Make Fun!
Author | : Bob Knetzger |
Publisher | : Maker Media, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 795 |
Release | : 2016-03-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781457194085 |
ISBN-13 | : 1457194082 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: You don't need to own a factory to make toys. Author and toymaker Bob Knetzger has been making fun stuff all his life with simple technology like vacuum forming and mold-making. In an age where makers are tantalized by the capabilities of 3d printers and other digital fab technology, this book takes you back to old-school hand tools, simple electronics, and working with metal and plastic to make toys every bit as good as those you can find in a big-box store. This book has something for everyone, from a marble maze to a talking booby trap; from custom cookie cutters to an "EZ Make" oven. Discover the basic principles of science, electronics, and engineering through hands-on projects that range from easy to more challenging... and are always fun!