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Donald Bell Maker Update: An Elegant Weapon

2025-11-13 | By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: a screen-accurate lightsaber replica you can actually use, making a better tape measure, tips for perfect bridges, and a drone that never needs to come down.

+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.459]+

=Project of the Week=

Impossible Lightsaber by Hero Tech

=More Projects=

Making a Better Tape Measure by Uri Trachtman

Vacpack Replica Prop by Lightning Cosplay

Solar Powered Drone by Luke Maximo Bell

=Tips & Tools=

Perfect 3d Printing Bridges by Make Wonderful Things

5 Weird Printing Problems with Wild Solutions by Zack Freedman

Gareth's Tips & Tools - Issue 206

=DigiKey Spotlight=

Multi-Sense Camping Lamp by Potentially Genius

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