Maker Faire 2016 in photographs

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.
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.