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This week, a 3D printed thermal camera, Nintendo Switch gets making with Labo, an 8-note harp with only one string, Scratch 3.0, and making CNC designs by hand. This week’s Cool Tool is the Neiko Mini Ratcheting Screwdriver: amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000XYOUS6/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes [Maker Update #68]++
[Expanded show notes available here: makerprojectlab.com/nintendos-cardboard-kits-maker-update-68/]
-=Advanced Project=-
Thermal Camera with Display by Ruiz Bros.
learn.adafruit.com/thermal-camera-with-display
-=News=-
Nintendo Looks to Create Educational Electronics with Labo
labo.nintendo.com
hackaday.com/2018/01/20/nintendo-switch-gets-making-with-labo
-=More Projects=-
TuneFast Harp by makefast
thingiverse.com/thing:2709667
-=Cool Tools Minute=-
cool-tools.org
Neiko 03044A Mini Ratcheting Screwdriver and Bit Set
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000XYOUS6/ctmakerupdate-20
-=Tools/Tips=-
Scratch 3.0 Preview
https://preview.scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch 3.0 Wiki
https://wiki.scratch.mit.edu/wiki/Scratch_3.0
Technique: Digital Fabrication by Hand by JON-A-TRON
instructables.com/id/Digital-Fabrication-By-Hand
Flip-Top CNC Table by JON-A-TRON
instructables.com/id/Flip-Top-CNC-Table
-=Maker Faires=-
Perpignan Mini Maker Faire
Elkhorn Mini Maker Faire
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This week, a 3D printed thermal camera, Nintendo Switch gets making with Labo, an 8-note harp with only one string, Scratch 3.0, and making CNC designs by hand. This week’s Cool Tool is the Neiko Mini Ratcheting Screwdriver: amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000XYOUS6/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes [Maker Update #68]++
[Expanded show notes available here: makerprojectlab.com/nintendos-cardboard-kits-maker-update-68/]
-=Advanced Project=-
Thermal Camera with Display by Ruiz Bros.
learn.adafruit.com/thermal-camera-with-display
-=News=-
Nintendo Looks to Create Educational Electronics with Labo
labo.nintendo.com
hackaday.com/2018/01/20/nintendo-switch-gets-making-with-labo
-=More Projects=-
TuneFast Harp by makefast
thingiverse.com/thing:2709667
-=Cool Tools Minute=-
cool-tools.org
Neiko 03044A Mini Ratcheting Screwdriver and Bit Set
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000XYOUS6/ctmakerupdate-20
-=Tools/Tips=-
Scratch 3.0 Preview
https://preview.scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch 3.0 Wiki
https://wiki.scratch.mit.edu/wiki/Scratch_3.0
Technique: Digital Fabrication by Hand by JON-A-TRON
instructables.com/id/Digital-Fabrication-By-Hand
Flip-Top CNC Table by JON-A-TRON
instructables.com/id/Flip-Top-CNC-Table
-=Maker Faires=-
Perpignan Mini Maker Faire
Elkhorn Mini Maker Faire
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![Nintendos Cardboard Kits [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/E2GSqR3HOL0/mqdefault.jpg "Nintendos Cardboard Kits [Maker Update]
This week, a 3D printed thermal camera, Nintendo Switch gets making with Labo, an 8-note harp with only one string, Scratch 3.0, and making CNC designs by hand. This week’s Cool Tool is the Neiko Mini Ratcheting Screwdriver: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000XYOUS6/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes [Maker Update #68]++
[Expanded show notes available here: http://makerprojectlab.com/nintendos-cardboard-kits-maker-update-68/]
Advanced Project
Thermal Camera with Display by Ruiz Bros.
