The First South Pole Mini Maker Faire

Glorious summer weather graced the first annual South Pole Mini Maker Faire (about a 12 hours’ flight south of New Zealand) and attendees were excited to see several exhibitions including an ice sculpting 3d printer, sub-zero crocheting corner, and C-130 Refueling hacks.

Maker Faire Program Director Sabrina Merlo stated that the event was “Overwhelming positive yet brisk” with “dozens of attendees” despite a warm and sunny -70 degree day.

“Maker Faire is proud to cross this final continent off its list, and it was totally worth the excruciating shipping costs to send Life-Sized Mousetrap to the ceremonial Southern Pole.”

The nearly three dozen attendees were shocked not just to see Life-Sized Mousetrap, but the fact that a frozen bowling ball can actually shatter hardened steel.

Additional photos will be uploaded when the satellite link to the base has returned to its ideal 56k speeds.

Life-Sized Mousetrap arrived one month previous on the last scheduled flight for the next six months. They have posted a kickstarter to find a way home.

There were just a few outdoor elements to the South Pole Mini Maker Faire. The DIY Snowmobile club was in full force on Sunday.

Life-Sized Mousetrap operated by Adam Savage, fully assembled and pleasing a crowd of dozens

Yet another 3D Printer table shows at least three dozen builds, including newer Prusa i3 models, six Ultimakers and a Zortrax.

The Power Racing Series held an exhibition event on Saturday. Jamie Price’s Army Jeep won 2 gold and promptly drove off towards the Russian base camp. We haven’t seen him since.