Taking Tinkercad to the Next Level

This book is designed for creators who want to learn how Tinkercad can be used to make real-world products and complex projects manufactured using 3D printers! Click here to grab a copy in Ebook or paperback format on Amazon!  Tags: Product

Making 2 color projects with a CNC

Signs, tags, keychains, award plaques, and other common products are often made with a bi-color material like Rowmark. In this tutorial, Mr.E shows how this material can be machined into a range of products using Desktop CNCs! Tags: Tutorial, Project

How to make simple PCBs with a CNC

Fabricating printed circuit boards, or PCBs, using desktop CNCs is an effective and fun way to prototype electronics projects. In this tutorial, Mr.E shows how simple one-sided PCBs can be made in a range of configurations. Tags: Tutorial, Project

Makera CAM

Through endless frustration at the learning curve and complexity CAM software solutions often present, Mr.E has teamed up with Makera to design and release a simple, intuitive, and powerful CAM program for a wide range of users. Learn more about the free public beta here, or find tutorial videos and projects here!` Tags: Product, Tutorial

Use Tinkercad to edit STL Files

This useful tutorial shows how Tinkercad can be used to edit and manipulate existing STL files that may have been made in another program. Tags: Tutorial, Project

3D Printed Pop Its

This engaging project uses CAD and 3D printers with flexible TPU filament to create custom pop its, the awesome fidget toys! See the Instructable here and YouTube tutorial here! Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

Machining a Metal Push Card Fidget Toy

This advanced CNC project shows how to prepare, fabricate, and assemble a push card style fidget toy metal! By using the Carvera and Makera CAM, there are endless possibilities for a complex project like this! For more info, check out this tutorial video! Tags: Tutorial, Design Challenge, Project, Lesson

Machining a Multi-Part Metal Fidget Spinner

This advanced CNC project shows how to prepare and fabricate a multi-part fidget spinner out of solid metal! By using the Carvera and Makera CAM, this complex project can be done quickly and with exceptional detail. For more info, check out this tutorial video! Tags: Tutorial, Design Challenge, Project, Lesson

Creating a Knot Puzzle using the Carvera CNC & Fusion 360

This engaging project uses Fusion 360 to design a 3D knot puzzle that is produced on the Carvera desktop CNC mill! See the project lesson overview here or the full YouTube tutorial here and the instructable here! Tags: Tutorial, Design Challenge, Project, Lesson

Creating a Mini Maze Game using the Carvera CNC & Fusion 360

This engaging project uses Fusion 360 to design a maze game that is produced on the Carvera desktop CNC mill! See the project lesson overview here or the full YouTube tutorial here and the instructable here! Tags: Tutorial, Design Challenge, Project, Lesson

Creating a Tic Tac Toe Game using the Carvera CNC & Fusion 360

This engaging project uses Fusion 360 to design a tic tac toe board game that is produced on the Carvera desktop CNC mill! See the project lesson overview here or the full YouTube tutorial here and the instructable here! Tags: Tutorial, Design Challenge, Project, Lesson

Learn how to create custom wraps in Tinkercad

This engaging tutorial shows a different approach to designing models in Tinkercad by looking at how the principles of constructive solid geometry can be used to make unique shape wraps using text or other 3D models in Tinkercad! Tags: Lesson, Tutorial, Project

Create patterned designs using Tinkercad's Duplicate and Repeat tool

This engaging tutorial shows how one of the simplest tools in Tinkercad, the duplicate and repeat tool, can be used to create incredible patterns and 3D models! Tags: Lesson, Tutorial, Project

Learn how to choose the right Bit for your CNC Projects

In this Instructable, Mr.E outlines how to successfully choose and use different types of bits for your CNC projects. You can also learn more about this in this guiding tutorial video. Tags: Tutorial, Lesson

Learn how to choose the right Stock for your CNC Projects

In this Instructable, Mr.E outlines how to successfully choose and use different materials for your CNC projects. You can also learn more about this in this guiding tutorial video. Tags: Tutorial, Lesson

Learn how to set the right Speeds & Feeds for your CNC Projects

In this Instructable, Mr.E outlines what Speeds & Feeds are and how to successfully set them in your CNC projects. You can also learn more about this in this guiding tutorial video. Tags: Tutorial, Lesson

