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Donald Bell Maker Update: Take it for a Spin

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2026-01-22 | By Maker.io Staff

This Week on Maker Update: a top that won’t stop, overmolding your 3d printed parts, a twerking bot, and a guide to finishing your projects, no matter what they are.

+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.467]+

=Project of the Week=

Overengineered Spinning Top by Aaed Musa

=More Projects=

Tiny Walking Bot by Dorian Todd

Fastener Counting Machine by Christopher Helmke

Dumpster Fire Model by North of the Border

=Tips & Tools=

Overmolding of 3d Printed Parts by Anonymous Kiwi

Amazing LED Diffusers by Mirza Makes

How to Finish Every Project by Stuck at Prototype

=DigiKey Spotlight=

Motorized Ice Cream Maker by Tomorrow Lab

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