Make: Magazine

01/24/2025

From Ethernet to modem, this DIY project combined five cables into one handy tool.

Sure, some might be obsolete now (RIP, null modem cables), but the spirit of innovation? Timeless. Want to see how we pulled it off? Explore the article here: https://makezine.com/projects/flashback-5-in-1-network-cable/

Because, who doesn’t love a little retro engineering?

You can easily build a 5-in-one network cable with a single CAT5 cable and a handful of attachments. You'll never be without a needed cable again.

01/23/2025

Whether you're going boldly into the unknown or braving the zombie apocalypse, you'll want a way to stay safe and comfortable without blocking your winning smile. This DIY power respirator is more comfortable than half face masks, at a fraction of commercial powered respirator prices. Perfect for deep cleaning, pollen season, and making friends with zombies.

Build an open source DIY powered respirator for less than $100 that's lighter and quieter than commercial PAPRs.

01/21/2025

Ever wondered how concerts, art installations, and theaters create those mesmerizing light effects?

It’s all powered by DMX512, and YOU can use it too! 🎛️

With Arduino + DMX, you can control LED lights, stage effects, and even outdoor installations, just like the pros!

Check out our in-depth guide in vol. 91, by Lee Wilkins, breaking it all down:

🔹 What is DMX512 and how does it work?
🔹 How to use Arduino to control DMX lights
🔹 Setting up custom lighting effects for your projects
🔹 Pro tips for syncing lights, colors, and strobes

Ready to bring your lighting ideas to life? Subscribe to Make: Magazine now and start experimenting with DMX + Arduino like a pro.

Featured installations by:
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& .lee

01/17/2025

Transform a 25-Watt Semi-Flexible Panel into a Practical Battery Charger

Solar power potential is huge, but harnessing it safely can get dicey. If you need to juice up your AI robot companion on the far reaches of a remote nature retreat, these solar charging tips will help keep your robot friend chatting away.

Sunlight may be free, but transforming it into usable electricity is not. Build some small-scale solar power by transforming a 25-watt semi-flexible panel into a practical battery charger.

01/16/2025

3D printing enthusiasts, meet Creality K1C 3D printer, featuring:

⚡ Hardened steel quick-change nozzle
⚡ Blazing fast speeds powered by Klipper firmware
⚡ AI-enabled camera for smarter prints
⚡ Fully enclosed, professional-grade design, all for under $700

Our tests delivered smooth, clean prints with zero tuning, but is it perfect?

🔗 Read our full review at the link in our bio from Vol. 89 of Make: Magazine - https://makezine.com/?post_type=products&p=569598

Video credit to the team at Creality!

01/15/2025

Round one of Teardown 2025's call for proposals officially ends today. BUT we might have caught wind that submissions wont be review until Monday if you need a bit more time to get your submissions in 😉. This year's keynotes are Cory Doctorow, bunnie Huang and Kate Stewart. Photo Cred. Make: Helen Leigh of Debra Ansell's work.

https://www.crowdsupply.com/teardown/portland-2025/cfp

01/13/2025

Open-source hardware embodies transparency, collaboration, and accessibility, and the Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) is leading the way with its free certification program. With over 2,939 certifications in the database, this program ensures that certified hardware meets the community definition of open source.

A major highlight? Adafruit Industries just hit an incredible milestone with 800 certifications, making up 27% of all certified projects. This achievement is a testament to their unwavering dedication to advancing open-source hardware.

Our latest article showcases 8 of Adafruit’s most exciting certifications, from cutting-edge sensors to versatile microcontrollers. These projects are more than just hardware; they’re the foundation of innovation.

Don’t forget we post monthly roundups featuring new OSHWA-certified projects.

🔗 Read the full article now and explore how open source is shaping the future. https://makezine.com/?p=569572

We were so excited to see our friends at Adafruit hit 800 open source hardware certifications, which is 27% of all certified projects!