Acoustic Amplification Devices

In this interdisciplinary lesson, Mr.E and LulzBot challenge students to design prototypes that manipulate sound waves! Get the lesson plan here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

Machining Puzzles and Games Lesson Plan

This lesson offers teachers resources to engage their students through subtractive manufacturing in an exciting design challenge! See the challenge overview in this video, and grab the plan, brief, and other resources on Makera's wiki here! Tags: Design Challenge, Project, Lesson

Getting Started with CNC Machines

In this video series, Mr.E shares how to get started with CNC mills like the Carvera and Carvera Air by looking at safety, choosing bits, setting speeds and feeds, and how to choose and secure stock. Tags: Tutorial

Adaptive Video Game Controllers

In this design challenge, students needed to research and identify a motor disability, then design a video game controller to accommodate! Using Makey Makey's, students developed their prototype solutions! Click here to preview the challenge Tags: Design Challenge, Project

Design & Make skill badges

In collaboration with Tinkercad and Autodesk, Mr.E created the Design & Make skill badges to support student motivation and engagement as they learn to create and innovate with Tinkercad! Click here to learn more. Tags: Lesson

Level up with Fusion 360 Webinar Series for Educators

Through a webinar Series offered to Educators in 2023-24, Mr.E Shared how students could engage with real-world CAD skills through Autodesk Fusion 360. You can view recordings of these webinars on the Tinkercad YouTube channel here. Tags: Lesson, Tutorial

Teaching with Tinkercad Webinar Series for Educators

Through a webinar Series offered to Educators in 2023-24, Mr.E Shared how students could engage with 3D design and creation skills through Tinkercad in the K-12 classroom. You can view recordings of these webinars on the Tinkercad YouTube channel here. Tags: Lesson, Tutorial

Autodesk Design and Make Webinar Series for Educators

Through a webinar Series offered to Educators in 2023-24, Mr.E shared how teachers could engage their students through hands-on learning experiences in the K-12 space. You can view recordings of these webinars on the Tinkercad YouTube channel here. Tags: Lesson, Tutorial

The Storm Drain Challenge

In this one-day challenge, students need to construct a device to help retrieve their belongings from a storm drain as they are running late for a flight! Check out the lesson preview here or download the instructional materials from TPT here! Tags:Design Challenge, Lesson, Product

Click Clack Hero

This project was inspired by the classic videogame, Guitar Hero! Instead of playing a game however, this controller allows you to play 4 chords on a variety of different guitars! Made using a custom PCB connected to a MakeyMakey, click here to see the project! Tags:  Misc-Make, DIY, Project

The LockBox Challenge

This design challenge tests students knowledge of technical drawings, CAD, and the design process! Students are provided with a drawing for a locking mechanism, they then need to use this drawing to model and prototype a key that can unlock all four tumblers! Click here to see the project! Tags: Design Challenge, Project

The Stowaway Simulator

In this build, Mr.E solved his own problem of wanted a racing sim, but had no where to store it, as a result, he created a cabinet that turns into the simulator! See the Instructable here and YouTube tutorial here! Tags: Misc-Make, DIY, Project

How to Brainstorm with a Morphological Chart

The morphological chart is Mr.E's favorite brainstorming tool as it is an engaging way to develop different options and criteria for creating a prototype solution. Learn how to use this strategy in this video, or download Mr.E's planning template here! Tags: Tutorial, Lesson 

How to Brainstorm with Thumbnail Sketching 

Thumbnail sketching is one of the most powerful brainstroming tools that can be used to come up with a lot of different ideas quickly and effectively. Learn how to use this strategy in this video, or download Mr.E's planning template here! Tags: Tutorial, Lesson

The Basics of Technical Drawing

As a designer, we cannot rely solely on our words to communicate our ideas so we instead rely on sketching. Technical drawing is a universal format for sketching used by professional designers, creators, and engineers in all fields. Learn how to create your own in this video, or download Mr.E's drawing template here! Tags: Tutorial, Lesson

Carvera Air Desktop CNC

As Education Director, Mr.E assisted in the development of this amazing desktop CNC by Makera by designing a machine that is safe and easy to use for DIYers, Schools, and Makerspaces alike. Raising nearly $3.5 million on Kickstarter in 2024, this machine will be a total game changer for CNC production!  Tags: Product

