I want to celebrate makers. I want to flush them out of the communities and bring them together at events like Maker Faire so they can meet each other and see that they aren't alone, that they can learn from each other and, more importantly, begin to do things that they might not th...
It was wonderful to be back at Maker Faire, not just because of all the creators and amazing things they brought to show and share, but because after every Faire, I always feel inspired to go out and just try something new. Maker Faire motivates me like nothing else to learn a new ski...
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Night Before Going to Maker Faire Posted on October 16, 2024 by Maker Block Annnnnnnnnnnd… my robot which has been working for a solid year is now completely unresponsive. My wife’s robot is working, Dexter Starfighter’s robot is working, Kim’Dael LightingSlayer’s pendant is working...
I have been going to MakerFaire for basically my entire life and it has always been something I look forward to for the whole year. As soon as Dad told me MakerFaire was coming back, I knew I had to make something super cool for the occasion. This brings me to my latest project, ...
Maker Faire Bay Area was extra-special for us this year: We won a ribbon for “Best in Class.” Maker Faire Hq. explains there are two ribbon categories: a blue ribbon for best in show, and a red ribbon for best in class. The red ribbons are also used to show the Maker has an ...
This past weekend was the occasion for MAKE Magazine's annual celebration of DIY and maker culture, Maker Faire, at the New York Hall of Science. Billed as the "Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth," the family-friendly venue hosted the two-day perennial ge
When my students come into my class for the first time I tell them about Maker Faire. Many of them have already attended, but those who haven’t I feel it is my mission to bring them to Maker Faire. I try to describe it to them, and words always fail me. I say it’s like ...
First, a huge thank you to Airship Noir and their Maker Faire Kansas City 2016 project, “Make Your Own Vacuum Formed Steampunk Goggles.” They were kind enough to post pictures and instructions about how they made an incredibly cheap, but effective, vacuum former. Inspired by their project...
(though perhaps you live near a mini maker faire ). that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy some maker faire magic, though -- there were lots of moments that can be appreciated from home. here are some of my favorites: hack manhattan's mind controlled brain bats neurosky inc. is an...