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 or makerspace. Plus, more than 30 DigiFab projects and lessons: Build a robot companion that reacts to the faces of people around you Make Nixie tube-style display with LEDs and acrylic Create a mini Intaglio printing press and create unique artwork and much more.

Welcome to Make: 's 2020 Guide to Boards! This year brings powerful new releases from Adafruit, Arduino, BeagleBoard, Google, Nvidia, Raspberry Pi, Teensy, and more. We've assembled the technical data for new boards and returning favorites (listing over 50% more than our previous guide!), along with highlighting options to consider for your next project. To further help your decision-making process, some of our favorite electronics experts explain how they pick the right board for their projects. But the real star of electronic prototyping in 2020 is the software: In our cover story, we look at how Python-powered boards make it easier than ever to code for hardware. Plus, your favorite YouTube makers offer their tips and tricks for getting started making videos, how to grow your channel, and what you need to get a great shot (Hint: it's probably in your pocket right now). And don't forget, Halloween is right around the corner! Learn to build an R/C roving pop-up zombie-in-a-trashcan to scare the daylights out of the neighborhood, make a light and cheap fog projection screen for your haunted house, and create a flaming window setup so realistic, you'll have to warn the fire department about erroneous reports ahead of time. Lastly, read the finale of Make: 's series on how our community can help avert catastrophic climate change. Plus, over 43 projects including: Block ads across your entire home network with the Pi-hole ad blocker Use code to make beautiful topographical maps of the Moon, Mars, and more Create a swirling stormy snow globe with LED-lit rheoscopic fluid Build a DIY mobile handwashing station for your community Tips and builds for exercising your constitutional right to protest safely and effectively Macrame an adorable Bay Yoda from The Mandalorian And much more!

It doesn't take a fully-stocked laboratory to perform biological scientific experiments. Make: Volume 56 shows you how to make electricity using everyday mud, extract DNA with a 3D-printed centrifuge, and isolate fruit DNA in your cocktails. Plus learn about one group hacking medical devices for real time diabetes data and another that's trying to open source life-saving insulin. Plus, more than 18 projects, including: Make a teeny-tiny FM transmitter spy bug Build a retro-style cell phone with the cutting-edge Adafruit Feather Fona Learn to make your own fasteners by tapping and threading

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: Guide to Boards special pullout -- compare specs for more than 70 boards to find the perfect one for any endeavor! Plus, 23 projects: Build a mesh-networked mob of R/C car swarmbots Add a full-sheet vertical Maslow CNC to even the tightest shop Get nonstop running water at the beach for boats, castles, and water fights Personalize a crafty glass block as a night light or custom gift And more!

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 electrifying everything! Then, we look at some tasty tech with the story of a seriously impressive cheeseburger-making robot, recipes to cook delicious insects, and instructions to build a Raspberry Pi-powered cocktail dispenser for your next BBQ or robot-themed party. Plus, 21 projects to make, including: Hack the Sonos-Ikea Symfonisk to make high-quality, networked bookshelf speakers on a budget Build the world's newest, simplest siege weapon, the Walking Arm Trebuchet Fold and fly the Guinness World Record paper airplane Make a jig for quick, easy, and beautiful box joints Our best-yet DIY coffee bean roaster And much more!

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 version of our Makey mascot. Plus, 28 projects including: Teeny-tiny personal motorboat Standup paddle board Bird-identifying computer-vision birdhouse Backyard bicycle pump track And much more!

Digital fabrication is a cornerstone of the maker community, and in Make: Volume 75 (our diamond issue!), we take a fun look at the state of digifab today. In our cover story, we break out of the cartesian box with a look at Nick Sewarda s weird and wild 3D printer designs, from undulating arms to roving printers. Next, dive into the latest desktop mills, routers and 3D printers with reviews of machines from Bantam Tools, Prusa Research, and more. Plus, get tips for recycling your old prints, adding supports for resin prints, printing in clay, and more. Plus, over 16 projects and skill builders, including: Fit real AI onto microcontroller with TinyML and Arduino Build a super efficient rocket stove out of tin cans for your next camping trip Beam streaming services to your TV using a Raspberry Pi 4 Create an adorable light-up felted mushroom garden And much more!

