Hey folks, Rob from The MagPi here! Halloween is over and November has just begun, which means CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE! It’s never too early to think about Christmas — I start in September, the moment mince pies hit shelves. What most people seem to dread about Christmas is finding the right gifts, so I’m here to help you out
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Brand-new books from The MagPi and HackSpace magazine
Move over, Elon Musk — there’s a new rocket maverick in town: YOU! Rockets! Step inside the UK rocketry scene, build and launch a rocket, design your own one, and discover the open-source rocket programmes around the world! In issue 12, we go behind the scenes at a top-secret launch site in the English Midlands to have a go at our own rocket launch, find the most welcoming bunch of people we’ve ever met, and learn about centre of gravity, centre of pressure, acceleration, thrust, and a load of other terms that make us feel like NASA scientists. Meet the Maker: Josef Prusa In makerception news, we meet the maker who makes makers, Josef Prusa, aka Mr 3D Printing, and we find out what’s next for his open-source hardware empire
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HackSpace magazine 12: build your first rocket!
In HackSpace issue 9, Dave Astels helps us get familiar with what electricity is, with some key terms and rules, and with a few basic components. Get your copy of HackSpace magazine in stores now, or download it as a free PDF here . tl;dr There’s more to electricity than Pikachu. Electricity basics Electricity is fascinating
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Electronics 101.1: Electricity basics
In this tutorial from HackSpace magazine issue 9 , Paul Freeman-Powell shows you how to keep track of your social media followers, and encourage subscribers, by building a live follower counter. Get your copy of HackSpace magazine in stores now, or download it as a free PDF here . Issues 10 of HackSpace magazine is available online and in stores from tomorrow! The finished build with all components connected, working, and installed in the frame ready for hanging on the wall If you run a local business like an electronics shop or a café, or if you just want to grow your online following and influence, this project is a fun way to help you keep track of your progress. A counter could also help contribute to growing your following if you hang it on the wall and actively ask your customers to like/follow you to see the numbers go up! You’ve probably seen those social media follower counters that feature mechanical splitflap displays
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Build a social media follower counter
Arduino is officially brilliant. It’s the perfect companion for your Raspberry Pi, opening up new possibilities for robotics, drones and all sorts of physical computing projects. In HackSpace magazine issue 8 we’re taking a look at what’s going on on planet Arduino, and how it can make our world better
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HackSpace magazine 8: Raspberry Pi <3 Arduino
We’re usually averse to buzzwords at HackSpace magazine , but not this month: in issue 7, we’re taking a deep dive into the Internet of Things. Internet of Things (IoT) To many people, IoT is a shady term used by companies to sell you something you already own, but this time with WiFi; to us, it’s a way to make our builds smarter, more useful, and more connected. In HackSpace magazine #7, you can join us on a tour of the boards that power IoT projects, marvel at the ways in which other makers are using IoT, and get started with your first IoT project! Awesome projects DIY retro computing: this issue, we’re taking our collective hat off to Spencer Owen.
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HackSpace magazine 7: Internet of Everything
Today is the early May bank holiday in England and Wales, a public holiday, and while this blog rarely rests, the Pi Towers team does. So, while we take a day with our families, our friends, and/or our favourite pastimes, I thought I’d point you at a couple of features from HackSpace magazine , our monthly magazine for makers
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Whimsical builds and messing things up
Big things are afoot in the world of HackSpace magazine ! This month we’re running our first special issue, with wearables projects throughout the magazine. Moreover, we’re giving away our first subscription gift free to all 12-month print subscribers . Lastly, and most importantly, we’ve made the cover EXTRA SHINY! Prepare your eyeballs — it’s HackSpace magazine issue 4! Wearables In this issue, we’re taking an in-depth look at wearable tech.
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HackSpace magazine 4: the wearables issue
We’re making with a purpose in issue 3 of HackSpace magazine . Not only are we discovering ways in which 3D printing is helping to save resources — and in some case lives — in the developing world, we’re also going all out with recycling.
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HackSpace magazine 3: Scrap Heap Hacking
HackSpace is the new monthly magazine for people who love to make things and those who want to learn. Grab some duct tape, fire up a microcontroller, ready a 3D printer and hack the world around you! This is HackSpace magazine! HackSpace is the new monthly magazine for the modern maker. Learn more at http://hsmag.cc
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HackSpace: a new magazine for makers