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Donald Bell from Maker Project Lab builds and reviews the TV-B-Gone, a basic electronic kit that turns off any TV from 150 feet away. Buy kit on Amazon: amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00F06LGNY/makerprojec0c-20
Full post: makerprojectlab.com/tv-b-gone-an-electronic-kit-with-a-superpower
Music by Chachi Jones.
Donald Bell from Maker Project Lab builds and reviews the TV-B-Gone, a basic electronic kit that turns off any TV from 150 feet away. Buy kit on Amazon: amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00F06LGNY/makerprojec0c-20
Full post: makerprojectlab.com/tv-b-gone-an-electronic-kit-with-a-superpower
Music by Chachi Jones.
![All the Angles [Maker Update #62]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cQzQl97ntpU/mqdefault.jpg "All the Angles [Maker Update #62]
This week, gift-worthy projects including an RC Ladybug, high-tech puzzle box, firefly jar Bluetooth speakers, and a foam core constellation lamp. This week’s Cool Tool is a Digital Angle Ruler: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00W395R5E/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes++
Advanced Project
Lady Buggy by gzumwalt
https://www.instructables.com/id/Lady-Buggy/
More Projects
Mystery Box: NeoMatrix Mk I by John Park
https://learn.adafruit.com/mystery-box-neomatrix-mk-i/overview
Firefly Jar Portable Bluetooth Speakers by KirbyMeetsAudio
https://www.instructables.com/id/Firefly-Jar-Portable-Bluetooth-Speakers/
Magical Starry Night Light W/ Wood, Foamboard & Fairy Lights by darbinorvar
https://www.instructables.com/id/Magical-Starry-Night-Light-W-Wood-Foamboard-Fairy-/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Digital Angle Ruler
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00W395R5E/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
3D Printer Filament Dry Box by bekathwia
https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printer-Filament-Dry-Box/
Pi Projects Book 3 (Free PDF)
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/projects-3/
Maker Faires
Rome Italy
Berlin Germany
Los Angeles, California USA
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![CNC Sky Iris [Maker Update #33]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cU0wms1T0Uw/mqdefault.jpg "CNC Sky Iris [Maker Update #33]
This week on Maker Update, a giant mechanical iris, a lightsaber, remote control Arduino, a micro torch, python boxes, Google HATs, Processing Spirographs, and Maker Faires. Support the show by purchasing this week’s featured tool here: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000PS9TQI/ctmakerupdate-20
Show Notes
See expanded show notes here: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-cq
Advanced Project of the Week
Caleb Krafts Giant Mechanical Iris
http://makezine.com/2017/05/02/cnc-routing-4-foot-mechanical-iris-skylight/
10-inch Desktop Version
http://www.cncrouterparts.com/make-iris-skylight-p-443.html
More Projects
Bob Clagett Light Saber
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0d-wT6YS4w
Remote Effects Trigger Box by John Park
https://learn.adafruit.com/remote-effects-trigger
Cool Tools Minute
Bernz-O-Matic ST2200T Micro Flame Butane Torch Kit Review
http://kk.org/cooltools/bernz-o-matic-micro-flame-butane-torch-kit/
Buy on Amazon and support this show
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000PS9TQI/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Pulse Sensor Amped
https://www.adafruit.com/product/1093
Boxes.py (via Jordan Bunker)
http://www.festi.info/boxes.py/
New MagPi with Google HAT
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/google-aiy-voice-magpi-57/
Download Issue #57 as PDF
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/57/
Adafruit METRO M0 Express - designed for CircuitPython - ATSAMD21G18
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3505
Processing-Spirograph (Julien Grünhagel)
https://github.com/rspt/processing-spirograph
https://rspt.io/
Plug
Gareth Panel Amazing Tales from the Shop
https://makerfaire.com/maker/entry/61519/
Thanks to Brian Bennett and all the Kitty contributors!
