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2021-02-25 | By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: A pool game you can’t lose, a sawblade bicycle, a modern desk, cardboard whales, extra GPIO and casting tips from The Crafsman.

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++Show Notes [Maker Update #221]++

-=Project of the Week=-

Automatic Pool Cue by Stuff Made Here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsTTXYxydOE&t

-=More Projects=-

Sawblade Bicycle by The Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_bwKW6V1lw&t=0s

Floating Desk with Secret Compartment by DIY Creators
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk4RuYIxROo&t=0s

ESP32 Asteroids by Atomic 14
https://hackaday.com/2021/02/18/laser-galvos-and-an-esp32-recreate-old-school-asteroids/

Denture Bit Holder w/ Magnets by iPlop
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4745852

Cardboard Whale by XaioQianFeng
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHrh_jVjxqE&t

-=Tips & Tools=-

Make 3D Prints Look like Wood by Off-World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NBW7uJnJGo&t

Adafruit GPIO Extender by Kattni Rembor
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-aw9523-gpio-expander-and-led-driver

Avoid Bubbles in casts without a Pressure Pot by Crafsman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOuLRMgDzVs&t

The Perfect Pencil (almost) by Make Something
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37QXtOToaZE&t=0s

-=DigiKey Spotlight=-

Basics of Circuit Protection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ZQ_ePbPmg&t=0s

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