Be sure to check out Part 1*of the KC Maker Faire photo series. In this post, we explore some of the big hitters of the show, including crowd favorites ArcAttack, as well as battling robots. Read on to see the wonders!
ArcAttack!: We have seen these guys from Austin, Texas in the past, and they never seem to disappoint. This time they were putting innocent victims volunteers into a faraday cage, and singing away with their musical Tesla Coils. The video is even in optional 3D, for those in the audience with a pair of glasses sitting around.
Mech-Warfare: A number of people were showing off their Mech Warfare robots. These robots were remotely controlled, and piloted using only the video cameras mounted on board. Suited up with Airsoft weapons, they were amazing to just look at.
While there were mostly biped walkers, this was one of the few*quadruped*warriors
One of the other mean looking fighters
Showing battle scars from taking Airsoft hitsHackerspaces:*There were at least two hackerspaces being represented at the Maker Faire. Kansas City’s own Cowtown Computer Congress, as well as St. Louis’ Arch Reactor. Both of these groups have seen a bit of limelight on Hackaday, and it was good to see them out in public showing off projects and educating the public.
Cowtown was showing off a number of Arduino and LED based projects, as well as handing out Ubuntu and Project Gutenberg CDs and DVDs
Demonstrating a Makerbot, as well as being one of the few groups who ventured outsideMiscellaneous:*Some projects just did not categorize well, but were still worth showing off.*
MindDrive, a non-profit for at risk kids was showing off their high efficiency car prototype
A Ruben’s tube to go, not fired up inside the hall, but we were assured it was fully working.There were countless other projects to see, touch, and listen to at the Kansas City Maker Faire. A wonderful way to spend a weekend, I can’t wait to see you all next year.
-[james]
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