Toy Inventor's Notebook

A loose notebook format: quick sketches without step-by-step instructions or dimensions.

Articles in this series:

Hack in a Hat from MAKE: 32: Design for Makers
A fun game-in-a-hat! by Bob Knetzger

Breadboard Bots from MAKE: 31: Punk Science
Sugru is an amazing material that is great for making posable electronic robots. by Bob Knetzger

Root Beer Pong Bot from MAKE: 29: DIY Superhuman
Here’s a “noninvasive hack” that takes advantage of ReCon 6.0 Programmable Rover’s cool features while adding a fun new function to make a “Root Beer Pong Bot.” by Bob Knetzger

"Level Best" 3D Camera Slide-Bar Hack from MAKE: 28: Toys and Games
You can make a DIY camera slide bar fast and cheap that’ll work just as well as a professional one. by Bob Knetzger

Make a Diving SpudMarine! from MAKE: 26: Karts and Wheels
Here's a fun and fast way to create a homemade version of the classic cereal premium toy, the baking powder-powered diving submarine. by Bob Knetzger

Amazing Maker Marble Maze from MAKE: 25: Microcontrollers and Arduino
by Bob Knetzger

Steamy Honeymoon Goggles from MAKE: 24: Space
Balloon-Dispensing Steampunk Honeymoon Night Vision Goggles! by Bob Knetzger

Guitar Amp Bulletin Board from MAKE: 23: Gadgets
Use a piece of vintage speaker cloth to make a mini "guitar amp" bulletin board. by Bob Knetzger