bitlink

"Makers Treehouse" Web series

Welcome to the Makers Treehouse!

The Bitlink team created a series of short videos to accompany the lessons we'd built for our Internet of Things (IoT) Kit. We called the series Makers Treehouse, and in it, four teenagers - Alex, Chewie, Eva, and Nick - solve problems and build gadgets using the sensors, motors, and other devices in the Bitlink IoT Kit. In total, there are 20 episodes of Makers Treehouse, which are arranged across four themes: Introduction to IoT, Smart Homes, Smart Farms, and Smart Cities.

Check out some examples below!

Episode 2.2: Automatic Fan

In this episode, which can be found in our second module, Alex and Eva create an automatic fan using a temperature and humidity sensor to detect when to turn the fan on and off.

Episode 2.3: Automatic Pet Feeder

In this episode, which can be found in our second module, Chewie and Eva create an automatic pet feeder using a motion sensor, a servo motor, and some basic crafting supplies.

Episode 4.1: Traffic Sensor

In this episode, which can be found at the beginning of our fourth module, Nick and Alex create a carpark boom gate using a magnetic sensor, a servo motor, and some basic crafting supplies.

How to Use These Videos

You can find all of these videos on YouTube. If you'd like to use these in your classroom, please feel free! However, the best way to use these videos is by combining them with our IoT lessons and the Bitlink Internet of Things Education Kit.

If you want to give that a go, sign up as a teacher, check out the resources, and if you like what you see, consider buying some of our kits for your school.