There's one resource we just can't get enough of: Time. In this issue of Make: , 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 the past and dive into the history and theory behind modern mechanical clocks. Plus, 19 projects to make, including: 8 more crazy clocks to build 3D print an old-school bellows-style camera Program a wall-mounted display to track your social media stats Craft a 2-in-1 leather carrier for beer and wine for your next picnic Build a stylish motion-reactive LED table-top display and more!

As devices get smarter, they -- and the companies that created them -- gather more and more data about you, the user: what you like, where you go, even listening to and recording conversations around the house. It's easy to gloss over how much data is getting stored in "the cloud" everyday without you knowing, but with a little effort, you don't have to trade privacy for functionality. In this issue of Make: , we address this head-on. We'll show you how to set up your own DIY voice assistants using free and private tools that keep your data local while performing your favorite tasks. You can even run one on a Raspberry Pi! Then, configure a WebThings gateway from Mozilla to keep your IoT gadgets connected but private. And if you still can't give up Alexa's bells and whistles, at least consider assembling the Alias Privacy Parasite, which lets you decide when Alexa gets to listen in. The issue also continues our Fix the Planet series with a set of guidelines on effective ways to electrify your cars and homes to slash your carbon output (and save you money along the way). Plus, 17 exciting projects, including: Convert any bike to electric with a front wheel motor kit Make your needlework come alive with embroidery animation Tips on converting a metal lathe to CNC with free software Grow vegan leather for projects and cosplay And much more!

In this issue we go back to the basics to teach you fundamental Maker skills. Our Skill School is packed with over 60 skills to help you get started or refine your craft. In this issue we also check in with some of the famous Makers we have featured over the last ten years for their tips and tricks. Projects in this issue include: Modifying Nerf Blasters Beginner's guide to building an R2-D2 A Foldaway Table that looks like a Picture Frame 3D Printed PCB Workstation How to Mummify a Banana

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. We also help you answer the crucial question: are you still a cyberpunk? Inside you will find 13 projects, including how to: Build a wheelchair for your furry friend out of hardware store parts Text your bestie with a casual raise of the eyebrow and a muscle sensor Craft a cheap, easy-to-assemble rubber-band helicopter out of household supplies and a 2-liter soda bottle Make super cute papercraft succulents to decorate your space And more!

Virtually Real A wave of new technology has rekindled the dream of virtual reality. But what can you really do with it? We take a look at how Makers are embracing VR to build digital worlds and real-life interfaces with them, and show you how too. Meet the engineers at NASA that are making rovers and rockets in mixed-reality. Discover some of the gear you'll need to get started with VR. Visit the Makers at Valve who brought the HTC Vive headset to life and see how it went from prototype to product. Then, build a tactile rig for your VR pinball arcade, create holograms with your cellphone, and learn how to take 360 degree photos and videos to view in VR. Plus, more than 20 projects including: Build a Raspberry Pi-powered Photo Booth that sends photos to your friends and to the cloud. Make a DIY monster detector for kids to scout out scary closets and attics. Learn the basics for creating propane-powered fire art with an excerpt from our new book, Make: Fire. And much more.

Robots are a quintessential maker passion. Whether you are diving into a kit or building a bot from scratch, anyone can make a robot nowadays. Volume 55 shows you how to build an adorable, 3D-printed balancing bot, how to assemble a Strandbeest-style walker with Lego, and how to find the right robot kit for your needs with our handy overview of what is on the market today. Plus, learn programming by playing with robots, and get started with a shared operating system designed specifically for robotic projects. More than 24 projects, including: Build a Harry Potter-themed lamp controlled by a Raspberry Pi-powered magic wand Make a sweet 3D-printed camera that snaps animated GIFs Assemble a random yes/no circuit you can control with a hidden switch Construct a dazzling LED-matrix handbag And much more.

