Maker Faire Yearbook 2024

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Counter Culture Labs

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Counter Culture Labs

Home: California, United States

Counter Culture Labs is an open science community lab in Oakland, designed to demystify and democratize biotechnology by putting tools in the hands of those who want to explore, innovate and learn to advance scientific literacy.. We'll show some work from the various community projects our members are involved in, including plant bio, mycology, Open Insulin, Real Vegan Cheese, Agar Art, and more

DIY Gel Nails with Lilaque Soy Gel

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Lilaque

Home: California, United States

Paint your nails with the power of plants! We are offering demos of our range plant-based nail products, featuring a soy-based DIY gel nail polish system, plant-based press-on nails, and a plant-based cuticle oil. Our patent-pending gel polish consists of ingredients derived from soybean, linseed, and castor oils. We offer a topper made with biodegradable glitter that can be used to add sparkle to any of our 15 vibrant polish colors. Our patent-pending plant-based press-on nails are 3D printed using plant-based resin and painted with Soy Gel polish. Nearly all of our packaging is recyclable or reusable.

The Brickmania Team builds the USS Vallejo (Pt 2) & Historic Mare Island Ship Yard

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Brickmania

Home: California, United States

During Maker Faire 2023, Brickmania's team of LEGO enthusiasts scratch built a 10-foot-long replica of the atomic submarine USS Vallejo, just yards from where the actual submarine was built during the height of the Cold War. Team Brickmania plan to return to the scene to not only finish where we left off, but also to build the actual shipyard and slipway where the actual submarine was built. Additions include complete detailing the interior spaces, including working lights, assembling the shipyard's slipway and cranes, and otherwise add the details that make our works "museum quality." The final model will be part of a full-time display at our location in historic downtown Vallejo for the public to enjoy seven days a week.

Wonderful Idea Company

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Ryan Jenkins

Home: Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Join Ryan Jenkins and friends from the Wonderful Idea for a hands-on tinkering workshop where you can slow down, play with real materials and explore the intersection between art, science and technology. We'll take inspiration from Ryan's recently released book The Tinkering Workshop and engage a hands-on collaborative build project taken straight from the pages that uses scrap cardboard, gumdrop LEDs, copper tape and other everyday supplies.

Solar Observing and Radio Telescope

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Valley of the Moon Observatory Association (VMOA)

Home: California, United States

Valley of the Moon Observatory Association will offer solar observing for Faire attendees. Attendees can see sun spots and solar prominences through shielded telescopes. The Santa Rosa Junior College Physics club will also demonstrate the Completely Hackable Amateur Radio Telescope (CHART).

Waterlight Graffiti

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Antonin Fourneau

Home: France

Waterlight Graffiti is an interactive light art installation that allows people to draw or write with water. The main idea behind the project is to merge the ephemeral nature of graffiti with technology and sustainability. When water touches the surface of the panel, it completes an electrical circuit that lights up LEDs embedded within. The result is a temporary, glowing artwork that fades away as the water evaporates, leaving no permanent mark. This project not only encourages creative expression and public participation but also promotes environmental awareness by utilizing water as a harmless, renewable medium for street art. It transforms public spaces into dynamic art galleries where everyone can contribute, altering the way people interact with urban environments.

Alternative STEAM for Edu

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: AltEdu (Alternative Education)

Home: California, United States

AltEdu (Alternative Education) is excited to present three innovative projects at the 2024 Bay Area Maker Faire. From Story to STEAM: Our volunteers, including top professionals from various fields, have crafted original works inspired by beloved stories. These crafts are designed to ignite children's interest in STEAM subjects while enhancing their hand-brain coordination. Interactive Robotics: We’ll showcase interactive robots from championship-winning robotics teams, giving children hands-on experience in operating advanced technology. DIY Math Games and Puzzles: Back by popular demand, our DIY math games and puzzles offer families a fun and engaging way to explore mathematics. These activities demonstrate how math is not only relevant but essential in everyday life.

