This week on Maker Update: a maritime matrix, an LED katana, a Nerf dart that fires itself, and a floppy disc with its own file browser.

++Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.323]++

=Project of the Week=

Sea of Segments by Will Gallia
https://willga.llia.io/sea-of-segments/build/

=News=

2023 Maker Music Festival “Call to Makers”
https://www.makermusicfestival.com/

=More Projects=

I built a LED KATANA in 7 days! by KamuiCosplay
https://youtu.be/-4-RYOzGAK0

This Nerf Dart Fires Itself by Joel Creates
https://youtu.be/Y_viN0f66eo

A Floppy Thumb Drive with a Color File Icon Display By Anne Barela
https://learn.adafruit.com/a-floppy-thumb-drive-with-a-color-file-icon-display

=Tips & Tools=

AI Tools You Can Use Right Now by Caleb Kraft and Dale Dougherty
https://makezine.com/article/technology/ai-tools-you-can-use-right-now/

A DIY Peristaltic Pump by Mr. Innovative
https://youtu.be/epkcpY3Fa4o

Single-Motor Wave Robots by ZARROUK LAB
https://youtu.be/gfA-1BojhNU
https://youtu.be/w25zF1bWx5o

=Digi-Key Spotlight=

How to Remove Battery Contact Corrosion
https://youtu.be/5dpMOEgqm-g