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
North Little Rock Mini Maker Faire North Little Rock, Arkansas
Ljubljana Mini Maker Faire Ljubljana, Tobaca
Madison Mini Maker Faire Madison, Wisconsin
Marthas Vineyard Mini Maker Faire West Tisbury, Massachusetts
Maker Faire Austin Austin, Texas
Palm Beach Mini Maker Faire West Palm Beach, Florida
Barre Mini Maker Faire Barre, Vermont
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![Complaint Button [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dmNAO4Xkurg/mqdefault.jpg "Complaint Button [Maker Update]
This week on Maker Update, felted electronics, new 3D printers, wire bending, an angry woodpecker, a big head box, 3D printed tulle necklace, cordless sawzall, perfect painting, and Tinkercad scribbling. This weeks Cool Tool is a cordless reciprocating saw:
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01M69K91R/ctmakerupdate-20
★Buy Me a Coffee★
https://buymeacoff.ee/Gtn3PD5
(p.s. You’re awesome!)
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++Show Notes [Maker Update #81]++
Project of the Week
3D Printed Glowing Flower by Becky Stern
http://www.instructables.com/id/Glowing-3D-Printed-Flowers/
News
Ultimaker S5 Announced
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-s5
Lulzbot Mini 2 Announced
https://www.lulzbot.com/learn/announcements/lulzbot-mini-2-desktop-3d-printer-revealed-rapidtct-2018
More Projects
Simple Wire Bender by Pete Prodoehl
http://rasterweb.net/raster/2018/05/02/simple-wire-bender/
Complaint button by Greg Zumwalt
https://www.instructables.com/id/Complaint-Button/
Big Head Box By Yuji Hayashi
https://makezine.com/projects/fat-head-cardboard-box/
http://portal.nifty.com/kiji/160830197309_1.htm
How to 3D Print on Tulle by Penolopy Bulnick
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-Print-on-Tulle-Fabric/
Cool Tools Minute
DEWALT DCS367B 20V Max XR Brushless Compact Reciprocating Saw, (Tool Only)
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01M69K91R/ctmakerupdate-20
DEWALT DW4856 Metal/Woodcutting Reciprocating Saw Blade Set, 6-Piece
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004RHAA/ctmakerupdate-20
DEWALT DCB102BP 20-volt MAX Jobsite Charging Station with Battery Pack
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00N1KPDFI/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
3D Print Designs by Walter Hsiao
https://www.thingiverse.com/walter/about
Pier 9 team has released their complete workshop guide so you can learn how to use ANY TOOL
https://www.instructables.com/pier9/
Eric Strebels Spray Paint Finishing Techniques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z-cBnH79J4
Scribble Feature now in Tinkercad
https://blog.tinkercad.com/2018/04/26/introducing-scribble-the-ultimate-tinkercad-personalization-tool/
LED Octopus
https://blog.tindie.com/2018/05/simplify-next-teensy-based-led-strip-project-led-octopus/
SELF FORMING STRUCTURES: AN EXPLORATION INTO 3D PRINTING ON PRE-STRETCHED FABRIC by Gabe Fields
https://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/blog/?p=8011
This Friday: Arduino Tinkercad Circuits Talk With Becky Stern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC03qquYrOU
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Lome Mini Maker Faire Lomé
Alentejo Mini Maker Faire Évora
Bitola Mini Maker Faire Bitola
Marthas Vineyard Mini Maker Faire West Tisbury, Massachusetts
Madison Mini Maker Faire Madison, Wisconsin
North Little Rock Mini Maker Faire North Little Rock, Arkansas
Buffalo Mini Maker Faire Buffalo, New York
May 18 + 19 + 20, 2018 MAKER FAIRE BAY AREA
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![The Quantified Hamster [Maker Update #36]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eJX_iOJbAX0/mqdefault.jpg "The Quantified Hamster [Maker Update #36]
This week, Bluetooth controlled lights for your skateboard, tracking your hamster health, a classy Kaleidoscope, and beautiful circuit. Our featured Cool Tool is the Plastic Center Finder
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CD1T0A/ctmakerupdate-20
Show Notes
(Full show notes available here: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-cY)
Projects
NeoPixel Truck Risers by Ruiz Bros.
