Books by Mike Senese

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 blockerUse code to make beautiful topographical maps of the Moon, Mars, and moreCreate a swirling stormy snow globe with LED-lit rheoscopic fluidBuild a DIY mobile handwashing station for your communityTips and builds for exercising your constitutional right to protest safely and effectivelyMacrame an adorable Bay Yoda from The MandalorianAnd much 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 budgetBuild the world's newest, simplest siege weapon, the Walking Arm TrebuchetFold and fly the Guinness World Record paper airplaneMake a jig for quick, easy, and beautiful box jointsOur best-yet DIY coffee bean roasterAnd 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 motorboatStandup paddle boardBird-identifying computer-vision birdhouseBackyard bicycle pump trackAnd much more!

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 swarmbotsAdd a full-sheet vertical Maslow CNC to even the tightest shopGet nonstop running water at the beach for boats, castles, and water fightsPersonalize a crafty glass block as a night light or custom giftAnd 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 build3D print an old-school bellows-style cameraProgram a wall-mounted display to track your social media statsCraft a 2-in-1 leather carrier for beer and wine for your next picnicBuild a stylish motion-reactive LED table-top displayand more!

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 youMake Nixie tube-style display with LEDs and acrylicCreate a mini Intaglio printing press and create unique artworkand 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-airAdd a digital eyeball to a creepy charm you can wear for Halloween -- or all yearRoast coffee beans automatically with spinner, stirrer, and heat gun rigAssemble a cute robot arm to draw the current time in luminescent numeralsAnd more!

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 partsText your bestie with a casual raise of the eyebrow and a muscle sensorCraft a cheap, easy-to-assemble rubber-band helicopter out of household supplies and a 2-liter soda bottleMake super cute papercraft succulents to decorate your spaceAnd 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 sounds3D print an awesome set of egg-shaped speaker enclosures that provide incredible soundSee how prop and costume maker Michelle Sleeper built a real Mad Max: Fury Road-inspired prosthetic arm for an amputee cosplayerAdd sass to your simple sweater with ribbon and grommetsAnd much more!

Artificial intelligence will power the next generation of inventions, and we want it to be accessible to everyone. In this issue, we look at AI-focused, maker-accessible boards that are pushing the AI world forward; and we show how you can use AI tools in your next project. We also look at the latest electronics prototyping tools from companies like Texas Instruments, Adafruit, SparkFun, and more. Our Board Guide will help you spec out the perfect brain for your project.You'll also find 15 projects in this issue, including:Shoot-and-print photos with an adorable SelfieBotConstruct a DIY waterjet cutter for under $1,500Build a scanner to spot gas station credit card skimmersCreate custom swag with a desktop cutterand more!

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 cameraPrank your friends with a pint-sized, noise-making throwie3D print an articulated blooming flower night lightLearn to code with the BBC micro:bit and Make:CodeAnd 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 wandMake a sweet 3D-printed camera that snaps animated GIFsAssemble a random yes/no circuit you can control with a hidden switchConstruct a dazzling LED-matrix handbagAnd 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.

If there's a holiday made for makers, it's Halloween! In this special issue collecting Make: projects past and present you'll learn to control off-the-shelf electronic decorations using Arduino, use simple make-up effects to create classic monsters, replicate your favorite costume props, and more. More than 35 projects including: Construct realistic costume chainmail from steel wire; 3D print Arduino-powered, light-up flexible costume spikes; and pneumatic-powered creatures for quick haunted house scares.