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    You've made your first project. Now build something harder. Intermediate kits and books from Maker Shed assume basic skills and deliver real challenges — more components, more programming, more problem-solving.
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    Make: MakerShield Kit for Arduino
    A solderable prototyping shield that lets you transfer working breadboard circuits onto a permanent, tidy Arduino-compatible board.
    $9.95
    Make: Primer - Moldmaking - PDF
    Mythbusters' Adam Savage teaches pro moldmaking techniques, walking you through building a two-part underpoured block mold step by step.
    $3.99
    Make: Make an Arduino-Controlled Robot
    Build a robot that senses and reacts to its environment using Arduino, requiring just basic programming skills and electronics curiosity.
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    Make: Getting Started with RFID
    Learn to experiment with RFID using Arduino and Processing, connecting basic breadboard circuits to explore radio frequency identification.
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    Make: Analog Synthesizers
    A hands-on guide to building your own analog synthesizer, covering the parts, schematics, and techniques musicians and hobbyists need.
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    Make: More Electronics
    A hands-on follow-up to Make: Electronics with real project builds, ideal once you've mastered voltage, resistance, and the basics.
    $34.99 from $24.99
    Make: Primer - Working with Carbon Fiber - PDF
    Learn to form, lay up, and cure your own carbon fiber composites, the high-performance material behind cars, bikes, and aerospace parts.
    $2.99
    Make: Make a Mind-Controlled Arduino Robot
    Build an Arduino robot that responds to your brain's electrical activity, blinking lights and playing sounds when it detects your signals.
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    Make: Making Things See
    Harness Kinect, Processing, Arduino, and MakerBot to build 3D computer vision projects you can manipulate with gestures and voice commands.
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    Make: Projects - Kitchen Floor Vacuum Former - PDF
    Learn to vacuum-form plastic parts right in your kitchen, the same process behind coffee lids and airplane interior panels.
    $2.99
    Make: Bicycle Projects
    Turn your bike into a canvas — explore bicycle history and hands-on mods like custom fenders, baby seats, and more DIY upgrades.
    from $9.99
    Make: Make a Raspberry Pi-Controlled Robot
    A step-by-step guide to building an upgradeable Raspberry Pi robot for about $100, covering servos, sensors, and GPS navigation.
    from $11.99
    Make: DIY Drone and Quadcopter Projects
    The best drone tutorials and projects from Make: magazine, covering UAV basics, rules, and hands-on builds for new pilots.
    from $12.99
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    Make: The Annotated Build-It-Yourself Science Laboratory
    Revisit a 1960s classic: build a full working science lab for chemistry, biology, and physics with this annotated, updated edition.
    $24.99 from $9.99
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    Make: How to Make a Robot Kit
    Build five different robot behaviors, from Tai Chi moves to whisker navigation, with this Arduino-powered robot kit.
    $149.95 $139.95
    Make: Sensors
    A guide to adding real-world sensing to your Raspberry Pi or Arduino Uno projects, demystifying the confusing world of sensors.
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    The Boxytone Synth Kit
    Build your own quirky, genuine Make: Dogbotic musical synthesizer with the Boxytone — a fun circuitry project-in-a-box for synth fans.
    $35.00
    Make: Mechanical Engineering for Makers
    Skip the engineering degree and learn the mechanical concepts makers actually need for successful builds. Print and digital editions.
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    Make: Projects - DIY Coffee - PDF
    Five caffeinated Make: projects in one PDF: build a coffee roaster, espresso portafilter, tea popper, and automate your brew with X10.
    $4.99 $3.99
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    Make: Props and Costume Armor
    Craft professional-looking costume armor and props using just a printer, hardware store materials, and this step-by-step guide.
    $29.99 from $19.99
    Make: Fire
    Master propane-fueled builds from portable fire pits to workshop foundries in this hands-on guide to working safely with fire.
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    Make: Radio
    Make: Radio explores the invisible waves powering Wi-Fi, keyless entry and wireless earbuds, with projects that bring radio science to life.
    $34.99 from $24.99
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    Make: Radio Companion Kit
    Build your own radio receiver with the Make: Radio Companion Kit and demystify the wireless signals behind Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cell phones.
    $180.00
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    Make: Trigonometry
    Make: Trigonometry turns 2,000-year-old math into hands-on maker projects, showing how angles solve real measuring and navigation problems.
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    Make: Bluetooth
    Learn to build and control Bluetooth LE projects with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Node.js in this practical wireless guide.
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    Make: Projects - Nightlighter 36 Spud Gun - PDF
    Build the Night Lighter 36 spud gun, a clear-PVC potato cannon that offers a great view of interior ballistics day or night.
    $2.99
    Make: Physics
    Learn calculus-based mechanics through hands-on 3D-printed and electronics projects with Make: Physics, a college-level physics companion.
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    Make: Drones
    Learn to build and fly drones for FPV racing, aerial photography, or pure fun while sharpening mechanical and coding skills.
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    Make: Fun!