https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-truck-risers-with-neopixel-leds/overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QY6nZaLJlc
Quantified Hamster by John Mueller
http://hackaday.com/2017/05/20/pedometer-for-calorie-conscious-hamster-owners/
http://www.shareyourrepair.com/2017/05/arduino-hamster-wheel-pedometer.html
Make a Kaleidoscope by randofo
https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Kaleidoscope/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Robert Larson 800-2875 Plastic Center Finder on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CD1T0A/ctmakerupdate-20
Make: review by Sean Michael Ragan
http://makezine.com/2011/04/26/tool-review-robert-larson-800-2875-center-finder/
Ben Light Robot Recipe
http://makezine.com/projects/upcycle-food-cans-as-adorable-robot-toys/
Tools/Tips
ABC: Basic Connections - The Essential Book for Makers by Alberto Piganti
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pighixxx/abc-basic-connections-the-essential-book-for-maker
Book preview on Hackaday
http://hackaday.com/2017/05/24/first-look-at-abc-basic-connections/
MagPi 58
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/58/
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Jerusalem Mini Maker Faire Jerusalem
Rouen Mini Maker Faire Rouen
Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire Ann Arbor, Michigan
Southwest Michigan Mini Maker Faire St. Joseph, Michigan
Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire Providence, Rhode Island
Thalia Mini Maker Faire Bonn
Thanks to Corey Shelman for the new Cool Tools video animation!
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![Hologram and Chill [Maker Update #59]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eJw975c_WGM/mqdefault.jpg "Hologram and Chill [Maker Update #59]
This week, a gesture controlled hologram, a new magazine for makers, a chill drinkbot, a DIY solar battery, shrink plastic, foam core tips and DIY solder masks. This week’s Cool Tool is the Aven Circuit Board holder: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00Q2TTQEE/ctmakerupdate-20
++SHOW NOTES++
[Extended show notes here: http://makerprojectlab.com/hologram-chill-maker-update-59/]
Advanced Project
Holographic Visualizer with Motion Control by Hacker House
https://www.hackster.io/hackerhouse/holographic-audio-visualizer-with-motion-control-e72fee
News
HackSpace magazine launched
https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/hackspace/
https://hsmag.cc/
More Projects
Chilled Drinkibot by John Park
https://learn.adafruit.com/chilled-drinkibot/overview
Solar USB Charger by Becky Stern https://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-USB-Charger-3/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Aven Adjustable Circuit Board Holder
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00Q2TTQEE/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
How to Solder Mask by Ruiz Bros.
https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-solder-mask-pcbs/overview
Jay Carlson reviews 21 $1 microcontroller options
https://jaycarlson.net/microcontrollers/
7 Resin Casting Tips by Eric Strebel
https://youtu.be/c2HBuM85EA4
Foamcore Model Making by Eric Strebel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkqZ29PjZ-k
Tips of the Week by Gareth Branwyn
https://makezine.com/2017/11/03/tips-week-pvc-can-holders-poor-makers-shrink-plastic-pre-making-mistakes/
Shrink Plastic by Barb Noren
https://youtu.be/hBxpaQt46IA
Maker Faires
Maker Faire Shenzhen Shenzhen
Phaeno Mini Maker Faire Phaeno-Wolfsburg
Buenos Aires Mini Maker Faire Buenos Aires
Akron Mini Maker Faire Akron, Ohio
Sindelfingen Mini Maker Faire Sindelfingen
Barnes and Noble Mini Maker Faire NATIONWIDE
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![The Perfect Summer Robot [Maker Update #35]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fMoMwm_fhoI/mqdefault.jpg "The Perfect Summer Robot [Maker Update #35]
This week, a beer cooler that follows you, the Circuit Playground Express, Adafruit and Microsoft, Other Machine Co. and Bre Pettis, and Tinkercad Lego export. Our featured Cool Tool is the iFixit Electronic Toolkit https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01MRNIFR6/ctmakerupdate-20
—Show Notes—
(Extended show notes here: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-cM)
Maker Faire 2017
http://makezine.com/2017/05/19/maker-faire-bay-area-2017/
