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This week on Maker Update, I’ll take a look back at some of my favorite projects from 2017 and show you a cordless hot glue gun for hot glue on the go. This week's Cool Tool is a Ryobi Cordless Glue Gun: amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01N9IJYIZ/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes [Maker Update #65]++
[Expanded show notes here: makerprojectlab.com/favorite-projects-2017-maker-update-65/]
John Park's Overwatch Lucio Blaster
blog.adafruit.com/2016/12/28/overwatch-lucios-prop-blaster-build-final-video-adafruit-johnedgarpark
LED Eyes by Ruiz Brothers
learn.adafruit.com/led-eyes
Cykill – a Bike Powered Gaming Console by Fuzzy-Wobble
instructables.com/id/Cykill-a-Bike-Powered-Gaming-Console
Laser-powered Lightsaber by makendo
instructables.com/id/Laser-powered-Light-Saber
Retro Raspberry Pi Tumblr GIF Camera by bekathwia
instructables.com/id/Retro-Raspberry-Pi-Tumblr-GIF-Camera
3D Printed Animatronic Puppet by JON-A-TRON
instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Animatronic-Puppet
Flamethrower Skateboard by mikeasaurus
instructables.com/id/Flamethrower-Skateboard
Cool Tools Minute
cool-tools.org
Ryobi (60 Watt) Cordless Glue Gun - Tool Only
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01N9IJYIZ/ctmakerupdate-20
w/Battery and Charger
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B075PLNPYC/ctmakerupdate-20
Surebonder PRO2-100 100-Watt High Temperature Industrial Glue Gun
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B006IY359K/ctmakerupdate-20
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This week on Maker Update, I’ll take a look back at some of my favorite projects from 2017 and show you a cordless hot glue gun for hot glue on the go. This week's Cool Tool is a Ryobi Cordless Glue Gun: amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01N9IJYIZ/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes [Maker Update #65]++
[Expanded show notes here: makerprojectlab.com/favorite-projects-2017-maker-update-65/]
John Park's Overwatch Lucio Blaster
blog.adafruit.com/2016/12/28/overwatch-lucios-prop-blaster-build-final-video-adafruit-johnedgarpark
LED Eyes by Ruiz Brothers
learn.adafruit.com/led-eyes
Cykill – a Bike Powered Gaming Console by Fuzzy-Wobble
instructables.com/id/Cykill-a-Bike-Powered-Gaming-Console
Laser-powered Lightsaber by makendo
instructables.com/id/Laser-powered-Light-Saber
Retro Raspberry Pi Tumblr GIF Camera by bekathwia
instructables.com/id/Retro-Raspberry-Pi-Tumblr-GIF-Camera
3D Printed Animatronic Puppet by JON-A-TRON
instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Animatronic-Puppet
Flamethrower Skateboard by mikeasaurus
instructables.com/id/Flamethrower-Skateboard
Cool Tools Minute
cool-tools.org
Ryobi (60 Watt) Cordless Glue Gun - Tool Only
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01N9IJYIZ/ctmakerupdate-20
w/Battery and Charger
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B075PLNPYC/ctmakerupdate-20
Surebonder PRO2-100 100-Watt High Temperature Industrial Glue Gun
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B006IY359K/ctmakerupdate-20
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![Favorite Projects of 2017 [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VMYXd4BUcCw/mqdefault.jpg "Favorite Projects of 2017 [Maker Update]
This week on Maker Update, I’ll take a look back at some of my favorite projects from 2017 and show you a cordless hot glue gun for hot glue on the go. This weeks Cool Tool is a Ryobi Cordless Glue Gun: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01N9IJYIZ/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes [Maker Update #65]++
[Expanded show notes here: http://makerprojectlab.com/favorite-projects-2017-maker-update-65/]
John Parks Overwatch Lucio Blaster
https://blog.adafruit.com/2016/12/28/overwatch-lucios-prop-blaster-build-final-video-adafruit-johnedgarpark/
LED Eyes by Ruiz Brothers
https://learn.adafruit.com/led-eyes
Cykill – a Bike Powered Gaming Console by Fuzzy-Wobble
https://www.instructables.com/id/Cykill-a-Bike-Powered-Gaming-Console/
Laser-powered Lightsaber by makendo
https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-powered-Light-Saber/