Dark Detecting Nightlight

This prototype reflects a real-world product through the creation of a custom printed circuit board that solves a major real-world problem.....seeing in the dark! By 3D printing an enclosure, the end result not only looks great, but illuminates great too! Click here to learn more! Tags: Misc-Make, DIY, Project  

Learn to Solder by making Paper PCBs

Through Patchr, students can learn how to solder safely and effectively through this fun design challenge! By creating a paper circuit board, we learn about the fundamentals of circuits, conductors, and insulators, while also gaining our soldering skills! Click here to access the lesson! Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge, Project  

Catapults of the Future

In this design challenge, students combine prototyping with electronics and simple circuits to create electronic projectile launching devices! Check out the lesson preview here! Tags: Design Challenge

Mechanical Impact Force Meter

The perfect resource for all physics, engineering, and STEM teachers! This prototype uses a flexible force sensor and a marble to detect and quantify the impact forces upon landing. Mr.E uses this when drop testing prototypes with students through endless real-world applications! Tags:  Misc-Make, DIY

Mini Amplifier

This prototype combines electronics, soldering, rapid prototyping, and crafting all to develop a portable mini amplifier! This vintage inspired amp is the perfect companion for the Click Clack Hero guitar made through similar methods. Click here to see the project! Tags: Misc-Make, DIY, Project  

The Ruler Project

In this challenge, students gain greater skills in fractions and dimensions as they utilize CAD and a laser cutter to fabricate their own usable tool, a ruler! See the Instructable here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge, Tutorial

Interactive Stuffed Animals

This project is fun, and soft! These stuffed animals were created using basic materials, like felt and pipe cleaners, but also stuffed using a custom PCB that connects tactile switches to a MakeyMakey! In combination with a Scratch program, pressing on the belly of these animals makes all sorts of noises! Click here to learn more! Tags:  Misc-Make, DIY, Project

Making Usable Tools

In this lesson, Mr.E and LulzBot challenge students to design and fabricate usable tools! Get the lesson plan here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

Laser-Cut Cabinet Organizer

This problem probably lives in many more Kitchens than just Mr.E's, and it really drove him nuts until he designed a super simple laser cut organizer and storage rack for his travel mug and water bottle cabinet! As an added bonus, a 3D printed straw holder was also created. Tags: Misc-Make, DIY 

3D Printed Circuit Boards

In this lesson, Mr.E and LulzBot share how conductive and non-conductive filament can be combined to make custom circuit boards! Get the lesson plan here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

3D Printable Makerspace Supplies

Mr.E loves using his 3D printers and other resources to make consumable supplies for his makerspace, like pulleys or gears. Grab the files for free on the @MrErdreich Thingiverse page here. Tags:  DIY, Product

Click Clack 64

This project was inspired by the retro Nintendo 64 videogame controller! A custom PCB was designed using Patchr's Click Clack Backpack challenge for MakeyMakey to create this retro-style controller. Click here to see the project! Tags:  Misc-Make, DIY, Project

Pneumatic Rocket Launcher

This handy invention allows for a lightweight rocket to be launched more precisely and safely using a custom gantry and electronic solenoid control box! Tags: Misc-Make, DIY

Paper Stomp Rockets

This fun challenge uses recycled materials to make paper stomp rockets for some backyard and makerspace fun! See the Instructable here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

Paper Shoes Design Challenge

In this STEM Activity, students are challenged to create their own recyclable shoes using paper! Students must consider both the function and form of their prototype designs as they work to pitch their creations to potential buyers! Download the instructional materials from TPT here! Tags: Design Challenge, Lesson, Product

Phone Stand Speed Challenge

In this one-day challenge, students are stuck on a flight, bored, and unable to watch their phones comfortably. Using some supplies obtained from the crew, can we construct a stand? Check out the lesson preview here! Tags: Design Challenge

Wall Mounted Blanket Ladder

In this woodworking build, Mr.E creates a blanket ladder, or holder, that is wall mounted with a rustic vibe! See the Instructable here Tags: DIY, Misc-Make, Project

