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
In this book you'll create your own fabric inventions as you learn to make wearables, playthings, and decorative items using textile arts--both old and new. Easy projects using will get you started kn
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
Zero to Maker is part memoir and part how-to guidebook for anyone who is having thoughts like these:I feel like all I can do is write emails. I wish I had more hands-on skills even though I don't know
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
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
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 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
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
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
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. Full-color cartoons and drawings lead you through the steps needed for making a wizard wand, a sanding block, a charging station for your phone or table
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,
Linux is a powerful open-source operating system that has been around for many years and is widely used for running servers and websites. But most students and Makers encounter it for the first time w
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
Robots are a quintessential maker passion. Whether you are diving into a kit or building a bot from scratch, anyone can make a robot nowadays. Volume 55 shows you how to build an adorable, 3D-printed
Desktop Fabrication Guide 2017Volume 54 brings our 5th annual Desktop 3D Fabrication Shoot Out! More than 30 reviews show off the latest and greatest FDM and resin 3D printers, CNC machines, and a few
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
Make: Drones will help the widest possible audience understand how drones work by providing several DIY drone projects based on the world's most popular robot controller--the Arduino. The information
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
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
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-
Forrest M. Mims is a revered contributor to Make: magazine, where his popular columns about science-related topics and projects for Makers are evergreen treasures. Collected together here for the firs
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,
"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
The Maker City Playbook is a comprehensive case studies and how-to information useful for city leaders, civic innovators, nonprofits, and others engaged in urban economic development. The Maker City P
Food hacking brings together two fundamental and complimentary passions: cooking and making. In this issue you'll learn avant-garde cuisine techniques like using liquid nitrogen to make unique ice cre
If there's a holiday made for makers, it's Halloween! In this special issue collecting Make: projects past and present you'll learn to control off-the-shelf electronic decorations using Arduino, use s
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
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
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
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
Drones, quadcopters, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): whatever they're called, remotely-controlled aircraft have changed the way we see the world, the way we manage crops, the way we sell real estate,
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
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
