In association with the Aspen Ideas Festival, Mini Maker Faire Aspen will feature local makers who work with electronics, robots, smart fabrics and more. For kids and adults, there will be hands-on Make activities, demonstrations, and fun things to do for families.
If you're a maker in the Rocky Mountain area and like to participate in the Aspen Mini Maker Faire, please contact Kate Rowe at . Also, if you're interested in helping out in other ways, please let Kate know.
We are looking forward to bringing a little bit of Maker Faire to the Rocky Mountains. If you live or vacation in the area, please stop by and see us!
Maker(s): SparkFun Electronics -
SparkFun will be holding a PTH Solder workshop. We are bringing our Simon PTH kit for workshop participants to build with the help of SparkFun solder technicians.
Maker(s): John Morse - Denver Mad Scientist Club
The original fighting robot contest. The members of DMSC are the grandfathers of the sport of robot fighting
Maker(s): lynne bruning -
An ultrasonic haptic 'wearbable cane' for the visually impaired. Created with a wearable computer, ultrasonic range finder and vibrating motors this fashionable coat allows the blind navigational freedom.
Maker(s): Stephen Garran - Club Workshop
Electric Guitar Rep Rap Makey the Robot
Maker(s): Ira Sherman - Ira Sherman Design
Display a collection of wearable mechanized sculpture demonstrating the interchangeable nature of mechanics and aesthetics. I will also set up an interactive linkage between the electrical outputs of Furby toys and pneumatic devices.
Maker(s): Liz Gipson - Schacht Spindle Company
Computer technology was based on the Jacquard loom. Both work on a binary system. Learn how to use the tool that gave way to your iPod! Loads of simple looms will be ready for makers to weave an arm adornment. Choose your own materials and structure!
Maker(s): Steven Gentner - RoboRealm, LLC
RoboRealm is an application that analyses images from webcams to command robots to perform desired functions. We will be displaying various robots and their capabilities when used with robot vision.
Maker(s): Darrell Taylor - Cellbots Open Source Project
A Cellbot is a small robot using a smartphone as the brain. They can be autonomous or remotely controlled over the internet. There are many different types of Cellbots, but they typically the are: small, cheep, open source, mobile, and simple.
Maker(s): John Maushammer -
The Asteroids Watch is a made-from scratch digital wristwatch that plays a miniature version of the arcade game. I'll show all the steps to make it, including machining a case, making a small circuit board, and the Pong Watch prototype.
Maker(s): Debra Salley - Epilog Laser
Epilog is the leading manufacturer of CO2 laser cutting/engraving systems. Our systems let you cut parts at the touch of a button, explore rapid prototyping capabilities or custom engrave any of your projects. Epilog systems work with wood, acrylic,
Maker(s): Exploratorium San Francisco -
The Exploratorium isn't just a museum, it's an ongoing exploration of science, art, and human perception to feed your curiosity. Come meet the makers who run the museum and see what they have brought to Aspen!
Maker(s): MAKE Magazine -
Make and launch your own compressed air rockets at the MAKE Magazine activity area!
Maker(s): Scott Harris -
I'll be setting up a solar powered, portable ham radio station and I'll also bring along my Sparkfun Autonomous Vehicle Contest entry as well.