    Toy inventor Bob Knetzger shares 40+ playful projects for turning everyday materials into toys, games, and clever amusements.
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    Make: FPGAs
    Make: FPGAs
    Unlock FPGAs for makers — reprogram chip hardware functionality without a breadboard or soldering iron in this intermediate guide.
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    Make: Design for CNC
    Learn to design, fabricate, and assemble real furniture with CNC skills that transfer across all kinds of maker projects.
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    Make: 3D Printing Projects
    Eight creative projects for intermediate makers combining 3D printing with soldering and electronics skills for unique builds.
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    Make: Projects - VCR Cat Feeder - PDF
    Repurpose a dead VHS deck's motor and timer to build an automatic cat feeder that fills Fluffy's bowl on schedule, old-school style.
    $2.99 $0.00
    Make: Small Form Factor PCs - PDF
    Learn to build shoebox-sized PCs that pack full desktop power into a compact, quiet, low-power case perfect for embedding in your next project.
    $17.99
    Make: Raspberry Pi and AVR Projects
    A collection of inspiring Raspberry Pi and AVR projects for intermediate makers ready to build beyond the basics with code and hardware.
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    Make: The Best of Make: Volume 2 - Print
    Fifteen years of Make: magazine's best projects collected in Volume 2, spanning tools, hacks, and hands-on builds from 2008-2015.
    $29.99
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    Make: Maker's Workshop Super Bundle - Print
    Stock a full workshop with the Make: Maker's Workshop Super Bundle, covering tools, engineering, and outdoor DIY projects.
    $95.95 $29.95
    Make: Workshop Mastery with Jimmy DiResta
    Step into Jimmy DiResta's workshop and level up your woodworking and tool skills with this hands-on maker's guide.
    from $19.99
    Haunted House: Flying Crank Ghost - PDF
    Build a classic Flying Crank Ghost animatronic prop using motors and pulleys for an eerie, floating haunted house showstopper.
    $3.99
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    Make: Illustrated Home Experiment Series - Print
    Three beloved All Lab, No Lecture titles bundled together for deep-dive DIY home science across biology, chemistry, and more.
    $99.95 $49.95
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    Make: ESP32 Starter Pack
    Dive into IoT and smart home projects with the Make: ESP32 Starter Pack's dual-core Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-ready hardware bundle.
    $49.95 $36.00
    Make: Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments
    Set up a real home chemistry lab and learn to smelt copper, purify alcohol, and more in this intermediate guide for students and hobbyists.
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    Make: Eccentric Cubicle - Print
    Turn your desk into a maker playground with surreal office projects from Make: Eccentric Cubicle by Kaden Harris.
    $29.99 $7.99
    Devilish Decorations: Cylon Jack-o-Lantern - PDF
    Build an LED-scanning Larson-style Cylon Jack-o-Lantern with full circuit diagrams and parts list for a glowing Halloween centerpiece.
    $3.99
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    OCTOPUS CO2 Detector Badge
    A wearable CO2 and air-quality badge featuring Sensirion and Bosch sensors plus NeoPixel LEDs, great for hands-on environmental science.
    $139.95 $100.00
    37 in 1 Sensor Kit
    This 37-in-1 Sensor Kit packs everything from temperature and sound sensors to a joystick and buzzer into one breadboard-ready bundle.
    $37.00
    Make: Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments
    Run 30+ hands-on biology experiments at home with this full-color guide, perfect for teens and curious DIY science fans.
    from $29.99
    OV5647 Camera Modules for Raspberry Pi
    These OV5647 camera modules bring 5MP video to your Raspberry Pi, with standard and IR night-vision options for any vision project.
    from $9.95
    Creepy Costumes: Surprise Top Hat - PDF
    Build a monster-popping trick top hat with a hidden spring lever, a fun intermediate Halloween prop project using basic tools.
    $3.99
    Make: Making Things Talk, 3rd Edition
    Combine microcontrollers, sensors, and networking gear to build talking, connected devices with this Arduino classic by Tom Igoe.
    from $33.99
    The String and Glue of the World
    The String and Glue of the World demystifies composite materials for curious makers, written by a four-decade industry veteran in plain language.
    $29.95
    The Intentional Makerspace: Operations
    Run a smarter makerspace with this operations guide covering tools, workflows, and best practices for educators.
    $49.95
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    Sensor Starter Pack
    A grab-bag of popular breadboard-ready sensor modules that play nice with almost any microcontroller — great for classrooms and experimenting makers.
    $39.95 $24.95
    Frightful Feast: Sweet Bleeding Heart Cake - PDF
    Bake a bloody, oozing rib cage cake with gooey organ filling for a delightfully gruesome Halloween dessert centerpiece.
    $3.99
    Make: Illustrated Guide to Home Forensic Science Experiments
    Set up an affordable home forensics lab and try real crime-scene science techniques with this full-color illustrated guide.
    from $27.99
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    LPG Gas Sensor - MQ-6
    Detect LPG concentrations from 200 to 10,000ppm with this fast-response, high-sensitivity MQ-6 sensor for your next safety or science project.
