Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Full Instructable here: instructables.com/id/Make-Beautiful-Solder-Joints
All credit to Saar Drimmer of Boldport for introducing me to this technique. Check out Boldport here (I highly recommend their Boldport Club): boldport.com
The only unique tool you really do need to pull this off is a pair of Flush-style cutters. These are what I use, and they're cheap!
Hakko CHP-170 Flush Cutter (Amazon)
amazon.com/Hakko-CHP-170-Stand-off-Construction-21-Degree/dp/B00FZPDG1K/ctmakerupdate-20
Full Instructable here: instructables.com/id/Make-Beautiful-Solder-Joints
All credit to Saar Drimmer of Boldport for introducing me to this technique. Check out Boldport here (I highly recommend their Boldport Club): boldport.com
The only unique tool you really do need to pull this off is a pair of Flush-style cutters. These are what I use, and they're cheap!
Hakko CHP-170 Flush Cutter (Amazon)
amazon.com/Hakko-CHP-170-Stand-off-Construction-21-Degree/dp/B00FZPDG1K/ctmakerupdate-20
![Floating Water [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_ACPLlFtMd8/mqdefault.jpg "Floating Water [Maker Update]
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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++Show Notes [Maker Update #72]++
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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![Barcelona is for Makers [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_uy9Tkg2cis/mqdefault.jpg "Barcelona is for Makers [Maker Update]
This week, a mechanical hummingbird, the 2018 Hackaday Prize, a tour of Fab Lab Barcelona, casting metal from 3D prints, and getting started with Arduino without an Arduino. This weeks Cool Tools is 3M Virtua CCS Protective Eyewear: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00AEXKR4C/ctmakerupdate-20
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++Show Notes [Maker Update #74]++
Project of the Week
Hummingbird by gzumwalt
https://www.instructables.com/id/Hummingbird/
News
2018 Hackaday Prize Launched
https://hackaday.com/2018/03/12/2018-hackaday-prize-build-hope-design-the-future/
https://hackaday.io/prize
Fab Lab Barcelona
https://fablabbcn.org/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
3M Virtua CCS Protective Eyewear
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00AEXKR4C/ctmakerupdate-20
Corded Reusable Earplugs
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00284DIPK/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Metal Parts from 3D Prints by by M. Borgatti
https://learn.adafruit.com/metal-parts-from-3d-prints
Tinkercad Circuits Arduino LED Blink
https://www.instructables.com/id/Blink-an-LED-With-Arduino-in-Tinkercad/
More Circuits Projects
https://www.tinkercad.com/learn/projects#/learn/overview/O6QUTPNJDUKI7RD;collectionId=OMOZACHJ9IR8LRE
Upcoming Events
Maker Faire NoVa, Reston, Virginia
2018 Midwest RepRap Festival 3/23-25
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-midwest-reprap-festival-registration-38591937524
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![Pixie Power [Maker Update #41]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aXU6oSJ8vLQ/mqdefault.jpg "Pixie Power [Maker Update #41]
This week, a magic bag of NeoPixie dust, hydrodipping 3D prints, MagPi 59, making art for 3D glasses, and maker faires. My Cool Tool this time is the Manfrotto Magic Arm https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0011EHRDM/ctmakerupdate-20
Show Notes
(see expanded show notes here: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-fK)
Project of the Week
NeoPixie Dust Bag by John Park
https://learn.adafruit.com/NeoPixieDustBag_CPX
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Manfrotto 143 Magic Arm Kit with Umbrella Bracket Super Clamp and Backlite Base
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0011EHRDM/ctmakerupdate-20
10 Tips for Making Great Build Videos by Becky Stern
http://makezine.com/2014/03/27/beckystips/
Cool Tools Podcast: Donald Bell
http://kk.org/cooltools/donald-bell-maker-project-lab/
Tools/Tips
Hydrodipping 3D Prints by Ruiz Bros.