Solar Powered Lantern

This prototype reflects a real-world product through the creation of a custom printed circuit board that uses a solar panel to recharge batteries, and illuminate an LED! By 3D printing an enclosure, the end result not only looks great, but illuminates great too! Click here to see the project! Tags: Misc-Make, DIY, Project  

Elementary School Student Desk Organizer

Keeping desks clean and organized is a challenge. To assist, Mr.E designed and fabricated desk organizers using his LulzBot Taz Pro XT+ for a local elementary school. Check out the project here! Tags: DIY, Misc-Make

TOWER OF PONG Design Challenge

In this STEM activity, students learn how to solve problems through the engineering design process as they develop prototype solutions for a real-world problem. This activity is fast-paced, fun, and shows students that failure is one of the best ways to learn! Click here for the lesson preview and download the instructional materials from TPT here! Tags: Design Challenge, Lesson, Product

LulzBot Tool Head Hangers

Looking to store your LulzBot tool heads when not in use? Grab brackets for the different types of tool heads for free from the @MrErdreich Thingiverse page here. Tags: DIY, Misc-Make, Product

Tolerance Tester

As you design more complex parts for your 3D printer, learning how to incorporate tolerances into your design is key when making different types of fits. This handy tolerance tester is a simple print that allows you to do just that! Tags: DIY, Product

Improved LulzBot Fan Shroud

After frustrated use with the fan shroud on LulzBot aerostruders, Mr.E redesigned this part for better air flow, performance, and ease of use. This design is now implemented similarly on all new OEM LulzBot tool heads. Tags: Misc-Make, DIY, Product

LulzBot SideKick 3D Printer

Back in 2021, Mr.E assisted in testing and designing the ultimate 3D printer for DIYers, makerspaces, and schools with LulzBot. The Sidekick is an affordable and versatile 3D printer which offers excellent performance and reliability. Learn more about the sidekick in this video. Tags: Product

Hot Glue Stations

To organize his Makerspace and provide a safer work environment, Mr.E fabricated custom hot glue stations! See the Instructable Here Tags: Project, DIY

The Pencil Protector

As a maker, Mr.E designed a solution to keep his pencils from going missing and to demonstrate available resources and techniques! Learn how on the Instructable here Tags: Misc-Make, DIY

Stamps and Cylinder Seals

In this interdisciplinary K-12 lesson, Mr.E and LulzBot challenge students to design stamps and cylinder seals! Get the lesson plan here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

Making 3D Printed Trophies

In this guide, Mr.E shares tips and best practices for one of his favorite projects, making custom 3D printed trophies! See the Instructable here Tags: Design Challenge, Misc-Make, DIY

Mazda Miata MX-5 Light Switch

this fun project was created to combine Mr.E's passion for 3D printing, and his NA Miata! Grab the model for free from the @MrErdreich Thingiverse Page here! Tags: DIY, Misc-Make, Product

Mouse Trap Car Design Challenge

In this STEM activity, students learn about the simple machines before being challenged to create a prototype vehicle that is powered by a mousetrap under the specifications and constraints of a real-world challenge! Click here to see a preview and download the instructional materials from TPT here! Tags: Design Challenge, Lesson, Product

Mars Landing Egg Drop Challenge

In this STEM Activity, students are working to create prototype lunar landing devices as they work to protect their own delicate cargo, an egg! With a space themed challenge, students learn about real-world current events as we develop our solutions under the specifications and constraints of the challenge! Download the instructional materials from TPT here! Tags: Design Challenge, Lesson, Product

Humpty Dumpty Egg Drop Challenge

In this STEM activity geared towards younger engineers, students are working to help humpty dumpty as he continues to fall off his wall! Under the constraints of the challenge, students will learn how to utilize a design process to solve this problem! Download the instructional materials from TPT here! Tags: Design Challenge, Lesson, Product

CAD Skateboard

In this challenge, Mr.E shows how a real object, like a skateboard, can be made using CAD software! See the Tinkercad video here and the Onshape video here! Tags: Tutorial, Design Challenge

Star Wars Inspired Coding Challenge

As part of Mr.E's "May the 4th" themed activities, students are challenged use P5.js to troubleshoot a malfunctioning program ! See the Instructable here Tags: Design Challenge, Tutorial