ETIPADO: Extremely Tall Image Processing And Display Object

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Grant Patterson

Home: California, United States

ETIPADO: Extremely Tall Image Processing And Display Object is a startling demonstration of the persistence-of-vision effect: Shake your head "no" at a strobing column of light and images appear out of nowhere. Interact with the work by making faces in the work's camera, while friends see you in the strip of LEDs in real time. What's happening? The LEDs display vertical slices of images in fast succession. As your eye moves across the piece, the two-dimensional image “burns” into your retina, one column at a time. Sophisticated processing software takes real-time imagery from the attached digital camera and broadcasts them to the LEDs. ETIPADO is unexpected art: It’s easy to walk by and not notice it. Once discovered, participants are inspired to share the “secret” with those around them.

3D Printing a Maker Space

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Terence Tam

Home: Washington, United States

AMakerDad is Terence's youtube channel and website. By day, Terence is an opto-mechanical engineer for a medical device company. By nights and weekends, Terence serves on the board of directors for SnoCo Maker Space (www.snocomakers.org) and comes up with projects that he can build with his two young sons, Zach and Ethan. From 3D printed tooling for pinewood derby cars and pool noodle training lightsabers, to functional hydroponics gardens and laser cut airplane launchers, Terence shares out both his native CAD files as well as tips for recreating these projects at home, or at your favorite local maker space. Recently, SnoCo had a falling out with a long term member, and have to rebuild a lot of their equipment. Join Terence as he rebuilds a makerspace with his trusty 3D Printer!

Adam Savage's Sunday Sermon

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Adam Savage

Home: California, United States

Adam will share his insights, experiences, and passion for making and creativity. Known for his work on MythBusters, Tested, and his deep involvement in the maker community, Adam encourages innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. The "Sunday Sermon" has become a highlight of Maker Faire, drawing large crowds eager to hear Adam's thoughts on the art of making and the spirit of invention. During the sermon, he often reflects on his personal projects, lessons learned from failures and successes, and the importance of curiosity and perseverance in the creative process.

ArtAtomic

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Kristin Henry

Home: California, United States

Science, Nature, and Mathematics are at the core of Kristin Henry’s work. While working in Science and Data visualization, Henry also developed a practice creating artworks, and showing them under the name ArtAtomic. Alternating between developing code and working with more traditional tools like an embroidery needle or a glass dipping pen, Henry is always experimenting. In addition to works on paper, she also works with other media, like computer projections, textiles, wearable art. This exhibit will show many of these. For those familiar with the GalaxyGoo’s Cell Project workshops at past Maker Faires, she will also be bringing pre-made organelle models, so that you can make 3D models of cells at home.

Diet Coke and Mentos Geyser Extravaganza

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Eepybird ("the Diet Coke and Mentos Guys")

Home: New Jersey, United States

We set up 102 bottles of Diet Coke (or similar soda) with custom designed, handmade nozzle screwed to the top of each bottle. Each nozzle holds 6 Mentos candies held in by a pin. When that pin is pulled the Mentos fall and shoot a geyser 20' in the air. We set off the bottles in a choreographed fountain show inspired by the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas. The original video of the show won the very first Webby Award for Viral Video. Here's more at our website: https://www.eepybird.com/experiments/cokementos/. We always make a point of explaining the science behind it all, and teach the audience how to make their own geyers at home and even how to make our custom nozzles. The show is a LOT of fun, for both the audience and for us. We love Maker Faire.

On Site Ham Radio Exams

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: VE's Of Silicon Valley

Home: California, United States

Take your Ham Radio Exam while at this year's Maker Faire. Technician, General and Amateur Extra Exams will be given on site; including Friday's the Maker Faire is open (please RSVP for Friday test times). Candidates younger than 18-years old will pay a reduced exam session fee of $5. Make sure you have an FRN: https://apps.fcc.gov/cores/user

Solano County Library

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Solano County Library

Home: California, United States

The Solano County Library's mission states that "we are the people, places, and services that spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and champion learning." We will be providing resources that are available to the community. In addition, we will be having a hands on activity of making color changing slime.

