![The Talking Tiki [Maker Update #50] @MakerProjectLab](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wMuZE_S0c1Y/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This week, an enchanted talking tiki totem pole, my trip to OSH Park and Metrix Makerspace, and a retro lightbox. This week’s Cool Tool is the Hakko CHP-170 Flush Cutter amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B017ODDPNO/ctmakerupdate-20.
++SHOW NOTES++
[Extended show notes here: wp.me/p7HjS6-hR]
-=Advanced Project=-
Talking Tiki by JimScuba2386
twitter.com/hashtag/talkingtiki?src=hash
-=News=-
OSH Park
oshpark.com
Metrix
metrixcreatespace.com
-=More Projects=-
Customizable Retro Lightbox by mightynozzle
thingiverse.com/thing:2498966
-=Cool Tools Minute=-
cool-tools.org
Hakko CHP-170 Flush Cutters
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B017ODDPNO/ctmakerupdate-20
-=Tips=-
Diresta Tips: Road Case, Makerspace Table, 3DP Movable Type
youtube.com/watch?v=N3RzuMzmi-8
-=Maker Faires=-
Chattanooga Mini Maker Faire Chattanooga, Tennessee
Midcoast Mini Maker Faire Camden, Maine
Maker Faire Moscow Moscow
Zurich Mini Maker Faire Zurich
Odesa Mini Maker Faire Odesa
Linz Mini Maker Faire (Ars Electronica) Linz
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This week, an enchanted talking tiki totem pole, my trip to OSH Park and Metrix Makerspace, and a retro lightbox. This week’s Cool Tool is the Hakko CHP-170 Flush Cutter amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B017ODDPNO/ctmakerupdate-20.
++SHOW NOTES++
[Extended show notes here: wp.me/p7HjS6-hR]
-=Advanced Project=-
Talking Tiki by JimScuba2386
twitter.com/hashtag/talkingtiki?src=hash
-=News=-
OSH Park
oshpark.com
Metrix
metrixcreatespace.com
-=More Projects=-
Customizable Retro Lightbox by mightynozzle
thingiverse.com/thing:2498966
-=Cool Tools Minute=-
cool-tools.org
Hakko CHP-170 Flush Cutters
amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B017ODDPNO/ctmakerupdate-20
-=Tips=-
Diresta Tips: Road Case, Makerspace Table, 3DP Movable Type
youtube.com/watch?v=N3RzuMzmi-8
-=Maker Faires=-
Chattanooga Mini Maker Faire Chattanooga, Tennessee
Midcoast Mini Maker Faire Camden, Maine
Maker Faire Moscow Moscow
Zurich Mini Maker Faire Zurich
Odesa Mini Maker Faire Odesa
Linz Mini Maker Faire (Ars Electronica) Linz
Get Maker Update weekly emails (w/bonus links!)
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Alameda, CA 94501
![The Talking Tiki [Maker Update #50]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wMuZE_S0c1Y/mqdefault.jpg "The Talking Tiki [Maker Update #50]
This week, an enchanted talking tiki totem pole, my trip to OSH Park and Metrix Makerspace, and a retro lightbox. This week’s Cool Tool is the Hakko CHP-170 Flush Cutter https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B017ODDPNO/ctmakerupdate-20.