Make: Volume 76's cover story is an enlightening profile feature about Jorvon Moss, aka Odd Jayy, the genesis of his delightful robotic companions and his new set of moving, responsive sci-fi goggles. Then, take a deep dive into LoRa, the long-range, free-to-use wireless protocol that's great for tracking sensor data. Learn the basics in our in-depth primer, and then put your knowledge to use building an off-the-grid portable text messaging network. And in our special music section, create new and interesting musical instruments using everyday maker tools like microcontrollers, servos, and more. Learn to set up a MIDI-enabled, BLE driven xylophone. Then make a tapping bot that listens to the rhythms around it and synchronizes its output to match them. And finally, build a 3D-printed pocket synthesizer that omits a dedicated PCB for simple route-in-place wiring. Now you're ready to rock! Plus, explore 30+ projects and skill builders, including: Construct a location tracking clock like the Weasley family has in the Harry Potter series Build a unique, single-rotor ball drone that uses air vanes to navigate Learn to use a Raspberry Pi & Pi camera to stream live video Make a fold-up kayak out of corrugated plastic sheets And tons more projects and maker inspiration!

Make: Volume 57 is all about cheap computers and microcontrollers! First, go in depth with maker luminary Limor Fried and the rockstars at Adafruit in our cover story. Then, take a look at the coolest new boards that should be on your radar this year, or make your own with the new Voltera V-One desktop circuit board printer. And, compare specs for more than 80 boards in our ever-growing boards guide to choose the right board for your next project. More than 15 projects, including: Make an Arduino-powered stomp pedalBuild a Raspberry Pi-powered camera binocularsCreate a Midori-inspired leather notebook And more!

The Covid-19 crisis has been a defining moment for the maker movement. Groups and individuals are designing and producing personal protective equipment like face shields and masks, forming grassroots organizations to deliver equipment to medical professionals, and engaging with doctors and nurses to improve the designs and materials they're producing. We're calling this civic response from makers all over the world "Plan C," the backup plan for the backup plan. In this issue we highlight the Plan C people and projects that have driven the maker response and saved lives, and show the DIY PPE you can make to help your community too We also showcase projects and tips to get you through shelter-in-place orders, like building a 20-second musical hand soap dispenser, transitioning to homeschooling, and delving into webcasting tech. And there are a few kid-friendly projects to help you parents keep your sanity Plus, over 39 projects including: Build a mini jacob's ladder Make a fully functional cell phone with a rotary dial Construct a simple boomerang that flies indoors and out Tell time with a unique "rewrite" clock using sequins and much more!

Food hacking brings together two fundamental and complimentary passions: cooking and making. In this issue you'll learn avant-garde cuisine techniques like using liquid nitrogen to make unique ice cream sundaes and using a laser cutter to create beautiful sushi artwork. Delve into classic projects like building a tin can camping stove and making your own signature cocktail bitters, then organize your cupboard with a periodic table of spices and construct a superior, microcontroller-driven cold brew coffee tower. Altogether over 25 how-to projects, including: Build a Raspberry Pi-powered mini fridge that tells you how many beers you have left. Assemble a one-day outdoor brick pizza oven that can reach 1,000 degrees. Put together the perfect field kit for any electronics repair job.

A maker's home is their DIY palace. From simple personalization to tricking out a custom connected home, Make: Volume 59 is all about adding maker flair to your abode. In this issue you'll make a NeoPixel map to track the traffic for your morning commute, build a levitating planter straight from the future, and learn how to automatically water your garden. Plus 13 projects inside, including: Build a DIY thermal imaging camera Prank your friends with a pint-sized, noise-making throwie 3D print an articulated blooming flower night light Learn to code with the BBC micro: bit and Make: Code And more!

