Donald Bell Maker Update: Pocket Secretary

2026-08-20 | By Maker.io Staff

This week on Maker Update: an e-ink computer to track your projects, a notifier for your online shops, a spooky lantern, and maybe the best WLED controller for hub75 matrices.

=Project of the Week=

Distraction Free Computer by Mirza Makes

M5Stack CardKB Keyboard on DigiKey

=More Projects=

Shop Sales Notifier by Becky Stern

Haunted Flashlight by Van Oak Props

Transforming Cyberpunk Desk Lamp by Nilmo Studio

=Tips & Tools=

Plug & Play Hub75 ESP32 Controller by Apollo Automation and Chris Maher

DigiComp1 by Chris Staecker
DigiComp1 Thingiverse

3d Printed Motor Speed Regulator by Greg Zumwalt

=DigiKey Spotlight=

Arduino at Open Sauce 2026 by Zack Hipps

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