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Something worth making.

Fifty small project directions to help you get unstuck. Pick one, reshape it, or use it as a starting point for something better.

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Education

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Electronics Formula Kit

A clear collection of electronics calculators with formulas and unit checks.

THE PROBLEM

Learners find calculators that return a number without explaining assumptions or units.

FIRST SMALL STEP

Implement Ohm's law with unit-aware inputs and worked examples.

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Museum Object Stories

Let visitors explore an object through short stories, sources, and accessible media.

THE PROBLEM

Collection pages often bury the human context behind long catalogue fields.

FIRST SMALL STEP

Build one responsive object page with audio transcript and source citations.

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Notes-to-Quiz Converter

Convert plain-text notes into editable recall questions and flashcards.

THE PROBLEM

Students have notes but often lack time to turn them into useful practice.

FIRST SMALL STEP

Define a simple question format and let users edit generated cards before studying.

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