Star Wars Inspired CAD Challenge

As part of Mr.E's "May the 4th" themed activities, students are challenged use CAD to make a prototype solution! See the Instructable here Tags: Design Challenge, Tutorial

Prototypes for our Pets

In this lesson, Mr.E and LulzBot challenge students to design and improve the lives of our pets! Get the lesson plan here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

Castle Crushing Catapults

In this integrative lesson, Mr.E and LulzBot challenge students to apply prototyping skills to develop unique catapult solutions! Get the lesson plan here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

Harry Potter Themed Mobile

In this fun build, Mr.E creates a custom Harry Potter Themed Mobile by combining metal working with 3D printing! See the Instructable here Tags: DIY, Misc-Make  

Customizable Small Parts Organizer

Do you need organize components, parts, or supplies? The off the shelf products might not do the job, but you can through Spokbee's mass customization interface and rapid production services! Customize your own here Tags: Product

Farmhouse Table with Removable Leaf

In this woodworking project, Mr.E shares how he created a custom Farmhouse style dining room table with a removable leaf! Instructable and guiding tutorial video coming soon! Tags: DIY, Project, Tutorial, Misc-Make

Making 3D Printed Circuit Boards with Tinkercad

In this project, Mr.E shares how conductive and non-conductive filament can be combined to make custom circuit boards designed in Tinkercad! See the Instructable here Tags: Project, Design Challenge, Tutorial

3D Printer Filament Dry Box

In this tutorial, Mr.E shares why proper filament storage is important for consistent and successful FDM/FFF 3D printing while also sharing how he create simple storage boxes! See the Instructable here or YouTube video here Tags: DIY, Tutorial

Paper Air Planes Design Challenge

In this STEM activity, students are challenged to design prototypes that can fly using our knowledge of the fundemental forces of flight! Download the instructional materials from TPT here!  Tags: Design Challenge, Lesson, Product

Puzzle Game Challenge

In this interdisciplinary K-12 lesson, Mr.E and LulzBot challenge students to consider create their own unique puzzles and games! Get the lesson plan here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

Elemental Iron Man Shirt

For Halloween 2022, Mr.E combines electronics, 3D printing, laser cutting and sewing to make nerdy t-shirt costume! See the Instructable here or YouTube video here Tags: DIY, Misc-Make, Tutorial

Pong

In this video series, Mr.E walks programmers through recreating a classic Pong inspired game in the P5.js language! See the video tutorial series here Tags: Tutorial, Lesson, Project

"Solar" Testing Light Track

The weather doesn't always cooperate during the testing and evaluation stages of the design process. To combat this, Mr.E constructed a light track that allows for solar-powered vehicle prototypes to be tested consistently and safely indoors, year round! Tags: Misc-Make, DIY

Sustainable Solar Powered Vehicles

In this integrative lesson, Mr.E and LulzBot challenge students to consider sustainability as we create solar-powered vehicle prototypes! Get the lesson plan here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

CAD Coffee Mug

One of Mr.E's favorite Intro CAD challenges is creating a coffee mug to learn the basics! See the Tinkercad video here or the Onshape video here for this challenge! Tags: Tutorial, Design Challenge

CAD Tumbler

A more advanced CAD challenges is creating a tumbler-style coffee mug to gain more CAD skills! See the Tinkercad video here or the Onshape video here for this challenge! Tags: Tutorial, Design Challenge

Code a Traffic Light

In this integrative lesson, Mr.E demonstrates how to 3D model using code in Tinkercad's Codeblocks, as well as how to wire and program a working traffic light using Arduino! See the Instructable here Tags: Lesson, Tutorial, Project, Design Challenge

Smart Storage Solutions

In this lesson, Mr.E and LulzBot challenge students to consider areas of our lives that could be improved through unique storage solutions! Get the lesson plan here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

Wind Turbines

In this integrative lesson, Mr.E and LulzBot challenge students to consider sustainability as we create sustainable energy sources! Get the lesson plan here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

Pneumatic Turbine Tester

The weather doesn't always cooperate during the testing and evaluation stages of the design process. To combat this, Mr.E constructed an air-powered adjustable nozzle that allows turbine prototypes to be tested consistently and safely indoors, year round! Tags: Misc-Make, DIY