https://learn.adafruit.com/hydro-dip-3d-prints
MagPi Issue 59
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/59/
Raspi Online Interactive GPIO Reference
https://pinout.xyz/
Red/Blue 3D Art with Photoshop Tutorial by Josh Ellingson
http://ellingson.cc/news/2017/6/29/redblue-3d-art-with-photoshop
Get the Record!
http://alohascrewdriver.bigcartel.com/product/above-snakes-7-inch
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Maker Faire Nantes Nantes France
Reno Mini Maker Faire Reno, Nevada USA
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![All the Angles [Maker Update #62]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cQzQl97ntpU/mqdefault.jpg "All the Angles [Maker Update #62]
This week, gift-worthy projects including an RC Ladybug, high-tech puzzle box, firefly jar Bluetooth speakers, and a foam core constellation lamp. This week’s Cool Tool is a Digital Angle Ruler: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00W395R5E/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes++
Advanced Project
Lady Buggy by gzumwalt
https://www.instructables.com/id/Lady-Buggy/
More Projects
Mystery Box: NeoMatrix Mk I by John Park
https://learn.adafruit.com/mystery-box-neomatrix-mk-i/overview
Firefly Jar Portable Bluetooth Speakers by KirbyMeetsAudio
https://www.instructables.com/id/Firefly-Jar-Portable-Bluetooth-Speakers/
Magical Starry Night Light W/ Wood, Foamboard & Fairy Lights by darbinorvar
https://www.instructables.com/id/Magical-Starry-Night-Light-W-Wood-Foamboard-Fairy-/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Digital Angle Ruler
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00W395R5E/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
3D Printer Filament Dry Box by bekathwia
https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printer-Filament-Dry-Box/
Pi Projects Book 3 (Free PDF)
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/projects-3/
Maker Faires
Rome Italy
Berlin Germany
Los Angeles, California USA
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![CNC Sky Iris [Maker Update #33]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cU0wms1T0Uw/mqdefault.jpg "CNC Sky Iris [Maker Update #33]
This week on Maker Update, a giant mechanical iris, a lightsaber, remote control Arduino, a micro torch, python boxes, Google HATs, Processing Spirographs, and Maker Faires. Support the show by purchasing this week’s featured tool here: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000PS9TQI/ctmakerupdate-20
Show Notes
See expanded show notes here: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-cq
Advanced Project of the Week
Caleb Krafts Giant Mechanical Iris
http://makezine.com/2017/05/02/cnc-routing-4-foot-mechanical-iris-skylight/
10-inch Desktop Version
http://www.cncrouterparts.com/make-iris-skylight-p-443.html
More Projects
Bob Clagett Light Saber
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0d-wT6YS4w
Remote Effects Trigger Box by John Park
https://learn.adafruit.com/remote-effects-trigger
Cool Tools Minute
Bernz-O-Matic ST2200T Micro Flame Butane Torch Kit Review
http://kk.org/cooltools/bernz-o-matic-micro-flame-butane-torch-kit/
Buy on Amazon and support this show
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000PS9TQI/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Pulse Sensor Amped
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1093
Boxes.py (via Jordan Bunker)
http://www.festi.info/boxes.py/
New MagPi with Google HAT
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/google-aiy-voice-magpi-57/
Download Issue #57 as PDF
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/57/
Adafruit METRO M0 Express - designed for CircuitPython - ATSAMD21G18
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3505
Processing-Spirograph (Julien Grünhagel)
https://github.com/rspt/processing-spirograph
https://rspt.io/
Plug
Gareth Panel Amazing Tales from the Shop
https://makerfaire.com/maker/entry/61519/
Thanks to Brian Bennett and all the Kitty contributors!
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
North Little Rock Mini Maker Faire North Little Rock, Arkansas
Ljubljana Mini Maker Faire Ljubljana, Tobaca
Madison Mini Maker Faire Madison, Wisconsin
Marthas Vineyard Mini Maker Faire West Tisbury, Massachusetts
Maker Faire Austin Austin, Texas
Palm Beach Mini Maker Faire West Palm Beach, Florida
Barre Mini Maker Faire Barre, Vermont
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