It’s been a pleasure to watch the gasifier technology from ALL Power Labs improve over the years as they bring each new version of their generator to Maker Faire. What began as a cobbled-together contraption charred around the edges, later became a clean-burning Gasifier Experimenter Kit, and is now a full-fledged downdraft gasifier that generates […]
Come roll that clay, dirt and poppies into little “bombs” with the glam clan of Camp510 in the Homegrown Village.
Matt Riese unloaded his DeLorean hovercraft this morning in the West Lot by hovering it down the trailer on a ramp.
Romance, power, danger — what’s not to love about a 40-foot stern-wheel paddleboat driven by a boiler full of steam? Stoked by the gang at Kinetic Steam Works, the good ship Wilhelmina is great fun to watch, with its churning red paddles, locomotive linkages, and piercing steam whistles. In the past KSW has exhibited giant […]
Liz Lirakis makes awesome art from recycled comic books, thus her company name, Tracimoc, which is “comic art” backwards. She started this great Maker Faire robot-themed collage in her booth, and you can help add to it. She’s got stacks of cool comics, scissors, and Modge Podge for you to use. Come on by her […]
The aptly named Pedal Powered Stage by Rock the Bike – if you want to listen to music, you have to pedal!
Shapeways’ booth showing off samples for their 3D printing on demand service was packed all Saturday. And no wonder; their set of samples was super slick! From nylon meshes and Theo Jansen walking models to glazed ceramics and printed silver jewelry, this collection of samples will even wow the unbelievers.
