Kits

Each kit includes all of the materials required to complete the project along with instructions and an instructors guide. Additional materials are also available on the Teaching Commons.

Makers by Mail works like a lending library. For the cost of shipping, we will send along the number of kits that you need for your group. You are only responsible for the shipping costs (priority mail) and any damaged or missing parts.

The MbM Project is scaling up. Due to high demand, we presently have a limited availability of kits. If you are interested in ordering a MbM kit, please contact us.

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DIY Server Kit

Using a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and step-by-step instructions, makers can create their own web server. This kit provides an understanding of command-line interfaces, basic coding, and the uses and functionality of basic servers. Each kit supports 1-4 makers. Audience: High School Undergrad Graduate Contents: Raspberry Pi 3 Model B USB cable 3″ touchscreen … Continue reading DIY Server Kit

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Hacktivist Surveillance Camera

This kit was created for the MbM HASTAC 2016 workshop Hacking the Academy: Hacktivism, Makerspaces, and DH. Using littleBits and a digital camera or cell phone, makers can create a camera triggered by sound, motion, or light. Each kit supports 1-4 makers. The Cell Phone Triggered Camera is a more advanced version of this kit that includes … Continue reading Hacktivist Surveillance Camera

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Cell Phone Triggered Camera

Using littleBits and a digital camera, makers can create a hacktivist surveillance device triggered by a computer or cell phone. This kit incorporates prototyping with littleBits, littleBits Cloud Control, and can be extended to include basic coding through IFTTT. Each kit supports 1-4 makers. Audience: High School Undergrad Graduate Contents: littleBits p1 power usb cable littleBits p3 … Continue reading Cell Phone Triggered Camera