++SHOW NOTES++
[Extended show notes here: https://wp.me/p7HjS6-hR]
Advanced Project
Talking Tiki by JimScuba2386
https://twitter.com/hashtag/talkingtiki?src=hash
News
OSH Park
https://oshpark.com/
Metrix
http://www.metrixcreatespace.com/
More Projects
Customizable Retro Lightbox by mightynozzle
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2498966
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Hakko CHP-170 Flush Cutters
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B017ODDPNO/ctmakerupdate-20
Tips
Diresta Tips: Road Case, Makerspace Table, 3DP Movable Type
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3RzuMzmi-8
Maker Faires
Chattanooga Mini Maker Faire Chattanooga, Tennessee
Midcoast Mini Maker Faire Camden, Maine
Maker Faire Moscow Moscow
Zurich Mini Maker Faire Zurich
Odesa Mini Maker Faire Odesa
Linz Mini Maker Faire (Ars Electronica) Linz
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![Goliath Router Robot [Maker Update #52]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xHqkcpvpQG8/mqdefault.jpg "Goliath Router Robot [Maker Update #52]
This week on Maker Update, a giant AT-AT made from foam board, the Goliath CNC robot, embossing your notebook, affordable addressable LED strip, a software update for your knitting machine, and World Maker Faire. This week’s Cool Tool is WS2812b LED strip https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00ZHB9M6A/ctmakerupdate-20
++SHOW NOTES++
[Get expanded show notes here: https://wp.me/p7HjS6-iq]
Advanced Project
Large-Scale Star Wars AT-AT Walker Build by kylegilbert
https://www.instructables.com/id/Large-Scale-Star-Wars-AT-AT-Walker-Build/
Design Template based on Wooden AT-AT Walker by seamster
https://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-AT-AT-Walker/
News
Goliath CNC Router Robot Announced
https://comingsoon-tech.com/goliath-autonomous-cnc-machine
More Projects
Easy Embossed Moleskine by mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Embossed-Moleskine/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Generic Arduino/Pi-Compatible Addressable LED Strip (ws2812b)
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00ZHB9M6A/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Level Shifting 3.3V microcontrollers and NeoPixels by John Park
https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-levelshifter/shifting-levels
A NOOB’S GUIDE TO MCMASTER-CARR by Joshua Vasquez
https://hackaday.com/2017/09/13/noobs-guide-to-mcmaster-carr/
AYAB v0.90 is here! By Lenore Edman
http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2017/ayab-v0-90-is-here/
http://ayab-knitting.com/
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
WORLD MAKER FAIRE NEW YORK Queens, New York
Maker Faire Milwaukee Milwaukee
Aggieville Mini Maker Faire Manhattan, Kansas
Rogue Valley Mini Maker Faire Ashland, Oregon
Champlain Mini Maker Faire Shelburne Farms, Vermont
Raleigh Mini Maker Faire Raleigh, North Carolina
Mayersche Mini Maker Faire Dortmund
Thalia Mini Maker Faire Nürnberg
Youve Got My Eyes show in San Francisco 9/30
http://krawczukindustries.com/youvegotmyeyes/
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![Clunker Junker [alt.ctrl.gdc 2018]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xyXcZldETp0/mqdefault.jpg "Clunker Junker [alt.ctrl.gdc 2018]
At the Alt.Ctrl Showcase at GDC 2018, Henry Lam of HNRY Studios talks to Maker Project Lab about their game Clunker Junker.
HNRY Studios describes it as: ...an experimental arcade game in which two players attempt to keep their space transport intact as they outrun space pirates through an asteroid field. As the ship takes damage in-game, physical panels will fall off of the ships 4 main modules, disabling them until they are repaired using the custom-made repair tool. The tool boasts two main components. First, the specially made tip which must be used to connect to the 4 ship modules. Second, the uniquely fabricated crank which provides actual power and rotates the tip, allowing players to perform actions such as steering, changing turret direction, supercharging their engine, or repairing their hull.
You can learn more about Clunker Junker here: https://youtu.be/9qGzdZIaUVQ
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(p.s. You’re awesome!)