DVD Screensaver

In this video series, Mr.E walks programmers through recreating a classic DVD screensaver with collisions, logic, and images in the P5.js language! See the video here and grab the code here Tags: Tutorial, Lesson, Project

Rustic Wall Hanging Planter

In this woodworking build, Mr.E creates a vertical garden that is wall mounted with a rustic vibe for only $25! See the Instructable here Tags: DIY, Misc-Make, Project

Retro Platformer Games

In this video series, Mr.E walks programmers through recreating a retro platform style game in the P5.js language! See the video tutorial series here Tags: Tutorial, Lesson, Project

Mini Lightsaber Challenge

One of Mr.E's favorite intro to circuits challenge is to fabricate mini lightsabers as we learn about analog circuits, polarity, conductors, and insulators! See the Instructable here Tags: Tutorial, Lesson, Design Challenge

The "E-Shield"

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jason was one of many makers who utilized his CAD and prototyping skills to design PPE for first responders! The E-Shield is an easy to print and quick to make face shield available to all. See the Instructable here and a video about Mr.E's efforts and recognition as a Mazda Hero here Tags: Misc-Make, DIY, Tutorial

Drone Delivery System

Through his work with first responders and public Safety, Jason and SEPA-UAS has worked to successfully patent a system for emergency response that utilizes drone technology and rapid prototyping to save lives. Learn more about the product here, or the patent here. Tags: Product

Getting started with the mBot 2

The mBot 2 is one of Mr.E's favorite robots for the STEM space, and in this video, he shares why! You can also find a step by step instructable for the mBot 2 in STEM education here. Tags: Tutorial, Product

Smart World Add On for the mBot 2

To make the mBot 2 more advanced a suitable for older students, Mr.E recommends the smart world add on pack as shown in this video! You can also find a step by step instructable for the mBot 2 in STEM education here. Tags: Tutorial, Product

3D Printed Electric Guitar

In this fun build, Mr.E created a uniquely designed electric guitar using 3D printers to fabricate the custom body! Check out the Instructable here. Tags: Tutorial, Misc-Make, Design Challenge, DIY

DIY Electric Guitar

In one of Mr.E's earliest builds, he wanted to create a custom electric guitar out of his dorm room! In this guide, Mr.E shares tips and tricks to make your own unique DIY electric guitar. See the Instructable here Tags: Tutorial, Misc-Make, Design Challenge, DIY  

Laser Cut Dye-Sub Ornaments

In this simple guide, Mr.E shares how photographs could be turned into stunning ornaments or keychains by combining Dye Sublimation printing with Laser Cutting technology! See the Instructable here  and the YouTube tutorial here Tags: Misc-Make, DIY, Tutorial

Redesign Classroom Furniture with Tinkercad

In this interdisciplinary K-12 lesson, Mr.E and Tinkercad challenge students to consider how the furniture in their classrooms may be improved! Get the lesson plan here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

Space Invaders

In this video series, Mr.E walks programmers through recreating a classic Space Invaders inspired game in the P5.js language! See the video tutorial series here Tags: Tutorial, Lesson, Project

Coffee Mug Storage / Display

In this simple guide, Mr.E shares how he put his coffee mugs on display through a custom storage cabinet through uniquely designed and 3D printed hooks! See the Instructable here Tags: DIY, Misc-Make, Project 

Sign Out Station Kiosk

Paper sign out sheets and hall passes are a thing of the past! In this guide, Mr.E shows you how to transform an old chromebook into an effective and minimalist sign out station! See the Instructable here Tags: DIY, Tutorial, Misc-Make

Room Redesign Challenge

In this project, students are challenged to redesign and improve a room in their home! Using sketching, brainstorming, and prototyping skills, they must develop a model to share their creation through an interdisiplinary approach. See the Instructable here Tags: Lesson, Design Challenge

"Cut the Cord" Soldering Challenge

In this real-world design challenge, Mr.E taught his students how to solder while decluttering his makerspace as they cut, repaired, and soldered USB mice! Check out the Instructable here Tags: Lesson, Tutorial

3D Modeling with a Laser

Laser cutting does not have to be two-dimensional! In this guide, Mr.E shares tips and tricks to turn a photograph or graphic into a multi-layer model using a laser cutter! See the Instructable here Tags: Tutorial, Design Challenge

