Maker Faire Yearbook 2024

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Doug's Drawbot

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Doug Biehl

Home: California, United States

A scrapped together polar drawing robot in action, powered by Raspberry Pi and Arduino, along with some fun examples of using Processing.org in the development of photo filters and image translation algorithms.

Making things light up: Lights for clothes, accessories, props & more

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Crafty Sorceress

Home: United States

Ever wanted to shed a bit of light on your clothes or accessories? Wanted to not get in the dark and make stuff that lights up? Two educators & makers want to help make lights accessible to the art, design, performing arts & maker community, and we want to make a book that champions project-based learning! From non-electronic lights, fairy lights to programmable LED strips, our book covers troubleshooting, debugging, and safety that progresses along with the projects. We will bring demos and make & takes of these sample projects, so you can get a hands-on preview of our book!

Mass Customization with 3D printed systems

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Ken Wronkiewicz

Home: California, United States

It may be tempting to 3D print the same thing again and again, but it is cheaper and faster to make the same thing using molding techniques. In order to really use the unique advantages of 3D printing, printed objects should be unique. They should be customized to an person or small group of people's needs. At the same time, getting good at CAD isn't easy. However, there are physical systems, generated by code or parametric modeling, that work with 3D printing's core advantages and are easier to use. I'd like to show off some of the community-generated systems for organization that take advantage of this mass customization such as the Honeycomb Storage Wall and the Gridfinity system, along with metal extrusions, as an example of how to take advantage of 3D printing's unique advantages

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!

Mario the Maker Magician

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Mario Marchese

Home: New York, United States

As seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon! It's ROBOTS and MAGIC and Arduino-powered slapstick in an all-ages theatre experience like no other. Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-innovative Mario the Maker Magician leads you through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs punctuated with moments of heart and emotion that will catch you by surprise. Fresh off sold out runs in New York City, London, and beyond, this show garners rave reviews everywhere it lands.

A layerless 3D printing technology: Computed Axial Lithography, in space!

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Design for Nanomanufacturing UC berkeley

Home: California, United States

We will be showing a completely new type of 3D printing process called Computed Axial Lithography (CAL). CAL is a completely layerless 3D printing process, that can form parts in less than a minute. We will be showing off a printer we sent to space on a virgin galactic space plane in June! We also will be demonstrating a printer we designed to fly on a zero gravity plane, as part of our space exploration research of the technology. We will also show our microscale prints, and other exciting projects we work on in the lab. We want to teach people about this new process, and give them resources to explore it on their own.

Electric Hotdog Derby

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Andrew Leung

Home: California, United States

Come participate in a pinewood derby race with a twist. Choose a hotdog, give it wheels, and customize it for speed. As your racer rockets towards the finish line it will be cooked by the track to produce a snack that tastes like victory.

LUMINESCENT GRAND

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: WILLIAM CENOTE

Home: California, United States

The world's first synesthetic LED piano! Performances of original and cover music by the creator, William Cenoté, accompanied by violinist Shaina Evonik. The piano will also be open to be played by attendees.

How we started as makers and snuck into Hollywood props and special effects

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Mount Make More

Home: United States

How does one go from being a maker, to working on Hollywood productions? Here are a few people who have made it and we want to share our stories and give you advice on how you might break into the movie scene. We have worked on StarTrekBeyond, Predator, Maze runner, DeathNote, Ghostbusters, Fraggle Rock, and made one of the most viral advertising campaigns ever on Youtube for Wednesday Adams. We are very lucky. Everyone in this talk started out as makers just like you. Some of us lived in the middle of nowhere. 3D printing, Designing, Lasers, robotics and Radio Control. How did we get into movies with the odds stacked against us? We will share our stories of how we got into movies and show you how we snuck into the movie industry.

Biomaterials 101 for Designers

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Sabrina Merlo

Home: California, United States

We are the Biogirls! Trying to create a Bioworld! Our project aims to create an exploration kit for novice designers looking to learn more about crafted biomaterials and biopolymers. We guide you through hands-on experiments that explore the novel properties and affordances of biomaterials with instructions, materials and simple tools. The kit not only teaches basic techniques but also inspires new possibilities by showing how biomaterials can be uniquely designed for functional purposes by leveraging its degradability, texture, and tunable properties.

Swap-O-Rama-Rama

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Swap-o-Rama-Rama

Home: California, United States

One of the largest volunteer-run clothing swaps and DIY sewing hackathons on every continent (except Antarctica). 11.3 million tons of textile waste end up in U.S. landfills annually; 6,000 lbs of which has been diverted here for your creative soul. We have sewing machines, knowledgeable volunteers, and diverse activities designed to encourage participants to think locally and impact globally with their textile waste. We will be accepting donations of CLEAN clothes and sewing supplies at the event. Donations are not required to participate just a creative urge. As always PLEASE NO SHOES!

Murgetroid: 3D Volumetric Interactive Color Display

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Donald Wile

Home: California, United States

A unique blend of art and electronics. The Murgetroid consists of four 22x22 full color LED panels, that rotate at ~330 RPM inside an infinity HEX cover. Two panels on each side are mounted back to back. This gives the illusion of single LEDs suspended in space. When rotated, persistence of vision renders these LEDs as 3 dimensional. The infinity HEX cover generates reflections that extend to infinity. I also developed multiple Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) to take control of and monitor the Murgetroid, using Bluetooth connected to an Android tablet. Once in control you can very easily create shows of your own. The Murgetroid is also responsive to music, and will create a unique production that changes in real time to the music. TEXT messages can also be displayed.