Opening Power Racing Series Race
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/145519617?t=05h16m03s
Amazing Tales from the Workshop
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/145519617?t=06h48m44s
Endurance Race
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/145925679?t=03h33m31s
Advanced Project
Make an Autonomous Follow Me Cooler Made by Hacker House
https://www.hackster.io/hackerhouse/make-an-autonomous-follow-me-cooler-7ca8bc?ref=featured
News
Circuit Playground Express, Supported by #MakeCode | @Microsoft @MSMakeCode #MicrosoftEDU
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/05/19/circuit-playground-express-supported-by-makecode-microsoft-msmakecode-microsoftedu/
Circuit Playground Express - Developer Edition
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333
Microsoft MakeCode for Adafruit Guide
https://learn.adafruit.com/makecode
Announcing Microsoft MakeCode for Circuit Playground Express
https://educationblog.microsoft.com/2017/05/announcing-microsoft-makecode-for-circuit-playground-express/
MakeCode
https://makecode.adafruit.com/
Tinkercad Adding Embedded Circuits, Lego Exports, and More
http://makezine.com/2017/05/20/tinkercad-adds-embedded-circuits-lego-exports/
https://twitter.com/tinkercad/status/865958545124057088
Other Machine Co. Acquired by Bre Pettis, Former CEO and Co-Founder of MakerBot
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170522005985/en/Machine-Acquired-Bre-Pettis-CEO-Co-Founder-MakerBot
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
iFixit Electronics Toolkit
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01MRNIFR6/ctmakerupdate-20
Cool Tools Podcast Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/cooltools
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Maker Faire Wallonia Liege
Adana Mini Maker Faire Adana
Izmir Mini Maker Faire Izmir
Vilnius Mini Maker Faire Vilnius
Lomé Mini Maker Faire (Lome) Lomé
Strasbourg Mini Maker Faire Strasbourg
Torino Mini Maker Faire Torino
Sunshine Coast Mini Maker Faire Gibsons, BC
Chisinau Mini Maker Faire Chisinau
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![Sun Powered CNC [Maker Update #30]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hDejLQxcVo0/mqdefault.jpg "Sun Powered CNC [Maker Update #30]
This week, an all natural laser engraver, a fume-free portable workstation, 3D printed Lego tape, and a collection of vintage Mac software you can use in your browser. This weeks Cool Tool is Knipex Cutters: http://amzn.to/2onGa20
Expanded show notes: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-bE
Kitty Car Update
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/kitty-grabs-back-electric-gokart-racing#/
Projects
Solar Draw by rabbitcreek
https://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Draw/
Stepper Motor Screw with Nut Slider
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Phases-4-Wires-DC-4-9V-18-Degrees-Drive-Stepper-Motor-Screw-with-Nut-Slider-/222027233255
Fume Extractor by I Like to Make Stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNbNKMQhCOQ
Cool Tools Minute
Knipex High Leverage Cutters
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2onGa20
Adam Savage review: http://kk.org/cooltools/knipex-high-leverage-cutters/
This weeks Cool Tools podcast:
Simone Giertz
http://kk.org/cooltools/simone-giertz-robot-maker-and-youtuber/
Tools/Tips
Tips of the Week: Shop Vac Digging, Know Your Bolts, and Arranging Your Drivers
http://makezine.com/2017/04/14/tips-of-the-week-shop-vac-digging-know-your-bolts-and-arranging-your-drivers/
Patterns Collection - for Bending Rigid Materials by CncFactory
http://www.instructables.com/id/Patterns-Collection-for-Bending-Rigid-Materials/
3D Printed Lego Tape
https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-lego-tape/overview
Internet Archive Brings 80s and 90s Mac Programs Back to Life
http://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/gaming/a26119/internet-archive-brings-old-macintosh-products-back-to-life/
https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_mac
Maker Faires http://makerfaire.com/map/
New Orleans Mini Maker Faire New Orleans, Louisiana
Maker Faire Sachsen Chemnitz
Maker Faire Burlington Burlington, North Carolina
Maker Faire Westport Westport, Connecticut
Bloomsburg Mini Maker Faire Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Red Deer Mini Maker Faire Red Deer, Alberta
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