Coded Characters

One of Mr.E's favorite first coding projects is learning how to program appearance and coordinates by making emoji-like characters in P5.js! See a sample video here Tags: Tutorial, Lesson, Design Challenge

Multi-Material 3D Printing

In this tutorial, Mr.E demonstrates how you can 3D print with multiple materials on a single-extruder 3D printer! This means you can combine colors or filaments with ease and low expense! Check out the YouTube tutorial here! Tags: Tutorial

DIY Metal Necklace

In this tutorial, Mr.E shares his successes and mistakes in an attempt to create a hand-made metal necklace! See the Instructable here Tags: DIY, Tutorial, Misc-Make  

DIY Wooden Necklace

In this tutorial, Mr.E shares his successes and mistakes in an attempt to create a wooden necklace! See the Instructable here Tags: DIY, Tutorial, Misc-Make  

Smart Storage Solution

One of Mr.E's earliest creations was an attempt to create a safer makerspace. This custom toolbox only provided access to specific drawers and tools based on swiped user ID cards! Tags: Misc-Make

CAD Fidget Spinner

A more advanced and real-world CAD challenges is creating a fidget spinner! See the Tinkercad video here or the Onshape video here for this challenge! Tags: Tutorial, Design Challenge

DIY Custom Furniture

In this guide, Mr.E shares tips and tricks to create custom furniture with a professional quality finish! This is geared towards beginners as the techniques shared could be completed in nearly any size makerspace! See the Instructable here Tags: Tutorial, DIY, Project

Custom Electronics for Students, by Students

Mr.E is showing students how they can use Patchr's online drag and drop CAD interface to design custom printed circuit boards, or PCBs! Click here to learn more and start designing your own PCBs  and kits today! Tags: Project, Lesson, Product

Safety Glasses Cabinet Handle Redesign

As a problem-solver and designer, Mr.E doesn't shy away when something breaks. In this simple build, Mr.E designed and fabricated a new handle for a broken safety glasses cabinet! Grab the design here Tags: Misc-Make, DIY

Sharing Recipes! 

While cooking and baking is not at the top of Mr.E's skillset, he still enjoys collaborating and sharing recipes for everything from pizzas to pies! See the Instructables here Tags: Misc-Make

How to Wash Your Car

Sharing one his favorite hobbies, Mr.E guides users through methods, tips, and tricks to wash your car....the right way! See the Instructable here Tags: Tutorial, Lesson 

Mobile STEAM Classroom

Mr.E believes that a makerspace is not defined by its size, its location, or even its resources. Instead, a makerspace is defined by what its makers are able to achieve within. This hack turned a rolling cart into a mobile makerspace for all! Tags: DIY, Misc-Make

Custom Dust Collection

No one shop is the same size or configuration, so no one dust collection solution will work in every environment or budget. Mr.E has utilized 3D printing technology to fabricate custom dust collection solutions for a cleaner and safer makerspace Tags: DIY, Misc-Make

Aquaponic / Hydroponic Garden System

Frustrated with the capacity of existing products and solutions, Mr.E designed a custom indoor Aquaponic and Hydroponic garden system for his classroom to facilitate lessons and class activities! Tags: Misc-Make

Pirate Ship Stage Prop

Through years held as a stage set director, Mr.E has accumulated many favorite props and moments, but this tops them all. Originally used as a rolling pirate ship big enough for six in an outdoor performance of Peter Pan, this set piece then became a carnival attraction and more!  Tags: Misc-Make

Wooden Macbook Keys

In this tutorial, Mr.E shares how he created custom wooden key covers using a laser engraver rather than purchasing pricey off-the-shelf products. See the Instructable here Tags: DIY, Tutorial, Misc-Make

Customizable Coupler

Do you need to attach two things together that just don't quite fit securely? Off the shelf products might not work, but through Spokbee's mass customization interface and rapid production services you can fabricate the part you need! Customize your own here Tags: Product

Wooden Ties

One of Mr.E's earliest products stemmed from a joint passion for woodworking, and fashion design. By manufacturing a unique polymer-plywood blend, Mr.E could create strong and stylish fully flexible wooden ties! Tags: Misc-Make, Product