DIY Pinball with Maker tools (laser cutter, 3D printer, micro:bit)

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: K-12 Maker Lab at MIT Edgerton Center

Home: Massachusetts, United States

Originally conceived as a Maker skill-building activity for MIT students, this adaptable tabletop pinball game is blast to assemble, customize and play! Come try out our sample games, add your own features like bumpers, ramps, lights and sounds, or go head-to-head with a friend in 2-player mode. Take home plans to make your own pinball machine from common hardware. This is a great starter project for Makers in and out of the classroom: laser-cut the plywood playfield; use shop tools to cut lumber and assemble the base; 3D print your own set of flippers and buttons; design and fabricate any number of creative obstacles, features and decorations; express yourself through the theme for your machine; collaborate with others for 2-player mode.

Elements Puzzle Box

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab K-12

Home: California, United States

Assemble a light-emitting puzzle box using pieces that feature Berkeley Lab's discovered elements. (wooden boxes available for the first 250 students)

Makey's Automata Workshop with Cecilia Hillway

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Cecilia Hillway

Home: Washington, United States

Making projects that combine art and technology, Cecilia hopes to inspire you by sharing her knowledge in this hands-on cardboard Automata Workshop using the Maker Faire robot as your muse. An automaton generally refers to a moving, mechanical device, usually constructed to look like a human, animal or even a robot! Automatons are built to give the illusion of acting as if by their own power, despite comprising only of mechanical systems. There is a materials fee for this workshop.

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.

Posables

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Robert Browqn

Home: California, United States

Posables are life-sized wooden stick figures that can be arbitrarily posed to make a statement, scene, or tell a story. They have been a staple at Bay Area Maker Faires almost since the beginning, and are a favorite of many attendees. The exhibit is fully interactive, comprising many characters or different sizes as well as pneumatic animatronics - controlling a character on a trampoline or climbing a pole, for example.

Automaton Fowl Fortunes and Other Chicken Crafts

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Tinker Coop

Home: California, United States

Curious about what your future holds? Stop by our scrappy fortune-telling chicken automaton, which lays 3D-printed eggs—each holding a unique fortune! While you’re here, you can learn more about Tinker Coop’s FIRST Robotics teams, engage in hands-on chicken-themed crafts led by middle school makers and Tinker Coop alumni, and enjoy a multitude of chicken puns.

Draco the Juggler's Variety Juggling Show & Lessons

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Chris Garcia

Home: California, United States

Draco the Juggler is offering free drop-in lessons for families to learn various juggling props. Participants can stop by and try out chinese yoyos (diabolos), juggling balls, spinning plates, and various balancing props. Draco will also be doing a variety juggling show during his time there.

Designing Stuff for SPACE!

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Samuel Coniglio

Home: California, United States

How do astronauts take a shower in space? That's one of many questions they get asked all the time. Listen to author Samuel Coniglio talk about his new book "Creature Comforts in Space": designing enjoyment and sustainability for off-world living. A veteran of Maker Faires since 2009, Samuel has a dichotomy of experience in both the aerospace world and the Maker world. He worked on the Space Shuttle and Space Station programs as a NASA contractor in the 1990's and later became a space activist promoting Space Tourism. On the side, he is a Maker at Obtainium Works, an art car factory famous for the Neverwas Haul Victorian House on Wheels. Listen to him discuss how to turn the dangers of space travel into design constraints so that you can make future space stations more fun!

Wear It AI

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Wear It

Home: Germany

During Maker Faire, we will walk around and take photos of cool wearable tech and maker-made outfits. They will be featured on Wear It's website and everyone will be able to wear them digitally. You get a photo of yourself wearing them, enabled by computer vision and generative AI. The makers' work gets amplified when you post your outfit photos on social media. Ask the maker for their handle and use hashtag #WearItMakerfaire and tag both on social media. Together we promote makers and their amazing wearable tech!

Busy Buzzy Bots

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Busy Buzzy Bots

Home: California, United States

Busy Buzzy Bots is a non-profit organization focused on STEM education that ignites the passion of learning in today's youth. The company was founded in 2020 by Saahithi and Saaketh Madhuvarsu, who were inspired to start Busy Buzzy Bots after discovering how much they enjoyed learning programming, robotics, and logical thinking. They offer a variety of STEM kits and educational resources, as well as online courses and workshops. Our mission is to help inspire and educate 10,000 children by 2030. We believe that STEM education is essential for children in today's world, and we want to make it fun and accessible for everyone.

Sass N Harmony

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Sass N Harmony

Home: California, United States

Sass N Harmony is a multi-instrumental trio out of Oakland CA best known for their soul folk sound. The music of Sass N Harmony is imbued with mischief and magic to bring you lyrics immersed in archetypes and folk-tales. Their vocals fly together like a tight triangle of birds overhead, agilely changing directions when needed. The group met while touring as other bands in the Biketopia Music collective, a group of feminist environmental activists and musicians with bike generators who biked from Canada to San Francisco in 2016 and 2018 putting on free human powered concerts. This group's unique mix of whimsical vocals and tight groove invokes a presence that goes straight to the heart.

Maker Nexus – Sculpt a custom key cap

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Maker Nexus

Home: California, United States

Maker Nexus is a community makerspace where you can use the arts and sciences to build something uniquely you. Maker Nexus is a membership-based non-profit makerspace in Sunnyvale, California. We are dedicated to providing the tools, resources, and training anyone may need to make their creative ideas a reality. Whether you want to learn how to wire your first circuit, or turn your thousandth wooden bowl on the lathe, our staff, classes, and facilities are here to help you along the way.

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