Membership
Build Club
A monthly workshop for families and makers who want a steady cadence of real engineering—not another screen-time subscription.
$19/mo
Founder rate for the first 50 members, then $29/mo.
- One guided project drop each month, with illustrated steps and a clear BOM
- First-principles lessons: why the mechanism works, not just how to assemble it
- Remix challenges so kids (and adults) can extend the base build
- Member office hours with Ellis for stuck moments and design questions
- Access to past Club projects while you’re subscribed
Who thrives here
Designed for busy builders
Families
Parents get a ready-to-run weekend project. Kids get something that moves, lights, or beeps—and they understand why.
Solo makers
A structured pipeline of ideas when your own backlog is too long—or you want a teaching-quality writeup.
Teachers
Use Club drops as classroom demos, then upgrade to classroom packs when you need materials for every student.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need to buy parts separately?
Yes. Build Club provides guides, schematics, and a bill of materials. Most parts are common hobby electronics and household materials. We’ll note when a special part is worth ordering ahead.
What age is Build Club for?
Projects are aimed at ages 8–14 with an adult nearby for tools and soldering when needed. Adult makers use the same packs solo. Difficulty varies month to month; we always label the skill level.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Membership is month-to-month. When we open billing, you’ll be able to cancel from your account with no long-term lock-in.
How is this different from a project pack?
The Animatronic Hand pack is a one-off $29 purchase. Build Club is monthly ($19/mo founder for first 50, then $29/mo) with a new guided drop, member support, and archive access. Many families start with a pack, then join Club.
When does Build Club launch?
Founder checkout is PayPal $19/mo on the shop (first 50). Cancel anytime in PayPal. Waitlist is optional if you only want email updates.
Start as a founder — or buy the Hand pack
$19/mo for the first 50 Build Club members. Hand pack is $29 anytime.