PopSticks

If you remember playing with Tinkertoys(tm) as a child, you will love building with PopSticks.

PopSticks are designed to allow children of all ages to make stuff with inexpensive and safe popsicle sticks.

Learn more about this project by watching this video on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/UJrHordQYXg

As more schools and libraries are adding 3d printers, it becomes a struggle to find meaningful projects. PopSticks combine critical thinking, design, CAD, 3d printer, and hands-on construction into a fun and educational activity.

This collection of connectors is just a starting point. The real fun and educational value are when an adult works with a child to create new connectors for a specific project. Let's say you want to model a bridge, work with a child to think about the sticks you will need and the connectors that are required. Then go into Tinkercad and design the connectors.

If you need an equilateral triangle as part of your project, what size angle do you ne