The gates to World Maker Faire New York don’t open until 10am on Saturday, but already the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) and surrounding grounds are buzzing with beeping forklifts, rumbling tractor trailers, and busy tent construction crews getting ready for the biggest maker event on the East Coast. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation as we get ready for showtime Saturday.
The winners for NYC’s first Road to Maker Faire Challenge are announced. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the makers who entered this one-of-a-kind contest. View a gallery of all the contestants on the blog.
The SkySweeper, constructed with 3D-printed elements, is able to inch along power lines to inspect them. Built by UC San Diego engineering grad student Nick Morozovsky, the SkySweeper can be built for far cheaper than other line inspection robots.
Now is the time to cast your votes for your favorite maker projects competing on the Road to Maker Faire Challenge. Sixty-six makers have entered and are now competing for your support. Votes will be counted until 11:59pm PT on Tuesday, August 13th. You can vote once per project every 24 hours, and you can […]
Cast your vote now for your favorite project/s on the Road to Maker Faire Challenge, presented by Esurance. Help one lucky maker win $2,500 to travel to New York City in September and exhibit at the 4th annual World Maker Faire!
Here are some inspiring words from Lance Greathouse, the winner of the 2nd Road to Maker Faire Challenge in the Bay Area earlier this year. The Challenge is now headed to NYC for World Maker Faire – apply now before the Monday August 5th deadline!
Makers are always coming up with quite fascinating projects that redefine what is possible in the everyday world.
