How to make stuff
- Google 3D WarehouseMay be best for architecture, planning, civil engineers?
- Let's Go DesignTips and demos to learn SolidWorks
- EDICS: Engineering Design Instructional Computer SystemConsists of three chapters on bearings, rotors and cylinders, which lets students with little background in engineering learn about procedures on a computer with text, graphics, animation, sound and diagrams.
Parts & specs
- OctopartElectronic parts
- ThomasNetOnline version of Thomas Register
- Makerbot Retail StoreNewbury St., Boston
At MIT
- Mobius appMobius app helps you find makerspaces and tools available on campus
- MIT Edgerton CenterAlso see the Edgerton Center Student Shop.
Where to make stuff - Off campus
- Einstein's WorkshopFor the K-12 community.
- NuVuHands on project solving sessions, for K-12 community.
Brainstorming & creativity
- WrideaIdea management and brainstorming tools
- SCAMPER primerFrom Litemind
- How to run a brainstorming meetingby Scott Berkun
- MindMeisterMind mapping software.
- Why creativity blocks happen (and how to overcome them)from Lifehacker
For inventors & entrepreneurs
- Patents guideFrom the MIT Libraries. Guide for selecting and searching free patent databases.
- Aritsan's AssylumCheck out their classes for marketing and more!
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