R2-D2 Gets a Steampunk Makeover at Maker Faire Austin
We got to talk to the amazing craftsman behind this steampunk R2-D2 to find out how it ticks… er, beep-boops.
Month: May 2016
Meet Your Favorite Makers at the Maker Faire Show & Tell Stage This Weekend
Come meet your favorite Makers at Maker Faire Bay Area this weekend. Talks range from 3D printing to fire to Raspberry Pi (and more!).
Broken Stuffed Animals Get “Surgery” to Teach Kids About Organ Donors
Of the 14,000 people in Japan who need transplants, 300 receive them each year. To inspire organ donors, Second Life Toys is using plushies.
Build Rescue Bots Using Off the Shelf Parts
For assessing risky situations in tight spaces, sometimes it’s best to send a small robotic rover in ahead of you.
Why You’ll Love Participating in Maker Faire Bay Area on Social Media
Whether you’re able to make it to Maker Faire Bay Area this weekend or not (and if you can’t, we sympathize), you can still participate. We’ll be all up in your social mediaz, so come along for the ride!
Don’t Miss These Burning Man Art Installations at Maker Faire Bay Area
Maker Faire is the closest thing to Burning Man I’ve experienced, only with less dust and more pants. Seriously.
Meet Makers From the Department of Energy at Maker Faire
At Maker Faire this weekend, come meet the Makers from the Department of Energy and the National Labs and talk with them about making our energy future much brighter.
