Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits

Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits — page 1 — What's a MAKERSPACE Can you picture a place busy with budding engineers at work Every tool or material you could want is at your fingertips The atmosphere buzzes with creativity as you and your fellow makers construct amazing projects This is a makerspace It is an area where people come together to create all kinds of cool stuff Makers share sparks of creativity They love to learn something new They work together to build buzzing robots craft cool light up art projects and design super circuits Are you ready to become a maker boooo0000000000000000000 о с

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Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits — page 3 — Anna FUN WITH BOTS CIRCUITS A makerspace isn't complete without boxes and bins full of tools and supplies Let the materials around you help shape your projects Some bots and circuits projects can be inspired by the materials you have handy Others will call for specific items Makers are problem solvers So if your makerspace doesn't have a certain material that a project calls for don't worry Get creative Find another supply to substitute for the missing one With a little imagination you'll be making again in no time

Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits — page 4 — BOTS CIRCUITS TIPS Sharing is an important aspect of a makerspace Makers share workspace materials and ideas Being surrounded by other makers is great for creativity But it also means a lot of projects may be happening at once Here are some tips for successful makerspace projects HAVE A PLAN Read through a project before beginning Research any terms you may not know Make sure you have everything you need for the project ASK FOR PERMISSION Get permission from an adult to use the space tools and supplies BE RESPECTFUL Before taking a tool or material make sure another maker isn't using it KEEP YOUR SPACE CLEAN Making bots and circuits often requires many small parts Store supplies in boxes or other containers to keep them from getting lost EXPECT MISTAKES BE CREATIVE Being a maker isn't about creating something perfect Have fun as you work

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