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![Deckards Binoculars [Maker Update #56]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yJ_vitZswwo/mqdefault.jpg "Deckards Binoculars [Maker Update #56]
This week, Blade Runner binoculars, setbacks at Glowforge, custom zipper pulls, and JOY pads. This week’s Cool Tool is the Canary Cardboard Cutter:https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008RIS0UY/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes++
Advanced Project of the Week
Blade Runner Binoculars by JON-A-TRON
https://www.instructables.com/id/Blade-Runner-Binoculars/
News
Glowforge Delays Shipments
https://www.geekwire.com/2017/glowforge-delays-shipment-3d-printers-buyers-express-frustration-seattle-startup/
More Projects
3D Printed Zipper Pulls by Paige Russell
https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Zipper-Pulls/
JOY Controller by Ruiz Brothers https://learn.adafruit.com/joy-controller-feather
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
CANARY Corrugated Cardboard Cutter (Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008RIS0UY/ctmakerupdate-20
Original Cool Tools Review by Taylor Bryant
http://kk.org/cooltools/corrugated-cardboard-cutter/
Tools/Tips
Tips of the Week: Coloring Laser Engraving by Gareth Branwyn
https://makezine.com/2017/10/13/tips-week-adding-color-engravings-marking-holes-magnets-value-keeping-mistakes/
Beam CNC campaign (via Vlad Lunachev)
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/beamcnc-affordable-construction-system-cnc#/
3D Printed Cases for Circuit Playground
https://learn.adafruit.com/case-for-circuit-playground
Maker Faires This Weekend
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Louisville Mini Maker Faire
Santo Domingo Mini Maker Faire
Maker Faire Orlando
Baton Rouge Mini Maker Faire
Colorado Springs Mini Maker Faire
Fredonia Mini Maker Faire
Maker Faire Houston
Thalia Mini Maker Faire
Wenatchee Mini Maker Faire
Maker Faire Seoul
Maker Faire Atlanta
East Bay Mini Maker Faire
Also:
Derby Mini Maker Faire (Oct. 28th) Derby, Derbyshire
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![Put On Your Drinking Dress [Maker Update #07]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yUxcC_ZSu3E/mqdefault.jpg "Put On Your Drinking Dress [Maker Update #07]
This week on Maker Update we’ll take a look at a DIY cocktail robotic dress designed by Anouk Wipprecht. We’ll take a look at a new online 3D design tool from SketchUp and a new 3D printer from Ultimaker. Learn how to quickly create your own prop Star Wars Gonk droid, as well as an interactive Stranger Things alphabet wall. Tips on storing small components (and getting rid of them), new product announcements, and the latest Maker Faires for the upcoming weekend.
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SHOW NOTES
Project of the Week
Anouks Cocktail Dress Instructable
http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-MAKE-YOUR-OWN-ROBOTIC-COCKTAIL-DRESS/
News
SketchUp in Browser: MySketchUp (Open Beta)
http://www.sketchup.com/products/my-sketchup
Ultimaker 3 announced
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-3
Projects
Arduino-Powered Stranger Things Wall
http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Based-Stranger-Things-Lights/
Gonk Droid Prop from Junk
http://www.instructables.com/id/GONK-Droid-From-Junk/
Tools/Tips
BooSTick
https://www.adafruit.com/products/3265?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts
Teensy 3.6
https://www.adafruit.com/products/3266?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts
Teensy 3.5
https://www.adafruit.com/products/3267?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=newproducts
Small Parts Organization
http://makezine.com/2016/10/15/small-parts-organization-in-the-shop/
Too Good to Throw Away
http://hackaday.com/2016/10/13/too-good-to-throw-away-dealing-with-an-out-of-control-junk-hoard/
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
October 22, 2016 Derby Mini Maker Faire Derby, Derbyshire UK
October 22, 2016 Fredonia Mini Maker Faire Fredonia, New York USA
October 22, 2016 Shreveport Mini Maker Faire Shreveport, Louisiana USA
October 22 + 23, 2016 Maker Faire Orlando Orlando, Florida USA
October 23, 2016 East Bay Mini Maker Faire Oakland, California USA
October 21 + 22 + 23, 2016 Maker Faire Shenzhen Shenzhen China
October 23, 2016 Bengaluru Mini Maker Faire Bengaluru India
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