Simple Robotics
The following projects are part of my award winning DIY Robotics Platform. Visit my overview page or start directly with one of the projects below.
Learn how to build a simple robot and upgrade it step by step with a (wired) remote control, solar power and LED antennas.
Age: 9 and up
Turn a smartphone into a programmable robot and make it remote-controlled, listen to voice commands and much more...
Age: 10 and up
Creative Electronics
Simple electronics, conductive tape and paper - the ingredients for my most famous projects!
The easiest and quickest DIY project I know! Kids can easily make a bunch of these and create a whole fairytale garden.
Age: 6 and up
This magical DIY book lamp turns itself on and off automatically! An advanced paper circuit project for kids and adults.
Age: 11 and up
This simple DIY art robot spins a paper disc, and you draw circles simply by holding down a pen.
Age: 7 and up
This is a super easy LED project, and kids can spend all their creativity making different designs for their LED cube!
Age: 7 and up
A fun and easy to make gadget, that lights up at the press of a button! Kids can choose from many designs.
Age: 8 and up
Kids can control the color of these Lightcubes by swiping the paper surface. What sounds complicated actually is very easy!
Age: 9 and up
Other
Various projects on electronics basics, coding and more!
This is a DIY motion controller for scratch games! For this project you need to make an RGB Touch Cube first!
Age: 10 and up
Visit my basics page to learn more about paper circuits and how to use them in class.
Protoypes
(Work in Progress)
This simple DIY robot hangs from a string and moves forward using a rotating hook. A solar-powered version is also planned!
These light-sensing robots will follow any light beam. It's like a remote control, but more fun!
About Me
STEAM education made simple
Hi! I am Michael, and my passion is creative STEAM education made from paper and simple electronics.
All my projects are perfect for home education, classrooms, and maker spaces. Every project comes with print-ready templates and detailed video instructions that you can use in class. I use conductive tape for all my circuits. There are no special tools required!
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