About Mars the Limit

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Boden Bensema

What is Mars the Limit?

At MarsTheLimit, we believe curiosity shouldn't stop at the sky — it should aim for Mars.

This site is dedicated to young scientists, tinkerers, and creative minds who want to explore the world through hands-on science, electronics, and coding projects. Whether you're just starting out or diving deep into technical experiments, MarsTheLimit is here to inspire and guide you along the way.

My Journey In Science

I am a self-described scientist. I try experiments at home, ranging from circuitry and chemistry to coding. I started learning about these topics as soon as COVID-19 hit in March 2020. I was in fifth grade. Dreaming big, like many kids do, I thought that if I could learn how to code, then I could start a big phone company (like Apple) with new and better phones (as if they aren't already optimized and engineered out the wazoo!). This dream quickly came to a halt as I began to dive into a book about the Python programming language for kids. Everything was way more complex than it had seemed. From there, I just went on the route that most interested me. I learned Python (at least to some extent), then moved on to web design with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. But this was still back in 2021, when I was in 7th grade. I started diving into many other languages and platforms like Unity, Java, and Blender. Then I came across Arduino. This started my electronics engineering. I got into electronics for about a couple of years. Then, during a computer science class when I was in 9th grade, I learned about logic gates. I took this ambition and decided the next best step was to build Ben Eater's 6502 computer (it wasn't). I built the thing, but had no idea how it worked. I started learning more and more about it until I finally understood how the computer worked. Then, in my 10th grade year, I got into Chemistry. I did various chemical experiments, but my parents quickly decided that I should stick to electronics and coding. And now here I am, in the middle of a 5-year journey, making a website for other aspiring scientists wanting to dive into the world of science.

Why I Created This Site

I created MarsTheLimit in hopes to help younger people discover how exciting and accessible science can be. When I first started learning about coding, electronics, and chemistry, I realized how hard it was to find clear, beginner-friendly explanations that actually made sense. This site is my way of filling that gap. A place where curious minds can explore how things work, from logic gates to chemical reactions, without needing a science degree. My goal is to break complex ideas down into simple, hands-on concepts that spark learning, creativity, and confidence in your abilities.

Where Should I Start?

A great place to dive into copmuter science is to start learning about the fundamentals: Boolean logic for beginners. Or, if you're already faimiliar with Boolean logic, you could learn about what logic gates are. We also have a page for you to search through our articles and find a topic that piques your interest and inspires your creativity.