Jess Weichler

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New Zealand

Jess Weichler is a digital artist using open source software and hardware to create works digitally and in the physical world at CyanideCupcake.com.

She is also an award-winning educator for (and founder of) MakerBox.org.nz an organization that teaches kids of all ages how to use technology, from sewing needles to Arduinos, to make their ideas a reality.

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Authored Content

Add jumping to your Python platformer game

Learn how to fight gravity with jumping in this installment on programming video games with Python's Pygame module.

7 maker gifts for kids and teens

Make your holiday gift shopping easy with this guide to gifts sure to spark creativity and innovation in babies, kids, tweens, teens, and beyond.

Star Trek: inspiring people and their tech since 1964

Simulate gravity in your Python game

Learn how to program video games with Python's Pygame module and start manipulating gravity.

How to make a lighted, porch bag for Halloween

How to make a Halloween lantern with Inkscape

Use open source tools to make a spooky and fun decoration for your favorite Halloween haunt.

How to draw vector graphics with Scratch 3

Create new objects for your video games with Scratch's vector drawing app.

Put platforms in a Python game with Pygame

In part six of this series on building a Python game from scratch, create some platforms for your characters to travel.

Authored Comments

Cyanide Cupcake

5 Oct 2020

Code your first algorithm in Scratch

Thanks for reading, Kamlesh. I completely agree. The Scratch team really has created a wonderful and engaging community for learners and educators.

Cyanide Cupcake

10 Mar 2020

How to make LibreOffice templates to save time

It's so easy to forget about templates, but they really do make a huge difference when you're constantly reusing the same format. Thanks for reading!