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Weekly news from the maker universe.
News from this episode...
ESP32 Released
hackaday.com/2016/09/05/new-part-day-the-esp32-has-been-released
Projects in this episode...
Zip Tie Starlight lamp:
instructables.com/id/Zip-Tie-Starlight/?ALLSTEPS
Solar Powered Fairy House:
instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Fairy-House/?ALLSTEPS
Hot Wire Foam Cutter:
instructables.com/id/Plywood-Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter/?ALLSTEPS
Monster Detector:
makezine.com/projects/monster-detector
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Weekly news from the maker universe.
News from this episode...
ESP32 Released
hackaday.com/2016/09/05/new-part-day-the-esp32-has-been-released
Projects in this episode...
Zip Tie Starlight lamp:
instructables.com/id/Zip-Tie-Starlight/?ALLSTEPS
Solar Powered Fairy House:
instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Fairy-House/?ALLSTEPS
Hot Wire Foam Cutter:
instructables.com/id/Plywood-Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter/?ALLSTEPS
Monster Detector:
makezine.com/projects/monster-detector
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![Zip-Tie Lamps, ESP32, and a Monster Detector [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kCKUoYB8OqQ/mqdefault.jpg "Zip-Tie Lamps, ESP32, and a Monster Detector [Maker Update]
Weekly news from the maker universe.
News from this episode...
ESP32 Released
http://hackaday.com/2016/09/05/new-part-day-the-esp32-has-been-released/
Projects in this episode...
Zip Tie Starlight lamp:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Zip-Tie-Starlight/?ALLSTEPS
Solar Powered Fairy House:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Fairy-House/?ALLSTEPS
Hot Wire Foam Cutter:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Plywood-Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutter/?ALLSTEPS
Monster Detector:
http://makezine.com/projects/monster-detector/
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![Heartbeat Lights [Maker Update #32]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lh7STi1x_VQ/mqdefault.jpg "Heartbeat Lights [Maker Update #32]
This week, lights that synchronize with your heartbeat, a $30 synthesizer kit, cardboard pinball, modified NERF guns, Pi shims, and a good, fast wood finish. Our Cool Tool is this heat shrink kit http://amzn.to/2oQLPO0
Show Notes
(Full show notes with photos: http://makerprojectlab.com/heartbeat-lights-maker-update-32/)
Support my Indiegogo Fundraiser
https://igg.me/at/K0qz3q4ABFk/x/16196059
Advanced Project
Collins Lab: Pulse Room
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nkrAPfqf20
Pulse Sensor
https://pulsesensor.com/products/pulse-sensor-amped
News
ArduTouch is an all-in-one Arduino synthesizer learning kit for $30
http://cdm.link/2017/04/ardutouch-one-arduino-synthesizer-learning-kit-30/
http://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php
ULTiM8x8
https://hackaday.io/project/21430-ultim8x8
https://www.crowdsupply.com/maniacal-labs-wyolum/ultim8x8
New Pinbox 3000
https://www.pinbox3000.com/
My Original Pinbox 3000 Review
http://makezine.com/2016/02/09/building-pinbox-3000-cardboard-pinball-machine/
Recent PinBox hacks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9ZiXTzyP-c
More Projects
Nerf Gun LED Light Mods by Scott McCulley
https://learn.adafruit.com/n3rfgun?view=all
Pokemon Planter by Flowalistik
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/04/27/pokemon-planter-by-flowalistik/
Heat-Shrink Raspberry Pi Zero W by leefiles
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/04/28/heat-shrink-raspberry-pi-zero-w-raspberrypi/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Deluxe 200-piece Color Coded Heat Shrink Tubing
http://amzn.to/2oQLPO0
Thank you for using this link to support this show and the Cool Tools blog and podcast.