Retro Raspberry Pi Tumblr GIF Camera by bekathwia
https://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Raspberry-Pi-Tumblr-GIF-Camera/
3D Printed Animatronic Puppet by JON-A-TRON
https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Animatronic-Puppet/
Flamethrower Skateboard by mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/Flamethrower-Skateboard/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Ryobi (60 Watt) Cordless Glue Gun - Tool Only
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01N9IJYIZ/ctmakerupdate-20
w/Battery and Charger
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B075PLNPYC/ctmakerupdate-20
Surebonder PRO2-100 100-Watt High Temperature Industrial Glue Gun
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B006IY359K/ctmakerupdate-20
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![Fake Gold & Overwatch Animatronics [Maker Update #48]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VXIHaYESKLs/mqdefault.jpg "Fake Gold & Overwatch Animatronics [Maker Update #48]
This week, a servo robot puppet, Raspbian moves to Stretch, a YouTube Live camera, giant gold bricks, and pouring your own knobs. This week’s Cool Tool is a pair of non-stick Medical Shears: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002WJHE7E/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes++
[Expanded show notes: https://wp.me/p7HjS6-hn]
Advanced Project
3D Printed Animatronic Puppet by JON-A-TRON
https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Animatronic-Puppet/
News
Raspbian Stretch Has Arrived for Raspberry Pi
https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspbian-stretch/
More Projects
Dedicated YouTube Live Camera
http://hackaday.com/2017/08/18/live-stream-to-youtube-by-pointing-a-box-and-pressing-a-button/
https://www.hackster.io/tinkernut/diy-dedicated-youtube-live-streaming-camera-7a825e
Diresta Prop Gold Bricks
http://hackaday.com/2017/08/18/fool-giants-with-novelty-sized-gold-bricks/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u0iZBHJWDE
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Trauma Shears
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002WJHE7E/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Metallic Sharpie Review on Cool Tools channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDCE9zvF7k
Make: Tips of the Week
http://makezine.com/2017/08/18/tips-of-the-week-clamp-caulking-gun-painting-dos-and-donts-swelling-wood-dents/
DIY Knobs
http://hackaday.com/2017/08/16/a-great-way-to-make-quick-and-easy-knobs/
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Maker Faire Hannover
Maker Faire Trondheim
Albuquerque Mini Maker Faire
Dover Mini Maker Faire
The Ozarks Mini Maker Faire
Tulsa Mini Maker Faire
AmsterJam (September 9th)
http://amsterjam.me/
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![Time to Print the Ornaments [Maker Update #12]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vv2j7bVtzQo/mqdefault.jpg "Time to Print the Ornaments [Maker Update #12]
This week on Maker Update: a payphone that calls the 90’s, a moon for your nightstand, a way to finally get your fish talking, a mini NES with NFC, 3D printed ornaments, a sewing machine for makers, a ridiculous amount of maker contests, and the first Maker Faire in L.A.
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Show Notes
Project of the Week
Payphone Boombox
http://www.instructables.com/id/90s-Payphone-Boombox-Hack/
http://fuzzywobble.com/
Projects
Lunar Phase Clock
https://blog.arduino.cc/2016/11/23/a-3d-printed-lunar-phase-clock-for-your-nightstand/
MPL Billy Bass Hack
http://www.instructables.com/id/Animate-a-Billy-Bass-Mouth-With-Any-Audio-Source/
The NFC NES
http://www.daftmike.com/2016/07/NESPi.html
https://youtu.be/3dgnD93pwX0
Tools/Tips
3D Printed Ornaments
https://www.thingiverse.com/glitchpudding/collections/ornaments
Calebs Embroidery Machine Review
http://makezine.com/2016/11/23/review-brother-se400-sewing-embroidery-machine/
Contests Ending Soon
http://www.instructables.com/contest/
Internet of Things
http://www.instructables.com/contest/iotbuilders/
1/2
Brave the Elements
http://www.instructables.com/contest/bravetheelements2016/
1/2
Tables & Desks
