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Sam Murphy, MAKE photo editor, lives in the Mission District of San Francisco with her cinematographer boyfriend, Mike, and their two kitties, Presley and Priscilla (who they did not name). Together, Mike and Sam make nonfiction films for nonprofits (cyclepathproductions.com), and annoy people with their photo/film-geek talk. Sam is a slightly angry, smart-ass, vegetarian bicyclist and bluegrass lover. When she is not watching a documentary film, she can be found playing soccer or drinking a soy chai.Author of these Magazine Articles
Toolbox
Go cuckoo for coconuts, munch on the ultimate brain food, turn day into night, and build your own greenhouse.
In
Toolbox
from MAKE:
14: Optics page 176
Photographer for these Magazine Articles
Hydrogen-Oxygen Bottle Rocket
Use electricity to split tap water into hydrogen and oxygen gases, then use this explosive gas mixture to power a two-stage, electronically timed rocket.
From MAKE:
20: For Kids of All Ages page 90
The Autophenakistoscope
Motorize a 19th-century parlor novelty, and keep its frames synched to an LED strobe by using a sensor and an Arduino microcontroller.
From MAKE:
20: For Kids of All Ages page 100
Lunchbox Laser Shows
Build three different laser effects machines that fit into metal lunchboxes to create exciting sound and light shows.
From MAKE:
20: For Kids of All Ages page 110
A 1673 View of the Microscopic Universe
Make your own van Leeuwenhoek microscope.
In
DIY: Science
from MAKE:
20: For Kids of All Ages page 125
WireFinder 9000
Find buried cable breaks with a radio.
In
DIY: Home
from MAKE:
20: For Kids of All Ages page 141
Make: Money
Sell MAKE subscriptions and your club keeps 50 percent
of the proceeds.
In
Maker's Corner
from MAKE:
19: Robots page 15
Meet the Blimpduino
Introducing a new kit to build the fastest, most nimble blimp around.
From MAKE:
19: Robots page 52
My Robot, Makey
Build this simple autonomous robot that’s programmed to follow objects around.
From MAKE:
19: Robots page 76
Rok-Bak Chair
This recliner is very comfortable, easy and inexpensive to build, and can be assembled or disassembled in a few minutes.
From MAKE:
19: Robots page 88
Greener Waves
Surfboard kit uses a new epoxy technique without fiberglass.
In
DIY: Outdoors
from MAKE:
19: Robots page 134
Tool Library
Dustin Zuckerman is putting his tools into circulation.
In
Maker
from MAKE:
18: ReMake America page 38
Power Down with DMAIC
Reduce your electricity bill with the engineer's favorite problem-solving method.
From MAKE:
18: ReMake America page 52
Lay of the Land
Mapping your lot is the first step in designing a homestead.
In
Primer
from MAKE:
18: ReMake America page 142
Crib Notes
Modding a baby crib for disabled parents.
In
Maker
from MAKE:
17: Lost Knowledge page 37
The Teacup Stirling Engine
Turn the heat from tea, coffee, or candles into piston power!
From MAKE:
17: Lost Knowledge page 68
Your Own Wunderkammer
How to create your own museum of the bizarre and the beautiful.
In
Build Notes
from MAKE:
17: Lost Knowledge page 130
Random Music Box
Microprocessor organ and servo drum play an endless song.
In
DIY: Music
from MAKE:
17: Lost Knowledge page 141
Case Reopened
Repurposed packaging for electronics experimenters.
In
DIY: Workshop
from MAKE:
17: Lost Knowledge page 153
Flash Memory Hard Disk
This fake hard drive stores more data and raises eyebrows.
In
DIY: Circuits
from MAKE:
17: Lost Knowledge page 159
The Stealth Mic
Disguise an inexpensive binaural microphone as ordinary earbuds.
In
DIY: Circuits
from MAKE:
17: Lost Knowledge page 161
USB Key Makeovers
These case-modded pocket drives move your files with style.
In
DIY: Circuits
from MAKE:
17: Lost Knowledge page 163
Party-Time Paint Chips
Add pizzazz to your party invitations.
From
CRAFT:
10: Celebrate! page 49
Printed Party Flags
Adorn your next celebration with festive party flags stamped with your own design.
From
CRAFT:
10: Celebrate! page 52
Mixtape
Create the perfect soundtrack for your party.
From
CRAFT:
10: Celebrate! page 55
Basic Bar Essentials
Here's the perfect arsenal of tools, liquors, juices, and mixers for a truly inspired cocktail lounge.
From
CRAFT:
10: Celebrate! page 61
Fancy Cocktail Hat
Stitch in some glamour with this vintage-style party hat.
From
CRAFT:
10: Celebrate! page 64
Tying the Knot
Make him stand out with a crocheted bow tie.
From
CRAFT:
10: Celebrate! page 67
Repeating Patterns
Create beautiful patterns from simple geometry or refined shapes.
From
CRAFT:
10: Celebrate! page 92
Adobe Illustrator
Design dazzling invitations while learning how to use a crafter-friendly drawing program.
In
101
from
CRAFT:
10: Celebrate! page 134
Blooming Design
A new web-based service allows crafters to customize
fabric design.
From
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 34
Big Ideas
A selection of the hottest green goodness on the horizon.
From
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 46
Mix-and-Match Greeting Cards
Combine 3 paper-crafting techniques to make truly custom cards.
From
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 63
Fancy Feltwork
Transforming old wool sweaters into new creations never felt so good.
From
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 67
Reclaimed Vase
Make a papier-maché vessel out of an old plastic container.
From
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 70
Button-Up Bud Vase
Crochet a cozy that'll transform a bottle into a cute vase, or use it as a bottle wrap.
From
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 73
T-Shirt Tote
Upcycle that old tee into a tote.
From
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 78
Precious Pendants
Make a charm necklace using precious metal clay.
From
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 98
Red Wine Vinegar
Go gourmet with leftover wine.
In
DIY: Ferment It
from
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 111
Magically Clean Eco Tawashi
Crochet this pretty and practical acrylic sponge to clean your dishes without soap.
In
DIY: Clean It
from
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 114
Photo Flipbook
Use your own photos to create this classic hybrid between book and movie.
In
DIY: Flip It
from
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 120
Checkmate, Mr. Bond!
Unlock a secret compartment with magnetic chess pieces.
From MAKE:
16: Spy Tech page 84
Covert Wireless Listening
Install a sneaky bug in a book.
From MAKE:
16: Spy Tech page 88
The Spinning Cylinder Illusion
This is a toy, a puzzle, and an illusion all in one, with only one moving part. No batteries are required. I like simplicity, especially when it produces puzzling complexity.
In
Toys, Tricks, and Teasers
from MAKE:
16: Spy Tech page 172
Juke Box Zero
The Guitar Zeros
turn plastic and
programming into
real hard rock.
From MAKE:
15: Music page 54
21st-Century Keytars
Make your own
music with
Guitar Hero
controllers.
From MAKE:
15: Music page 56
Drumbot Activate!
This MIDI kit just wants to bang on the drum all day.
From MAKE:
15: Music page 60
USB Gamepad Music Controller
Make a responsive, stage-ready effects controller from a common gamepad.
From MAKE:
15: Music page 74
Electronic Drum Kit
Velocity-sensitive impact sensors in PVC pipes interface to a micro drum machine.
From MAKE:
15: Music page 88
Hole Pattern Transfer
Prevent hole misalignment in mating parts.
In
DIY: Workshop
from MAKE:
15: Music page 139
Front Door Remote
Wireless keychain fob controls apartment intercom’s door buzzer.
In
DIY: Home
from MAKE:
15: Music page 147
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