Books Tales for Makers: Real-World Projects to Modify, Hack, and Reinvent (Maker Innovations Series) First Edition by Enrico Miglino

"Tales for Makers: Real-World Projects to Modify, Hack, and Reinvent" by Enrico Miglino is a innovative book that combines storytelling with practical Maker projects. The narrative follows Ray Badmington as he searches for his son Tommy, who has disappeared in a futuristic amusement park called BDTH6159 in Los Angeles. Each part of the story is paired with real-world technology projects that readers can build, modify, and hack.

The projects cover a wide range of Maker skills and technologies including incorporating sensors for environment, sound, and distance; managing stepper motors; creating environmental sensors; and working with sound. The book also introduces programming languages such as C/C++, Python, MicroPython, and JavaScript. It includes instructions for 3D printing and soldering components to create new designs.

Designed for various skill levels, the projects engage both weekend hobbyists and professional engineers. By reading through the story and completing the projects, readers learn practical applications of Maker techniques while uncovering the secrets of the BDTH6159 amusement park.

In essence, this book is an immersive experience blending a fictional adventure with hands-on experiments to teach the art of hacking and inventing in the Maker community.

Key points:

Combines fictional narrative with Maker projects

Covers sensors, motors, environmental and sound projects

Programming in C/C++, Python, MicroPython, JavaScript

Includes 3D printing and soldering projects

Suitable for a wide range of skill levels

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