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Make: is the only magazine dedicated entirely to DIY technology projects. Every issue is packed with dozens of build step-by-steps, how-to guides, and feature stories of inspired makers who share their fun products that can change lives. Subscribers can improve their skills with insider tips directly from innovative makers. There are many creative and unique projects in each issue, for all ages and skill levels. Tips and skill-building tutorials come from the leaders of the maker community. Cutting edge reviews and recommendations for tools, gadgets, and gear are regular features. Motivating stories come to you four-times a year! Get inspired by the numerous projects for all ages in every issue, covering DIY Electronics, 3D Printing, Craft, Cosplay, Food Hacks, Robotics and AI. This one-of-a-kind magazine is for "makers" everywhere.

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CONTRIBUTORS • In honor of spring cleaning, which of your tools or workspaces is in need of a deep clean?

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Indie Makers

MADE ON EARTH • Amazing builds from around the globe

THE MAGIC IS BACK BY THE BAY • MAKER FAIRE BAY AREA BRINGS MAKERS TOGETHER AGAIN

3 MODES OF MAKING • Try the trifecta of teaching maker skills: imitation, modification, and innovation

MICRO RECYCLERS • SAVE THE WORLD AND HAVE FUN MAKING STUFF WITH THE PRECIOUS PLASTIC COMMUNITY

THE RISE OF COLOR IN 3D PRINTING • TRUE MULTI-MATERIAL MACHINES ARE HERE — AND THEY’RE GOOD!

MINIMIZING PURGES

TO MULTI OR NOT TO MULTI? • WE TEST THE QUESTION

FILAMENT PAINTING • EXTRUDE FULL-COLOR IMAGES EVEN WITH AN ORDINARY 3D PRINTER, USING HUEFORGE’S CLEVER SOFTWARE

3D PRINTING IN SECONDS • LAYERLESS, ALL-AT-ONCE RESIN PRINTING IS A REALITY WITH THE ASTONISHING CAL SYSTEM

OPPORTUNITY ACTIVATED • ONE MEDICAL MAKER’S JOURNEY FROM POSSIBILITY TO PRODUCTION

MAKEY MARK! • TRY A NEW BENCHMARK PRINT WITH A FAMILIAR FACE!

SLICES ARE READY! • TODAY’S MENU OF PIPING-HOT 3D PRINT SLICER SOFTWARE

CAN AI MAKE 3D PRINTS? • KIND OF. TEXT-TO-3D-MODEL GENERATORS ARE HERE, BUT NOT OPTIMIZED FOR PRINTING

PULTRUDER ALERT • MAKE YOUR OWN FILAMENT FROM RECYCLED SODA BOTTLES — USING SALVAGED PRINTER PARTS

PULTRUSION EVOLUTION

DIODE POWER! • NEW DIODE LASERS RIVAL CO2 CUTTERS FOR POWER — AND LAST FAR LONGER

TOP TIP: IR LASERS FOR METAL

DIY Graffiti Projector • Make a handheld graffiti gobo projector, and let them read the lighting on the wall

Build-a-Bot (Cuddly Edition) • Code and sew a plush, interactive, wearable companion robot

Plushbot Menagerie

Personal Pixel Device • Build your own highly customizable pixel display with speaker, for a cool clock and much more

Summoning Super-Size Spirits • Make a massive LED Ouija board and send spooky secret messages

Hamming It Up • Turn a can of ham into a functional ham radio antenna

Watchful AI Owl • Make a simple animatronic robot, with AI that knows how to follow your face

Rising to the Acacia • Target hack: Turn a cutting board into a gorgeous end table in minutes

Walk This Way • Mobility walkers can be expensive. Build your own personalized, strength-tested version for less

SAMPLE CALCULATIONS FOR PROPER FIT • Height of walker: Measured height of 860mm from the user’s wrist to the ground.

Weather Bird • Make a science toy that forecasts the weather

FUN FACT!

3D PRINTING CERAMICS • Going from the 3D printer to the kiln

FINE FINISHING FOR FUSED FILAMENT • Getting that silky smooth surface finish on 3D prints

SPEED WEED! • How to design vinyl cutter projects for fast, easy weeding

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