World Maker Faire 2012

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Load In and Out Arrangments MF2012


EEG based games

  • Brain Bats
  • Tug of war
  • Slot car
  • Robot Racing

3D printing

We can have a basic TinkerCad workshop where people can design keychains with their name and print them out immediately, for a $5 charge. For efficiency, we can also plate and print them batches and they can be picked up later. 3D printing was passed over in favor of other more new and less ubiquitous offerings.

Classes

We could have a classroom area and run classes all weekend. Electronics classes could be combined with kit sales to generate revenue.

Ideas:

  • Basic Electronics Workshop with Adafruit skill badges qualification
  • Guan will do a Joule Thief build tutorial to go along with the Hack Manhattan JT boards we're giving out in exchange for signing up for our email list while at Maker Faire.
  • Kids version with minimal soldering and kits based on screw terminals or male header on board
  • Introduction to Arduino and physical computing
  • v PCB design with KiCad
  • OpenSCAD Workshop
  • Soft circuits for adults: something wearable
  • Crystal will do a soft circuits intro to LEDs workshop suitable for kids from 6 - 106.
  • Soft circuits for kids: make a freeform circuit using conductive markers, metal tape, metallic yarns, LEDs, and battery

Practical

Details from Acceptance Letter

We are happy to inform you that your proposal for Maker Faire, #8747: Brain Bats, has been accepted. We're looking forward to having you participate in the 3rd Annual World Maker Faire New York 2012.

Your support and involvement in the event is so important to the Maker community, and we thank you in advance for bringing your project, enthusiasm, and Maker spirit to the event. Maker Faire celebrates the best of human imagination and creativity, and we expect that our fourteenth Maker Faire will be no different. We want to make sure that we prepare you in advance and get you ready for a great experience. Outlined below, please find key information to help you plan.

As you begin to prepare, the first thing to do is to be sure to save the dates September 29th and 30th for Maker Faire! You should also plan on coming to set up on Friday, September 28th and join us in the late afternoon for networking, a Maker Happy Hour, and our traditional Maker Paella Dinner prepared by Gerard. It is an opportunity to meet other makers and have some fun before the event begins. We will send you an invite with details, as we get closer to the event.

Second, begin to prepare your exhibit. I encourage you to think about ways to design your space to be educational, interactive, and fun. If you have any questions about your exhibit or changes to it, please reference our new Maker Toolkit: http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2012/toolkit.html

Third, review the Maker Manual: http://cdn.makezine.com/make/makerfaire/newyork/2012/docs/WMFNY12_Maker_Manual.pdf, which will help you prepare for Maker Faire. In the upcoming weeks, we will send you an email confirming your exhibit details with a link to your Participation Agreement. Accepting this agreement indicates that you have read the Maker Manual and that we have agreed on the specifics of your exhibit.

Safety Plans: Help us produce a fun and safe environment for all. If your exhibit requires Fire Marshall approval (you know who you are), please submit your Safety Plan by August 8th, 2012. The Safety Plan form is located on the Maker Toolkit: http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2012/toolkit.html

Here's the preliminary Maker Faire schedule so you can plan ahead: 

  Friday, September 28 – Setup Maker Exhibit                   10 am - 8 pm

  Friday, September 28 - Maker Happy Hour & Mixer               5 pm - 8 pm *

  Saturday, September 29 - Maker Faire – SHOW TIME             10 am - 7 pm

  Sunday, September 30 - Maker Faire – SHOW TIME               10 am - 6 pm

  Sunday, September 30 - Break Down                             7 pm - 9 pm
  • Times for social activities on Friday afternoon are subject to change. We will notify you of the final details a few days prior to the event.

Spread the news! We've created some Maker Faire graphics that you can use on your website and email signatures to let people know about your appearance. We appreciate any efforts on your part to promote Maker Faire to friends, family, and coworkers.

You will find these graphics at http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2012/badges.csp

Our goal is to make Maker Faire a truly unique, educational, and extraordinary experience for everyone.

Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you at Maker Faire!

Sherry

Map of our Location, Maker # 8747

We are in Station 3.

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