Machine Design is how we learn to make things move — like robots, tools, toys, and creative inventions!

It teaches how parts fit together, how motion works, and how to turn imagination into real working machines.

Machines That Make (MTM) – Open-source machines you can explore and learn from:
https://mtm.cba.mit.edu

Clank – A student-friendly CNC machine you can assemble and understand:
https://clank.tools

Jubilee – A tool-changing machine that can 3D print, draw, and more:
https://github.com/machineagency/jubilee

Shaper Origin – A handheld CNC router that shows how precise machines can be:
https://www.shapertools.com

• Gears – Change speed and power, like shifting on a bike.
• Belts and pulleys – Transfer motion smoothly between parts.
• Linkages – Convert one type of motion into another, like elbows bending.
• Springs – Store and release energy to help machines move.

These mechanisms help machines move in useful and interesting ways!

RobotShop – Explore motors, wheels, sensors, and robotics parts:
https://www.robotshop.com

StepperOnline – Stepper motors for precise motion:
https://www.omc-stepperonline.com

ODrive – Powerful motor controllers for robotics:
https://odriverobotics.com

Grbl – An open-source brain for CNC machines that controls motors:
https://github.com/grbl/grbl

Chilipeppr TinyG Workspace – Control machines through your browser:
https://chilipeppr.com/tinyg

Universal Gcode Sender (UGS) – Send instructions (G-code) to your machine easily:
https://winder.github.io/ugs_website/

It helps kids build confidence by making real moving inventions.

It mixes creativity, engineering, and coding in fun hands-on ways.

It teaches problem-solving when machines break — and how to fix them!

It shows how the world’s robots, tools, and devices actually work.