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littleBits is a system of electronic parts for play and prototyping. Designed for children, artists, or anyone shy about soldering, littleBits make electronics easy, fun, fast and accessible. Ayah Bdeir talks about her simple and intriguing system of magnetically connected, expandable electronics.
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Qiaodan (Jordan) shows off her rainbow shutter-shades at the World Maker Faire in New York. An electrical engineer with a eye for fashion, Qiaodan has created a truly one of a kind piece.
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Meet Ryan Doyle, the co-creator of Gon KiRin, a 69′ fire-breathing dragon. Ryan learned to create in many mediums while working in his grandmother’s doll hospital, and took his recycled art-car-dragon to Detroit to finish it amid the artifacts of American auto manufacturing.
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Machinist Bob Schneeveis made the Solar Electric Robot Chariot. Powered by the sun, the chariot is pulled by an anatomic machine that walks on wheels to lengthen its stride. Machined almost completely out of metal, the mechanics of this art car are driven by Grant Grundler at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011. http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/5217
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Joe and John DiPrima’s Arc Attack is a performance group that creates electrifying melodies by controlling the frequency sweep on their solid state Tesla coil. This is accompanied by a full drum set that’s controlled electrically through a series of rotary solenoids. Filmed at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011.
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An off-road machine from Boston, the tread skateboard was tearing it up around World Maker Faire today. Part snowblower, part battery, this deck can hit 20 mph. It was designed, built, and ridden by Charles Guan, a member of The Miters from MIT.
Nick Normal on Makezine writes: I strive to go to as many arts and craft fairs as I can during the holidays, to scout emerging makers and crafters whose wares I’ve never seen before, and of course to buy handmade gifts for friends and family! Which means I’m especially looking forward to the 7th Annual […]
