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» Made On Earth
by Bob Miller, Chris O'Shea, Peter Kirn, Bruce Stewart, Steve Lodefink, Arwen O'Reilly Griffith, Bob Parks
Amazing things your neighbors build in their basements. Page 16
Turn a cup into a speaker and a microphone. Page 152
Start the holidays with a bang: make trick crackers that go off like a gunshot and burst into a blinding, sparkling ball of flame. Page 179
Wasting time is an unspeakable crime, says Segway inventor Dean Kamen. Page 28
Shooting a documentary in Belgrade is risky business. Page 42
A tribute to Bob Moog, the man who gave us so many good vibrations. Page 45
If you've ever wanted to try making a video game, here's your chance. Page 48
Filling a retro hi-fi with an MP3 ripping and playback system. Page 54
Julie Meitz uses old film projectors to create collages of light and color. Page 59
» Cigar Box Guitar
by Ed Vogel
Build and play this sweet-sounding 3-string instrument in an afternoon. Page 76
» Circuit Bending
by Sabastian Boaz, Cristiana Yambo
Modify a Casio keyboard (or other electronic audio stuff) and start playing some of the strangest sounds you've ever heard. Page 88
» Homemade Strobe Photography
by Wendell Anderson, Tom Anderson
Take pictures of popping balloons, breaking glass, and water droplets. Page 102
Mod your espresso maker's filter holder for a tastier cup. Page 117
Perfect brew by the clock. Page 119
Get consistent shots by adding precise temperature control to your espresso maker. Page 121
What good is a coffee pot if it can't be controlled from the internet? Page 127
Build your own anonymous megaphone. Page 129
Pocket amplifier punches up headphones. Page 131
Performing live video combines the visual power of filmmaking with the spontaneity of jazz. Page 137
Use a webcam to turn motion into music. Page 140
Turn your Game Boy into a musical instrument. Page 142
The story behind Paul's book, "The VJ Book." Page 144
Information on "The Art of Digital Music" by David Battino. Page 144
Building a tandem dog cart. Page 145
This maker-friendly bot begs to be opened up. Page 149
The magic of making things. Page 7
Managing Editor Shawn Connally expounds on laziness as the ultimate motivator. Page 10
Our real challenge today is not to use less paper but to keep less paper. The dead tree version is always better than the digital version. Except for when it isn't. Page 12
A report on the labs and garage projects changing the way we live. Page 15
Multitools are for people who can't define their jobs, and who never stop tinkering. Page 26
Look for the technology of the future in the oldest civilization! Page 38
Call me crazy. Just don't call me mad. Page 46
Inside a maker's garage-sale treasure trove. Page 52
IBM's Thomas Zimmerman and the "thrill of the make." Page 60
Our guide to the coolest kits to make and give. Page 64
People have been building playable musical instruments from LEGO for some time. Page 83
If you can't open it, you don't own it: a Maker's Bill of Rights to accessible, extensive, and repairable hardware. Page 154
Easy-to-program chips tell circuitry to do what you want. Page 159
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The best tools, software, gadgets, books, magazines, and websites. Page 168
Gadgeteer and hacker Phillip Torrone blogs daily, pointing out DIY projects as well as showcasing his own how-to solutions. You can find blogs, podcasts, and images at makezine.com. Page 180
Consolidating your computer peripherals. Page 182
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The Japanese have a deeper appreciation for things humble and handmade. Page 184
Lindsay Publications' unique catalog of hard-to-find lore. Page 186
A small family farm in Mexico will go under due to drought conditions and you decide to help. Page 188
Where makers tell their tales and offer praise, brickbats, and swell ideas. Page 190
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