Donald Bell Maker Update: Peppermint Express

2025-07-10 | By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: weaponized candy, a smart bot ball contraption, floating sine waves, and getting the most out of your digital caliper purchase.

+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.441]+

=Project of the Week=

Pez Pistol by Backhaul Studios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wibRAZ_pmeY

=More Projects=

Lego Omnidirectional Vehicle GBC by Akiyuki Brick Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IBa-bPL-1Q

ISS Tracker by WillsBuilds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbEe-BCNutg

Suspended Kinetic Wave Sculpture by Lisa Lo
https://www.instructables.com/Flight-Suspended-Kinetic-Wave-Sculpture-Made-of-99/

=Tips & Tools=

17 Electronics Tips by Becky Stern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOjN4dRQb6o

Electroplating 3d Prints with Burnout by HEN3DRIK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqV8R20O2UQ

Sculpting for 3d Printing by Jess Less
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeEd6jI1nu4

Testing Cheap Calipers by Project Farm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5KtKAee0jw

=DigiKey Spotlight=

B!rd Alrt by Tomorrow Lab
B!RD ALRT – Potentially Genius | DigiKey

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