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.
The way we make things has changed. A new generation of tinkerers have
emerged through online communities and powerful digital fabrication
tools, and their creations are changing the world. This book follows the
author's personal journey of transformation into a maker-entrepreneur.
It is everyone's guide to combining inspiration and resources to
effectively navigate this exciting new world.
Lang reveals how he became a maker pro after losing his job and how the
experience helped him start OpenROV, a DIY community and product line
focused on underwater robotics. It all happened once he became an active
member of the maker movement. 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
This book is for everyone who dreams of becoming a successful
maker-entrepreneur. It not only satisfies the aspirational aspect but
shows newcomers to the maker movement exactly how to join in.
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.
