Whether you're interested in coding, single-board computers, or electronics, here are five beginner-friendly DIY tech projects you can start with.

“Coding to Create and Communicate” by Heather Lyons Learn through fun projects what computers are used for and how applications work. Pictures with simple text make it easy to understand.

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Much of that traffic has come from Code.org, where Bitsbox has been listed as a featured activity. Online, kids get a virtual tablet and are able to build simple apps and games in JavaScript.

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For beginners like this, Max says there are tutorials that can guide you through the entire process of making a simple game.