Hackett, Chris

Presents instructions for tools and techniques for building and constructing maker projects. Covers topics such as using hand tools and power tools, setting up a hackerspace, circuitry basics, crowdsourcing, biotechnology, programming, and robots.

Makers, get ready: This is your ultimate, must-have, tip-packed guide for taking your DIY projects to the next level from basic wood- and metalworking skills to 3-D-printing and laser-cutting wizardry, plus the entrepreneurial and crowd-sourcing tactics needed to transform your back-of-the-envelope idea into a gleaming finished product.