Donald Bell Maker Update: Chalk it Up

2025-02-06 | By Maker.io Staff

This week on maker update: a chalk bot to conquer your block, poetry across the phone lines, weaving cords, and a collection of great tips for wearable projects.

+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.419]+

=Project of the Week=

Sidewalk Chalk Robot by MrDadVs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDYqlQKaD1w

=More Projects=

3d Printed Cord Knitting Machine by Fraens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNhdQJakSGE

Old Phone That Reads Poetry by RootKid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpBV4LH22vA

Project Pandaa by DIY Builder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdABENCrh98

=Tips & Tools=

SD2PSX PS2 Homebrew by Macho Nacho Productions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdxDRtfEXNg

DIY Viewfinder for Any Camera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeC2H2TTx88

Wearables Tips by Becky Stern
https://www.instructables.com/Beginner-Tips-for-DIY-Wearable-Tech/

TMC2209 Breakout by Adafruit
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-tmc2209-stepper-motor-driver-breakout-board

Find the TMC2209 Breakout on DigiKey:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/6121/25981358

=DigiKey Spotlight=

Basics of Lithium Ion Batteries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QDc_F2dACc

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