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Maker Project Lab's Donald Bell shares his thoughts on the Mini Strandbeest, an inexpensive working model of the kinetic sculpture of Theo Jansen.
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Maker Project Lab's Donald Bell shares his thoughts on the Mini Strandbeest, an inexpensive working model of the kinetic sculpture of Theo Jansen.
Buy the kit: amzn.to/2dkwD7I
Read the full review with photos: makerprojectlab.com/mini-strandbeest-kit-review
Watch the longer, full build video with commentary: youtu.be/6imkgQLdbns
![Sky Sketching [Maker Update #54]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3uT9ZToX6Cs/mqdefault.jpg "Sky Sketching [Maker Update #54]
This week, a vintage GIF cam, a fidget spinner art machine, sketching the sky, using a flap disc, black hot glue, and MagPi 62. Our Cool Tool is this Sanding Flap Disc https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000WGHZYG/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes++
[Expanded show notes available here: https://wp.me/p7HjS6-iX]
Projects
Retro Raspberry Pi Tumblr GIF Camera by bekathwia
https://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Raspberry-Pi-Tumblr-GIF-Camera/
(IFTTT Tumblr settings)
https://ifttt.com/tumblr
Spiral Art Fidget Spinner by JON-A-TRON
https://www.instructables.com/id/Spiral-Art-Fidget-Spinner/
Sky Sketcher by mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/Sky-Sketcher/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Sanding Flap Discs 80 Grit
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000WGHZYG/ctmakerupdate-20
Previous Cool Tool Review by Aaron Nipper
http://kk.org/cooltools/flap-wheels-and-flap-disks/
Tools/Tips
Read-Only Raspberry Pi by Phillip Burgess
https://learn.adafruit.com/read-only-raspberry-pi/
Drill Press Drum Sander by Mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/Drill-Press-Drum-Sander/
Black hot glue for sealing out light by Ben Krasnow via Gareth Branwyn
https://makezine.com/2017/09/29/tips-of-the-week-12/
Applied Science Tips Video
https://youtu.be/xbo8xi1zgVo?t=4m13s
Black Hot Melt Glue on Amazon
http://amzn.to/2fLDw7W
EMSL Sale and Shopwarming
https://www.evilmadscientist.com/2017/shopwarming-open-house-and-sale/
MagPi #62 is out
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/62/
Maker Faires
Cincinnati Mini Maker Faire Cincinnati, Ohio
Greater Hartford Mini Maker Faire Farmington, Connecticut
Thalia Mini Maker Faire Hamburg
Maker Faire San Diego San Diego, California
Randolph Mini Maker Faire Randolph, Vermont
Galveston Mini Maker Faire Galveston, Texas
East Bay Mini Maker Faire (Oct. 22nd)
http://eastbay.makerfaire.com/
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![GIF Books & Soda Lockers [Maker Update #19]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5rDFir-7tkQ/mqdefault.jpg "GIF Books & Soda Lockers [Maker Update #19]
This week on Maker Update, a kid turns his locker into soda vending machine, a serious word on laser cutter fumes, printing GIFs into books, string launchers, a breadboard/Arduino/LEGO brick mashup, contests ending on Instructables, and why I’m flying to Iowa. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/makerprojectlab?sub_confirmation=1
Project of the Week
Locker Soda Vending Machine (Mistablik) (1:19)
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Soda-Locker-Vending-Machine/
More on Arduino Coin-Op
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Money-with-Arduino/
http://stores.ebay.com/chowhe-electronics/Coin-acceptor-Coin-selector-/_i.html?_fsub=1555136013&_sid=797776253&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
News
Laser Cutter Fumes Suspected of Killing Berkeley Couple (3:14)
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/01/27/source-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-killed-berkeley-couple/
http://sfist.com/2017/01/30/berkeley_couples_death_linked_to_ca.php
A study on Laser Cutter Fumes shown briefly in video. Bear in mind the source is a fume extraction company, but useful data regardless:
https://www.vodex.co.uk/uploads/media_items/pdf-download-laser-advice-and-information.original.pdf
Projects
Print-a-GIF (Stupot McDoodlepip) (4:48)
https://youtu.be/roJq69vgE2U
https://github.com/stupotmcdoodlepip/Print-A-Gif
3D Printed String Launcher (Steve Dickie) (5:21)
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2023309
Tools/Tips
STEMtera on PreOrder (6:14)
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14082?
Pi On Switch (6:45)
http://www.doctormonk.com/2017/01/on-switch-for-raspberry-pi.html
Total Inventors Manual by Sean Michael Ragan (7:13)
http://amzn.to/2jvvCLB
Make XYZ (7:31)
https://www.makexyz.com/
Contests Ending Soon (7:54)
Epilog 2/6 http://www.instructables.com/contest/epilog8/
Bag 2/6 http://www.instructables.com/contest/bagcontest/
Shelving 2/6 http://www.instructables.com/contest/shelving2016/
Sci-Fi 2/6 http://www.instructables.com/contest/scifi2016/
Duct Tape 2/13 http://www.instructables.com/contest/ducttape2017/
Make It Glow 2/13 http://www.instructables.com/contest/makeitglow2016/
Events (8:17)
Mission Creek Festival
http://missioncreekfestival.com/
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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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![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.
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