We are all makers
Although I wasn’t able to photograph everything I saw at the Faire this year, here’s a few of the things I saw that were really great. From robots, to a little hovercraft, the many exhibits there made for a really entertaining and possibly even educational day!
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- From North Carolina, the Asheville Makers can be seen here showing off their tiny hovercraft!
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- I was, possibly unfairly, surprised to see the local public library system represented at the Faire. A fun exhibit with some great ideas for kids!
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- Southern Polytechnic University represented themselves nicely. Here they are showing off a remote control underwater vehicle
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- Brett Lanius brought his Raspberry Pi powered photobooth. It was interesting to see one built on the ‘Pi platform.
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- This Electric Bublegum skateboard is currently a Kickstarter project that looks like it has some great potential. Here’s some boards they showed off at the Faire.
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- The Goat n Hammer is a sort of interactive blacksmith shop where you can learn about this metalic art. After meeting these guys, I’m certain a session would lots of fun!
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- Parker and Briggs had a nice sampling of this table and quite a few charging stands that Briggs makes. If you’re wondering who Parker is, that would be the canine chief of security. Unfortunately he wasn’t in attendance.
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- Kaylin Broussard is seen here showing off her and fiance Chris Bartlett’s work on a rather unique recumbent tricycle. Also seen in the background is a bike with what look like the most dangerous wheels I’ve ever seen.
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- A large part of the Faire area was dedicated to a Power Racing Series competition. These cars are generally converted from a children’s toy and have a $500 limit (with a few exceptions) for vehicle cost.
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- Naturally, nearby Georgia Tech was representing at this Faire. This particular display was set up by the “Robojackets” who specialize in competition robotics.
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- The Roller Coaster Project was represented at this booth. It’s dedicated to the design and construction of a working roller coaster model, reminicent of a model railroad.
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- This beautiful wet submarine is called the “Bogus Batoid” and “flies” through the water via it’s large wings. Besdes it’s functionality, the finish is quite beautiful.
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- I saw this wooden bike rolling down the street towards the end of the Faire area. It’s an interesting design, although I’d have to hope the the builder had access to a laser or waterjet cutter for this project!