Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This week on Maker Update: a camper bike for abandoned railways, the Furbys take Eurovision, keeping a cool head, and getting rid of old tools you don’t use.

+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.472]+

=Project of the Week=

E-Bike Camper for Abandoned Railroads by Matt Spears 0:32
youtube.com/watch?v=ipbcmbFmrz4

=News=

Look Mum No Computer to Represent UK at 2026 Eurovision 3:21
bbc.com/news/articles/clygz17y5kdo

=More Projects=

Talking Tenna Cosplay by BigRig Creates 3:59
youtube.com/watch?v=KR8yb54V-9g

Bottomless Pit Diorama by BoyLei Hobbytime and Rebel Base Studios 5:00
youtube.com/watch?v=Mr9P3UDcHJ4

Professor Bubbleton by Erin St. Blaine 5:56
learn.adafruit.com/professor-bubbleton-s-breathing-head-in-a-jar

=Tips & Tools=

Getting Rid of Tools I Thought I Needed by Make Something 6:40
youtube.com/watch?v=SEZvWzE9PIg

Home Assistant by Hardware Heaven 7:26
youtube.com/watch?v=rWjUhu-OSVg

Gareth's Tips & Tools 8:01
garstipsandtools.com/p/gars-tips-and-tools-issue-209

=DigiKey Spotlight=

Shipment Quality Logger by Tomorrowlab 8:34
youtube.com/watch?v=WjPURv9Sopo

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