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Make: 71 – Fix Our Planet

Make: 71 – Fix Our Planet

Climate change is an urgent threat but if we makers act now, we can still make a difference at both micro and macro levels. Our cover story, the kickoff to a series that will run through 2020, gives a big-picture look at what steps we can take to arrest climate change. Hint: It starts by […]

Make: 70 — We Can’t Quit You!

Make: 70 — We Can’t Quit You!

Make: magazine is back in action and back to our original size! This issue’s cover project is a maker’s take on a Boston Dynamics-style quadrupedal walking robot that you can build yourself. Then, build an adorable unicorn shaped dispenser that spits soap on command. And to celebrate Make:’s return, why not build a custom dancing […]

Make: 69 — Space Geek

Make: 69 — Space Geek

There’s never been a better time to be an amateur space explorer! From high school programs designed to send real student-led experiments to the International Space Station, to building a working VTVL (vertical take off, vertical landing) model rocket like the one from SpaceX, this issue is packed full of projects with actual space applications. […]

Make: 68 — Pick Your Brain

Make: 68 — Pick Your Brain

In this issue of Make: we break down the latest trends in the world of microcontrollers and single board computers with the latest from Arduino, Google, Particle, and more. You’ll also learn how FPGAs will change the way you prototype with our skill builder on using these ultra-configurable devices. And don’t miss the 2019 edition of the […]

Make: 67 — Making Time

Make: 67 — Making Time

There’s one resource we just can’t get enough of: Time. In Make: Volume 67, we celebrate that most fascinating and finite resource. First, build a miniature NeoMatrix word clock that colorfully spells out the time. Next, waste less time in the shop with a healthy helping of time-saving shop tips. Then, take a metaphorical trip to […]

Make: 66 — Digital Fabrication

Make: 66 — Digital Fabrication

We’re excited to present our “2019 Make: Digital Fabrication Guide”! This year we get our hands on maker-ready waterjet cutters with machines from Wazer and Omax. We also review the latest 3D printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, and vinyl cutters. More than 20 tools tested to help you find the best one for your shop […]

The cover of issue #62 of Make: Magazine. A woman wearing computer boards and red sunglasses looks into the camera.

Make: Volume 62 — 21st Century Cyberpunk

The link between cyberpunk and making has always been strong, sharing the “If you can’t hack it, you don’t own it” ethos. In this issue of Make:, we show you the newest emerging technologies, how to get into things you shouldn’t with our spy tech roundup, and how to repurpose useful parts from discarded electronics.