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This week on Maker Update, a virtual rocket controller, a light organ dress, 3D printed detergent hack, and casting with Lego bricks. This week’s Cool Tool is a 5" Sanding Mouse: amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00HJBSHG2/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes [Maker Update #69]++
[Expanded show notes available here: makerprojectlab.com/kerbal-space-program-controller-maker-update-69/]
Make: magazine Senior Editor Caleb Kraft guest picks!
Check out Caleb's YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/channel/UC7hyWNWuPj0_Da4rM3-hW4A
-=Projects=-
KerbalController a Custom Control Panel by Hugo Peeters
makezine.com/2018/01/25/kerbal-custom-console
Light Organ LED Dress v2 by Mirromaru
mirromaru.tumblr.com/post/146663592250/the-led-dress-in-action-3-hardware-is-an-adafruit
mirromaru.tumblr.com/post/169348381496/just-as-a-quick-write-down-of-my-color-organ-dress
Laundry Detergent Cup Drain by davwilso
thingiverse.com/thing:2748680
-=Cool Tools Minute=-
cool-tools.org
5" Sanding Mouse for Orbital Sanding Discs
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00HJBSHG2/ctmakerupdate-20
As recommended by Nick Offerman
youtube.com/watch?v=Gh6H7Md_L2k
-=Tools/Tips=-
Lego Mold Boxes, Know Your Screws, and Yet More Glue Tips and Tricks by Gareth Branwyn
makezine.com/2018/01/26/tips-of-the-week-lego-mold-boxes-know-your-screws-and-yet-more-glue-tricks
Adafruit Feather 328P
learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather-328p-atmega328-atmega328p
MagPi Issue #66 Now Available
raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/66
HackSpace Issue #3 Now Available
hackspace.raspberrypi.org/issues
How to lift a banana: a guide to motors in robotics by Simon BDY
medium.com/pollenrobotics/how-to-lift-a-banana-a-guide-to-robotic-motors-62c1746153f0
Maker Faire Bay Area Call for Makers
makerfaire.com/bay-area/call-for-makers
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This week on Maker Update, a virtual rocket controller, a light organ dress, 3D printed detergent hack, and casting with Lego bricks. This week’s Cool Tool is a 5" Sanding Mouse: amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00HJBSHG2/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes [Maker Update #69]++
[Expanded show notes available here: makerprojectlab.com/kerbal-space-program-controller-maker-update-69/]
Make: magazine Senior Editor Caleb Kraft guest picks!
Check out Caleb's YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/channel/UC7hyWNWuPj0_Da4rM3-hW4A
-=Projects=-
KerbalController a Custom Control Panel by Hugo Peeters
makezine.com/2018/01/25/kerbal-custom-console
Light Organ LED Dress v2 by Mirromaru
mirromaru.tumblr.com/post/146663592250/the-led-dress-in-action-3-hardware-is-an-adafruit
mirromaru.tumblr.com/post/169348381496/just-as-a-quick-write-down-of-my-color-organ-dress
Laundry Detergent Cup Drain by davwilso
thingiverse.com/thing:2748680
-=Cool Tools Minute=-
cool-tools.org
5" Sanding Mouse for Orbital Sanding Discs
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00HJBSHG2/ctmakerupdate-20
As recommended by Nick Offerman
youtube.com/watch?v=Gh6H7Md_L2k
-=Tools/Tips=-
Lego Mold Boxes, Know Your Screws, and Yet More Glue Tips and Tricks by Gareth Branwyn
makezine.com/2018/01/26/tips-of-the-week-lego-mold-boxes-know-your-screws-and-yet-more-glue-tricks
Adafruit Feather 328P
learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather-328p-atmega328-atmega328p
MagPi Issue #66 Now Available
raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/66
HackSpace Issue #3 Now Available
hackspace.raspberrypi.org/issues
How to lift a banana: a guide to motors in robotics by Simon BDY
medium.com/pollenrobotics/how-to-lift-a-banana-a-guide-to-robotic-motors-62c1746153f0
Maker Faire Bay Area Call for Makers
makerfaire.com/bay-area/call-for-makers
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![Kerbal Space Program Controller [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5vVHJ6viD08/mqdefault.jpg "Kerbal Space Program Controller [Maker Update]
This week on Maker Update, a virtual rocket controller, a light organ dress, 3D printed detergent hack, and casting with Lego bricks. This week’s Cool Tool is a 5 Sanding Mouse: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00HJBSHG2/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes [Maker Update #69]++
[Expanded show notes available here: http://makerprojectlab.com/kerbal-space-program-controller-maker-update-69/]
Make: magazine Senior Editor Caleb Kraft guest picks!
