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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

Gareth Tips & Tools #210

=DigiKey Spotlight=

Peltier Coolers for High-Temp Environments

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