Brian McNamara

Brian lives in a small town near Canberra, Australia. By day he works at a university designing and repairing biological research equipment; by night he designs, hacks, and bends kids' toys and musical instruments.

Author of these Magazine Articles

The Luna Mod
Simple, addictive sound effects looper.
From MAKE: 26: Karts and Wheels page 80

Alien Projector
Shine an alien, large or small, on any wall.
In 123 from MAKE: 16: Spy Tech page 104

The MoofTronic Mini Synth
New sounds
 from a truly tiny 
instrument.
From MAKE: 15: Music page 70

R-Tronic Toy Music Sequencer
Build a simple sequencer that lets babies play with shapes, sounds, and lights, or teaches older kids the basics of electronic music. You'll have lots of fun with it yourself!
From MAKE: 13: Magic page 124

Photographer for these Magazine Articles

The Luna Mod
Simple, addictive sound effects looper.
From MAKE: 26: Karts and Wheels page 80

Alien Projector
Shine an alien, large or small, on any wall.
In 123 from MAKE: 16: Spy Tech page 104

The MoofTronic Mini Synth
New sounds
 from a truly tiny 
instrument.
From MAKE: 15: Music page 70

R-Tronic Toy Music Sequencer
Build a simple sequencer that lets babies play with shapes, sounds, and lights, or teaches older kids the basics of electronic music. You'll have lots of fun with it yourself!
From MAKE: 13: Magic page 124

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Solar Pendulum -- Solar pendulum
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Solar Pendulum -- Solar pendulum
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