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From the show floor of CES 2020, Donald Bell talks with Myant's Director of R&D, Milad Alizadeh-Meghrazi about the company's unique and advanced approach to weaving and knitting elements that act as sensors and electronics in a new generation of connected textiles.
For more maker-related news from CES 2020, check out our Maker Update episode on the Digi-Key channel:
youtu.be/VonIYQ5-PZk
From the show floor of CES 2020, Donald Bell talks with Myant's Director of R&D, Milad Alizadeh-Meghrazi about the company's unique and advanced approach to weaving and knitting elements that act as sensors and electronics in a new generation of connected textiles.
For more maker-related news from CES 2020, check out our Maker Update episode on the Digi-Key channel:
youtu.be/VonIYQ5-PZk
![No More Toilet Paper Fights [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XqJKwLa_hKk/mqdefault.jpg "No More Toilet Paper Fights [Maker Update]
In this episode we’re going to talk about the Wazer Waterjet Cutter, cool things to 3D print, big news for makezine.com, a project for your bathroom, and other cool stuff.
SHOW NOTES 09/14/16
Project of the Week
Micro Sketch by Fernando Jerez https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1668472
News
Wazer announced
https://makezine.com/2016/09/13/wazer-desktop-waterjet-cutter/
Make Launches Community Projects Page (powered by Hackster.io)
https://community.makezine.com/share/?utm_source=makezine&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=launch-blog
http://makezine.com/2016/09/08/share-your-project/
Projects
DIY Steel Pipe Toilet Paper Holder by PhilL42 (Now GermanSize)
http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Steel-Pipes-Toilet-Paper-Holder/?ALLSTEPS
3D Print onto a t-shirt by Sahrye Cohen, Hal Rodriguez https://community.makezine.com/share/sahrye-cohen-hal-rodriguez/3d-print-directly-onto-your-t-shirt-e0622d?ref=platform&ref_id=18265_trending &offset=5
Vintage Intercom Echo by Nick Brewer
https://community.makezine.com/share/nick-brewer/vintage-intercom-echo-5d90bd?ref=platform&ref_id=18265_trending &offset=24
Tools/Tips
3D Printed Pegboard adapters https://www.thingiverse.com/glitchpudding/collections/pegboard/page:1
Contests Ending Soon http://www.instructables.com/contest/
Wood http://www.instructables.com/contest/wood2016/ 9/19
Backyard http://www.instructables.com/contest/backyard2016/ 9/26
Caning & Pickling http://www.instructables.com/contest/canningpickling2016/ 9/26
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
5th Mini September 17 + 18, 2016 Seattle Mini Maker Faire Seattle, Washington USA
2nd Mini September 17, 2016 Wilson County Mini Maker Faire Floresville, Texas USA
4th Mini September 17, 2016 Nashville Mini Maker Faire Nashville, Tennessee USA
1st Mini September 17 + 18, 2016 Zürich Mini Maker Faire Zürich Switzerland
1st Mini September 17, 2016 Sherbrooke Mini Maker Faire Sherbrooke, Quebec Canada
1st Mini September 18, 2016 Southcoast MA Mini Maker Faire Fall River, Massachusetts USA
Donald talks at EBMF Sun, OCT 23rd
http://eastbay.makerfaire.com/
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![Slow Motion Reality [Maker Update #39]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YQIdBOZ5G0c/mqdefault.jpg "Slow Motion Reality [Maker Update #39]
This week, Maui Makers, slow motion frames, the launch of Maker Share, zip-tie lamps, rocker switch walls, and a cheap way to brand wood. This week’s featured Cool Tool is the MagnoGrip wristband https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000WU9LCQ/ctmakerupdate-20
SHOW NOTES
(Extended show notes available here: http://makerprojectlab.com/slow-motion/)
Project of the Week