https://learn.adafruit.com/thermal-camera-with-display
News
Nintendo Looks to Create Educational Electronics with Labo
https://labo.nintendo.com/
https://hackaday.com/2018/01/20/nintendo-switch-gets-making-with-labo/
More Projects
TuneFast Harp by makefast
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2709667
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Neiko 03044A Mini Ratcheting Screwdriver and Bit Set
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000XYOUS6/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Scratch 3.0 Preview
https://preview.scratch.mit.edu/
Scratch 3.0 Wiki
https://wiki.scratch.mit.edu/wiki/Scratch_3.0
Technique: Digital Fabrication by Hand by JON-A-TRON
https://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Fabrication-By-Hand/
Flip-Top CNC Table by JON-A-TRON
https://www.instructables.com/id/Flip-Top-CNC-Table/
Maker Faires
Perpignan Mini Maker Faire
Elkhorn Mini Maker Faire
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![DIY Diploma [Maker Update #29]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Eg5nHl0vOZQ/mqdefault.jpg "DIY Diploma [Maker Update #29]
This week, an old fashioned electric go kart, diploma drama for Arduino, fingerprint sensors, sninges, and robot trading cards.This weeks Cool Tool is Scraperite Plastic Razors https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000XBGN02/ctmakerupdate-20
Full show notes available on the Maker Project Lab blog: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-bs
Project of the Week
Electric Go Kart in Retro Style (for Kids) by woodenProjects
https://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Go-Kart-in-Retro-Style-for-Kids/
News
Arduino’s New CEO, Federico Musto, May Have Fabricated His Academic Record
https://www.wired.com/2017/04/arduinos-new-ceo-federico-musto-may-fabricated-academic-record/
Cool Tools Minute
Scraperite Plastic Razor Blades
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000XBGN02/ctmakerupdate-20
http://kk.org/cooltools/plastic-razor-blades/
Tools/Tips
How to use a Raspberry Pi Fingerprint Sensor for Authentication (via Adafruit)
https://tutorials-raspberrypi.com/how-to-use-raspberry-pi-fingerprint-sensor-authentication/
How to use a Fingerprint Sensor with Arduino
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-optical-fingerprint-sensor/wiring-for-use-with-arduino
Laser Cut Parametric Flex Box Generators by JustAddSharks
https://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Parametric-Flex-Box-Generators/
Sninges in Laser Cut Acryllic by Sean Michael Ragan
http://makezine.com/2011/12/08/designing-sninges-in-laser-cut-acrylic/
Maker Faires http://makerfaire.com/map/
April 14, 2017 Kent, Ohio
April 15, 2017 Omaha, Nebraska
April 15, 2017 Salt Lake City, Utah
April 16, 2017 Edinburgh, Scotland
National Robotics Week
http://www.nationalroboticsweek.org/
Robot Trading Cards
http://www.nationalroboticsweek.org/Cards.aspx
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![Arduino Fire Punch [Maker Update #45]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FF2cD_YcQJ4/mqdefault.jpg "Arduino Fire Punch [Maker Update #45]
This week, punch-activated flame throwers, interactive laser curtains, Massimo takes back Arduino, 3-color OLED screens, MagPi 60, and the Gemma M0. This week’s Cool Tool is the Rennsteig Adjustable Center Punch https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00KYQO7ZE/ctmakerupdate-20.
+Show Notes+
(extended notes available here: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-gF)
Advanced Projects
Punch Activated Arm Flamethrowers (Real Firebending) Made by Allen Pan
https://www.hackster.io/Advanced/punch-activated-arm-flamethrowers-real-firebending-95bb80
Flamethrower Skateboard (reference)
https://www.instructables.com/id/Flamethrower-Skateboard/
MyoWare Bionic Claws (reference)
https://www.instructables.com/id/Bionic-Wolverine-Claws/
Interactive Laser Sheet Generator With Arduino by Jon Bumstead
