This week on Maker Update: building a prop that can withstand real lightning, a glowing pomodoro timer, a plywood air hose reel, tracking running goals with DIY electronics, a selfie stick that makes you frown, DIY x-rays, satisfying tool restorations, and making robots from everyday objects.

This week on Maker Update: Welding at a comfortable height, label everything incorrectly, a YouTube boombox, screen printing and a Big Mac photo hack.

This week on Maker Update, a Bluetooth boombox with a built in visualizer, TechShop bounces back, a Circuit Python pixel painter, animatronic eyes, and glue tips for cosplay. This week’s Cool Tool is the Bucket Boss Parachute Bag.

This week on Maker Update, a Pi-powered Airplay boombox, the Hackaday Grand Prize winner, pinball with car parts, drying filament, and exploded diagrams. This week’s Cool Tool is a LewanSoul Servo Tester.

This week on Maker Update, Donald runs through a list of projects he’d like to accomplish this summer. This week’s featured Cool Tool is the d.light S2 rechargeable LED light. 

This week on Maker Update: a payphone that calls the 90’s, a moon for your nightstand, a way to finally get your fish talking, a mini NES with NFC, 3D print ornaments, a sewing machine for makers, a ridiculous amount of maker contests, and the first Maker Faire in L.A.