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October 6, 2022 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Kinematic Conundrum [Maker Update]

This week on Maker Update: a robot to knock over your coffee, a plastic trombone powered by CircuitPython, powering your workshop with RFID, giant foam pumpkins, plastic restoration, slushcasting, and searching for hidden gems on AliExpress.

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April 14, 2022 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Express Yourself [Maker Update]

This week on Maker Update, a foot pedal for musical expression, launching the 2022 Hackaday Prize, tool rolls, wireless touch pads, and getting your flex on.

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February 10, 2022 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Half Past a Full House [Maker Update]

This week on Maker Update, a split-flap clock for one-eyed jacks, a rotisserie for your car, Jimmy Diresta’s return to television, puzzle boxes, sugar printers, and a leg-mounted dual-shock for accessible gaming.

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November 12, 2020 AUTHOR: Christine Cain CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Counter Rhythm [Maker Update]

This week on Maker Update, a test machine gets its groove back, the winner of the 2020 Hackaday Prize, 3d printed HOTAS, Controller teardowns, perfect circles, cutting felt with a table saw.

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December 13, 2018 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Cardboard Plywood [Maker Update #104]

This week on Maker Update, cardboard trees for cats, an LED pixel clock, a pocket disco, Molecules for your neck, a light river for your kitchen, a solar heart, and an 8-player NES.

August 22, 2018 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Thumbstick Steering Wheel [Maker Update #91]

This week on Maker Update, a steering wheel for your Xbox controller, a new tax on filament, Adafruit reinvents the MEGA, two new 3D printed r/c boat designs, robot operation, a LEGO battery pack, a project board for Halloween, and drilling at a right-angle.

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March 28, 2018 AUTHOR: Donald Bell CATEGORIES: News Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Alternative Controller [Maker Update #76]

This week on Maker Update, a MIDI compatible music box, alternative controller indie games at GDC, an Arduino for your knife, controlling your computer with zombie heads, free game developer software, and Hackspace issue 5. This week’s Cool Tool is the Makey Makey Kit.

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