Maker Update: Dodecahedron Dance Party

This week on Maker Update, a Jedi-worthy lightsaber, Kickstarter’s test print, an iFixit giveaway, a musical dodecahedron, sound bending, disc shooting, MIDI motors, and stringy plotters.
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++Show Notes++
-=Project of the Week=-
Prop-Maker Lightsaber by Ruiz Bros.
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-=News=-
Autodesk and Kickstarter Develop a Free, Downloadable Universal Test Print for 3D Printers
On GitHub
-=Giveaway=-
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
iFixit Manta Driver Kit
iFixit Essential Electronics Toolkit
Rules for Entry:
Get on my email Maker Update list () and (using your same email address) email me ([email protected]) with something you want to fix or make or tinker on with one of these kits. I'l use my best judgement to pick 3 worthy winners who will receive one of the three kits.
-=More Projects=-
Bucky Touch: Light-up Dodecahedron Instrument by jbumstead
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Sound Bending Synth by lonesoulsurfer
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Disc-o-matic by Canino
-=Tools/Tips=-
Magnetic knife rack alligator clip collector by Colleen Graves
Finishing 3D Prints by Bob Clagett
Send MIDI to motors, lights and relays
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DIY Linear Servo Actuator, 3D Printed by Potent Printables
Gareth's Tips of the Week
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StringyPlotter by Thomas Winningham
-=Maker Faires=-
Find a Faire near you:
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Jerusalem Israel
Hyderabad India
Belo Horizonte Brazil
Orlando, Florida USA
Sindelfingen Germany
Salzburg Austria
-=Featured Makers=-
++John Park++
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Talking about:
Ep. 29
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Scraperite Plastic Razor Blades
++Sophy Wong++
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Talking about:
Ep. 82
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++Mark Frauenfelder++
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Talking about:
Ep. 74
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Becky Stern Tinkercad Circuits Interview
++Dominic Morrow++
Talking about:
Ep. 10
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Billy Bass Instructable
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++Amped Atelier++
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Talking about:
Ep. 94
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Penolopy Bulnick Interview
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++Mikeasaurus (Mike Warren)++
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Talking about:
Ep. 56
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CANARY Corrugated Cardboard Cutter
++Noe and Pedro Ruiz++
Talking about: Making for others!
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