This week on Maker Update, Blade Runner binoculars, setbacks at Glowforge, custom zipper pulls, JOY pads, and colorized laser engraving. This week's Cool Tool is the Canary Corrugated Cardboard Cutter.
Make Deckard's Binoculars from Blade Runner 2049
Simone Giertz makes an electric skateboard for Scraps the dog
Is it a good idea to give a dog an electric skateboard? Simone Giertz is a YouTuber and maker extraordinaire. Her ridiculously cute three-legged rescue dog, Scraps, appears in many… READ THE REST
Building an animatronic T-Rex inspired by an 80s Radio Shack Armatron robotic toy
Probably every robotics nerd of a certain age had a Radio Shack Armatron toy in the 1980s [raises hand]. Our old pal I-Wei Huang had one and considered turning it… READ THE REST
This year's YouTube Maker Secret Santa projects
Every year, a group of makers on YouTube draw names of other makers to build something for. The projects are always clever, and often fun and funny. Here are a… READ THE REST
Look like a genius at work with Microsoft Visio 2021
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Visio Professional 2021 for just $19.97 (reg. $249) through September 29. Imagine being able to turn your complex ideas into clear, visual stories that anyone can understand—no need for endless… READ THE REST
Never give out your real number again
TL;DR: Get a lifetime Hushed virtual phone number for just $19.99 (reg. $150) with code SAVENOW and enjoy unlimited calls, texts, and privacy. These days, privacy is a hot commodity. Many out there… READ THE REST
Yeah, you'll get a pair of free Beats with this iPad!
TL;DR: You can get an iPad 9th Gen for less than $300 and get a free pair of Beats Flex headphones and an iPad case, screen protector, stylus, and charger! Who said… READ THE REST
