Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This week on Maker Update: writing a novel the hard way, a camera to get you kicked off of Instagram, a modern go kart in period attire and 3d printing for astrophotography.

+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.494]+

=Project of the Week=
E-Ink Typewriter by Myth Made 0:31
youtube.com/watch?v=MEqnDIuDGxc

=More Projects=

Instagrammera by Reed Bigham 3:20
youtube.com/watch?v=piEPg0Zn_Tg

1920's style Electric Go Kart by Jimmy Diresta 4:48
youtube.com/watch?v=QRdezCDF5Cw

=Tips & Tools=

3d Printed Astrophotography Parts by Nebula Photos 5:59
youtube.com/watch?v=jpsRE9A2jtA

RF Phased Array for Raspi 5 by Jeff Geerling 6:35
youtube.com/watch?v=QESevE2c_cc

Gareth's Tips and Tools Newsletter #213 7:08
garstipsandtools.com/p/gars-tips-and-tools-issue-213

=DigiKey Spotlight=

DigiKey Contest with Arduino 7:43
digikey.com/en/maker/blogs/2026/arduino-uno-q-dream-lab-challenge

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