"The Internet of Things" is the new buzzphrase, but what is it? A toaster that texts? The fitness band on your wrist? The camera in an infant's room? Sure, it's all of those things. But it's also your
Making Things Smart teaches the fundamentals of the powerful ARM microcontroller by walkingbeginners and experienced users alike through easily assembled projects comprised of inexpensive, hardware-st
The workbenches of hobbyists, hackers, and makers have become overrun with microcontrollers, computers-on-a-chip that power homebrewed video games, robots, toys, and more. InMaking Things Talk, Tom Ig
Getting Started with Soldering not only teaches new makers and experimenters the core principles of soldering, it also functions as an excellent reference and resource for beginners and more advanced
The mBot robotics platform is a hugely popular kit because of the quality of components and price. With hundreds of thousands of these kits out there in homes, schools and makerspaces, there is much
This book is your introduction to to physical computing with the Arduino microcontroller platform. No prior experience is required, not even an understanding of basic electronics. With color illustrat
This book is a journey through an imaginary museum gallery filled with exhibits and projects from the history of invention. In Volume 2, America's Great Inventors, readers will learn about--and build-
Everyone loves to play with light and this collection of kid-ready LED projects will have young Makers exploring electricity and electronics while opening up a world of endless fun! Makers, tinkerers,
Virtually RealA wave of new technology has rekindled the dream of virtual reality. But what can you really do with it? We take a look at how Makers are embracing VR to build digital worlds and real-li
This book is a journey through an imaginary museum gallery filled with exhibits and projects from the history of invention. In Volume 1, The Gallery of Ancient Scientists, readers will learn about--an
Learn how to safely build projects that burn, poof, "boosh," and flare! This complete reference and hands-on guide to working with propane explains how to create a variety of flame effects p
Jimmy DiResta has made a name for himself with his inventiveness and workshop skills, creating dozens of projects for YouTube videos and television shows such asHammered and Against the Grain on the D
What if you could use software to design hardware? Not just any hardware--imagine specifying the behavior of a complex parallel computer, sending it to a chip, and having it run on that chip--all with
MAKE blasts into orbit and beyond with our Space Exploration issue. DIY satellites! Radio telescopy! Sub-orbital rocketry! Renegade NASA hackers! Bouncing signals off the moon! Of course, as usual, we
The micro:bit, a tiny computer being distributed by the BBC to students all over the UK, is now available for anyone to purchase and play with. Its small size and low power requirements make it an ide
Take leather crafting into the 21st century with this complete guide that marries traditional skills to the latest CNC and 3D printing technologies. Learn how to start making your own leather creation
Do It Together!Making is better when you're doing it with friends! In Make: Volume 58, we explore different ways to tackle large scale projects that are way bigger than one person can handle alone. In
Make: Volume 57 is all about cheap computers and microcontrollers! First, go in depth with maker luminary Limor Fried and the rockstars at Adafruit in our cover story. Then, take a look at the coolest
Learning to be a maker has never been more fun. Lavishly illustrated with cartoons and drawings, this book guides the reader through six hands-on projects using electricity. Discover the electrical po
It doesn't take a fully-stocked laboratory to perform biological scientific experiments. Make: Volume 56 shows you how to make electricity using everyday mud, extract DNA with a 3D-printed centrifuge,
Join the drone revolution with Make: Volume 51! Inside, you'll find articles on how drones are being used to perform rescue work, the latest in aerial robotics, and tips on becoming an expert flier. Y
You don't need to own a factory to make toys. Author and toymaker Bob Knetzger has been making fun stuff all his life with simple technology like vacuum forming and mold-making. In an age where makers
In this issue we go back to the basics to teach you fundamental Maker skills. Our Skill School is packed with over 60 skills to help you get started or refine your craft. In this issue we also check i
3D printing has been the hot topic in the maker world for years now, but there's another type of desktop manufacturing that's become the go-to choice for anyone who needs durable results fast. Instead
Build a robot that responds to electrical activity in your brain—it’s easy and fun. If you’re familiar with Arduino and have basic mechanical building skills, this book will show you how to construct
Want to build your own robots, turn your ideas into prototypes, control devices with a computer, or make your own cell phone applications? It’s a snap with this book and the Arduino single-boar
Hardwon, handed down, and tightly guarded shop secrets are the hidden currency of making. Like hearing a good joke that's so funny you immediately re-tell it, reinforce it, and never forget it, a grea
Minecraft has sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide (about 25 million of those units for the PC and Mac). According to Mojang, since the beginning of 2016 Minecraft continues to average
This full-color, illustrated handbook uses comic book-style panels to explain the basics of using a breadboard; then it walks you through ten fun and educational projects. You'll learn-by-doing as you
People have been playing music on homemade instruments for thousands of years. But creating newinstruments is much more than an art form. When you want to make a note sound higher or lower, you have t
Makers of the Modern World is the third volume of William Gurstelle's unique, hands-on journey through history. Each chapter examines a remarkable character from the past, one of the people whose insi
Whether you’re interested in becoming a handyman or developing artisanal woodworking skills, the place to begin is by learning the fundamentals of using basic workshop tools correctly. The place to fi
Believe it or not, there's a lot of inventing going on in the kitchen. Unless you only eat fruits and veggies right off the plant, you are using tools and techniques invented by humans to make food mo
Kid Crafts introduces younger children to the magic of electronics through the softer side of circuits! Young explorers will learn about electronics through sewing and craft projects aimed at maker pa
Prop making represents the ultimate collision of creative imagination and practical maker skills. Sculpting, molding, casting, 3D printing, CNC fabrication, wood- and metalworking, and painting are am
Arthur C. Clarke famously wrote in 1961, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." In the next issue of MAKE (Vol. 23) we'll show you the technology sufficient to make th