https://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Laser-Sheet-Generator-With-Arduino/
Electrical Slip Rings || What theyre for, How they work, DIY, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptkMY-DZqeo
Interactive Geodesic Dome (reference)
https://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-Geodesic-LED-Dome/
News
Acquisition Ushers in New Era for Arduino; Banzi Named Chairman
http://makezine.com/2017/07/28/arduino-acquisition/
ARDUINO VS. ARDUINO: MUSTO OUT, BANZI IN
http://hackaday.com/2017/07/28/arduino-vs-arduino-musto-out-banzi-in/
Arduino Link Roundup
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/07/29/arduino-link-round-up-and-more-arduino-makerbusiness-freearduino/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Rennsteig Adjustable Automatic Center Punch with hand guard in round plastic tube- 60 - 130 N Striking Force
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00KYQO7ZE/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
MagPi Issue #60
https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/magpi-60/
Make Tips of the Week
http://makezine.com/2017/07/28/tips-of-the-week-6/
‘Ultimate Guide to Soldering’ by @pimoroni
https://learn.pimoroni.com/tutorial/sandyj/the-ultimate-guide-to-soldering
Inky pHAT 3-color e-ink display
https://shop.pimoroni.com/collections/raspberry-pi/products/inky-phat
Adafruit GEMMA M0
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3501
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Chicago Southside Mini Maker Faire
Dayton Mini Maker Faire
Maker Faire Tokyo
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![Alternative Controller [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fmd4MCOCBI8/mqdefault.jpg "Alternative Controller [Maker Update]
This week, a MIDI compatible music box, alternative controller indie games at GDC, an Arduino for your knife, free game developer software, and Hackspace #5. This weeks Cool Tool is the Makey Makey Kit: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008SFLEPE/ctmakerupdate-20
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++Show Notes [Maker Update #76]++
Project of the Week
MIDI Music Box by Tim Alex Jacobs (aka Mitxela)
https://mitxela.com/projects/musicbox
GitHub Resources
https://github.com/mitxela/musicbox
News
My Alt.CTRL.GDC Report
https://makerprojectlab.com/the-makers-of-alt-ctrl-gdc-2018/
Video Highlights Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHvctKwAXIO-uVVbR2gWnMjC40fDfmUtm
More Projects
KNIFE SHARPENING ANGLE COACH WITH BLUETOOTH & ARDUINO by Becky Stern
https://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-Arduino-BNO055-Knife-Sharpening-Angle-Co/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Makey Makey Kit
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008SFLEPE/ctmakerupdate-20
Scratch Games for Makey Makey
https://scratch.mit.edu/search/projects?q=makey+makey
Google Offline T-Rex Game
http://apps.thecodepost.org/trex/trex.html
Disco is Dead game
http://thirdfloorgames.wixsite.com/discoisdead
MakeyMakey Project Gallery
https://labz.makeymakey.com/remixes
Tools/Tips
Game Maker Studio
https://www.yoyogames.com/get
Unity Personal
https://store.unity.com/products/unity-personal
Issue #5 of Hackspace magazine is out
https://hackspace.raspberrypi.org/issues/5
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
MSI Chicago Mini Maker Faire
Ankara Mini Maker Faire
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![Sealed Lead Acid [Maker Update #57]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HCp0yxgHBKg/mqdefault.jpg "Sealed Lead Acid [Maker Update #57]
This week on Maker Update, an update for Circuit Python, Adafruit IO Plus, casting metal in Kinetic sand, a 3D printed tape measure tool, and reusing vintage voltmeters. This week’s Cool Tool is a 12v SLA battery: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003S1RQ2S/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes++
[Extended show notes available here: https://wp.me/p7HjS6-kX]
News
Circuit Python 2.1.0 Released!