VIBRO-ACOUSTIC FREQUENCY THERAPY – BOTTLE CAP CAR SOUND BATH

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: JENNA (QUIRKY) KIND (CORKY)

Home: California, United States

At MakerFaire, I am excited to showcase my Bottle Cap Art Car, a unique fusion of artistic expression and therapeutic innovation. This mobile art installation is crafted from thousands of recycled bottle caps, symbolizing my commitment to upcycling, sustainability and environmental consciousness. More than just a visual spectacle, the Bottle Cap Art Car serves as a vibrant platform to bring awareness to VibroAcoustic Therapy (VAT). By integrating Sound Oasis' VTS-2000 units within the art car, I have created an immersive sound bath experience where visitors can directly engage with the healing power of frequency, sound and vibration. My aim is to demonstrate how VAT can be seamlessly incorporated into everyday life, making holistic wellness accessible and engaging for all.

The Art and Physics of Pinhole Cameras

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Wealthykids.org/Tony's Photography

Home: California, United States

The art and physics of creating pinhole cameras

GIY Materials: Growing Fungi for BioFabrication

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Elizabeth Marley

Home: California, United States

This 'GIY Materials: Growing Fungi for BioFabrication presentation will introduce Grow-It-Yourself methods and projects that use the magic of mycelium, mushrooms, and other biological organisms to produce renewable materials that can be heat resistant, water resistant, and biodegradable…. and maybe even help clean the environment! Examples of projects involving fashion, electronics, and architecture will be shown along with some tips and resources on how you, too, can grow your own materials for future projects.

Desktop CNC Machines – Maineer

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Maineer

Home: Oregon, United States

At Maineer, we are passionate about empowering makers and creators with cutting-edge technology. As pioneers in the field of desktop CNC milling, we are thrilled to showcase our latest innovation at the Maker Faire. Revolutionize your crafting experience with our Desktop CNC Mill. Designed for versatility and precision, our machine allows makers of all skill levels to bring their ideas to life, whether you're a hobbyist, artist, or entrepreneur, our CNC Mill offers a seamless blend of power and simplicity, making it the perfect tool for prototyping, engraving, and small-scale manufacturing.

ACLC Student Projects

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Alameda Community Learning Center (ACLC)

Home: California, United States

Project produced by high school learners at ACLC (Alameda Community Learning Center) from the Creative Technologies I and II maker classes.

Surrasa: Natural Skin and Wellness (Skin mirrors ones inner health!)

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Usha N

Home: California, United States

Surrasa's mission is to inspire others to lead healthy lives by providing holistic, individualized health guidance. Rooted in science and Ayurvedic medicine, Surrasa also produces natural, luxurious skincare and wellness products that incorporate ancient medicinal principles with modern science. Our distinguishing feature is the ability to recognize active natural ingredients with clinically proven healing properties and mechanisms. We use plant-based ingredients to create high-quality, holistic products that promote health and harmony. Surrasa's products are nurturing and food for your skin and wellbeing. With years perfecting the formulas, our products contain special herbal extracts and phytonutrients that soothe, hydrate, moisturize, protect, and nourish your skin, body and mind.

Micro-marvelous

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: San Francisco Microscopical Society

Home: California, United States

Microscopes open a window into a world that is hidden in plain sight. Explore this hidden world from algae with silica cell walls to silicon microchips that make our modern technology possible. Watch a live microscopy demo on a large screen. Get hands on and play with Microscopes then explore microscope parts. What do you want to see really really close?

To Be Tie Dyed

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Roberta Sherry

Home: California, United States

We have been teaching Tie Dye as STEAM for over 16 years. We formulate our own dyes to help you create your own masterpiece! Our approach is relaxed and informative. We can tie dye with you at a school, party, event, as a group or individual. All ages will tie dye in a safe mess free environment. Gloves and aprons are provided along with instruction. You can bring your own 100% cotton t-shirt or pillowcase to Maker Fair and tie dye it, with a material cost of $5.

Mill Food Recycler

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Mill Industries

Home: California, United States

Food waste is terrible for the planet, and a hassle to deal with at home. Mill makes it easy for people to keep food out of landfills and take climate action at home. The Mill food recycler uses integrated sensors and advanced artificial intelligence methods to quickly and quietly dry and grind food scraps, transforming them into clean, dry grounds that can be used to feed farms or gardens.

Lightpainting

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Lightpainters

Home: California, United States

Paint with light, using phosphorescence

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