http://www.instructables.com/contest/tablesdesks2016/
1/2
CNC
http://www.instructables.com/contest/cnc2016/
1/9
First Time Authors
http://www.instructables.com/contest/firsttimeauthors2016/
1/16
3D Printing
http://www.instructables.com/contest/designnowhourofmake/
1/23
Homemade Gifts
http://www.instructables.com/contest/homemadegifts2016/
1/23
Indoor Gardening
http://www.instructables.com/contest/indoorgardening2016/
1/23
Arduino
http://www.instructables.com/contest/arduino2016/
1/23
Maker Faires http://makerfaire.com/map/
December 3, 2016 DTLA Mini Maker Faire Los Angeles, California USA
December 3 + 4, 2016 Chengdu Mini Maker Faire Chengdu, Sichuan China
December 3 + 4, 2016 Ogaki Mini Maker Faire Ogaki City Japan
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![Split-Flap Attack [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WVafSAaSPNo/mqdefault.jpg "Split-Flap Attack [Maker Update]
This week on Maker Update, rolling your own split-flap display, the unholy union of Furby and Alexa, customized fan grilles and a walnut box with a foam core secret. This weeks Cool Tool is the Joe Knows Electronics Resistor Starter Kit: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B06Y5Y76XX/ctmakerupdate-20
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++Show Notes [Maker Update #73]++
[Expanded show notes available here: https://wp.me/p7HjS6-rN]
Project of the Week
Split-Flap Display by scottbez1
https://blog.hackster.io/split-flap-display-nearly-3-years-in-the-making-a73ed43add2d
https://imgur.com/a/0VAMZ
https://github.com/scottbez1/splitflap
Material Highlights
28BYJ-48 5V Stepper Motors + ULN2003 Driver Board for Arduino
http://amzn.to/2FzbchD
CR80 PVC Cards
http://amzn.to/2CKBp9X
Vinyl Letters
http://amzn.to/2GLMmKE
Jon-A-Trons Split-Flap
display https://www.instructables.com/id/Split-Flap-Display/
More Projects
I turned a Furby into an Amazon Echo by Zach Levine
https://howchoo.com/g/otewzwmwnzb/amazon-echo-furby-using-raspberry-pi-furlexa
How to Disassemble a Furby by Zach Levine
https://howchoo.com/g/njhkzme1n2u/how-to-disassemble-furby
How to detect sound output in Linux and use it to call a program (or drive a motor!) by Zach Levine
https://howchoo.com/g/mmnhmti2zjz/how-to-detect-that-audio-is-currently-being-output-in-linux-and-use-it-to-call-a-program
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Joe Knows Electronics 1/4W Resistor Starter Kit (16 Values, 400 Pieces)
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B06Y5Y76XX/ctmakerupdate-20
Joe Knows Electronics 1/4W 1% 86 Value 860 Piece Resistor Kit
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003UC4FSS/ctmakerupdate-20
Joe Knows Electronics 630V X7R 10% Capacitor Kit (13 Values, 370 Pieces)
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B06Y5FFHN8/ctmakerupdate-20
Joe Knows Electronics 33 Value 645 Piece Capacitor Kit
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007SVHFXO/ctmakerupdate-20
Joe Knows Electronics Semiconductor Kit (320 Transistors & Diodes)
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00GPZQ5B2/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Customizable Fan Grill Cover by mightynozzle
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2802474
MagPi 67
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/67/
Walnut Box Made with Utility Knife by MakeSomething
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v Lwd4l1Rpo
Project Instructable
https://www.instructables.com/id/Walnut-Box-Made-With-Utility-Knife/
Live Talk With David from MakeSomething
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CEoVsbnyBs
Maker Faires
Phnom Penh Mini Maker Faire
The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire, Saint Joseph, Missouri
Maker Faire Bay Area Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maker-faire-bay-area-may-18-19-20-2018-tickets-42720091945
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![No More Toilet Paper Fights [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XqJKwLa_hKk/mqdefault.jpg "No More Toilet Paper Fights [Maker Update]
In this episode we’re going to talk about the Wazer Waterjet Cutter, cool things to 3D print, big news for makezine.com, a project for your bathroom, and other cool stuff.