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/10/17/circuit-python-2-1-0-released/
Adafruit IO Plus! The Adafruit IO Subscription Plan
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/10/16/now-live-adafruit-io-plus-the-adafruit-io-subscription-plan/
Tools/Tips
Tips of the Week by Gareth Branwyn
https://makezine.com/2017/10/20/tips-of-the-week-14/
Homemade Modern Sand Casting
https://youtu.be/NxUgzDvd1ms
Tape Measuring Tool by mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/Tape-Measuring-Tool/
Reusing Old Meters by The Post Apocalyptic Inventor
https://youtu.be/M1a5F4-nQho
Soldering Clean Wire Splices by bekathwia
https://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Clean-Wire-Splices/
MP4 Museum
http://mp4museum.org/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
ExpertPower 12V 7 Amp EXP1270 Rechargeable Lead Acid Battery
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003S1RQ2S/ctmakerupdate-20
Extreme Max Battery Buddy
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00K72C1T4/ctmakerupdate-20
Maker Faires
Maker Faire Istanbul Istanbul
Pueblo Mini Maker Faire Pueblo, Colorado
Maker Faire Bilbao Bilbao
Montevideo Mini Maker Faire Montevideo
Maker Faire Calgary Calgary, Albeta
Derby Mini Maker Faire Derby, Derbyshire
Thalia Mini Maker Faire Dresden
Texoma Mini Maker Faire Wichita Falls, Texas
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![Contraptions and QR Coasters [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ITWzOp9rXD4/mqdefault.jpg "Contraptions and QR Coasters [Maker Update]
This week, an animated wooden sign, new mesh boards from Particle, 3D printed QR coasters, 3D printing on fabric, and my talk with Jon-A-Tron. This week’s Cool Tool is a Retractable Cardboard Cutter: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004C5IVUA/ctmakerupdate-20
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++Show Notes [Maker Update #71]++
Project of the Week
A Curious Contraption by Nicole Catrett
https://wonderfulidea.co/blog/2018/2/6/a-curious-contraption
News
Particle Mesh Boards
http://makerprojectlab.com/particle-brings-mesh-networking-to-diy-projects/
https://www.particle.io/mesh/
More Projects
QR COASTERS by mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/QR-Coasters/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Retractable Corrugated Cardboard Cutter Slide Dan Chan Green (DC-25)
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004C5IVUA/ctmakerupdate-20
Non-Stick Replacement Blades (2-pack)
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00GJKE66E/ctmakerupdate-20
Original Corrugated Cardboard Cutter Dan Chan [Fluorine Coating]
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008RIS0UY/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Gear Generator
http://geargenerator.com/
EMSL Valentines
https://www.evilmadscientist.com/2018/valentines6/
How to 3D Print on Fabric for Cosplay by Uncle Jessy
https://makezine.com/2018/02/12/3d-print-fabric/
https://youtu.be/CjH5KGw3Psw
My Talk with Jon-A-Tron https://youtu.be/aJupFzOTpKs
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![The DIY Nintendo You Really Want [Maker Update #11]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JBW0Pmza6CE/mqdefault.jpg "The DIY Nintendo You Really Want [Maker Update #11]
This week on Maker Update: a project for painting the air, a new ally for Maker Spaces, Hackster has a new owner, Make Magazine’s 3D printer shootout, hacking the NES Classic, making your own NES Classic, and Maker Faires.
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SHOW NOTES
Project of the Week
John Parks Light Paintbrush: https://learn.adafruit.com/lightpaint-cplay/
News
Nation of Makers Announcement: http://www.nationofmakers.us/
AVNET Acquires Hackster: https://blog.adafruit.com/2016/11/14/avnet-acquires-hackster-focuses-on-hardware-startups-hacksterio-avent-makerbusiness/
http://makezine.com/2016/11/14/avnet-acquires-hackster/
Make 3DP Guide: http://makezine.com/2016/11/08/announcing-results-years-digital-fabrication-testing/ http://makezine.com/comparison/3dprinters/
NES Classic Begs for Modding: https://blog.adafruit.com/2016/11/10/time-to-hack-nintendo-entertainment-system-nes-classic-edition-nintendoamerica/
http://hackaday.com/2016/11/13/linux-on-your-nes-classic-edition/
https://www.reddit.com/r/nintendo/comments/5cgbkm/linux_on_nes_classic_mini_current_progress_and/?sort=top
Holy crap, just make one!: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1887826
http://www.instructables.com/id/Updated-Installing-RetroPie-30-on-Raspberry-Pi-1-2/?ALLSTEPS
https://retropie.org.uk/
Sponsor
WD Labs PiDrive Kit: http://wdlabs.wd.com/products/wd-pidrive-250gb/
Maker Faires: http://makerfaire.com/map/
Maker Faire Bilbao Bilbao Spain
Rochester Mini Maker Faire Rochester, New York USA
Rogue Valley Mini Maker Faire Ashland, Oregon USA
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![Puppet Pandemonium! [alt.ctrl.gdc 2018]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JaCiy8nqayc/mqdefault.jpg "Puppet Pandemonium! [alt.ctrl.gdc 2018]
At the Alt.Ctrl Showcase at GDC 2018, Dustin Harris talks to Maker Project Lab about the co-op puppet game he helped develop, Puppet Pandemonium!
