Maker Update: Open Source Mech

This week on Maker Update, a dance-activated sampler, MegaBots goes open source, a futuristic bike light, a vertical turntable, 5 ways to upcycle old filament reels, edge banding with Bob, Mitre Saw with Diresta, and controller hacking for a great cause.
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++Show Notes [Maker Update #101]++
-=Project of the Week=-
MIDI Step Interface by KILOMX
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LattePanda Board
-=News=-
MegaBots is now Open Source
-=More Projects=-
Neopixel Bike Light by Ruiz Bros.
Custom Design Vertical Turntable by Joppe Spaans
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-=Tools/Tips=-
Reuse Filament spools to organize holiday lights via Dennis Louton on 3D Printing Facebook group
SPIROGRAPH - PRUSAMENT SPOOL - reuse idea by cisardom
CONTAINERS - PRUSAMENT SPOOL - reuse idea by cisardom
CHANDELIER - PRUSAMENT SPOOL - reuse idea by cisardom
WINDMILL - PRUSAMENT SPOOL - reuse idea by cisardom
Giant Cardboard Fabrication With PolyProjector By Matt Bell
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Edge Banding tips by Bob Clagett
Mitre Saw tips by Jimmy Diresta
Tips of the Week by Gareth Branwyn
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Controller Project
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-=Maker Faires=-
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Rochester, New York USA
Montreal, Quebec Canada
Munich Germany
Kolkata, West Bengal India
Poughkeepsie, New York USA
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