I Feel the Heat!
Mom, I’m going to build a heat generator!
Category: Experiments
Makey Makey
This is Simon on his way to the Digisnacks class yesterday expecting to get his hands on the Makey Makey. Was a little disappointed after class: didn’t get to do … Continue reading Makey Makey
Our desktop’s guts
I saw Simon looking at all the ports on the back of the desktop processor this afternoon and asked him if he wanted to take a peep inside. He was … Continue reading Our desktop’s guts
Simon’s invention idea
Simon told me today he invented a new electronics kit that would allow him to “make” any misical instrument he wanted. Outside at the playground he indulged in listing all … Continue reading Simon’s invention idea
Double Blink
Simon changed the default blink LED code to make the LED double blink (cut down on the delay time):
Turn Table
Today Simon tried to make a turn table. But it didn’t turn out exactly the way he wanted it, because various modules from his LittleBits Synth Kit are acting up. … Continue reading Turn Table
The monthly Science workshop with John Maas
The workshop went on for two hours and in a way continued after John was gone, too, as Simon is in love with his new 4V battery.
Simon’s Got Lego!
This weekend, our dear guests from Amsterdam gave Simon his first Lego set. He didn’t use to get excited about Lego but everything has changed since so many electronics building … Continue reading Simon’s Got Lego!
Good old Spektro
Simon suddenly pulled his Spektro set from the shelf again. One more proof that he does occasionally return to the basics to fill in the gaps. Repeating the experiment he … Continue reading Good old Spektro
Flow of autonomous learning and creativity
Every morning Simon smiles at me and says: “It’s morning!” That means he can get back to his projects and doesn’t have to stay in bed anymore. Friday morning he … Continue reading Flow of autonomous learning and creativity
Geeks out of the box 