Starter projectMake a spooky laughing box with Adafruit
Plan a cardboard automaton using Adafruit’s Circuit Playground Express tutorial.
120 minGuided makerEst. Check current parts prices
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Maker & tech, made personal.
Combine paper, code, light, 3D printing and stop-motion storytelling.
4 projects · Time and cost are planning estimates; equipment and drying time are additional.
Start with the original Adafruit instructions linked inside each electronics guide. Our pages help you choose and plan a project; the creator’s guide supplies the full wiring, code and model files. Electronics projects need an experienced adult.
Starter project
Starter projectA glowing 3D-printed Christmas tree
Use Adafruit’s tree design as a first family project combining code, light and 3D printing.
90 minGuided makerEst. Check current parts prices
Starter projectA paper crystal that glows
Try Adafruit’s large crystal lantern route to combine paper construction and programmable light.
90 minGuided makerEst. Check current parts prices
Starter projectMake a tiny stop-motion paper film
Turn homemade paper characters into a short animation using a phone and a steady setup.
60 minGuided makerEst. $0–5 if you own a phone
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