This past May, I visited Maker Faire again. You might remember me posting about it two years ago. It’s an annual exhibition of artisans, hobbyists, tinkerers, etc. put together by MAKE magazine. I didn’t attend last year, but looking at the press coverage, it seemed that many of the exhibits were the same, so I don’t think I missed all that much. I was interested in seeing if a two year gap would provide more changes. Nicely enough, my manager Al was also interested in going, so we met up at the San Mateo Fairgrounds and wandered around.

I am more of a scientist than an engineer; I might be able to talk about the fundamental thermodynamics of how an engine works, but I wouldn’t be able to make even a rudimentary engine. The mere thought of putting that all together leaves me dumbfounded. That’s one reason I love Maker Faire — it’s full of people who can take an idea from the flimsiest (and sometimes stupid) thought all the way through to an actual object. Anyways, I took a bunch of pictures, so hopefully you will enjoy them.

Pictures here.
Slideshow below.
Pictures & descriptions after the jump.

 

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