SHOW NOTES 09/14/16
Project of the Week
Micro Sketch by Fernando Jerez https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1668472
News
Wazer announced
https://makezine.com/2016/09/13/wazer-desktop-waterjet-cutter/
Make Launches Community Projects Page (powered by Hackster.io)
https://community.makezine.com/share/?utm_source=makezine&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=launch-blog
http://makezine.com/2016/09/08/share-your-project/
Projects
DIY Steel Pipe Toilet Paper Holder by PhilL42 (Now GermanSize)
http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Steel-Pipes-Toilet-Paper-Holder/?ALLSTEPS
3D Print onto a t-shirt by Sahrye Cohen, Hal Rodriguez https://community.makezine.com/share/sahrye-cohen-hal-rodriguez/3d-print-directly-onto-your-t-shirt-e0622d?ref=platform&ref_id=18265_trending &offset=5
Vintage Intercom Echo by Nick Brewer
https://community.makezine.com/share/nick-brewer/vintage-intercom-echo-5d90bd?ref=platform&ref_id=18265_trending &offset=24
Tools/Tips
3D Printed Pegboard adapters https://www.thingiverse.com/glitchpudding/collections/pegboard/page:1
Contests Ending Soon http://www.instructables.com/contest/
Wood http://www.instructables.com/contest/wood2016/ 9/19
Backyard http://www.instructables.com/contest/backyard2016/ 9/26
Caning & Pickling http://www.instructables.com/contest/canningpickling2016/ 9/26
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
5th Mini September 17 + 18, 2016 Seattle Mini Maker Faire Seattle, Washington USA
2nd Mini September 17, 2016 Wilson County Mini Maker Faire Floresville, Texas USA
4th Mini September 17, 2016 Nashville Mini Maker Faire Nashville, Tennessee USA
1st Mini September 17 + 18, 2016 Zürich Mini Maker Faire Zürich Switzerland
1st Mini September 17, 2016 Sherbrooke Mini Maker Faire Sherbrooke, Quebec Canada
1st Mini September 18, 2016 Southcoast MA Mini Maker Faire Fall River, Massachusetts USA
Donald talks at EBMF Sun, OCT 23rd
http://eastbay.makerfaire.com/
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![Slow Motion Reality [Maker Update #39]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YQIdBOZ5G0c/mqdefault.jpg "Slow Motion Reality [Maker Update #39]
This week, Maui Makers, slow motion frames, the launch of Maker Share, zip-tie lamps, rocker switch walls, and a cheap way to brand wood. This week’s featured Cool Tool is the MagnoGrip wristband https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000WU9LCQ/ctmakerupdate-20
SHOW NOTES
(Extended show notes available here: http://makerprojectlab.com/slow-motion/)
Project of the Week
Slow Dance – A Frame that Slows Down Time
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xercyn/slow-dance-a-frame-that-slows-down-time
SLOMO (Slow Motion) Frame by jollifactory
https://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA-Frame-Hack-SLOMO-Slow-Motion-Frame/
SLOMO Tindie Kit
https://www.tindie.com/products/Nick64/jf-slomo-slow-motion-frame-diy-kit/
TimeFrame - a Time Portal to Put on Your Desk. by cubic-print
https://www.instructables.com/id/TimeFrame-a-Time-Portal-to-Put-on-Your-Desk/
TimeFrame Kit
http://www.cubic-print.com/TimeFrame
News
MakerShare is Live
https://makershare.com/
More Projects
Zip Tie Lampshade by mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/Zip-Tie-Lampshade/
Rocker Switch Wall
http://imgur.com/a/pgJrA
http://konkludenz.de/wippschalterwand/
Rocker Switch Holder designs on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:1?sort=relevant&q=rocker+switch&type=things&subjects=&grades=&standards=&license=&category_id=&dwh=9594a1b474b034
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
MagnoGrip on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000WU9LCQ/ctmakerupdate-20
MagnoGrip Review
http://kk.org/cooltools/magnogrip/
Tools/Tips
Laura Kampf Shop Tips #1 // Wood Branding without a Branding Iron
https://youtu.be/3K4J7yn7ga0
Make: Tips of the Week
http://makezine.com/2017/06/16/tips-of-the-week-diy-pocket-notebooks-no-brand-woodburning-and-the-gratitude-loop/
http://makezine.com/2017/06/09/tips-of-the-week-3/
Adafruit 128x64 OLED Bonnet for Raspberry Pi
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3531
Maker Faires
Honolulu Mini Maker Faire Honolulu, Hawaii
Maker Faire Kansas City Kanas City, Missouri