Slow Dance – A Frame that Slows Down Time
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xercyn/slow-dance-a-frame-that-slows-down-time
SLOMO (Slow Motion) Frame by jollifactory
https://www.instructables.com/id/IKEA-Frame-Hack-SLOMO-Slow-Motion-Frame/
SLOMO Tindie Kit
https://www.tindie.com/products/Nick64/jf-slomo-slow-motion-frame-diy-kit/
TimeFrame - a Time Portal to Put on Your Desk. by cubic-print
https://www.instructables.com/id/TimeFrame-a-Time-Portal-to-Put-on-Your-Desk/
TimeFrame Kit
http://www.cubic-print.com/TimeFrame
News
MakerShare is Live
https://makershare.com/
More Projects
Zip Tie Lampshade by mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/Zip-Tie-Lampshade/
Rocker Switch Wall
http://imgur.com/a/pgJrA
http://konkludenz.de/wippschalterwand/
Rocker Switch Holder designs on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:1?sort=relevant&q=rocker+switch&type=things&subjects=&grades=&standards=&license=&category_id=&dwh=9594a1b474b034
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
MagnoGrip on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000WU9LCQ/ctmakerupdate-20
MagnoGrip Review
http://kk.org/cooltools/magnogrip/
Tools/Tips
Laura Kampf Shop Tips #1 // Wood Branding without a Branding Iron
https://youtu.be/3K4J7yn7ga0
Make: Tips of the Week
http://makezine.com/2017/06/16/tips-of-the-week-diy-pocket-notebooks-no-brand-woodburning-and-the-gratitude-loop/
http://makezine.com/2017/06/09/tips-of-the-week-3/
Adafruit 128x64 OLED Bonnet for Raspberry Pi
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3531
Maker Faires
Honolulu Mini Maker Faire Honolulu, Hawaii
Maker Faire Kansas City Kanas City, Missouri
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![LEDs For Your Face [Maker Update #43]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZFF_1TKxXPE/mqdefault.jpg "LEDs For Your Face [Maker Update #43]
This week on Maker Update, LEDs for your eyes, talking to your lamp, a new marble machine, the poor man’s table saw, and a giant super soaker. This week’s Cool Tool is the Kreg Rip-Cut: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007K5HIFS/ctmakerupdate-20
Show Notes
(expanded show notes available here: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-gg)
-Projects-
LED Eyes by Ruiz Brothers
https://learn.adafruit.com/led-eyes
Smart Lamp With ESP8266 & Amazon Echo by bekathwia
https://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Lamp-With-ESP8266-Amazon-Echo/
Marblevator Air by gzumwalt
https://www.instructables.com/id/Marblevator-Air/
-Cool Tools Minute-
http://cool-tools.org
Kreg KMA2675 Kreg Rip-Cut
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007K5HIFS/ctmakerupdate-20
-Tools/Tips-
New Cool Tools Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/CoolToolsLab
Best portable soldering iron comparison
https://youtu.be/iIbwQbwGFwg
1/4 Audio Jack Key Holder by jbenodin
https://www.instructables.com/id/14-Audio-Jack-Key-Holder/
Worlds Largest Super Soaker with Bob Clagett Mark Rober
https://youtu.be/gL5CO2wlBgE
https://youtu.be/T1KRQ3RcvXA
-Maker Faires-
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Maker Faire Singapore
Kingsport Mini Maker Faire
Wichita Mini Maker Faire
Dublin Maker (http://www.dublinmaker.ie/)
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![The Sick Unicorn [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZXWuLp68Ew4/mqdefault.jpg "The Sick Unicorn [Maker Update]
This week, a soap-vomiting unicorn, two new boards from Arduino, a mini marblevator, a neopixel thumb war, and more. This weeks Cool Tool is the Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009X43F38/ctmakerupdate-20
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Project of the Week
SOAP VOMITING UNICORN by Britt Michelsen
