Hardware Podcasts

131: Carve Me a Duck

Embedded.fm · 24 Dec 2015 · 1h 14m

What this episode covers

Sarah and Abi Hodsdon of Sarahndipitous Designs discuss their 'hack schooling' approach, using Connections Academy to free up time for hands-on making with their children. They detail projects involving e-textiles, Arduino-controlled chicken coops, and safety-conscious tool use, emphasizing the importance of learning through failure and real-world application. The conversation highlights resources like Instructables and Adafruit, and the integration of traditional crafts with modern technology to build resilience and skills in young makers.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Sarahndipitous Designs, Adafruit
Chips
Arduino
Also
Connections Academy, Instructables, Maker Fair, FIRST Robotics

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