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![LEDs For Your Face [Maker Update #43]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZFF_1TKxXPE/mqdefault.jpg "LEDs For Your Face [Maker Update #43]
This week on Maker Update, LEDs for your eyes, talking to your lamp, a new marble machine, the poor man’s table saw, and a giant super soaker. This week’s Cool Tool is the Kreg Rip-Cut: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007K5HIFS/ctmakerupdate-20
Show Notes
(expanded show notes available here: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-gg)
-Projects-
LED Eyes by Ruiz Brothers
https://learn.adafruit.com/led-eyes
Smart Lamp With ESP8266 & Amazon Echo by bekathwia
https://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Lamp-With-ESP8266-Amazon-Echo/
Marblevator Air by gzumwalt
https://www.instructables.com/id/Marblevator-Air/
-Cool Tools Minute-
http://cool-tools.org
Kreg KMA2675 Kreg Rip-Cut
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007K5HIFS/ctmakerupdate-20
-Tools/Tips-
New Cool Tools Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/CoolToolsLab
Best portable soldering iron comparison
https://youtu.be/iIbwQbwGFwg
1/4 Audio Jack Key Holder by jbenodin
https://www.instructables.com/id/14-Audio-Jack-Key-Holder/
Worlds Largest Super Soaker with Bob Clagett Mark Rober
https://youtu.be/gL5CO2wlBgE
https://youtu.be/T1KRQ3RcvXA
-Maker Faires-
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Maker Faire Singapore
Kingsport Mini Maker Faire
Wichita Mini Maker Faire
Dublin Maker (http://www.dublinmaker.ie/)
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![The Sick Unicorn [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZXWuLp68Ew4/mqdefault.jpg "The Sick Unicorn [Maker Update]
This week, a soap-vomiting unicorn, two new boards from Arduino, a mini marblevator, a neopixel thumb war, and more. This weeks Cool Tool is the Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009X43F38/ctmakerupdate-20
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++Show Notes [Maker Update #82]++
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Project of the Week
SOAP VOMITING UNICORN by Britt Michelsen
https://www.instructables.com/id/Soap-Vomiting-Unicorn/
News
Maker Faire Bay Area Wrap-Up
https://makezine.com/2018/05/18/live-updates-maker-faire-bay-area-2018/
Maker Faire Live Video Saturday
https://youtu.be/twNuTDDK-Hw
Maker Faire Live Video Sunday
https://youtu.be/gR80QjH6rxg
Power Racing Series 2018 Sprint 1
https://youtu.be/WDPJp41xWtc
Arduinos FPGA Board (MKR Vidor 4000) and Uno WiFi Rev2
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/05/17/say-hello-to-the-next-generation-of-arduino-boards/
https://hackaday.com/2018/05/18/arduino-just-introduced-an-fpga-board-announces-debugging-and-better-software/
https://hackaday.com/2018/05/20/video-of-the-arduino-fpga-board-demo-at-maker-faire/
https://blog.hackster.io/introducing-the-arduino-uno-wifi-7118f428ad39
https://blog.hackster.io/introducing-the-mkr-vidor-4000-7b3f50e7f12f
More Projects
MARBLEVATOR MINI, LOOP by Greg Zumwalt
https://www.instructables.com/id/Marblevator-Mini-Loop/
NEO PIXEL, FASTEST THUMB GAME by wellsey1972
https://www.instructables.com/id/Neo-Pixel-Fastest-Thumb-Game/
Box-E Box by Daniel Plata, Simone Pivetta & Samar Gmach
http://shakethatbutton.com/box-e-box/
HIS & HERS RAZOR HOLDERS by Mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/His-Hers-Razor-Holders/
WORKING MINI LEGO PINBALL MACHINE by Lego Man
https://www.instructables.com/id/Working-Mini-Lego-Pinball-Machine/
Tapeless tape Deck by Artur Młynarz
http://www.mp3tapelessdeck.pl/
https://hackaday.com/2018/05/21/ditch-the-tapes-put-an-android-in-your-deck/
Mitxela StyloCard
https://mitxela.com/projects/stylocard
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder 115V
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009X43F38/ctmakerupdate-20
Antra AH6-260-0000 Solar Power Auto Darkening Welding Helmet
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00BWAEYV8/ctmakerupdate-20
Adjustable Steel Welding Table
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B010FINPZ8/ctmakerupdate-20
Wire Scratch Brush
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00208BX4C/ctmakerupdate-20
MIG Welding Gloves
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002WOW6ZY/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Tips of the Week: Voronoi Patterns, Minwax as a Mask, DIY Bondo Knobs, and Being Prepared