https://www.instructables.com/id/Soap-Vomiting-Unicorn/
News
Maker Faire Bay Area Wrap-Up
https://makezine.com/2018/05/18/live-updates-maker-faire-bay-area-2018/
Maker Faire Live Video Saturday
https://youtu.be/twNuTDDK-Hw
Maker Faire Live Video Sunday
https://youtu.be/gR80QjH6rxg
Power Racing Series 2018 Sprint 1
https://youtu.be/WDPJp41xWtc
Arduinos FPGA Board (MKR Vidor 4000) and Uno WiFi Rev2
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/05/17/say-hello-to-the-next-generation-of-arduino-boards/
https://hackaday.com/2018/05/18/arduino-just-introduced-an-fpga-board-announces-debugging-and-better-software/
https://hackaday.com/2018/05/20/video-of-the-arduino-fpga-board-demo-at-maker-faire/
https://blog.hackster.io/introducing-the-arduino-uno-wifi-7118f428ad39
https://blog.hackster.io/introducing-the-mkr-vidor-4000-7b3f50e7f12f
More Projects
MARBLEVATOR MINI, LOOP by Greg Zumwalt
https://www.instructables.com/id/Marblevator-Mini-Loop/
NEO PIXEL, FASTEST THUMB GAME by wellsey1972
https://www.instructables.com/id/Neo-Pixel-Fastest-Thumb-Game/
Box-E Box by Daniel Plata, Simone Pivetta & Samar Gmach
http://shakethatbutton.com/box-e-box/
HIS & HERS RAZOR HOLDERS by Mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/His-Hers-Razor-Holders/
WORKING MINI LEGO PINBALL MACHINE by Lego Man
https://www.instructables.com/id/Working-Mini-Lego-Pinball-Machine/
Tapeless tape Deck by Artur Młynarz
http://www.mp3tapelessdeck.pl/
https://hackaday.com/2018/05/21/ditch-the-tapes-put-an-android-in-your-deck/
Mitxela StyloCard
https://mitxela.com/projects/stylocard
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder 115V
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009X43F38/ctmakerupdate-20
Antra AH6-260-0000 Solar Power Auto Darkening Welding Helmet
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00BWAEYV8/ctmakerupdate-20
Adjustable Steel Welding Table
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B010FINPZ8/ctmakerupdate-20
Wire Scratch Brush
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00208BX4C/ctmakerupdate-20
MIG Welding Gloves
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002WOW6ZY/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Tips of the Week: Voronoi Patterns, Minwax as a Mask, DIY Bondo Knobs, and Being Prepared
https://makezine.com/2018/05/11/tips-of-the-week-voronoi-patterns-minwax-as-a-mask-diy-bondo-knobs-and-being-prepared/
Voronator
https://www.voronator.com/
MAKE 3D PRINTABLE VORONOI PATTERNS WITH AUTODESK® MESHMIXER
https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Voronoi-Pattern-with-Autodesk-Meshmixer/
Classes with Mike Warren from Instructables
https://blog.trystudio.co/story/mike
Adafruit Crickit
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-crickit-creative-robotic-interactive-construction-kit
Adafruit Parts CAD files
https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts
CircuitPython 3.0.0 Beta 0 Released
https://blog.adafruit.com/2018/05/23/circuitpython-3-0-0-beta-0-released/
Maker Faires
Berlin Germany
Strasbourg France
Vilnius Lithuania
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
Ljubljana Slovenia
Gibsons, BC Canada
Kharkiv Ukraine
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![Permanent Ink [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ze3CSV1SIqA/mqdefault.jpg "Permanent Ink [Maker Update]
This week on Maker Update, an automatic dice spinner, a desktop CT scanner, and powering your Raspberry Pi from lithium iron phosphate. This weeks Cool Tool is the Krink K-70 Permanent Ink Marker: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003IDFPZG/ctmakerupdate-20
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Project of the Week
Automatic Dice Roller by Ruiz Bros.
