauge or use a separate tire pressure gauge
• Drill
• Drill bits, 1/8", 1/4", and 1/2"
• File
• Gloves
• Pencil
• Pliers, slip-joint aka Channellocks
• Rubber Mallet
• Safety glasses or goggles
• Scissors
• Screwdriver
• Solder
• Soldering iron
• Wire cutters and strippers

Materials:

• 2" PVC - 10" long pieces
• 1/2" PVC -13" long pieces (3)
• 1/2" PVC -10.5" long pieces (2)
• 3/4" PVC - 4" long pieces
• 3/4" PVC -3" pieces long
• 2"x3/4" PVC Bushing
• 2"x1/2" PVC Bushing
• 2" PVC Cap
• 2"PVC Tee
• 3/4" Male Adaptor (2)
• 3/4"x1/2" PVC Bushing
• 3/4" PVC Cap (2)
• 3/4" Jar-top Valve
• 3/16 Hb X 1/4 Npt Male Brass Hose Barb
• 1/2"x1/4" Metal Bushing
• Large Button Momentary Switch
• Paired Wire (8')
• Hose Clamp (2)
• Vinyl Tubing (4')
• Tire Valve
• 9V Battery Snaps (2)
• Zip Ties Large (2)
• Zip Ties Med (2)
• Tape, duct or similar reinforced tape, for launcher
• Tape, masking, 3/4" wide, and 2" wide or clear packing tape, for rockets
• 9V Batteries (2)
• PVC glue - This usually comes in 2 parts: PVC primer and PVC cement
• Tape, teflon aka thread sealing tape
• Tape, electrical or heat-shrink tubing
• Glue stick
• Paper napkin

PDF template for rocket: here

Compressed Air Rocket on Make: Projects — here

Relevant Supplies:

• Computer
• Digital Camera or web camera
• Internet connection

Project A: Mason Jar Terrarium

Relevant Supplies:

• Glass mason jar with lid I used an old spaghetti sauce jar.
• Potting soil
• Activated charcoal sometimes called terrarium charcoal
• Small stones, pebbles, or gravel
• Sheet moss sometimes called preserved sheet moss
• Decorations such as small toys, larger rocks, etc.
• Chopsticks or bamboo skewers
• Spray paint if desired

Mason Jar Terrarium on Make: Projects — here

Project B: Tabletop Biosphere

Relevant Supplies:

• Glass canning jar Don't use plastic; it may bleed air.
• Plastic container Or clear bottles, for sampling and a "holding tank"
• Tap water
• River rocks, small just enough to cover the jar bottom. Rocks piled too thick let muck and algae build up where snails and shrimp cannot eat them.
• Tap-water dechlorinator found at your local fish store
• Aquarium ornaments or other glass or ceramic obstacles. Seashells also are nice, and supply extra calcium carbonate.
• Kitchen strainer Or fine fishnet
• Freshwater minerals such as "Kent Freshwater" or "cichlid salts." These are essential trace nutrients and can be found found at your local aquarium store
• Amano shrimp aka Caridina multidentata, an algae-eater with a reputation for tolerating high pH
• Snails (4), of assorted species, smaller than 1cm each
• Hornwort (8 stem inches) Ceratophyllum demersum
• Duckweed (2"�2" piece) aka Lemna. You can also collect this from a local pond.
• Calcium carbonate, powdered This is your primary pH buffer.
• Amphipods (8-Feb), assorted These are tiny crustaceans; try to collect 8, but you can use fewer.
• Pond sludge hopefully containing copepods and ostracods (even tinier crustaceans), bacteria, microalgae, etc.

Tabletop Biosphere on Make: Projects — here

Revelant Supplies:

• Polymer Clay
• Oven
• Baking sheet

No supplies needed!

Materials:

• Sunglasses
• E-6000 adhesive (or alternative fast drying glue)
• Embellishments, ideas include:
• Feathers
• Bling
• Sea shells
• LEDs
• Coin and money
• Screws hardware
• Dice
• Cards
• Legos
• Wire
• Electronics
• Ball chain
• Bicycle chain

Make: Projects: How-to Guide

Materials:

• Twine, 6lb test minimum

Tools:

• Knife
• Stick x2 (short)

Materials:

• 250g sugar
• Vitamin B2 45mg (Just ask in your drug store, or on amazon.com. The one I used had 15mg per capsule, and I used three capsules. Don't use more than that—it will not enhance the effect.
• Green food coloring
• Mint oil (or any other type of oil to give your candy a nice taste)

Tools:

• Aluminum foil and/ or powdered sugar and e.g. quartz crystals (to make the forms)
• UV light
• A small pot
• Candy thermometer

Project How-to Guide

Materials:

• Any LED will work: 3 mm or 5 mm clear or diffused is preferred.
• 3 v Lithium coin cell (e.g. CR2032)
• Adhesive paper
• (one of any type)
• foil or foil tape

Tools:

• Scissors
• Stylus (e.g. toothpick)
• Iron

No supplies needed!

Materials:

Look around for scraps and old objects that you can transform into fun and exciting art robots. Here are some ideas to help you get started:

• old toys
• vinyl records
• screws
• small hunks of wood
• scraps and parts of plastic
• wire
• string
• paint

Tools:

• glue gun
• screw driver
• pliers
• wire cutters
• drill/drill bits (optional)

Materials:

• An Idea
• A Script or Outline
• A Digital Camera
• Tripod
• Removeable Memory Card
• Light Source
• A Background Set
• Cardboard
• LEGOS
• Blocks
• Real-World Objects to Manipulate
• LEGOs
• Toys
• Action Figures
• Clay Models
• Tape
• Computer
• Windows Live Movie Maker
• A YouTube Account
• Patience
• (Optional: Silly Putty)

Materials:

• 2X: 6-32 x 2” brass screws
• 2X: 6-32 brass nuts
• 4X: ¼-20 x 1 ¼” bolts
• 2x: Ring style insulated terminals
• Piezoelectric BBQ igniter
• 3’ of 1.5” inch PVC pipe
• 18” of 3” PVC pipe
• 3” PVC coupler
• 3” PVC Female Threaded Adapter
• 3” Clean out cap
• 3” to 1.5” reduction Bushing (may have to use more then one bushing)
• 2X: ¾ “ Tees PVC
• 2X ¾ “ 90 degree elbows PVC
• 20 “ of ¾” PVC pipe
• 1X: ¾” Cap PVC
• rolls of duct tape
• roll of electrical tape
• roll of masking tape
• Fuel (hairspray, starter fluid, brake cleaner, propane)

Tools:

• Cordless drill
• ¼ inch drill bit
• 3/16 inch drill bit
• 1/8 inch drill bit
• PVC Pipe cutters
• Hacksaw
• Utility knife
• Ruler
• Measuring tape
• Black sharpie
• Crescent wrench
• Pliers
• Wire strippers/crimpers
• Screwdriver
• PVC Glue
• Scissors

Materials:

• 5 meter spool of of 0.8mm clear plastic stretch cord (available at most craft and bead stores)
• 3X: 36” long, 5/16” diameter wooden dowels
• 24X: #214 eye screws
• box of assorted medium sized rubber bands
• masking or electrical tape (optional)
• spray paint (optional)
• wooden or tile base (optional)

Tools:

• Handsaw
• Standard or locking pliers
• Small regular screw driver
• Electric Drill
• 5/64” drill bit
• Scissors

No supplies needed!