Maker Faire Trondheim

Glasses for the Blind and a Post-Apocalyptic Market at Maker Faire Trondheim

Glasses for the Blind and a Post-Apocalyptic Market at Maker Faire Trondheim

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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The 4th annual Maker Faire Trondheim takes place August 26–27. Frode Halverson, general manager at Trondheim Makers, gives us the lowdown on what to expect.

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The Megakopter at Trondheim Maker Faire

The Megakopter at Trondheim Maker Faire

By Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan is a scientist, author, hacker and tinkerer, who is spending a lot of his time thinking about the Internet of Things. In the past he has mesh networked the Moscone Center, caused a U.S. Senate hearing, and contributed to the detection of what was—at the time—the most distant object yet discovered.

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The Megakopter is the largest electric multi-copter in the world. It has 48 motors with 13-inch propellers. Each engine has over 3 kg of lift capacity, providing enough lift to carry a person.

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Welcome to Maker Faire Trondheim

Welcome to Maker Faire Trondheim

By Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan is a scientist, author, hacker and tinkerer, who is spending a lot of his time thinking about the Internet of Things. In the past he has mesh networked the Moscone Center, caused a U.S. Senate hearing, and contributed to the detection of what was—at the time—the most distant object yet discovered.

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The Trondheim Maker Faire kicked off this morning here in the town square in the centre of Trondheim, Norway, with over 100 projects on display.

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Coming To Trondheim Maker Faire: Walking Robots, Giant Marble Mazes, and Captain Credible

Coming To Trondheim Maker Faire: Walking Robots, Giant Marble Mazes, and Captain Credible

By Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan is a scientist, author, hacker and tinkerer, who is spending a lot of his time thinking about the Internet of Things. In the past he has mesh networked the Moscone Center, caused a U.S. Senate hearing, and contributed to the detection of what was—at the time—the most distant object yet discovered.

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Roll up, roll up, once again for the greatest show (and tell) on Earth, and Maker Faire in Trondheim, Norway, this weekend.

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