Tools/Tips
PiMoroni On/Off Shim
https://shop.pimoroni.com/collections/new-products/products/onoff-shim
Easy Wood Finish by Make Something
https://youtu.be/dhnVKWyp1UU
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Stark Mini Maker Faire Canton, Ohio
Greater Newark Mini Maker Faire Newark, New Jersey
Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire Chicago, Illinois
Athens Mini Maker Faire Athens
Hampton Roads Mini Maker Faire Hampton, Virginia
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![Tiki Volcanoes & Double Pendulums [Maker Update #24]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mURrW53F46M/mqdefault.jpg "Tiki Volcanoes & Double Pendulums [Maker Update #24]
This week on Maker Update: glow in the dark chaos, a workstation for electronic forensics, a tiki bar basement volcano, cases for your knobs, and maker classes. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/makerprojectlab?sub_confirmation=1
SHOW NOTES
Projects
Pendulus by Make Anything
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ1hF cubA
https://www.devinmontes.com/pendulus
https://www.instructables.com/id/The-Chaos-Machine-Double-Pendulum/
PCB Workstation w/Crane Arms
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/03/03/updated-pcb-workstation-with-crane-arms-3dprinting/
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2111631
Older version
http://makezine.com/projects/3d-print-the-ultimate-helping-hands-for-a-pcb-workstation/
Basement Volcano
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/03/03/basement-volcano-for-tiki-bar-made-with-neopixels-and-raspberry-pi-piday-raspberrypi-raspberry_pi/
https://vixenlabs.com/2016/02/22/kilauea-cove-build-part-1/
Tools/Tips
Latest MagPi Magazine is out #55
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/55/
New issue of Make hitting Newsstands
3D Printed Cases for Electronic Components
https://www.hackster.io/circuito-io-team/fun-cases-for-electronic-components-94b7db
Free Instructables Classes
https://www.instructables.com/classes/
Theres Even a Class on Writing an Instructable
https://www.instructables.com/class/How-to-Write-an-Instructable-Class/
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![Zoetrope Fidget Spinner [Maker Update #37]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n0y1_eKFUlw/mqdefault.jpg "Zoetrope Fidget Spinner [Maker Update #37]
This week on Maker Update, a zoetrope and a fidget spinner make a baby, an SLS printer from Formlabs, a Raspberry Pi weather chamber, component carnage, and a tiny OLED Pi screen. Our featured Cool Tool is the Hakko FX-901 cordless soldering iron: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00FZPUA28/ctmakerupdate-20
SHOW NOTES
(Full show notes available here: http://wp.me/p7HjS6-eW)
Advanced Project of the Week
Zoetrope Fidget Spinner by JON-A-TRON
https://www.instructables.com/id/Zoetrope-Fidget-Spinner/
News
Formlabs Announces Desktop SLS Printer, Automated Manufacturing System
http://makezine.com/2017/06/05/formlabs-fuse-1-form-cell/
https://formlabs.com/3d-printers/fuse-1/
More Projects
Storm Glass - the Weather Forecasting Lamp That Simulates Real Weather Conditions! by The Modern Inventor
https://www.instructables.com/id/Storm-Glass-the-Weather-Forecasting-Lamp-That-Simu/
Component Creatures by randofo
https://www.instructables.com/id/Component-Creatures/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Hakko FX-901 Soldering Iron
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00FZPUA28/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Tom Sachs Travel Kit (submitted by Andrew Cavette)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUtz4TvgzA3/
Tips of the Week: Big Wrench/Small Bolt, Organizing Screws, Mailbox Garden Tool Stash by Gareth Branwyn
