Book of Making 2026: Projects for Makers and Hackers

Technology isn't just something you buy — you can build it yourself! We've rounded up a few of our favourite makes previously published in HackSpace magazine (which is now part of Raspberry Pi Official Magazine), which should keep you entertained for an afternoon, a weekend, or longer.

Find inspiration for makers in this collection from a year of Raspberry Pi official magazine

Step into the wonderful world of making with this book from the makers of HackSpace, now part of Raspberry Pi official magazine, filled with all the best projects, tutorials, and articles for makers and hackers. Book of Making 2026 distils the essence of HackSpace down to our favourite maker projects. Whether you want to build a rocket or hot air balloon, learn 3D-printed mechanical engineering, or control the world around you with a Raspberry Pi Pico, there’s something for you here. 

This book is full of projects perfect for an hour, afternoon, or weekend; be inspired by the amazing community projects you''ll find in its pages and make your own creations using step-by-step guides. You''ll learn how to:

• Work with microcontrollers and electronic circuits
• Design for 2D and 3D fabrication methods and make them a reality
• Create amazing things with everyday items
• …and loads more!

Hackspaces and makerspaces have exploded in popularity the world over, as more and more people want to make things and learn in the process. Written by makers for makers, this book features a diverse range of projects to sink your teeth into. Grab some duct tape, fire up a microcontroller, ready a 3D printer, and hack the world around you!

• | Author: The Makers of the Raspberry Pi Official Magazine
• | Publisher: Raspberry Pi Press
• | Publication Date: Oct 23, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781916868519
• | ISBN-10: 1916868517