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Maker Books

3D printing
Making Things See: 3D Vision with Kinect, Processing, Arduino, and MakerBot   Greg Borenstein   006.37 Bor

This hands-on guide to hacking Microsoft Kinect to create computer applications using visual input sensor technology includes many projects, including model-making for 3D scanning and printing, motion-tracking for animation, and robotics.

Animation
Making Things See: 3D Vision with Kinect, Processing, Arduino, and MakerBot   Greg Borenstein   006.37 Bor

This hands-on guide to hacking Microsoft Kinect to create computer applications using visual input sensor technology includes many projects, including model-making for 3D scanning and printing, motion-tracking for animation, and robotics.

arduino
Arduino and Kinect Projects: Design, Build, Blow Their Minds   Enrique Ramos Melgar   629.89 Mel

This book outlines 10 projects using Arduino, Kinect, and Processing, including a robot that draws, a biometric station, and a gesture-based remote control.

Making Things See: 3D Vision with Kinect, Processing, Arduino, and MakerBot   Greg Borenstein   006.37 Bor

This hands-on guide to hacking Microsoft Kinect to create computer applications using visual input sensor technology includes many projects, including model-making for 3D scanning and printing, motion-tracking for animation, and robotics.

crafts
Fashioning Technology: A DIY Intro to Smart Crafting   Syuzi Pakhchyan   745.5 Pak

Create quirky, interactive and fashion-conscious garments and projects that involve a mix of creative design with assembly techniques and components such as simple circuits using conductive thread, solder joints for snaps, and switches for buttons.

Switch Craft: Battery-powered Crafts to Make and Sew   Allison Lewis   646.2 Lew

Detailed instructions to create over 20 different fashionable and functional projects (marked beginner to advanced) that incorporate light, sound and movement into DIY designs.

economics
Makers: The New Industrial Revolution   Chris Anderson   338.04 And

Former Wired editor Anderson discusses the idea of "desktop factories" being the new model of industrial production in a world where makers will use design programs, 3D printers, open-source software and other technological breakthroughs to turn hobbies into a driver of the global economy.

electronics
15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius   Simon Monk   621.381 Mon

Surveillance robots, balloon-popping lasers, and motorized writing LEDs are just three of the fifteen projects covered in this copiously illustrated book. Safety measures and the scientific principles behind the projects are covered as well.

Unscrewed: Salvage and Reuse Motors, Gears, Switches, and More from Your Old Electronics   Ed Sobey   621.3815 Sob

Take old junk electronics and save the usable parts safely with this book. 50 "deconstruction" projects with photos are covered, with suggestions for repurposing your salvaged treasure.

family crafts
15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius   Simon Monk   621.381 Mon

Surveillance robots, balloon-popping lasers, and motorized writing LEDs are just three of the fifteen projects covered in this copiously illustrated book. Safety measures and the scientific principles behind the projects are covered as well.

The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family   Ken Denmead   790.191 Den

Fun for the whole family! This book covers a bunch of weekend projects, from hacking mechanical toys to stop-motion movies, to programming light strings.

Fashion
Fashioning Technology: A DIY Intro to Smart Crafting   Syuzi Pakhchyan   745.5 Pak

Create quirky, interactive and fashion-conscious garments and projects that involve a mix of creative design with assembly techniques and components such as simple circuits using conductive thread, solder joints for snaps, and switches for buttons.

Switch Craft: Battery-powered Crafts to Make and Sew   Allison Lewis   646.2 Lew

Detailed instructions to create over 20 different fashionable and functional projects (marked beginner to advanced) that incorporate light, sound and movement into DIY designs.

games
The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family   Ken Denmead   790.191 Den

Fun for the whole family! This book covers a bunch of weekend projects, from hacking mechanical toys to stop-motion movies, to programming light strings.

hacking
Arduino and Kinect Projects: Design, Build, Blow Their Minds   Enrique Ramos Melgar   629.89 Mel

This book outlines 10 projects using Arduino, Kinect, and Processing, including a robot that draws, a biometric station, and a gesture-based remote control.

The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family   Ken Denmead   790.191 Den

Fun for the whole family! This book covers a bunch of weekend projects, from hacking mechanical toys to stop-motion movies, to programming light strings.

