Maker Faire Bay Area 2013 is Open!
Come one, come all. The original Maker Faire Bigtop has thrown open its flaps! Cue up the circuit-bent marching bands, switch on the robo-clowns, rev up the art cars. It’s time for Maker Faire!
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Robot Sticks To Its Knitting at Maker Faire UK
One of my favorite maker exhibits at Maker Faire UK in Newcastle this weekend is by Andy Noyes, a first-time participant in Maker Faire. His knitting animatronic robot, AGNES, doesn’t just go through the motions of knitting. She actually produces a knitted scarf using a circular loom. Andy said he’s just glad she continues to […]
Mini Maker Faire NC: Can’t Wait For Next Year!
Photo by Angus Hines on Facebook I had a great time working the MAKE booth at Mini Maker Faire North Carolina, and really enjoyed meeting the folks who stopped by to chat. I was parked right next to High Voltage at Home, who kept the sparks flying:
Why Educators Want to Attend Maker Faire 2012
Maker Faire Bay Area is just about here, taking place next weekend, May 19 and 20 at the San Mateo County Event Center. This year, more than ever, Maker Faire will provide more resources and inspiration for teachers and other educators–everything from a special Educators’ Meetup on the Thursday before Maker Faire, to a DIY […]
Ben Krasnow’s Homemade Electron Scanning Microscope and Liquid Lens Coming to Maker Faire
From his backyard lab in Redwood City (a stone’s throw away from Maker Faire — well, maybe with the aid of a trebuchet) Ben makes things that usually require a lot of money and sophisticated equipment: an electron scanning microscope, silica aerogel, and freeze-dried astronaut ice cream.
Maker Faire Bay Area: Justin Gray Interview
Our 7th annual Maker Faire Bay Area, taking place on May 19 and 20 at the San Mateo Fairgrounds, is definitely geared to be the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth, with over 700 makers to be in attendance. One maker whose creations I always look forward to seeing is Justin Gray, who has participated […]
Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories’ Digi-Comp II Mechanical Computer
Who knew evil mad scientists could be so nice? Lenore and Windell are two of the happiest makers I know.
