| In just three years, Instructables.com has become one of the
hottest destinations for makers and DIY enthusiasts of all
stripes. Known as "the world's biggest show & tell," makers
from around the globe post how-to articles on a staggering
variety of topics -- from collecting rainwater for lawn care
to hacking toy robots to extracting squid ink.
Now, with more than 10,000 articles, the Instructables staff
and editors of MAKE: Magazine -- with help from the
Instructables community -- have put together a collection of
solid, time- and user-tested technology projects from the
site. The Best of Instructables Volume 1 includes plenty of
clear, full-color photographs, complete step-by-step
instructions, as well as tips, tricks, and new build
techniques you won't find anywhere else -- even material
never seen before on Instructables.
Some of the more popular how-to articles include:
The LED Throwie -- magnetized electronic graffiti that's
become a phenomenon
How to make a cheap CNC milling machine out of plumbing
parts, printer motors, and a rotary tool
Innovative gaming hacks, such as how to add LED lights and
custom-molded buttons to a video game controller
New twists on personal items, such as the Paper Wallet and
Electric Umbrella
While the book focuses on technology, it also includes
articles on creating cool furniture from cheap components,
and ways of making your own toys. Anything but a reference
book, The Best of Instructables Volume I embodies the
inspirational fun, creativity, and sense of community that
has attracted more than 200,000 registered members in just 3
years. Many of the articles include sidebars that show how
other builders have realized or improved upon the same
project.
Making things is cool again: everyone wants to be a creator,
not just a consumer. This is the spirit of the "new handy
heyday", fostered by Instructables.com, MAKE: Magazine, and
others, and celebrated by this incredible book -- The Best
of Instructables Volume 1.
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