Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!
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!
From North Carolina, the Asheville Makers can be seen here showing off their tiny hovercraft!
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!
Southern Polytechnic University represented themselves nicely. Here they are showing off a remote control underwater vehicle
Brett Lanius brought his Raspberry Pi powered photobooth. It was interesting to see one built on the ‘Pi platform.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Naturally, nearby Georgia Tech was representing at this Faire. This particular display was set up by the “Robojackets” who specialize in competition robotics.
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.
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.
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!
Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!
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About the hovercraft from Asheville Makers – – I built that with my daughter one Saturday morning and the video is here:
http://www.tomheck.com/2013/02/hovercraft-weekend-diy-project-.html
I’ve been leading workshops at elementary schools using this hovercraft – – here’s an example:
http://www.tomheck.com/2014/03/hovercraft-workshop-at-aj-whittenberg-elementary-school-of-engineering.html