Hack This: 24 Incredible Hackerspace Projects from the DIY Movement   John Baichtal   621.381 Bai

Baichtal explains the concept of hackerspaces, and presents 24 projects, from DIY book scanners to Twitter-monitoring Christmas trees.

industry
Makers: The New Industrial Revolution   Chris Anderson   338.04 And

Former Wired editor Anderson discusses the idea of "desktop factories" being the new model of industrial production in a world where makers will use design programs, 3D printers, open-source software and other technological breakthroughs to turn hobbies into a driver of the global economy.

lego mindstorms
Basic Robot Building with Lego Mindstorms Nxt 2.0   John Baichtal   629.892 Bai

Instructions geared to absolute beginners on how to use Lego Mindstorms Nxt 2.0 to create three different robots, including a backscratcher, a clothesline cruiser, and a tank-tread robot.

maker
15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius   Simon Monk   621.381 Mon

Surveillance robots, balloon-popping lasers, and motorized writing LEDs are just three of the fifteen projects covered in this copiously illustrated book. Safety measures and the scientific principles behind the projects are covered as well.

Arduino and Kinect Projects: Design, Build, Blow Their Minds   Enrique Ramos Melgar   629.89 Mel

This book outlines 10 projects using Arduino, Kinect, and Processing, including a robot that draws, a biometric station, and a gesture-based remote control.

Basic Robot Building with Lego Mindstorms Nxt 2.0   John Baichtal   629.892 Bai

Instructions geared to absolute beginners on how to use Lego Mindstorms Nxt 2.0 to create three different robots, including a backscratcher, a clothesline cruiser, and a tank-tread robot.

Fashioning Technology: A DIY Intro to Smart Crafting   Syuzi Pakhchyan   745.5 Pak

Create quirky, interactive and fashion-conscious garments and projects that involve a mix of creative design with assembly techniques and components such as simple circuits using conductive thread, solder joints for snaps, and switches for buttons.

The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family   Ken Denmead   790.191 Den

Fun for the whole family! This book covers a bunch of weekend projects, from hacking mechanical toys to stop-motion movies, to programming light strings.

Hack This: 24 Incredible Hackerspace Projects from the DIY Movement   John Baichtal   621.381 Bai

Baichtal explains the concept of hackerspaces, and presents 24 projects, from DIY book scanners to Twitter-monitoring Christmas trees.

Kickin' Bot: An Illustrated Guide to Building Combat Robots   Grant Imahara   629.892 Ima

Seen BattleBots and want to try your hand at a combat robot? This guide includes step-by-step instructions, tips, and expert advice including where to finds parts and tools, wiring, and types of robots.

Makers: The New Industrial Revolution   Chris Anderson   338.04 And

Former Wired editor Anderson discusses the idea of "desktop factories" being the new model of industrial production in a world where makers will use design programs, 3D printers, open-source software and other technological breakthroughs to turn hobbies into a driver of the global economy.

Making Things See: 3D Vision with Kinect, Processing, Arduino, and MakerBot   Greg Borenstein   006.37 Bor

This hands-on guide to hacking Microsoft Kinect to create computer applications using visual input sensor technology includes many projects, including model-making for 3D scanning and printing, motion-tracking for animation, and robotics.

Switch Craft: Battery-powered Crafts to Make and Sew   Allison Lewis   646.2 Lew

Detailed instructions to create over 20 different fashionable and functional projects (marked beginner to advanced) that incorporate light, sound and movement into DIY designs.

Unscrewed: Salvage and Reuse Motors, Gears, Switches, and More from Your Old Electronics   Ed Sobey   621.3815 Sob

Take old junk electronics and save the usable parts safely with this book. 50 "deconstruction" projects with photos are covered, with suggestions for repurposing your salvaged treasure.

robots
Arduino and Kinect Projects: Design, Build, Blow Their Minds   Enrique Ramos Melgar   629.89 Mel

This book outlines 10 projects using Arduino, Kinect, and Processing, including a robot that draws, a biometric station, and a gesture-based remote control.

Basic Robot Building with Lego Mindstorms Nxt 2.0   John Baichtal   629.892 Bai

Instructions geared to absolute beginners on how to use Lego Mindstorms Nxt 2.0 to create three different robots, including a backscratcher, a clothesline cruiser, and a tank-tread robot.

Kickin' Bot: An Illustrated Guide to Building Combat Robots   Grant Imahara   629.892 Ima

Seen BattleBots and want to try your hand at a combat robot? This guide includes step-by-step instructions, tips, and expert advice including where to finds parts and tools, wiring, and types of robots.

Making Things See: 3D Vision with Kinect, Processing, Arduino, and MakerBot   Greg Borenstein   006.37 Bor

This hands-on guide to hacking Microsoft Kinect to create computer applications using visual input sensor technology includes many projects, including model-making for 3D scanning and printing, motion-tracking for animation, and robotics.

salvage
Unscrewed: Salvage and Reuse Motors, Gears, Switches, and More from Your Old Electronics   Ed Sobey   621.3815 Sob

Take old junk electronics and save the usable parts safely with this book. 50 "deconstruction" projects with photos are covered, with suggestions for repurposing your salvaged treasure.