DeLorean Hovercraft Touches Down
Matt Riese unloaded his DeLorean hovercraft this morning in the West Lot by hovering it down the trailer on a ramp.
Year: 2012
All Aboard 40-foot Steamship at Maker Faire
Romance, power, danger — what’s not to love about a 40-foot stern-wheel paddleboat driven by a boiler full of steam? Stoked by the gang at Kinetic Steam Works, the good ship Wilhelmina is great fun to watch, with its churning red paddles, locomotive linkages, and piercing steam whistles. In the past KSW has exhibited giant […]
Collaborative Comic Book Collage with Tracimoc
Liz Lirakis makes awesome art from recycled comic books, thus her company name, Tracimoc, which is “comic art” backwards. She started this great Maker Faire robot-themed collage in her booth, and you can help add to it. She’s got stacks of cool comics, scissors, and Modge Podge for you to use. Come on by her […]
It Doesn’t Work Unless You Pedal
The aptly named Pedal Powered Stage by Rock the Bike – if you want to listen to music, you have to pedal!
Shapeways at Maker Faire
Shapeways’ booth showing off samples for their 3D printing on demand service was packed all Saturday. And no wonder; their set of samples was super slick! From nylon meshes and Theo Jansen walking models to glazed ceramics and printed silver jewelry, this collection of samples will even wow the unbelievers.
1manbanjo’s Alfresco Jam
Sean Lee was outside Fiesta Hall yesterday afternoon playing as 1manbanjo, a lively, toe-tapping performance.
Maker Faire First Day Favorites
Maker Faire Bay Area opened Saturday with an excited rush of the gates. Here are some of the favorite things I saw from the robotic orchestra to Christian Ristow’s metal face and the lock picking workshop organized by Christina Pei. There’s a solar oven popping popcorn and a village made from masking tape with a […]