http://makezine.com/2017/06/02/tips-of-the-week-2/
Pi Camera Focal Length Adjustment Tool
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3518
Adafruit PiOLED - 128x32 Monochrome OLED Add-on for Raspberry Pi
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3527
Announcements
Vacation mode activated next week
Kitty Grabs Back Build Diary
http://makerprojectlab.com/making-the-kitty-grabs-back-electric-go-kart/
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Maker Faire Berlin Berlin
Maker Faire Paris Paris
Eastern Long Island Mini Maker Faire Port Jefferson, New York
Vancouver Mini Maker Faire Vancouver, British Columbia
Eugene Mini Maker Faire Eugene, Oregon
Manila Mini Maker Faire Bonifacio Global City
Castelo Branco Mini Maker Faire Castelo Branco
Hamilton Mini Maker Faire Hamilton, ON
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![CNC Spiral Stairs [Maker Update #49]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ne4viJPQY3o/mqdefault.jpg "CNC Spiral Stairs [Maker Update #49]
This week, spiral stairs, the Trinket M0, a glove that tracks high-fives, Charlotte the drawbot, and a tip for storing filament. This week’s Cool Tool is the BESTEK Power Inverter: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004MDXS0U/ctmakerupdate-20
Show Notes
[Expanded show notes available here: https://wp.me/p7HjS6-hC]
Advanced Project
Spiral Staircase With a TON of Curves by MauiMakes (Nick Fournier)
https://www.instructables.com/id/Spiral-Staircase-With-a-TON-of-Curves/
News
Adafruit Releases Trinket M0
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/08/24/new-product-adafruit-trinket-m0-for-use-with-circuitpython-arduino-ide/
More Projects
High Five Counting Glove by Caleb Kraft
http://makezine.com/2017/08/25/counting-high-fives-world-maker-faire/
Adafruit Trinket React Counter
https://learn.adafruit.com/trinket-react-counter/
Charlotte by _toreilly
https://www.instructables.com/id/Charlotte/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
BESTEK 300W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter with 4.2A Dual USB Car Adapter
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004MDXS0U/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Shop Tips: Storing 3D Printer Filament http://www.tested.com/tech/3d-printing/723391-shop-tips-storing-3d-printer-filament/
Opposable Thumbs Podcast http://www.opposablepodcast.com/episodes
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Maker Faire Eindhoven
San Jose Mini Maker Faire
Des Moines Mini Maker Faire
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![Neural Synthesizer [Maker Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nikN0gsXtWY/mqdefault.jpg "Neural Synthesizer [Maker Update]
This week, a Neural Synthesizer from Google, a 3D printed horse, welding plastic, a charcoal fume extractor, a constellation necklace, extending your drill by a foot, Eagle 9, and soldering unicorns. This weeks Cool Tool is the Irwin 12 bit holder: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008KISM/ctmakerupdate-20
★Buy Me a Coffee★
https://buymeacoff.ee/Gtn3PD5
(p.s. You’re awesome!)
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++Show Notes [Maker Update #80]++
Advanced Project of the Week
Open NSynth Super by GoogleCreativeLab
https://nsynthsuper.withgoogle.com/
https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/building-the-google-open-nsynth-super
https://magenta.tensorflow.org/nsynth
https://github.com/googlecreativelab/open-nsynth-super
More Projects
Horse Prototype by Greg Zumwalt
https://www.instructables.com/id/Horse-Prototype/
WELDING PLASTICS: INSTRUCTABLES ROBOT NIGHTLIGHT by nerdyKat
https://www.instructables.com/id/Welding-Plastics-Instructables-Robot-Nightlight/
Solder Fume Extractor by Ruiz Bros.
