Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sustainable Futures examines how advanced electronics, from infrastructure to intelligence, are enabling cleaner energy, smarter systems, and more sustainable design across industries. The series highlights the manufacturers and technologies turning these ideas into real-world impact.
The final episode looks ahead to the future of sustainable electronics, where AI, advanced materials, and sustainable manufacturing converge. It connects hardware, intelligence, and collaboration into a unified vision for how the industry can scale sustainable innovation over the next decade.
digikey.com/en/resources/iot-resource-center/sustainable-futures
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Sustainable Futures examines how advanced electronics, from infrastructure to intelligence, are enabling cleaner energy, smarter systems, and more sustainable design across industries. The series highlights the manufacturers and technologies turning these ideas into real-world impact.
The final episode looks ahead to the future of sustainable electronics, where AI, advanced materials, and sustainable manufacturing converge. It connects hardware, intelligence, and collaboration into a unified vision for how the industry can scale sustainable innovation over the next decade.
digikey.com/en/resources/iot-resource-center/sustainable-futures
Maker.io - digikey.com/en/maker
DigiKey’s Blog - digikey.com/en/blog
Connect with DigiKey on Facebook facebook.com/digikey.electronics
And follow us on X https://x.com/digikey
![Pick-Me-Up [Maker Update] | Maker.io](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HZ6xq52eUAI/mqdefault.jpg "Pick-Me-Up [Maker Update] | Maker.io
This week on Maker Update: getting a grip on your laundry, an all-natural disco lamp, an all-seeing Coglet, and tiny servos for a tiny crawler.
+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.476]+
=Project of the Week=
Stringman by Nathaniel Nifong 0:28
https://neufangled.com/
Shop Raspberry Pi Zero 2W on DigiKey:
https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/r/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-zero-2-w
=More Projects=
Tree Branch Wall Lamp with Sound Reactive Lights by Erin St Blaine 2:15
https://learn.adafruit.com/tree-branch-wall-lamp-with-sound-reactive-lights
Introducing Coglet by Will Cogley 2:59
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_1Paexlc_A
I Built The Worlds Smallest Robot Dog! by Dorian Todd 3:46
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmmopQ1EEs0
=Tips & Tools=
Pens & Paper | Drawing Machines 101 by Dan Catt 4:40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bsWp6pKeYk
Olaf: Bringing an Animated Character to Life in the Physical World | Disney Research 5:06
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-WdUYdOdHY
Using Ironing to Add Graphics to 3D Prints Julius Makes 5:20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYhGsloosWY
=DigiKey Spotlight=
Shawn Hymel Presents 3D printing and FreeCAD 5:58
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBQazB0HUyTQkRkbD02DZqnlV6oBMhHB
#makerupdate
Maker Update is a weekly video series covering news, projects, tips, and events that interest the maker and DIY community.
Find more online:
Blog: http://makerprojectlab.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makerprojectlab/")
![Pocket Secretary [Maker Update] | Maker.io](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IZg3i-qUwcg/mqdefault.jpg "Pocket Secretary [Maker Update] | Maker.io
This week on Maker Update: an e-ink computer to track your projects, a notifier for your online shops, a spooky lantern, and maybe the best WLED controller for hub75 matrices.
+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.497]+
=Project of the Week=
Distraction Free Computer by Mirza Makes 0:31
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM1vg2iJJ2k
M5Stack CardKB Keyboard on DigiKey:
https://www.digikey.com/short/zjp1z2v9
=More Projects=
Shop Sales Notifier by Becky Stern 2:39
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmKez6NFyxI
Haunted Flashlight by Van Oak Props 3:45
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dQmF4rsFUI
Transforming Cyberpunk Desk Lamp by Nilmo Studio 4:39
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWqu2OgPFRA
=Tips & Tools=
Plug & Play Hub75 ESP32 Controller by Apollo Automation and Chris Maher 5:15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY13C-jwXFk
DigiComp1 by Chris Staecker 6:04
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v y8bGBE71yw
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1477209#google_vignette
3d Printed Motor Speed Regulator by Greg Zumwalt 6:53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd9CZbz04NU
=DigiKey Spotlight=
Arduino at Open Sauce 2026 by Zack Hipps 7:27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f_xdNoAcWw
#makerupdate
Maker Update is a weekly video series covering news, projects, tips, and events that interest the maker and DIY community.
Find more online:
Blog: http://makerprojectlab.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makerprojectlab/")