01/11/2025

An artistic twist on fate - Liz Brager, also known as Alchemist's Attic is crafting dice that are tools for tabletop gaming and true works of art.

How did Liz get started in dice-making? What advice does she have for beginners looking to dive into this intricate craft?

🔗 Read her story and roll into your own creative journey: https://makezine.com/?p=569539

Liz Brager casts masterpieces of texture and color in resin. Learn how Alchemist's Attic got started and her advice for making mind-blowing dice.

01/10/2025

Former President Jimmy Carter was an accomplished woodworker who practiced everything from fastenerless joinery to carpentry. In his honor, learn to make simple but beautiful finger joints with this skill builder by David Picciuto.

Master this stylish joinery technique with a simple-to-make table saw jig

01/08/2025

Meet Christoph Kohstall: physicist, tinkerer, and founder of Kind Humanoid. From discovering a quantum state during his PhD to creating Mona—a 6-foot-tall fusion of art and engineering unveiled at Maker Faire Bay Area 2023, Christoph is redefining robotics.

As the first to use GPT to control a walking humanoid, he’s building robots to assist humans in shaping an inspiring tomorrow.

Read more about Christoph and Mona in Volume 91 of Make: Magazine, available now

Follow their journey: www.kindhumanoid.com

01/07/2025

Take a look at open source hardware certifications for the month of December....

Take a look at open source hardware certifications for the month of December.

01/06/2025

For 20 years, Make: Magazine and Maker Faire have been the launchpad for some of the Maker community’s most inspiring ideas, tools, and inventions.

From engineers to woodworkers, 3D printing enthusiasts to hobbyists, we’ve grown together, built together, and created a movement.

Now, we’re inviting YOU to be a part of Make:’s next chapter.

🔗 Invest in Make: Through our WeFunder campaign, (link in bio) and help us empower Makers for generations to come.

Because innovation doesn’t stop, and neither should we!

01/06/2025

For 20 years, Make: Magazine and Maker Faire have been the launchpad for some of the maker community's most inspiring ideas, tools, and inventions.

From engineers to woodworkers, 3D printing enthusiasts to hobbyists, we’ve grown together, built together, and created a movement.

Now, we’re inviting YOU to be a part of Make:’s next chapter.

🔗 Invest in Make: https://wefunder.com/make Through our WeFunder campaign, and help us empower makers for generations to come.

Because innovation doesn’t stop, and neither should we.

01/03/2025

Humans have used machines to draw since the Renaissance. Learn the surprising history of drawings machines....

Humans have used machines to draw since the Renaissance. Learn the surprising history of drawings machines.

01/02/2025

So it doesn’t snow enough where you live? Fear not — if it gets cold, you can cover that front lawn in white, fluffy snow with your own homemade snow gun using two types of spray nozzles, a pressure washer, and an air compressor.

So it doesn’t snow enough where you live? Fear not — if it gets cold, you can cover that front lawn in white, fluffy snow with your own homemade snow gun.

12/31/2024

Hamza Mahmoud is a 16-year-old maker from Cairo who builds engaging electronic toys and games out of simple, accessible materials....

Hamza Mahmoud is a 16-year-old maker from Cairo who builds engaging electronic toys and games out of simple, accessible materials.

12/30/2024

Laura Mathews has a gift for turning the wonders of biology into breathtaking, interactive sculptures and puppets.

Inspired by her childhood experience raising a sparrow chick, Laura’s work captures the elegance of natural movement.

Her ingenious creations have earned her recognition in the Craft Council’s Hothouse programme and the ‘Developing Your Creative Practice’ award from Arts Council England.

Now, she’s sharing her story and inspiration in Make: Magazine Volume 91!

Laura's work will spark your imagination whether you’re an artist, engineer, or dreamer. Read more about her journey in our latest issue, available now in digital or print.

https://subscribe.makezine.com/loading.do?omedasite=Make_subscribe

12/28/2024

Austin Blake built a self-driving go-kart that navigates a tiny race track in his workshop using just a camera — no other sensors necessary