Make: Volume 83


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It's been another tumultuous year in the world of embedded electronics: Supply chain snags have scarcely relented, while new chips jostle for position as the go-to for makers. In this issue of Make:, we look at how scarcity is affecting the industry and impacting new and stalwart boards alike. We explore how RISC-V chip architecture is putting open silicon in the hands of makers. And if your favorite board is out of stock, we offer smart substitutes. Also included is our annual Make: Guide to Boards comparing 79 of the hottest microcontrollers, single-board computers, and FPGAs â?? with an emphasis on those you can actually get your hands on. Plus, 25 projects to make, including: Use full-color LED strings and a Pixelblaze controller to make cuddly animated pillows. Stitch a stylish and sturdy roll-up tool carrier for on-the-go fixes and builds. Convert your 3D printer to 5-axis and print the impossible. Take control of smart home gadgets with Z-Wave and Raspberry Pi. Make a fun paper airplane that blows bubbles as it soars. And much more!




Make: Volume 84


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What's new in digital fabrication? So much! In Make: Vol. 84 we show you how adding dedicated SBCs, like a Raspberry Pi, make 3D printers vastly smarter and up to five times faster. New laser engravers can cut metal for under $2,000, and cheap workhorse diode lasers are everywhere. Pro-level 3D scanning is on your phone, and 3D design software has a flavor for every style of maker. Now's the time to level up! Plus, we dive into how makers can (ethically) use generative A.I. to create audio, images, text, code, and 3D models for your next project! Plus, 23 Projects & Skills, including: Build a $30 Vertical Wind Turbine Create Wearable Soft Speakers Wow your friends with a DIY Ambient TV Backlight Sew decorative Light-Up Zodiac Embroidery Get involved with Amateur Radio and Software Defined Radio (SDR) And much more!




Make: Volume 90


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It’s aliiiive! Bring characters to life for Halloween, movie making, and live shows with the mechanical wonders of animatronics! In this issue of Make: follow along as FX designer Jesse Velez builds a custom haunted deer animatronic based on the Evil Dead series. Next, we show you how to make a set of 3D-printed ghosts dance to music using Bottango’s free animatronic software. Then add some personality to your next creature build with a pair of simple, lifelike mechatronic eyes, and take it a step further with a mechanism to simulate realistic breathing patterns. Plus, 33+ projects: Use projection mapping to make any building a screen for multimedia shows, at Halloween or anytime Build a sunlight sensing plant rotator so your leafy friends always get the best light Learn to make perfectly aligned vector images from skewed photographs Explore hidden frequencies with an EMF audio amplifier Make a traditional tortilla press for the freshest tacos Hack a monster toy with a simple LED circuit for a whimsical desktop status light Solve 3D design problems using ChatGPT And much more!




Make: Volume 88


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Paper printers can print in color, why not 3D printers? Well, now they can! New multicolor and multi-material 3D printers are more approachable than ever �??�?�¢?? and they�??�?�¢??re good! In this issue of Make: we go in depth with the latest multi-filament 3D printing systems from Bambu Labs, Prusa Research, and others to show you how to get the best color 3D prints. But even though you can print multicolor pieces, should you? From waste towers to orientation issues, we walk you through the pros and cons of printing all-in-one color pieces versus assembling separate color parts. Then, get the download on next-level resin printing that can produce pieces in literal seconds! Next, take a look at HueForge, a surprising technique for 3D printing full-color reliefs that look like digital paintings. And, can AI make ready-to-print 3D objects? The answer is �??�?�¢?�??�?�¦ Kind of! Plus, 21 projects for you to make, including: Craft a cuddly companion robot that moves and lights up through sight and touch Make a DIY mobility walker for cheap Create a highly customizable alarm clock with a pixel display Build a ham radio antenna out of an actual tin of ham! Make a giant LED Ouija board and send spooky messages via Wi-Fi Turn a hardwood cutting board into a gorgeous end table Design your vinyl cutter projects for fast weeding and application Make a simple animatronic robot with AI that knows how to follow your face And much more!




Introduction to California Birdlife


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An introduction to the behavior and natural history of California's birds, organized by their habitats.










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My Memoirs: A learning Guide to Performance for the Young Professional


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MY MEMOIRS: A Learning Guide to Perform for the Young Professional This is My Story. This is my life story- How I grew, establish and serve my profession. “A memoir of a first-generation learner of humble beginnings. A down-to-earth village lad shared his memories. A practising man’s experiences in work culture & career advancement in science outreach and in motivational learnings.” I shared my beliefs, traits, the concepts I value, ……. ‘The story of how I grew’ contained my village life, pass time activities of kids in rural areas (admitted candidly), …..; schooling, mother as the first teacher…… ‘My professional studies’ delineated the UG and PG studies of veterinary science, literature collection during ‘non-internet days,’ most memorable events of student life at veterinary college, Tirupati; doctorate studies at IVRI, Izatnagar….. ‘How I chose my job – self-analysis…. my teaching & research career in Andhra Pradesh and my learnings; my teaching & research experience in veterinary college, Puducherry….




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