Check out Calebs YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7hyWNWuPj0_Da4rM3-hW4A
Projects
KerbalController a Custom Control Panel by Hugo Peeters
https://makezine.com/2018/01/25/kerbal-custom-console/
Light Organ LED Dress v2 by Mirromaru
http://mirromaru.tumblr.com/post/146663592250/the-led-dress-in-action-3-hardware-is-an-adafruit
http://mirromaru.tumblr.com/post/169348381496/just-as-a-quick-write-down-of-my-color-organ-dress
Laundry Detergent Cup Drain by davwilso
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2748680
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
5 Sanding Mouse for Orbital Sanding Discs
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00HJBSHG2/ctmakerupdate-20
As recommended by Nick Offerman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh6H7Md_L2k
Tools/Tips
Lego Mold Boxes, Know Your Screws, and Yet More Glue Tips and Tricks by Gareth Branwyn
https://makezine.com/2018/01/26/tips-of-the-week-lego-mold-boxes-know-your-screws-and-yet-more-glue-tricks/
Adafruit Feather 328P
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather-328p-atmega328-atmega328p
MagPi Issue #66 Now Available
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/66/
HackSpace Issue #3 Now Available
https://hackspace.raspberrypi.org/issues
How to lift a banana: a guide to motors in robotics by Simon BDY
https://medium.com/pollenrobotics/how-to-lift-a-banana-a-guide-to-robotic-motors-62c1746153f0
Maker Faire Bay Area Call for Makers
https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/call-for-makers/
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![Treasured Trash [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/67UhLilcgQ8/mqdefault.jpg "Treasured Trash [Maker Update]
This week, a Kalimba made from teeth, Arduino gives the Yun a second chance, hacking a greeting card sound machine, a giant button for $1, and 5 maker materials you can cut from an old bike. This weeks Cool Tool is a Greeting Card Sound Player Module: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01M35VHY5/ctmakerupdate-20
★Buy Me a Coffee★
https://buymeacoff.ee/Gtn3PD5
(p.s. You’re awesome!)
++Show Notes [Maker Update #77]++
Expanded show notes here: https://makerprojectlab.com/treasured-trash-maker-update-77/
Project of the Week
Trash Kalimba by Loek Vellekoop
https://www.instructables.com/id/Trash-Kalimba-Musical-Instrument/
Bike Gamelan
https://www.loekvellekoop.com/#/bikegamelan/
News
Arduino Yun Rev 2 Announcement
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/03/29/arduino-yun-rev-2-is-here/
Analysis by Alasdair Allan
https://blog.hackster.io/introducing-the-new-arduino-y%C3%BAn-rev-2-3b5de45b8cec
Arduino Yun Rev 2 Store Page
https://store.arduino.cc/usa/arduino-yun-rev-2
Maslow CNC Releases Community Garden
http://maslowcommunitygarden.org/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Programmable Button Control Music Sound Player Module
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01M35VHY5/ctmakerupdate-20
Also, those 18650 rechargeable batteries, charger, and holders, if youre interested.
