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A Eureka Moment at Camp Quest Arizona 2022

Posted on July 10, 2022 by AZAtheist

Introducing STEM activities at a summer camp is particularly challenging. Especially when there is a wide variety of ages and interests. Particularly difficult is finding projects. The projects must appeal to the wide age range. Also, they must be “doable.” … Continue reading →

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Back Home from Camp Quest Arizona 2022

Posted on July 4, 2022 by AZAtheist

I’m back, and I’m beat. I don’t know if it was harder this year, or if it simply the fact that I’m 3 years older than the last time I went to camp. The good news is that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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2021 Halloween Is Over

Posted on November 9, 2021 by AZAtheist

“I’m the Ghost Rider…My job is taking souls to hell…Don’t get no vaccinations shots…I need the work!” Of course, it’s never really over here at the Lacey’s. The only thing that changes is that the projects don’t have the same … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time…

Posted on October 3, 2021 by AZAtheist

…for an update. A lot has happened since I last wrote in this blog. The last posting was way back in June. It was all about how I improved my “Invader Zim,” a Halloween prop from 2019. At that time, … Continue reading →

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The Robot Marionette

Posted on May 17, 2020 by AZAtheist

Today was a surprisingly good day for me under self-imposed lockdown restriction. I slept in a bit longer than usual. The morning scale reading was not higher than expected and there was a new GeoCache within a half mile from … Continue reading →

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R2D2 Build: Final

Posted on May 10, 2020 by AZAtheist

The is a great project! It gets a little “fiddly” at times but it is one that starts with a box of parts on day one finishes with a complete illuminated model on the second day. It’s also dear to … Continue reading →

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I’m Itching to Build

Posted on May 8, 2020 by AZAtheist

You may recognize this picture. Especially, if you are a long-time reader of this blog. It is a model of the Star Wars robot R2D2. It has LEDs that light up; it is crude. Most importantly, it is something made … Continue reading →

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38 Days of Quarantine: Another Robot Unboxed

Posted on April 18, 2020 by AZAtheist

I bought a few robot kits late last year and early this year. I also bought some robot associated kits. For example, I bought a robotic arm driven by hydraulics. I buy these things for evaluation and get ideas for … Continue reading →

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20 Days In (XX)

Posted on April 1, 2020 by AZAtheist

Last May, Nancy and I brought home a beautiful new truck—a 2019 Super Cab Ranger 4×4 with the top-of-line trim and all the goodies. A couple of days ago, my “connected” vehicle sent me a message: “Your Vehicle is in … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from Arizona

Posted on January 18, 2020 by AZAtheist

Can you believe that I used to post on my blog daily? I can’t believe it. There never seems to be enough time. Many of my friends are retired and they all complain that they are busier than they have … Continue reading →

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