Make: Zero to Maker, 2nd Edition - PDF

Zero to Maker is part memoir and part how-to guidebook for anyone who is having thoughts like these:

I feel like all I can do is write emails. I wish I had more hands-on skills even though I don't know what I would build...

I have this one idea I've always wanted to make, but I don't know how to build it...

I keep hearing about the "maker movement" but I'm not sure what that means or how I can join in...

The book follows author David Lang's headfirst dive into the maker world and shows how he grew from an unskilled beginner to be a successful entrepreneur. You'll discover how to navigate this new community of makers, and find the best resources for learning the tools and skills you need to be a dynamic maker in your own right.

Ready to take the plunge into the next Industrial Revolution? This guide provides a clear and inspiring roadmap:

* Take an eye-opening journey from unskilled observer to engaged maker

* Learn how to join this community, get access to tools and experts, and pick up new skills

* Use a template for building a maker-based entrepreneurial lifestyle and prepare yourself for the careers of the future

Meet the Author

David Lang is the co-founder of OpenROV, a DIY community centered around open source ocean exploration. He is also the writer of the popular "Zero to Maker" column on Makezine.com, a public diary of his headfirst dive into the maker world. As a pioneer in the new hardware startup scene, he organized and facilitated the first-ever Maker Startup Weekend, a weekend-long event that used the rapid prototyping tool chain to prove the immense possibility of the next Industrial Revolution. First published in 2013, this new edition features full-color photos and shares David's latest insights and experiences as he continues to grow as a maker entrepreneur and citizen scientist.