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Mr. Stalker from Charlottesville, VA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Boosting Student Creativity: Upgrading Our Laser Engraver With Essential Tools

Help me give my students the opportunity to unlock their full creative potential by funding an Xtool Air Assist and xTool Honeycomb Working Table for our xTool D1 laser engraver, enhancing the precision and quality of their projects.

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My Project

My game design students are a remarkable group, brimming with creativity, resilience, and an insatiable curiosity for learning the intricacies of board game creation. Each student brings a unique set of innovative ideas and perspectives, making our classroom a dynamic environment where imagination meets strategy. Their passion for designing engaging, thoughtful board games is what makes teaching them so fulfilling. This diversity not only enriches our discussions on game mechanics and storytelling but also fosters a culture of empathy and collaboration, essential for creating games that resonate with a wide audience.

Integrating an xTool Air Assist and an xTool Honeycomb Working Table into our D1 xTool laser engraver will significantly enhance our students' ability to bring their board game designs to life.

These upgrades are crucial for producing high-quality, precise components, whether intricate game tokens or detailed map boards. The air assist will ensure cleaner, more precise cuts and engravings, a must for the detailed work our game design projects require. Meanwhile, the honeycomb working table offers the necessary support and stability for a variety of materials, reducing the risk of damage during the creation process. With these tools, our students can push the boundaries of their creative and technical skills, bringing even the most complex game designs to fruition.

Our goal is to enhance our students' board game projects and deepen their engagement with game design principles. Upgrading our laser engraver not only betters the quality of their work but also offers practical experience, preparing them for future careers and fostering a sense of achievement. This project supports our students' growth, enabling them to tackle challenges and collaboratively create innovative, captivating board games with the essential resources provided.

Mr. Stalker Center I Grades 9-12

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Charlottesville, VA View local requests

More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

50 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
xTool Air Assist, 30 L/min Air Output for Laser Air Assist, The Partner for D1/ D1 Pro Laser Engraver, Air Assist for Laser Cutter, Laser Air Assist Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal • Amazon Business $169.99 1 $169.99
xTool Honeycomb Working Table, Soulmate for D1 Pro and Most Laser Engraver and Cutter Machine, Honeycomb Working Panel for Fast Heat Dissipation and Desktop-Protecting, 19.68"x 19.68"x 0.87" • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99

Materials cost

$289.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$324.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.23

Total project goal

$381.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $381.56

1 Donor

-$170.70

Donations toward project cost

-$162.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.54

match offer

-$190.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$162.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.08

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 $0.00

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