    $6.95 $4.00
    Make: Making Android Accessories with IOIO - PDF
    Build custom electronic devices controlled by your Android phone using the popular IOIO board in four guided projects.
    $5.99
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    Oxocard Synthesizer Cartridge v2
    Turn your Oxocard Connect into a 38-voice polyphonic synth with 128 MIDI instruments, drum kits, reverb, and more onboard effects.
    $35.00
    Make: Projects - Cracker Box Amp - PDF
    Turn a cracker box into a scrappy little audio amplifier with this fun, intermediate soldering and electronics project.
    $2.99
    Make: Projects - Pinhole Panoramic Camera - PDF
    Skip the lens and go wide: build a low-tech, roll-film panoramic pinhole camera for a uniquely maker-friendly photography project.
    $2.99
    Petoi Robot Dog Bittle X
    Meet Bittle X, an open-source, voice-controlled robot dog with 35+ built-in commands for STEM and robotics learning.
    from $319.00
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    Keyestudio ESP32 Smart Farm Kit
    The Keyestudio ESP32 Smart Farm Kit automates soil, light and water sensors for a hands-on intro to wireless IoT farming projects.
    $67.00 $46.77
    Make: Projects - Jam Jar Jet - PDF
    Build a working pulsejet engine out of a jam jar in an afternoon. All it takes is some bent wire, a few holes, and curiosity.
    $2.99
    WisBlock Meshtastic Starter Kit
    Start building your own Meshtastic radio with the WisBlock Starter Kit—RAK19007 baseboard, RAK4631 core, and antenna included.
    $36.97
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    ESP32 Ultra Marauder – Compact WiFi & Bluetooth Analysis Tool
    Analyze WiFi and Bluetooth signals on the go with the compact ESP32 Ultra Marauder—built for ethical cybersecurity enthusiasts and researchers.
    $89.99 from $59.99
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    Li-ion battery for Petoi Robots
    Power your Petoi quadruped robot for about an hour of continuous walking with this slide-in Li-ion battery pack.
    $51.00
    Petoi Sensor Pack for Robotics, IoT and AI
    Expand your Petoi robot's senses with this module pack for light, distance, and more — unlocking new robotics, IoT, and AI projects.
    $44.00
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    Adventure Kit 2: Pandoras Box
    Adventure Kit 2: Pandoras Box continues the sci-fi coding saga with bonus spy and fantasy storylines layered over real Arduino and ESP32 skills.
    $197.00 $194.49
    Make: Making for the Movies (Pre-Order)
    Learn practical filmmaking effects from special effects guru Jesse Velez in Make: Making for the Movies, a hands-on guide to cinema craft.
    $39.99
    LEARN TO SOLDER - TRANSISTOR CAT
    Solder a paw-activated sound circuit into this Transistor Cat kit—a fun, personalizable way for beginners to learn electronics.
    $12.00
    NewBeeDrone VRDrone RTF Bundle Kit V2.5
    Start FPV flying right out of the box with the NewBeeDrone VRDrone RTF Bundle Kit V2.5, built for novice and experienced pilots alike.
    $179.99
    Repair Business Toolkit
    Launch a mobile repair business with this all-in-one toolkit and messenger bag, packed with tools iFixit technicians trust for any job.
    from $229.99
    Digital Multimeter
    Diagnose and troubleshoot circuits with the iFixit Digital Multimeter's True RMS accuracy, voltage, resistance, and continuity testing.
    $59.95
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    DIY Digital 30V 5A DC Power Supply for Lab
    Power your bench with this low-noise 30V 5A digital DC supply, built with overload protection for labs, repair benches, and product development.
    $59.79
    REX Evolution 8in1 Robotic Kit For Adults Coding Robot Kit
    Build and code an 8-in-1 robot with this Raspberry Pi powered kit designed for adults exploring intermediate robotics projects.
    $149.99
    Hands-On ESP32 with Arduino IDE: Build Exciting IoT Projects - Paperback
    Build IoT projects and automate with ESP32 and Arduino IDE 2.0 using this hands-on practical guide to protocols and cloud integration.
    $44.62
    Motors for Makers: A Guide to Steppers, Servos, and Other Electrical Machines
    Master steppers, servos, and other electric motors with this maker-friendly guide that unlocks new project possibilities.
    $34.99
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    Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra: Ultra-High-Resolution 9K MSLA 3D Printing
    Capture mind-blowing detail with the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra's 9K ultra-high-resolution LCD, built for precision MSLA resin 3D printing.
    $269.99 $259.99
    5-Piece Wood Carving Tool Set with Sharpening Board & Leather Case
    Shape, texture, and detail your carvings with this 5-piece wood carving tool set, including two knives, three gouges, and a sharpening kit.
    $301.50
    FixHub | Power Series Soldering Toolkit
    Take precision soldering anywhere with this durable tool roll kit, built for professionals and hobbyists who need reliability on the move.
    $299.95