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Issue 29

Woodworking has always seemed equal parts challenging and inviting to us. Where do you even start? You start here: we’ve taken the complex art of woodworking and distilled it to the basics. The tools, the materials you need, and a first project that will get you well on your way to building your own unique creations.

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Issue 28

You don't have to understand electronics to be a maker, but adding a few billion electrons can add light, interactivity, motion, or (some limited) intelligence to the things you make. In this issue we'll help you get started with electronics and build better circuits.

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Issue 27

The Raspberry Pi is the world's favourite little computer. From facial recognition to underwater cameras to smart prosthetic arms, we explore the ways that makers have used the Raspberry Pi to build fantastic creations.

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Issue 26

What's the best 3D printer? We asked real users about their experiences with their own printers, and here are the results. Find your perfect 3D printer with out guide.

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Issue 25

It's Chriiiisstmaaaas! We've dug through mountains of maker gear to bring you our top picks for maker's Christmas presents. Whether you're looking to treat a loved one, or looking to fill up your own Christmas list, we've got the bits you need.

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Issue 24

Learn how to use the ancient art of using yeast to turn sugar into delicious alcoholic (and non alcoholic) drinks. We look at DIY mead, cider, kombucha and beer

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Issue 23

Turn to the fun (and dark) side of making with a look at the best crazy, creative Halloween builds around – then have a go at making your own!

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Issue 22

Why spend years learning to play a musical instrument when you could program a robot to do it for you? This month, we show you how to build a glockenspiel-playing robot.

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Issue 21

Raspberry Pi 4 model B: It’s the new kid on the single board computer block, and it’s got more power, speed, memory, IO options and more, yet it’s still packed into the same credit card sized space…

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Issue 20

Maker perfection is a journey not a destination. We’re all permanent students, and there’s always more to learn, so we’ve pulled together 50 of our top maker tips in this issue to help you be a bet…

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Issue 19

Robots! We’re living in the 2019, but we don’t yet have robot butlers. We can’t get you all the way to your own electronic servant, but this month we show you how to build your own walking robot. W…

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Issue 18

This issue we look beyond the confines of our small planet into the great cosmos beyond. We discover makers building their own satellites, the hackers providing ground support for space craft and f…

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