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Howtoons: Build a Pinewood Derby Track at Home
There are not many kids (or adults) who don't know what the Pinewood Derby is, but if it wasn't a part of your childhood, here is your chance to build your own pinewood derby track and car right at home.

Track Night-Launched Projectiles with LEDs
Have fun and do science by flying toy rockets with an LED tracking light.

Build a Delay Timer that Doesn’t Suck (Energy)
Build a clever timer circuit that draws no current at all between cycles — zero power!

Heat-Treat Steel for a Rubber Band Shooter
Learn how to heat-treat and toughen the metal that built our world: carbon steel.

Toy Inventor’s Notebook: Footstep Sand Stampers
Here’s a fun and easy project for summer: Hack a pair of flip-flops so they make designs in the sand as you walk. Just add a bit of Sugru to your sandals and start stamping!

Open Source Full-Sized BB-8 Robot
A team of engineers and artists methodically creates a BB-8 that looks, moves, and sounds like the real thing.

Howtoons: Build an Extendable Wooden Robot Arm
Build your own extendable robo arm from paint stirring sticks!

Make LED Greeting Cards Without Soldering
Electronics greeting cards are a great, approachable project for beginners to assemble in under an hour.

How to Make a Robotic Drum Using Arduino
A big part of Ponytrap's aesthetic was to make the drum both physically and visually satisfying. We really like to see, hear, and feel the drums beat away!

Doortop Stash
Hide a doortop stash in the hard-to-find, but easy-to-reach area above your door.

Building a Robot Arm Part 1: Designing the Arm with CAD Software
Exploring what is possible with robots and how to design a robot arm.

Build a Quick and Easy Clamp Rack
This simple clamp rack provides easy-access storage for a number of different clamp styles. It only takes about an hour or two to build, and uses common materials, making it a great project for those looking to organize their shop.