Exploring and interacting with electronics is challenging as the internal processes of
components are not visible. Further barriers to engagement with electronics include fear of …

Blind and visually impaired (BVI) people primarily rely on non-visual senses to interact with
a physical environment. Doing so requires a high cognitive load to perceive and memorize …

Design tools and research regarding laser-cut architectures have been widely explored in
the past decade. However, such discussion has mostly revolved around technical and …

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a low-cost method of 3D printing that involves stacking
horizontal layers of plastic. FDM is used to produce tactile graphics and interfaces for people …

Laser-cutting is a promising fabrication method that empowers makers, including blind or
visually-impaired (BVI) creators, to create technologies that fit their needs. Existing work on …

There is a growing availability of computational and electronic toolkits designed for learning
and enrichment activities, however, these toolkits are often inaccessible for blind and low …

Electrical and computer engineering (ECE) theory and tooling are foundational prerequisites
for learners' success in designing and building systems (so called “making” activities) and in …

Understanding electronics is a critical area in the maker scene. Many of the makers' projects
require electronics knowledge to connect microcontrollers with sensors and actuators. Yet …