Maker Faire Yearbook 2024

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Woodcarving by the California Carver’s Guild

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: California Carver’s Guild

Home: California, United States

The California Carver’s Guild is a collection of woodcarving clubs from all over California.

The Maker Shed

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Maker Shed

Home: California, United States

Mash up the coolest technology bookstore, museum gift shop, arts & craft and electronics store you can dream up and you're in the Maker Shed, a smart collection of books, kits, drones, robots, microcontrollers, science sets, electronics, tools and supplies, all curated by us, the people behind Make: and the Maker Faire. Maker Shed and Merch Tent will not be accepting cash at this event, please plan accordingly.

Genetic Makerspaces – How to create a sustainable school makerspace

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Genetic Education

Home: California, United States

Creating a SUSTAINABLE middle or high school makerspace is a daunting task and with so many unknowns. What are they? How much funding is needed? How do they fit into educational pathways? How do you fund them? What do the teachers need? Admin goals? What are the desired outcomes for students? What tools, equipment, infrastructure, furniture, and technology? Why even create them? It's not just about the space and the tools/technology objects within. It's a philosophy of making more capable humans. It's about helping students discover their inner maker and finding their own path forward in life. At Genetic Education, we offer (on-line) master classes in makerspaces, curriculum, and consultation services. We can help you every step of the way, from idea, to ribbon cutting, and beyond.

From a Tinkering Toddler to Collaborating with Mark Rober: My Maker Story

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: CrunchLabs

Home: California, United States

Things will go BOOM! "Science Bob" Pflugfelder (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Live With Kelly & Mark) brings his love of science and making to life through stories and some science demonstrations that will almost certainly require a cleaning crew. Part demonstration, part education, and hopefully part inspiration.

Western Pyrotechnic Association

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Western Pyrotechnic Association

Home: California, United States

Western Pyrotechnic Association is a fireworks club where Makers and professional pyrotechnicians promote safe practices and share knowledge. At our conventions, we have nightly fireworks displays with shells up to 24” built onsite by members. Our members are focused on the West coast, but we have members across North America and around the world.

Chabot Game Lab – Interactive Video Games

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Chabot College Game Lab Club

Home: California, United States

Chabot Game Lab is the game development lab from Chabot College in Hayward, CA. Showcasing our latest 2D/3D games, interactive art, and hardware. We will bring our hardware and showcase various games, such as a hand-gesture ASL video game that runs in Unity with our hand-capture software, a tabletop Anti-Anxiety Card Game, various 2D games that we've made for the Game Boy, to touch-sensitive Fruit Simon Says using microcontrollers. We will also give away keychains and stickers from Chabot Game Lab and our maker space, the forge.

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.

Penny Battery: Easy Electronics for Kids

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Aurelius Prochazka

Home: California, United States

Join 11 year old Aurelius for a fun hands on activity for children ages 5 and up. Power multi-colored LED lights with a penny battery made from household materials. A colorful poster will show children how a chemical reaction occurs to release electrons to create electrical current. All materials will be supplied to build penny batteries such as pennies, zinc washers, electrical tape, multi-colored LED lights, vinegar, and cardboard.

FS-2 — A Formula Style Electric Racecar

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Formula Slug

Home: California, United States

FS-2 is a Formula-style vehicle designed by students at UC Santa Cruz for participation in the Formula SAE Electric competition. It’s equipped with a single Zero Motorcycles ZF 75-10 motor that drives the two rear wheels with up to 80 kW of power. The battery pack and its associated electronics are also designed and assembled in-house, with a capacity of 5.2 kWh. The vehicle features a welded chromoly frame, a custom outboard assembly with a floating brake rotor design, and a combination of a pushrod and rocker arm system for suspension. The electronics system resembles one you might see in a real consumer vehicle, with custom-designed PCBAs, an electronic throttle control system, precharge/discharge circuits, battery management, telemetry, and rigorous safety standards.

Peninsula Precious Plastics

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Peninsula Precious Plastics

Home: California, United States

We are a non profit organization inspired by @realpreciousplastic that supports local ART and STEM projects focused on sustainability in San Carlos, California. We work with high school students and community members to up-cycle plastic waste in to long life product. We also work with artist and entrepreneurs to help them integrate upcycled plastic waste into their projects.

Lune – Gaming Console For Music Instruments

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Lune Acoustics

Home: California, United States

Lune is an interplay of hardware and software which brings a new way to game with musical instruments. We’ve created an experience that makes playing music less frustrating by focusing on a gaming-first approach. You come for the fun but stay for the learning. Did you know 90% of people who tried playing a music instrument quit within the first year because it’s hard to stay motivated and gets boring? Moreoever people are now discovering that you don't have to be a musician or a student of music to enjoy playing an instrument. We wanted to build something fun and hence Lune was born. Imagine a Gaming Console but for Musical Instruments. This for the gamers who like to play music and all the musicians who like to game.