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
Cheapest Easiest Easy Button Hack EVER by @MakerBlock
http://makerblock.com/2018/02/cheapest-easiest-easy-button-hack-ever/
4-Pack Tap Light
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00S9RPGZU/ctmakerupdate-20
MagPi 68 is out
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/68/
Dan Porters Hummingbird 3D in NC
http://www.hummingbird3d.com/
5 Maker Materials You Can Reclaim from an Old Bike
https://makerprojectlab.com/5-maker-materials-from-an-old-bike-wheel/
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Jacksonville Mini Maker Faire Jacksonville, Florida
Meridian Mini Maker Faire Meridian, Mississippi
Maker Faire Miami Miami, Florida
Tri-State Mini Maker Faire Lakeville, Connecticut
Mercer Bucks Mini Maker Faire Pennington, New Jersey
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![Raspberry Pi Rubiks Robot [Maker Update #51]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/91gmSYw_atQ/mqdefault.jpg "Raspberry Pi Rubiks Robot [Maker Update #51]
This week on Maker Update, a Pi-powered Rubik’s cube-solving robot, hacking your own tabletop pinball machine, a look at Fiber Fix tape, and a new issue of Make magazine. This week’s Cool Tool is Fiber Fix repair tape https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00B297WDG/ctmakerupdate-20
++SHOW NOTES++
[Extended notes available here: https://wp.me/p7HjS6-i2]
Advanced Project
Fully 3D-Printed Rubiks Cube Solving Robot by otvinta3d
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2471044
http://www.otvinta.com/download12.html
More Projects
John Park’s Mini iPad Pinball Table with Gemma M0
https://learn.adafruit.com/mini-pinball-table-with-gemma-m0/overview
First version using Teensy
https://learn.adafruit.com/pinball-controll-ipad/overview
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Fiber Fix 2 Repair Tape Wrap (Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00B297WDG/ctmakerupdate-20
Cool Tools Review by Gerald Zuckier
http://kk.org/cooltools/fiberfix/
Tools/Tips
Make Tips of the Week
https://makezine.com/2017/09/08/tips-of-the-week-9/
Resealable Bag Keeps Your Scale Clean (via Tested)
https://youtu.be/YKufwAJxumE
Make #59 is out!
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Maker Faire Hannover Hannover
Wilson County Mini Maker Faire Floresville, Texas
Portland Mini Maker Faire Portland, Oregon
Troy Mini Maker Faire Troy, New York
Seattle Mini Maker Faire Seattle, Washington
Maker Faire Bergstraße Bergstraße
Trieste Mini Maker Faire Trieste
Mayersche Mini Maker Faire Düsseldorf
Hangzhou Mini Maker Faire Hangzhou
Boston Mini Maker Faire Boston, Massachusetts
East Bay Mini Maker Faire (Oct. 22nd)
http://eastbay.makerfaire.com/
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Maker Update is a weekly video series that comes out every Wednesday morning, covering news, projects, tips, and events that will interest the maker and DIY community.
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![Skateboard Guitars & Ninja Timers [Maker Update #26]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A6AkDUQnTxU/mqdefault.jpg "Skateboard Guitars & Ninja Timers [Maker Update #26]
This week on Maker Update: timers for ninjas, Hackaday Prize, what happened to Maker Faire Chicago, skateboard slide guitar, PiCade hats, Feather cases, and this weekend’s Maker Faires. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/makerprojectlab?sub_confirmation=1
Show Notes
Project of the Week
John Park Ninja Timer
https://learn.adafruit.com/ninja-timer-giant-7-segment-display/overview
News
2017 Hackaday Prize Launched
https://hackaday.io/prize
http://hackaday.com/2017/03/20/2017-hackaday-prize-begins-right-now/
Maker Faire Chicago Postponed
http://makerfaire.com/chicago/
More Projects
Lap Slide Guitar Skate Board by BeavisChrist
https://www.instructables.com/id/Lap-Slide-Guitar-Skate-Board/
InkScape Fret Ruler Extension
https://inkscape.org/en/~Neon22/%E2%98%85luthier-fret-ruler
Cool Tools Minute
FastCap Glue-Bot & Babe Bot bottle
http://kk.org/cooltools/paolo-salvagione-visual-artist/
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0006IUW8G/ref=nosim/cooltools-20
https://www.amazon.com/FastCap-Babe-Bot-Ounce-Glue-Bottle/dp/B0006IUW9U/ [Cool Tools Link TK]
Tools/Tips
Etcher Software for SD imaging
https://etcher.io/
Pimoroni Picade Hat
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/03/14/new-product-pimoroni-picade-hat-for-raspberry-pi/
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3402
Feather Cases
https://forums.adafruit.com/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=113908
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8bCpCotjO4&feature=youtu.be
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
San Antonio Mini Maker Faire San Antonio, Texas
Maker Faire Ruhr Dortmund
Twin Tiers Mini Maker Faire Horseheads, New York
Lynchburg Mini Maker Faire Lynchburg, Virginia
Mission Creek ALT
http://missioncreekfestival.com/schedule/alt-2017/
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPH_5k5U07g_6RuAwt3liueIQwEZdnX6DYu8DkoshWlcC3sg/viewform?c=0&w=1
Maker Update is a weekly video series that comes out every Wednesday morning, covering news, projects, tips, and events that will interest the maker and DIY community.
