This week, on Maker Update: how to wire your animatronic wings, a 3D printed Zelda Master Sword, translation windows, and the best LED strip you’ve never heard of.

This week on Maker Update, a sand plotter, making masks, motion activated bird calls, cutting the lights, an LED repair kit, wiring Dupont connectors, and a less lazy susan.

Tools:

EBL 18650 3.7V 3000mAh Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries
https://amzn.to/2HoFW5B

Charger
https://amzn.to/2JD1AUG

Holders
https://amzn.to/2JzFF0t

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time we’re taking a look at the most popular rechargeable battery most people know nothing about. This is the 18650, I got a pair of these name brand ones for $9, though you can get sketchy ones even cheaper. I’m going to show you why they’re useful and if you want some for yourself, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

This week on Maker Update, blinking with the black mage, a record-breaking student rocket, the art of audio hacking, a Pi controlled golf course, and experiments with LED matrix displays.

Tool:

ALITOVE 16.4ft WS2812B Individually Addressable LED Strip Light
http://amzn.to/2kmpGKB

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. This week I’m going to show you a 16-foot reel of WS2812B LED lights. I got these for under $30 on Amazon. And by picking some up using the link in the description, you help support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.