John Edgar Park

John rigs CG characters at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He is the author of Understanding 3D Animation Using Maya. Read about his house addition at parkhaus.blogspot.com.

Author of these Magazine Articles

Toolbox
A simply great calculator, laundry alternatives, a look at music, and the 3D camera you’ve been waiting for.
In Toolbox from MAKE: 21: Desktop Manufacturing page 152

Toolbox
Motion-memory toys, best holiday kits for kids and grownups, cool new tools, books, sites, and the ultimate Dremel.
In Toolbox from MAKE: 20: For Kids of All Ages page 156

Toolbox
Wireless signal detector for the paranoid, a fire-powered soak, iPhone hacks, and tales of sustainability.
In Toolbox from MAKE: 18: ReMake America page 156

The Florence Siphon Arabica Brewing & Extraction Apparatus
Make your own mad-scientist coffee machine.
From MAKE: 17: Lost Knowledge page 63

Make Scalable Art
Use simple commands to build organic patterns with Context Free software.
In Upload from MAKE: 17: Lost Knowledge page 86

Toolbox
Magnetic tacks, a doorbell for your cubicle, science for the hungry, and lessons from the Game of Life.
In Toolbox from MAKE: 16: Spy Tech page 176

The iConveyor
Use microchipped wooden tiles to launch 
your favorite websites and applications.

In Build Notes from MAKE: 15: Music page 130

Evil Mouse Prank
Control your co-worker’s cursor!
In DIY: Pranks from MAKE: 15: Music page 149

Toolbox
Binoculars for beginners, über-accurate torque,
a tea-serving robot, and 100 monsters.

In Toolbox from MAKE: 15: Music page 172

Chasing the Godshot
Pack the perfect grounds every time with this hydraulic espresso tamper.
In DIY: Coffee from MAKE: 12: Upload page 125

Lego Recharger
It's a snap to keep your gadgets juiced and your keys from getting lost.
In DIY: Home from MAKE: 12: Upload page 135

Toolbox
The best tools, software, publications, and websites. Plus: Favorite Things as chosen by the bike-crazed editors of Momentum magazine.
In Toolbox from MAKE: 11: Alt Vehicles page 174

Sketchup Workbench
Design your own work area with Google's free drawing application.
In DIY: Workshop from MAKE: 10: Home Electronics page 123

Photographer for these Magazine Articles

The Florence Siphon Arabica Brewing & Extraction Apparatus
Make your own mad-scientist coffee machine.
From MAKE: 17: Lost Knowledge page 63

The iConveyor
Use microchipped wooden tiles to launch 
your favorite websites and applications.

In Build Notes from MAKE: 15: Music page 130

Evil Mouse Prank
Control your co-worker’s cursor!
In DIY: Pranks from MAKE: 15: Music page 149

Chasing the Godshot
Pack the perfect grounds every time with this hydraulic espresso tamper.
In DIY: Coffee from MAKE: 12: Upload page 125

Lego Recharger
It's a snap to keep your gadgets juiced and your keys from getting lost.
In DIY: Home from MAKE: 12: Upload page 135

Illustrator for these Magazine Articles

Make Scalable Art
Use simple commands to build organic patterns with Context Free software.
In Upload from MAKE: 17: Lost Knowledge page 86

Sketchup Workbench
Design your own work area with Google's free drawing application.
In DIY: Workshop from MAKE: 10: Home Electronics page 123