Maker Faire: Day Two
The second and final day of Maker Faire Bay Area 2013 has come and gone. It was a beautiful day. It was a beautiful weekend. Thanks to all the beautiful people who helped make it happen.
Makers
Adam Savage Exhorts the Makers to “Work Hard and Work Smart”
MythBuster and uber-maker Adam Savage entered the San Mateo County Fairgrounds riding a steampunk submarine for Maker Faire Bay Area 2013 this morning, and then from his perch in the conning tower imparted his message to thousands of DIY fans assembled.
A First Time Editor’s View of Maker Faire
I have been to World Maker Faire and Maker Faire Bay Area several times as both an attendee and as a maker, but this is the first time I’ve been here to absorb the work of others as an online editor for MAKE. Here are some thoughts.
Tall Bike Bobby: From Vancouver to LA on a Hand-Made Bicyle
From Vancouver to Los Angeles on a hand-made tall bike.
Maker Faire Bay Area 2013 is Open!
Come one, come all. The original Maker Faire Bigtop has thrown open its flaps! Cue up the circuit-bent marching bands, switch on the robo-clowns, rev up the art cars. It’s time for Maker Faire!
Maker Faire a Place for Innovators
A host of hopeful startups will be in evidence today the Bay Area Maker Faire. The fair’s list of sponsors includes a startup category. Maker Faire is a chance for many of these companies to show their products to an appreciative audience. The relationship goes deep; the companies were started by people who identify themselves as makers. Being part of Maker Faire is sort of like a family graduation day party. There is even a dedicated startup area at Maker Faire. Here is a sampling of small innovative startups have timed the release of significant news with Maker Faire.
Make: Inventions “Etch A Sketch”
In his first episode of Make: Inventions, Steve Hoefer takes a look at the Etch A Sketch, the enduring kids toy invented by Andre Cassagnes
