The Book of Making volume 1 out now!
By Ben Everard. Posted
This article was originally published as part of HackSpace magazine, which has since been incorporated into Raspberry Pi Official Magazine.
We've gathered up our favourite projects from the first year of HackSpace magazine in one place – the Book of Making volume one. It's 184 pages of hands-on guides, tips, tricks, and inspiration.

We show you how to build a tandoor, create your own drone, target your enemies with a face-tracking water gun, and much more. Whether you've got an hour to build something or you're looking for a weekend project, we've got a range of makes to choose from.
You can get it in print from our store with free shipping worldwide.

What are you waiting for? Grab it today and start making!

Ben is the Editor of HackSpace magazine. When not wrangling words, he enjoys cycling, gardening, and attempting to identify wild mushrooms.
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