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Make: Volume 57 has a well - known face on its cover, LadyAda with one of her Circuit Playgrounds! This is Make Magazine's annual boards special issue, exploring the latest in microcontrollers and single - board computers. These prototyping devices are super - powerful, capable of machine - learning tasks like instant object identification and autonomous vehicle driving. New board ecosystems are emerging, offering great alternatives to the old favorites. Make's boards guide will assist readers in choosing the right option for their projects.
The issue also profiles notable figures and companies in the field, with a big feature on Limor 'LadyAda' Fried, the pioneering open - source engineer/CEO of Adafruit. And, as always, there are plenty of projects to keep you occupied in your workshops and makerspaces.
All magazines ordered from Adafruit are personally signed by LadyAda! She signed each and every magazine we have. Grab yours before they sell out!





Using this magazine is easy. Just sit back, relax, and start flipping through the pages. You can first check out the cover with LadyAda and her Circuit Playground. Then, go through the annual boards special section to learn about the latest microcontrollers and single - board computers. Use the boards guide to pick the right one for your project. The profiles of people and companies are interesting reads too, and don't forget to try out the projects in your free time. When it comes to maintenance, keep it in a dry place to prevent damage. And remember, this is a signed collector's item, so handle it with care.