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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What's a hero without a villain? How to add one to your Python game

In part five of this series on building a Python game from scratch, add a bad guy for your good guy to battle.

Using Pygame to move your game character around

In the fourth part of this series, learn how to code the controls needed to move a game character.

How to add a player to your Python game

Part three of a series on building a game from scratch with Python.

Build a game framework with Python using the Pygame module

The first part of this series explored Python by creating a simple dice game. Now it's time to make your own game from scratch.

A hands-on look at SparkFun's new Spectacle kit

Artists shouldn't need to spend years studying electronics in order to use them in their work.

DIY spooky bottle labels using Inkscape and coffee grounds

This year for Halloween, we decided to construct a witch's workbench out on the front porch. A trip to the local op shop produced an attractive candlestick, mortar (no pestle)…