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Donald Bell Maker Update: Hex On Your Door

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2026-01-08 | By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: hexagons are the bestagons, through the fire and flames, the tiniest train set, and thermoforming your 3D prints.

+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.465]+

=Project of the Week=

Tiny Library Secret Door by Morley Kert

=More Projects=

Flamethrower Marshmallow Launcher by Kids Invent Stuff

Auto Aim for Mini Golf by Stuff Made Here

Tiny Train Ornament by Sean Hodgins

Mini Fuse Lamp by Epic DIY Builds

=Tips & Tools=

Thermoforming 3d Prints by Uncle Jessy

Maker Cell Battery by Maker Vibe

Praxinoscope by Make Studio Jump

=DigiKey Spotlight=

How to Safely Discharge a Capacitor

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