Find more online:
Blog: http://makerprojectlab.com
Facebook: http://fb.me/makerprojectlab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makerprojectlab/
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Maker Project Lab
PO Box 1016
Alameda, CA 94501")
![Garbage Ghosts & Key Bangers [Maker Update #06]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AmLgflhFrtk/mqdefault.jpg "Garbage Ghosts & Key Bangers [Maker Update #06]
This weeks Maker Update is dedicated to taking your Halloween up a notch, with tips on costume resources, cheap and easy (and scary) DIY ghosts, 3D printed cosplay props, and site recommendations for professional haunted house props and controllers.
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Show Notes
Projects
Trash bag tape ghosts
http://www.instructables.com/id/Trash-Bag-and-Tape-Ghosts-Wwwmonstertutorialscomgh/
Cheap Mannequin Head on Amazon
http://amzn.to/2dEnclR
Chicken Wire Ghost Bride
http://www.instructables.com/id/Chicken-Wire-Ghost-Bride/
Neopixel Goggle Kit
https://www.adafruit.com/product/2221
Tools/Tips
5 Cosplay Communities
http://makezine.com/2016/10/03/halloween-2016-5-cosplay-communities-to-source-your-halloween-costume-inspiration/
Cosplay Tutorial
http://cosplaytutorial.com/
MyMini Factory Cosplay Collection
https://www.myminifactory.com/category/cosplay
Thingiverse Halloween Collections
https://www.thingiverse.com/glitchpudding/collections/cosplay
https://www.thingiverse.com/glitchpudding/collections/halloween
Professional Prop Shopping
http://www.frightprops.com/
http://www.monsterguts.com/store/
iFixit ProTech Toolkit https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Parts/Pro-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-307
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Maker Faire Rome Rome Italy
Maker Faire Seoul Seoul Korea
Maker Faire Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Penang Mini Maker Faire Penang Malaysia
Maker Faire Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA
Colorado Springs Mini Maker Faire Colorado Springs, Colorado USA
Aarhus Mini Maker Faire Aarhus Denmark
Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire - East Bay Edition Newport, Rhode Island USA
Maker Update is a weekly video series that comes out every Wednesday morning, covering news, projects, tips, and events that will interest the maker and DIY community.
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![Bobbleheads & Burrs [Maker Update #46]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B7NvuJ1Xh2M/mqdefault.jpg "Bobbleheads & Burrs [Maker Update #46]
This week on Maker Update, designing your own bobblehead, a new trick for your Raspberry Pi, what’s so great about deburring tools, McMaster Carr meets Tinkercad, and a roundup of 3D printed Pi cases. This weeks Cool Tool is the General Tools 481 Swivel Head Deburring Tool: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0031F03VC/ctmakerupdate-20
Show Notes
(Expanded notes available here: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-gX)
+Advanced Project+
3D Printed Bobblehead by Paige Russell
https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Bobblehead/
Facebook video walkthrough
https://www.facebook.com/instructables/videos/10155604164646913/
Paiges Invention Class
https://www.instructables.com/class/Invention-Class/
+News+
GPIO 1.4 for Raspberry Pi
https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/gpio-zero-update/
+Cool Tools Minute+
http://cool-tools.org
General Tools 481 Swivel Head Deburring Tool with Handle Storage
Buy it on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0031F03VC/ctmakerupdate-20
Original review on Cool Tools
http://kk.org/cooltools/swivel-head-deburring-tool/
A similar review by Charles Platt
http://kk.org/cooltools/vargus-uv1-1/
Tools/Tips
Cool Tools: Beadle Wrap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHba0EfZI60
Awesome Pi Cases to Print
https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/3d-printed-raspberry-pi-cases/
Import McMaster-Carr Components Into Tinkercad by Paige Russell
https://www.instructables.com/id/Import-McMaster-Carr-Components-Into-Tinkercad/
Join Email List for bonus links
http://mailchi.mp/b454278e338c/arduino-fire-punch
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Maker Faire Beijing Beijing
Rutland Mini Maker Faire Rutland, Vermont
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