His studio (Fluffy Games) describes the game as A puppet show video game that uses the puppets as the controllers, and has an element of audience participation.
You can learn more about Puppet Pandemonium! here: https://youtu.be/TAsYemuE7oc
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![DIY Camera Explains Your Picture [Maker Update #17]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Kc3YCDER_aw/mqdefault.jpg "DIY Camera Explains Your Picture [Maker Update #17]
This week, an artificially intelligent word camera, the launch of the Pi Compute Module 3 and why it’s ok not to care, a goofy walking Arduino bot, a slot-together octopus lamp, a $20 color-matching laptop light, shop tips, battery tips, and where in the world is this week’s Maker Faire? SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/makerprojectlab?sub_confirmation=1
SHOW NOTES
Project of the Week
Pi Camera Describes Image (Charles Channon): https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/01/13/whatisit-smart-camera-piday-raspberrypi-raspberry_pi/
https://www.hackster.io/cchannon/raspberry-pi-smart-camera-a8c786?ref=channel&ref_id=425_published &offset=3
News
Pi Compute Module 3 Launch: https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/compute-module-3-launch/
Projects
Chip-E Robot (Renee L. Glinski): http://makezine.com/projects/chip-e-bipedal-bot/
Laser-Cut Slot Together Octopus Lamp (Caleb Kraft): http://makezine.com/projects/laser-cut-customizeable-octopus-lamp/
Adalight for Circuit Playground (Phil Burgess): https://learn.adafruit.com/adalight-for-circuit-playground/overview
Tools/Tips
Parametric Spring Contacts Battery Box (Franck Fleurey): http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1755397
Snap VCC (Mahesh Venkitachalam): https://hackaday.io/project/6269-snapvcc https://www.crowdsupply.com/electronut-labs/snapvcc
Best Shop Tips of 2016 (Gareth Branwyn): http://makezine.com/2017/01/11/our-top-shop-tips-of-2016/
Kickstarter Make 100: https://www.kickstarter.com/make100
Maker Faires: http://makerfaire.com/map/
January 21 + 22, 2017 Bangkok Mini Maker Faire
Bangkok,Thailand
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This week on Maker Update: an autonomous beach-roving art bot, Kickstarter wants your ideas, a project that makes kits for other projects, GUIs for Raspberry Pi, stipple ceramics, and I’ll show you why digital calipers are cool (and why you should buy them here: http://amzn.to/2ov1YJU).
SHOW NOTES
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Project of the Week
Pablo Odysseus (Beach Artbot)
https://hackaday.io/project/20884-pablo-odysseus
News
Kickstarter Request for Projects
https://www.kickstarter.com/blog/our-design-and-tech-teams-request-for-projects
Projects
Automated Parts Counter
http://hackaday.com/2017/04/21/automated-parts-counter-helps-build-a-small-business/
Maker Ryan Bates
http://www.retrobuiltgames.com/
Cool Tools Minute
Sponsored by http://cool-tools.org
6” Digital Calipers
http://amzn.to/2ov1YJU
(Buying here supports the show!)
Tools/Tips
Getting Started With GUIs
https://www.raspberrypi.org/learning/getting-started-with-guis/
https://github.com/lawsie/guizero
https://lawsie.github.io/guizero/
Stippled Ceramics
http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2017/stippled-ceramics/
http://wiki.evilmadscientist.com/StippleGen
Latest 3D Printed NES Classic Case by JJDesigns
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2258749
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Meridian Mini Maker Faire Meridian, Mississippi
Cape Cod Mini Maker Faire Barnstable, Massachusetts
Santo Domingo Mini Maker Faire Santo Domingo
Tyler Mini Maker Faire Tyler, Texas
Columbia Mini Maker Faire Columbia, South Carolina
Santa Cruz Mini Maker Faire Santa Cruz, California
Osijek Mini Maker Faire Osijek
Lansing Mini Maker Faire Lansing, Michigan
Thalia Mini Maker Faire Mannheim
Salzburg Mini Maker Faire Salzburg
Cornell Mini Maker Faire Ithaca, New York
Mike Rodriguez checked out Bloomsburg PA last weekend and sent pics. You should too! donald@makerprojectlab.com
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