Maker Faire 2016
Maker Faire 2016, one of the largest annual assemblies of DIY electronics enthusiasts and crafters, took place this weekend in San Mateo, California.
Drawing in thousands of programmers, electrical engineers and hobbyists from around the world, Maker Faire is the epicenter for everything from wacky, fun weekend projects to full-on business ventures that will day make their way into your home with hundreds of devices in between.
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We got a chance to wander around the fairgrounds to see what, exactly, was in store for this year's show and grabbed some photos so you can share in the experience, too.
- Here's what we saw at Maker Faire 2015
Here's where you can learn the tricks of the trade
Make: Show and Tell Stage
This robot could give Neil Peart a run for his money
Programmable rhythm robot
This maker, thankfully, disabled the fire-breathing feature for the Faire
Dragon motorcycle
Now you're playing with power!
Drone PowerGlove controller
Intel was there with Edison in toe.
Intel booth
And he said, Go forth and make!
Maker effigy
Clever girl...
Cardboard dinosaur
The great pumpkin, star from It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Cardboard Pumpkin King
Catching some zzz's
Trance
Another celebrity appearance by Neon Trees
Neon trees
It's like Chuck E. Cheese except it will haunt your nightmares forever.
SkullTronix
I know what I want for Christmas.
Sweet light sculptures
The lightcycle from TRON's little brother
TRON Go-kart
C.O.O.L.
D.A.V.E.
We owe a lot to these guys
Arduino Booth
Robot soccer is cool, but I'll stick to FIFA thanks
Robot soccer
Antenna of power!
Metal Mantis
You're cool, but are you man in a gorilla suit riding a miniature lawnmower cool?
Maker Race
Mouse Trap, Maker Faire style.
Mouse Trap
All aboard for a fresh cup of joe
Coffee Train
3D-printed objects with swappable component modules. Pretty sweet.
Nascent Objects
30,000 leagues under the Faire
Mechanical octopus
Yes way.
Drone Racing
Watching a drone race was a fitting way to end the day.
Drone racetrack