Mobile Makerspace

This custom cart included everything the mobile makerspace could ever need! Including a vinyl cutter, 3D printer, and laser cutter with interior HEPA filtration, this was one of Mr.E's earliest instructional spaces! Tags: Misc-Make

Makerspace Facility Design

Over the past decade, Mr.E has assisted in designing and implementing over 25 K-12, Higher-Ed, and private Makerspace facilities across the globe! Learn more ongoing workshops and sessions here Tags: Product 

Customizable Flange Mount

Do you need to fix something or secure a part to something else? The off the shelf products might not do the job, but you can through Spokbee's mass customization interface and rapid production services! Customize your own here Tags: Product

Robotics Education Courses

Teaching robotics in education is crucial in inspiring young makers towards gaining skills and understandings for our ever increasing comp-sci dependant future. But remember that following lines on the ground doesn't always engage or inspire every level of learner! Tags: Misc-Make, Design Challenge

3D Printing Tutorials, Reviews, and Guides

This collection of videos focuses on the world of 3D printing as Mr.E reviews his preferred 3D printers, offers guides and tutorials for 3D printing success, and tutorials for 3D printer maintenance. Tags: Lesson, Tutorial

Robot Vacuum Wrap

This fun project turned Mr.E's new robot vacuum cleaner into something a little more special with a custom decal inspired by his favorite on-screen robot! Tags: Misc-Make

Graphic Design Work

For over a decade, Mr.E has created countless designs through web, print, sign, apparel decorating and more! From custom t-shirts to logo designs, Mr.E enjoys any challenge!  Tags: Product 

Customizable Slide Box

Do you need to store something? Off the shelf containers might not be quite what you need, but you can make the perfect box through Spokbee's mass customization interface and rapid production services! Customize your own here Tags: Product

Customizable Slowfeeder

Is your pet eating too fast? Do you already have a bowl system in place? Design and fabricate your own custom slow feeder through Spokbee's mass customization interface and rapid production services! Customize your own here Tags: Product

Learning Tinkercad

Tinkercad is one of Mr.E's favorite programs! Check out his video library for learning Tinkercad for 3D modeling here. Tags: Tutorial, Lesson 

Learning how to use Tinkercad's Sim Lab

Sim Lab is one of Tinkercad's newest features. By using this tool, we can create real-world physics simulations in our 3D designs! Check out Mr.E's tutorials for Tinkercad Sim Lab here. Tags: Tutorial, Lesson 

Learning Onshape

Onshape is one of Mr.E's favorite advanced programs! Check out his video library for learning Onshape here. Tags: Tutorial, Lesson 

Learning Scratch

Scratch is one of the best beginner-level computer programming languages through an incredibly capable block-based environment! Check out Mr.E's video library for learning Scratch here. Tags: Tutorial, Lesson 

Learning P5.js

P5.js is one of Mr.E's favorite programming languages! Check out his video library for learning P5.js here. Tags: Tutorial, Lesson 

Learning Corel Vector

Corel Vector (Formerly known as Gravit Designer) is a web-based vector design program that works on any device! Check out Mr.E's video library for learning how to use Corel Vector here Tags: Tutorial, Lesson  

Learning Boxy SVG

Boxy SVG is a versitile vector design program that is favored for its simplicity and capabilities alike. Check out Mr.E's Boxy SVG video tutorial series on YouTube here Tags: Tutorial, Lesson

Learning Lego EV3

Lego Mindstorms has been one of the more popular robotics platforms for schools Check out his video library for learning how to program EV3s on Chromebooks here. Tags: Tutorial, Lesson 

Learning Arduino

Arduino is one of Mr.E's favorite programming languages and microcontroller platforms! Check out his video library for learning Arduino here. Tags: Tutorial, Lesson 

Learning Google Sites

Want to make a website? Do you like this one? Learn how to use the free website design and hosting platform by Google through Mr.E's Google Sites video tutorial series here! Tags: Tutorial, Lesson

Learning Pixlr E

Pixlr E is an intermediate-level raster design program that works on any device! Check out Mr.E's video library for learning how to use Pixlr photo editor here Tags: Tutorial, Lesson  

Learning CoderZ virtual Robotics

Do you want to learn how to program Robots from anywhere? The CoderZ programming platform lets you do just that! Find Mr.E's CoderZ video tutorial series here! Tags: Tutorial, Lesson