Tool:

Outlet On/Off Switch
https://amzn.to/2GNKwJK

3-prong alternative
https://amzn.to/2GNFBbE

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to show you this single-outlet on/off switch. I picked up a 3-pack of these for around $11 on Amazon. If you want to get these same ones, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

This week on Maker Update, smart dice, a combining of the bits, demonstrating algorithms, a sequin clock, SVG emojis, and the end of Particle Mesh.

This week on Maker Update: turn your drink to Infinity, a book powered by feathers, secret codes, volume knobs, marshmallows, home automation, and cracking the code on machine learning.

Tool:

Krink K-70 Permanent Ink Marker
https://amzn.to/2Jw5Oxj

Transcript:

It’s time for a Cool Tool review. This week, I’m going to show you the tagger’s alternative to the Sharpie, the Krink K-70 permanent marker. I got this for $8 on Amazon, and if you’re curious to try one out, the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

Makey Makey Kit
https://amzn.to/2JzJ7It

Scratch Games for Makey Makey
https://scratch.mit.edu/search/projects?q=makey+makey

Google Offline T-Rex Game
https://apps.thecodepost.org/trex/trex.html

Disco is Dead game
https://thirdfloorgames.wixsite.com/discoisdead

MakeyMakey Project Gallery
https://labz.makeymakey.com/remixes

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time, I’m going to show you guys the Makey Makey kit. This runs for around $50 on Amazon and it allows you quickly interact with your computer using everyday objects. If you want to pick one up, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

Tub O Towels Heavy-Duty 10″ x 12″ Size Multi-Surface Cleaning Wipes
https://amzn.to/2GOMfmd

Transcript:

I’m Donald Bell for Cool Tools and in this video I’m going to show you my current favorite tool for cleaning things up in my workshop, Tub O’ Towels. I got a tub of 90 of these for around $13 on Amazon and you can pick the same ones up using the link in the description which helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

Joe Knows Electronics 1/4W Resistor Starter Kit (16 Values, 400 Pieces)
https://amzn.to/2HpbRmG

See also…

Joe Knows Electronics 1/4W 1% 86 Value 860 Piece Resistor Kit
https://amzn.to/2GO3lk1
Joe Knows Electronics 630V X7R 10% Capacitor Kit (13 Values, 370 Pieces)
https://amzn.to/2Jw1Apr
Joe Knows Electronics 33 Value 645 Piece Capacitor Kit
https://amzn.to/2qjiTRI
Joe Knows Electronics Semiconductor Kit (320 Transistors & Diodes)
https://amzn.to/2qkST9m

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time we’re taking a look at this resistor starter kit from Joe Knows Electronics. It’s just $8 on Amazon, it’s one of the best quality resistor variety packs I’ve found. And by using the Amazon link in the description to pick one up you’re helping to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool: Black Hot Melt Glue Sticks
https://amzn.to/2xzt2jX

Related tools mentioned:

Surebonder PRO2-100 100-Watt High Temperature Industrial Glue Gun
https://amzn.to/2LOprSg

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time I’m going to show you guys black hot glue sticks. A pack of these cost me $8 on Amazon. I’m going to show you why they’re useful. And if you want to pick some up, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

This week on Maker Update, a full-scale millennium Falcon cockpit, Jen Schachter’s Cricut Cart, a Google-controlled origami light show, a game of life table, and animating flip-digits.

This week on Maker Update, the Adam Savage soldering iron station, Pigeon robotics, cat food control, glowing black plastic, giant LEDs, and the good kind of Fubar.