Do It Together! Making is better when you're doing it with friends! In Make: Volume 58, we explore different ways to tackle large scale projects that are way bigger than one person can handle alone. In our cover story, get the scoop on how a team of engineers built giant robot Megabot to fight for glory in the world's first real-life mecha battle. Then, discover the latest in robo races and build your own autonomous R/C car. You'll find 14 projects inside, including: Send stealthy messages with Morse code over the internetPlay electronic audio games by drawing circuits with conductive inkKeep kitty entertained with a chaotic double pendulum toy And more!

China's hotbed of innovation and creativity, Shenzhen, is making waves around the world. In our cover story, Shenzhen native Naomi Wu talks about bringing open-source hardware to China and how Chinese culture influences her maker ethos. Then read about how five more women are each building their own unique maker experiences in Shenzhen. Plus, build these projects: 3D print a flyweight FPV quadcopter Create LED shadow art with a box of mylar tubes Add a cheap radar set up to your robot Give your face a fun house look with the easy Bigfacebox And more!

The results are in for our 6th annual Desktop Digital Fabrication Shoot Out! Make: Volume 60 has more than 30 reviews that show off the latest and greatest FDM and resin 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and vinyl cutters, including new machines from Ultimaker, Prusa, Lulzbot, ShopBot, and Glowforge. Also, learn about our revamped 3D printer scoring system! Get the latest reviews of 3D printers and CNC devices Add graphics to your prints using hydrographic film Why you should buy a laser cutter over a 3D printer How to design dual color models for multi-material prints Laser cut a map of the stars And more!

In this issue of Make: learn to connect and automate a variety of gadgets with the easy-to-use IFTTT (If This Then That) cloud service -- set your coffee machine to brew a fresh pot when you wake up or send a message to do your homework right away when you get back home. Then explore how hackers use the Shodan search engine to discover and take advantage of your connected devices and get up to speed on how to lock them out. And in our cover story, read about Let's Robot, the whimsical platform for telepresence robotics. Log in and communally control a roving robot, and build your own for the internet to collectively control.25 projects including: Hack the original Space Invaders arcade audio chip and produce classic and novel sounds 3D print an awesome set of egg-shaped speaker enclosures that provide incredible sound See how prop and costume maker Michelle Sleeper built a real Mad Max: Fury Road-inspired prosthetic arm for an amputee cosplayer Add sass to your simple sweater with ribbon and grommets And much more!

In this issue of Make: , go from zero to maker and beyond with expert tips for taking your robotics, cosplay, and crafting interests to the next level. Then in our cover story, littleBits creator Ayah Bdeir talks about the origins of the iconic snap-and-play electronic blocks, plus teaming up with Star Wars and Marvel, and where the company is headed next. And learn how Oakland, California's, Black Girls Code is bringing expertise -- and a diverse voice -- to technology's future. Plus, 16 projects including: Hack cheap distance sensors to make tiny objects float in mid-air Add a digital eyeball to a creepy charm you can wear for Halloween -- or all year Roast coffee beans automatically with spinner, stirrer, and heat gun rig Assemble a cute robot arm to draw the current time in luminescent numerals And more!

Join the drone revolution with Make: Volume 51! Inside, you'll find articles on how drones are being used to perform rescue work, the latest in aerial robotics, and tips on becoming an expert flier. You'll also learn how to hack and infrared lamp to become a night flier, build your own low-cost quadcopter, and knock drones out of the sky with a Raspberry Pi-powered drone jammer. This issue also features our expert drone ratings and recommendations as well as valuable skill builders. Projects in this issue includeAnti-Drone WiFi HijackerLittle Dipper DroneGet Your Freq OnTot-Sized Tank3D-Printed Tourbillion ClockPurcusso: A MIDI-Controlled Percussion Bot