UC Berkeley Disability Lab – CripCraft Workshops

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: UC Berkeley Disability Lab

Home: California, United States

The UC Berkeley Disability Lab and the MadRadLab are presenting CripCrafts! Disabled people are some of the most crafty people in the world, come learn how to adapt your world to better suit your body and your mind. Come and consult with our team or make your own adaptations right on the spot. We hope to have something for everyone disabled from young to old. The UC Berkeley Disability Lab is the nation's first and only disability centered makerspace designed by and for disabled people.

Hands-On PCB Engineering and Micromouse

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: UC Berkeley Student IEEE Branch

Home: California, United States

The Berkeley IEEE branch hosts two student-run classes, HOPE Hands-on PCB Engineering and Micromouse! Come drop by to see the projects their students have been up to. In HOPE, students learn effective printed circuit board (PCB) design and develop the skills to build custom electronics for classes, personal projects, student teams, and more. At the end of the semester, we combine all of our projects in a student design showcase. The UC Berkeley IEEE Student Branch’s Micromouse DeCal is a hands-on course aimed at undergraduates with an interest in robotics. In the class, teams of ~2 students are formed to build and program autonomous, maze-solving cars that follow the standards set in IEEE’s Micromouse competition.

Bay Area Engine Modelers Club

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Bay Area Engine Modelers Club (baemclub.com)

Home: California, United States

Home machinist club, building internal combustion and steam historic steam engines. Running engines for the public to see

Majoring in Making in College

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Micah Lande

Home: South Dakota, United States

Learn about college programs that encourage Making. We’ll share insights from engineering and STEAM programs nationwide that emphasize Making through hands-on and project-based learning. Discover how it is possible to major in Making. Creative tinkering through your studies can make you skilled and ready for STEAM majors and careers. Experience the value of project-based learning, where every semester involves hands-on projects. Learn how these programs integrate Making into the curriculum, helping you become a confident, innovative Maker.

Make and Launch Compressed Air Rockets!

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Rick Schertle

Home: California, United States

It all began in 2008 when Rick published his article on Compressed Air Rockets for Make: Magazine volume 15. Since then, Air Rocket Works brought rocket fun all over the world through launch events and kits.

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

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.

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!

American Society of Mechanical Engineers at SJSU

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: American Society of Mechanical Engineers at SJSU

Home: California, United States

Explore the world of engineering with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at San Jose State University. Their exhibit showcases an array of student-designed projects, including innovative 3D-printed creations for design contests, a custom-built vehicle for the eHPVC challenge, and battle bots designed for competition. Watch live 3D printing demonstrations and engage with the team to learn more about their projects or experiences as students. Ideal for hobbyists, kids, parents, teachers, and professionals alike, their exhibit offers valuable insights, inspiration, and opportunities for collaboration. Whether you're curious about engineering in an academic setting or simply looking for practical tips, this exhibit has something for everyone.

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.

Berkeley Public Library Prototyping Team

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Berkeley Public Library

Home: California, United States

The Berkeley Public Library Prototyping Team develops creative learning experiences based on community needs and curiosities. At the library, community members are designers, creators, tinkerers and dreamers. The Prototyping Team works with library patrons to co-create learning experiences, develop and share creative practices, and integrate creative learning into bettering community resources. The Berkeley Public Library Prototyping Team aims to increase equitable access to tools and broaden participation in STEAM programming.

Creating and Maintaining a Classroom Maker Space

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Kristin Berbawy

Home: California, United States

Maker Spaces are a hot topic in Education, but aren't as straightforward as they seem. Come learn from Kristin Berbawy's 10+ year of experience designing and maintaining them in both schools and libraries. Learn how she has grown community excitement, increased the numbers of females and minorities in her classes, created a culture of cooperation, and leverages industry partnerships to drive revelancy.

Lara Grant

Faire: Bay Area

Maker: Lara Grant

Home: Oregon, United States

Lara Grant designs clothing and accessories that blend history, education, and fun. Pulling from her background in fashion, physical computing, and education, colorful designs are made into pins, patches, and one-of-a-kind textile designs. Garments and bags highlight sustainable practices while engaging the wearer by communicating history or teaching hands-on skills. Waste materials are minimized by using low-waste cut patterns during garment and bag construction. Natural and organic fibers are used and each item is packaged in recyclable or biodegradable material. Lara first demoed at Bay Area Maker Faire in 2008 and has been a long-time member of the e-textiles community. She is excited to be back this year!

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