In each volume of MAKE we have “major projects” these project pages are meaty step-by-step articles with start-to-finish photos, precise instructions and how-to learning that can range from making a VCR cat feeder to ariel kite photography. In MAKE volume 07 the projects are:
Two BEAMbots: Trimet and Solarroller by Gareth Branwyn. Solder together one simple circuit and use it to control two very different solar-powered robo-critters: a little satellite that scoots and bumps around, and a mini cart that just keeps a-rolling until the sun goes down.Page 76
Soccer-Playing Robot by Matthew Russell. Make an autonomous robot that can chase a ping-pong ball, push it into a goal, and take other programmable actions. When you’re finished, you’ll have a few more wrinkles in your brain and no more fears of robot attacks. Page 88
Building Tensegrity Models by William Gurstelle. Make a “needle tower” sculpture from dowels and elastic cord that seems to defy the laws of physics. Page 100
The MAKE Controller by Liam Staskawicz and David Williams. Announcing a just-maybe-revolutionary microcontroller for all things DIY. Page 164
You can subscribe to MAKE to get in on this project action (use code CMAKE for $5 off) and you’ll also get access to the MAKE digital edition, it’s exactly like our print magazine, but online (no DRM), shareable, printable and can be accessed from just about any computer. Back issues of MAKE are also available in our Maker store.
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