https://learn.adafruit.com/desktop-fume-extractor
3D PRINT CONSTELLATION NECKLACE by Penolopy Bulnick
https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Constellation-Necklace/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
Irwin Tools 4935705 1/4in. x 12in. Lock-n-Load Quick Change Bit Holder
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008KISM/ctmakerupdate-20
Example adapters:
Makita B-35097 Impact Gold Ultra-Magnetic Torsion Insert Bit Holder
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00ECMC1F4/ctmakerupdate-20
DEWALT DWARA100 Right Angle Attachment
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00C0VSNKQ/ctmakerupdate-20
Socket Bit Hex Shanks
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01NCOIF4G/ctmakerupdate-20
Tools/Tips
Autodesk Eagle 9 is out
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/eagle-forum/eagle-version-9-is-here-nothing-short-of-awesome/m-p/7940181#M11982
Hackspace Issue #6
https://hackspace.raspberrypi.org/issues/6
FastLED Matrix Library for ESP32
https://hackaday.com/2018/04/21/fast-led-matrix-graphics-for-the-esp32/
https://hackaday.io/project/148066-smartmatrix-library-esp32-port
Sparkfun Unicorn Soldering Badge
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14639
Google AIY Kits in Target
https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=Google+Vision+Kit+AIY
Jim Leemhuis 4-part Animatronic Eyeball video guide
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHvctKwAXIO9NymX37Q3Bx37O51-xKgC_
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2857377
Maker Faires
Shanghai China
West Palm Beach, Florida USA
Hsinchu Taiwan
Newcastle upon Tyne UK
Mashpee, Massachusetts USA
Tyler, Texas USA
Gibsons, BC Canada
Burlington, North Carolina USA
Dillingen-Saar Germany
Fresno, California USA
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![Laser Cut Water Map [Maker Update #53]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qQUS8UzZrKk/mqdefault.jpg "Laser Cut Water Map [Maker Update #53]
This week, backlit maps with epoxy water, the Prusa MK3, two new Arduino boards, a Pocket Beagle, Dremel’s answer to Glowforge, and printable tools. This week’s Cool Tool is the Robo-Grip 7 Curved Jaw Pliers https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002O0US4W/ctmakerupdate-20
++Show Notes++
[Read expanded show notes here: https://wp.me/p7HjS6-iF]
Advanced Project of the Week
Illuminated Waterways of the United States Map by AlexT9
https://www.instructables.com/id/Illuminated-Waterways-of-the-United-States-Map/
News
Dremel Announces 40 Watt Laser Cutter
https://makezine.com/2017/09/23/dremel-announces-40-watt-laser-cutter/
Prusa I3 MK3 Available for Preorder
http://www.prusaprinters.org/original-prusa-i3-mk3-bloody-smart/
http://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/181-original-prusa-i3-mk3-3d-printer.html
Arduino MKR WAN 1300 and MKR GSM 1400 Announced
https://blog.arduino.cc/2017/09/25/introducing-the-arduino-mkr-wan-1300-and-mkr-gsm-1400/
https://makezine.com/2017/09/23/arduino-widens-wireless-offerings-two-new-boards/
(Comparable to Adafruit Feather M0 with RFM95 LoRa Radio)
https://www.adafruit.com/product/3178
Beagle Bone Launches $25 PocketBeagle
https://makezine.com/product-review/pocketbeagle/
http://www.zdnet.com/article/raspberry-pi-zero-sized-pocketbeagle-25-open-source-computer-is-tiny-as-a-key-fob/
https://beagleboard.org/pocket
Adafruit calls Out Federico Mustos Whats Next boards
http://whatsnext.shop/
https://blog.adafruit.com/2017/09/23/whatsnext-arduino-clones-from-federicomusto-ph-d/
Cool Tools Minute
http://cool-tools.org
CRL Robo-Grip 7 Curved Jaw Pliers
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002O0US4W/ctmakerupdate-20
Podcast: Windell Oskay, Co-Founder of Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories
http://kk.org/cooltools/windell-oskay-co-founder-of-evil-mad-scientist-laboratories/
Tools/Tips
Wirecutter Soldering Iron Guide
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-soldering-irons/
Open Source AT Library (via Adafruit blog)
http://www.makersmakingchange.com/open-source-repository/
Wireless Foundations by Akiba
https://freaklabs.org/wireless-foundations-part-1-what-are-these-wave-thingies-anyhow/
5 Super-Useful 3D Printable Tools by Gareth Branwyn and Black Beard
https://makezine.com/2017/09/25/5-super-useful-3d-printable-tools/
Maker Faires
http://makerfaire.com/map/
Steyr Mini Maker Faire Steyr
Prince George Mini Maker Faire Prince George, BC
Sherbrooke Mini Maker Faire Sherbrooke, Québec
Nashville Mini Maker Faire Nashville, Tennessee
Mayersche Mini Maker Faire Cologne
Essex Mini Maker Faire Essex, Vermont
Southcoast MA Mini Maker Faire Fall River, Massachusetts
Youve Got My Eyes, SF http://youvegotmyeyes.party/
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