Donald Bell Maker Update: Chasing the Sun
2026-05-14 | By Maker.io Staff
This week on Maker Update: a sunshine powered bicycle, an AI powered friend from 40-Eridine, a computer that fits in your pocket, and getting your zip ties in order.
+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.483]+
=Project of the Week=
Unlimited Range E-bike by Becca Farcase
How we built an e-bike with unlimited range
I built an e-bike with unlimited range and tried to ride 450 miles on it
=More Projects=
Building Rocky Into an AI-powered Robot by Leviathan Engineering
Altoids Tin Cyberdeck by Exercising Ingenuity
3d Printed Train Whistles by AeroKoi
=Tips & Tools=
Zip Tie Organization Solution by Eiki Martinson
Hardtail Vise by Jimmy Diresta
A Very Important Tool for Every Shop
Gar's Tips & Tools - Issue #210
=DigiKey Spotlight=
Peltier Coolers for High-Temp Environments
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