https://makezine.com/2018/05/11/tips-of-the-week-voronoi-patterns-minwax-as-a-mask-diy-bondo-knobs-and-being-prepared/
Voronator
https://www.voronator.com/
MAKE 3D PRINTABLE VORONOI PATTERNS WITH AUTODESK® MESHMIXER
https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Voronoi-Pattern-with-Autodesk-Meshmixer/
Classes with Mike Warren from Instructables
https://blog.trystudio.co/story/mike
Adafruit Crickit
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-crickit-creative-robotic-interactive-construction-kit
Adafruit Parts CAD files
https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts
CircuitPython 3.0.0 Beta 0 Released
https://blog.adafruit.com/2018/05/23/circuitpython-3-0-0-beta-0-released/
Maker Faires
Berlin Germany
Strasbourg France
Vilnius Lithuania
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
Ljubljana Slovenia
Gibsons, BC Canada
Kharkiv Ukraine
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This week on Maker Update, an automatic dice spinner, a desktop CT scanner, and powering your Raspberry Pi from lithium iron phosphate. This weeks Cool Tool is the Krink K-70 Permanent Ink Marker: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003IDFPZG/ctmakerupdate-20
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Project of the Week
Automatic Dice Roller by Ruiz Bros.
https://learn.adafruit.com/automatic-dice-roller/overview
More Projects
DESKTOP CT AND 3D SCANNER WITH ARDUINO by jbumstead
https://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-CT-and-3D-Scanner-With-Arduino/
See also: Ben Krasnows CT Scanner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF3V-GHiJ78
Agisoft Photoscan Software
http://www.agisoft.com/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Krink K-70 Permanent Ink Marker
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003IDFPZG/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
LiFePO4 Powered Pi Kit
https://www.tindie.com/products/xorbit/lifepo4weredpi/
AltCTRL GDC Showcase
http://www.gdconf.com/news/games-youll-play-gdc-2018s-alt-ctrl-gdc-showcase/
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
San Antonio Mini Maker Faire
Lafayette Mini Maker Faire
Lynchburg Mini Maker Faire
Also:
2018 Midwest RepRap Festival 3/23-25
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-midwest-reprap-festival-registration-38591937524
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This week on Maker Update, levitating water with LEDs, 3D printed skull buttons, servos on Pi, a game of Twang, Arduino animatronics, and project talk with Becky Stern. This weeks Cool Tool is the EBL 18650 Rechargeable Battery: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00DNPT1D6/ctmakerupdate-20
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Project of the Week
RGB Time Fountain by Isaac Chasteau
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/02/19/levitate-water-drops-with-rgb-leds-and-arduino/
https://github.com/isaac879/RGB-Time-Fountain
More Projects
Skull Buttons by mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/Skull-Buttons/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
EBL 18650 3.7V 3000mAh Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00DNPT1D6/ctmakerupdate-20
Charger
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01MR2JJ1W/ctmakerupdate-20
Holders
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B013DUOJV4/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Hackspace Issue #4
https://hackspace.raspberrypi.org/issues
Basic Servo Use With the Raspberry Pi and GpioZero
https://www.raspberrypi-spy.co.uk/2018/02/basic-servo-use-with-the-raspberry-pi/
Twang Joystick by Bart Dring
https://github.com/Critters/TWANG
Twang Kit on Tindie
https://www.tindie.com/products/33366583/twang-shield-kit/
Jims Guide to Arduino Animatronics
https://youtu.be/8oh_uvJ9mG4
https://youtu.be/Cm8dbQKGaRU
Becky Talks To Me About Her Arduino Social Stats Tracker
https://youtu.be/vscEXCqtoEk
Maker Faires This Weekend
Dubai Mini Maker Faire Dubai
Thalia Mini Maker Faire Nürnberg
Palm Bay Mini Maker Faire Palm Bay, Florida
Denton Mini Maker Faire Denton, Texas
Kalispell Mini Maker Faire Kalispell, Montana
Windsor-Essex Mini Maker Faire Windsor, Ontario
Gainesville Mini Maker Faire Gainesville, Florida
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