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Donald Bell Maker Update: Loading Ready Run

2025-12-18 | By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: retro future-perfect computing that never was, a Need for Speed mini-map for your car, a robot made of phone parts, and the glorious use of LED acrylic.

+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.463]+

=Project of the Week=

Commodore 64 Laptop by Kevin Noki

=More Projects=

Real Life Mini-maps for Your Car by Garage Tinkering

Fallout Pocket Toy by Dabbble

Kitbashing a Robot From Just a Phone by Roborovski

=Tips & Tools=

Black LED Acrylic by Geeksmithing & When Geeks Craft

3d Printing and Metal Casting by Chris Borge

PHA: Alternative to PLA by JanTec Engineering

Sim Racing Shifter by Daz Projects

=DigiKey Spotlight=

Intro to ROS Part 11: Broadcasters and Listeners by Shawn Hymel

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