This week on Maker Update: robots at your command, the best everyday carry holster, getting the most out of a cheap miter gauge, wireless LEDs, singing sculptures, and a rotary phone for your Zoom calls.

Project Notes

Original project by Jay Rugland:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1248463

Blue Spade Terminals (Amazon Associate link):
https://amzn.to/2MJLz0C

Similar Dewalt 18 volt to Dewalt Lithium Ion 20 Volt Adapter, but w/ Battery Monitor
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1270617

$20 Surebonder Dewalt-to-Ryobi adapter:
https://surebonder.com/products/dew-20v-ryobi%C2%AE-to-dewalt%C2%AE-battery-adapter

They also make a Milwaukee-to-Ryobi adapter (Amazon Associate link):
https://amzn.to/2tinJB7

More project reviews:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHvctKwAXIO_ewpuKb1RXqez5NCSbeANj

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