Maker Faire 2010 SF Bay Area

[Mach]

Just got back from Maker Faire in San Francisco. It was short trip but very worthwhile. I was surprised to see only Will Urbina (Cinematograph) on NewEgg's stand there representing modders. I know Paul and TBCS were there in 2007. Was it not an experience worth repeating? I ask because there's a New York show later this year that would be nice to get East Coast representation.

http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2010/callformakers/

Cool stuff that was there:
ArcAttack playing Stars Wars theme song through 8 foot Tesla Coils

www.shapeways.com (http://www.shapeways.com) for 3d metal printing. Can anyone says custom waterblock?

www.microrax.com (http://www.microrax.com) extruded aluminum shapes that would be perfect for a tech bench or case frame.

www.moderndevice.com (http://www.moderndevice.com/) - Interface kits for Arduino, $5 off $25 - MDMAKERFAIRE25, $20 off $100 MDMAKERFAIRE100


Liquidware Touchscreens for arduinos, www.liquidware.com (http://www.liquidware.com/)

SUGRU - Silicone putty - www.sugru.com (http://www.sugru.com/) Experimenting with this stuff now.

Fix it Yourself www.ifixit.com (http://www.ifixit.com/)

Sparkfun.com (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/Sparkfun.com) - always a good time for soldering fun

Thingm.com (http://Thingm.com) - for wicked cool script-able LEDs

Mega steampunk presence - Seriously, it was very well done.

[x88x]

Oooh, New York is tempting.. I might actually be able to make it to that one, at least as a spectator.

[Kayin]

When is NY? I may can get there... MAY. Depends on the doctors.

[x88x]

Link says Sept 25-26.

[Luthien]

I haven't been to NY in 10 years...

[d_stilgar]

I'm trying to be able to go. Last two years haven't worked out. Maybe next year and maybe I will present.

[Oneslowz28]

It was in NC last month and I did not get to make it. Maybe next year.