https://learn.adafruit.com/automatic-dice-roller/overview
More Projects
DESKTOP CT AND 3D SCANNER WITH ARDUINO by jbumstead
https://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-CT-and-3D-Scanner-With-Arduino/
See also: Ben Krasnows CT Scanner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF3V-GHiJ78
Agisoft Photoscan Software
http://www.agisoft.com/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Krink K-70 Permanent Ink Marker
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003IDFPZG/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
LiFePO4 Powered Pi Kit
https://www.tindie.com/products/xorbit/lifepo4weredpi/
AltCTRL GDC Showcase
http://www.gdconf.com/news/games-youll-play-gdc-2018s-alt-ctrl-gdc-showcase/
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
San Antonio Mini Maker Faire
Lafayette Mini Maker Faire
Lynchburg Mini Maker Faire
Also:
2018 Midwest RepRap Festival 3/23-25
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-midwest-reprap-festival-registration-38591937524
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![Floating Water [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_ACPLlFtMd8/mqdefault.jpg "Floating Water [Maker Update]
This week on Maker Update, levitating water with LEDs, 3D printed skull buttons, servos on Pi, a game of Twang, Arduino animatronics, and project talk with Becky Stern. This weeks Cool Tool is the EBL 18650 Rechargeable Battery: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00DNPT1D6/ctmakerupdate-20
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++Show Notes [Maker Update #72]++
Project of the Week
RGB Time Fountain by Isaac Chasteau
https://blog.arduino.cc/2018/02/19/levitate-water-drops-with-rgb-leds-and-arduino/
https://github.com/isaac879/RGB-Time-Fountain
More Projects
Skull Buttons by mikeasaurus
https://www.instructables.com/id/Skull-Buttons/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
EBL 18650 3.7V 3000mAh Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00DNPT1D6/ctmakerupdate-20
Charger
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01MR2JJ1W/ctmakerupdate-20
Holders
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B013DUOJV4/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Hackspace Issue #4
https://hackspace.raspberrypi.org/issues
Basic Servo Use With the Raspberry Pi and GpioZero
https://www.raspberrypi-spy.co.uk/2018/02/basic-servo-use-with-the-raspberry-pi/
Twang Joystick by Bart Dring
https://github.com/Critters/TWANG
Twang Kit on Tindie
https://www.tindie.com/products/33366583/twang-shield-kit/
Jims Guide to Arduino Animatronics
https://youtu.be/8oh_uvJ9mG4
https://youtu.be/Cm8dbQKGaRU
Becky Talks To Me About Her Arduino Social Stats Tracker
https://youtu.be/vscEXCqtoEk
Maker Faires This Weekend
Dubai Mini Maker Faire Dubai
Thalia Mini Maker Faire Nürnberg
Palm Bay Mini Maker Faire Palm Bay, Florida
Denton Mini Maker Faire Denton, Texas
Kalispell Mini Maker Faire Kalispell, Montana
Windsor-Essex Mini Maker Faire Windsor, Ontario
Gainesville Mini Maker Faire Gainesville, Florida
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![Barcelona is for Makers [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_uy9Tkg2cis/mqdefault.jpg "Barcelona is for Makers [Maker Update]
This week, a mechanical hummingbird, the 2018 Hackaday Prize, a tour of Fab Lab Barcelona, casting metal from 3D prints, and getting started with Arduino without an Arduino. This weeks Cool Tools is 3M Virtua CCS Protective Eyewear: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00AEXKR4C/ctmakerupdate-20
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++Show Notes [Maker Update #74]++
Project of the Week
Hummingbird by gzumwalt
https://www.instructables.com/id/Hummingbird/
News
2018 Hackaday Prize Launched
https://hackaday.com/2018/03/12/2018-hackaday-prize-build-hope-design-the-future/
https://hackaday.io/prize
Fab Lab Barcelona
https://fablabbcn.org/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
3M Virtua CCS Protective Eyewear
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00AEXKR4C/ctmakerupdate-20
Corded Reusable Earplugs
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00284DIPK/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Metal Parts from 3D Prints by by M. Borgatti
https://learn.adafruit.com/metal-parts-from-3d-prints
Tinkercad Circuits Arduino LED Blink
https://www.instructables.com/id/Blink-an-LED-With-Arduino-in-Tinkercad/
More Circuits Projects
https://www.tinkercad.com/learn/projects#/learn/overview/O6QUTPNJDUKI7RD;collectionId=OMOZACHJ9IR8LRE
Upcoming Events
Maker Faire NoVa, Reston, Virginia
2018 Midwest RepRap Festival 3/23-25
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