Best Pandemic Projects of 2020 [Maker Update] - Maker.io

This week on Maker Update, a round-up of the best pandemic themed projects of 2020, and some of the maker trends that defined the year.

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++Show Notes [Maker Update #213]++

-=Favorite Pandemic Projects of 2020=-

Mask Launcher by Allen Pan

Scrubber Plays Spotify Jams While You Wash Your Hands by Deep Local

Manic Toilet Paper Shopping Simulator by Jelle Vermandere

I made a robot to cut my hair with scissors by Shane Wighton

Gigantic pumpkin dispenses candy at the push of a button by Brankly

Astable Exhalation by Bornach

Wobble Sphere by Robin Baumgarten

Plywood Indoor Swing by Laura Kampf

Simone Giertz built herself a proud parent

The Highcycle - Social Distance Bike by colinfurze

-=Top Trends of 2020=-

-Cyberdecks
-Book Nooks
-Open Source Medical Supplies

-=Tips & Tools=-

Best of 2020 - Adafruit Edition

2020 Holiday ornament. by Gabriel Nagmay

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[MrWATCHthisWAY]

Great, great, great year for the Maker Update channel. The community sure showed their hearts and abilities during this challenging year with some outstanding engineering designs. Have a happy holiday season and see ya in 2021. As I mentioned to Becky hopefully it will be better than this year for everyone. Take care Donald and I can’t wait to see what new designs will be coming from the channel next year 😃

[BeckyStern]

Happy new year, Donald! Great roundup.

[camk]

thank you Donald you really made this year less terrible

[leestephens]

Thanks Donald for the inspiration. Looking forward to a brighter 2021, stay safe!

[connorchapman]

I really enjoyed Mohit Bhoite's circuit sculptures this year.
Thanks for the show Donald and thank you for putting out all the videos this year.

I am currently trying to get together materials to make a book nook, a circuit sculpture and a speaker system. Finished withe school. Finally getting into making stuff again.

[MarcelRobitaille]

8:11 What was your favourite trend of 2021? I know this pandemic has been going on forever, but has it really been that long?

[CoolestThing]

Love these Donald! We'll need to visit some of these people (when we can!). Have a great holiday! Cheers- Guy

[andy_warb]

Totally agree on the cyberdecks! Building my own as we speak! Happy holidays Donald! See you in 2020!

[صبريعلي-تل]

I love electronic projects, but I wish to design my own project. Greetings to you

[usafa]

My favorite trend—ever better MPL videos from Donald Bell & co.

[yusuf-alasit]

If that's your selection of "best maker projects" from a very productive year, then maybe you have to reconsider your criteria.