Saturday, October 21, 2023
- 11:00 - 11:30 AM
- Talk
David Lang
| The first prototypes are never pretty, but they’re always necessary. It’s important to view maker projects from a long-term perspective. They change and evolve through time. The OpenROV project evolved from a barely working prototype to a capable machine after dozens of iterations. Too often, this evolutionary process is hidden, even though the best learning takes place in the earliest stages. Come learn about our newest adventure (and prototype): a portable electric houseboat. |
- 12:00 - 12:30 PM
- Talk
The video game company Bethesda contacted Adam Savage and his team at Tested.com to build a model of their spaceship Frontier from the new game Starfield. We built a full ship and a cutaway cockpit model. We altered the existing computer models of the ship, 3D printed the parts, fabricated scratch build components, and more!
- 11:00 - 5:00 PM
- Show
Experience the thrilling world of drone racing! Join us at 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm for heart-pounding races that will leave you breathless. Don’t miss the chance to witness the incredible skills of our commercial drones at 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm every day. Our talented drone racers will also be available to sign autographs and take pictures with the little ones.
- 11:00 - 5:30 PM
- Competition Fights
Join us for a thrilling and FREE experience of playing with combat robots or chatting with skilled bot builders. Open all day! Discover a vibrant club of robot builders dedicated to the art of combat robot making and competing worldwide. Our compact yet mighty robots resemble the formidable 250-pound robots showcased on BattleBot.
- 3:00 - 3:30 PM
- Live Performance
Don’t miss the explosive spectacle of EepyBird’s 102 bottles of Diet Coke (or similar), each featuring a unique, meticulously crafted nozzle. With a simple pull of a pin, 6 Mentos candies cascade down, launching a mesmerizing 20-foot geyser into the sky. Witness our choreographed fountain display, inspired by the iconic Bellagio fountains of Las Vegas.
Saturday 10/21/23
Bruce Fox
12:15 – 1:15 PM
Join mobile making expert, Bruce Fox, for a captivating one-hour demonstration on creating stunning hanging mobiles. Discover the art of using aluminum sheet and wire to craft mobiles in the iconic style of Alexander Calder. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn.
Workshop
Coal Shed 4
Saturday 10/21/23
How to Become a Drone Pilot
Werner von Stein
12:30 – 1:00 PM
As the owner of SF Drone School, Werner has been working with kids to teach them how to fly drones safely. He strongly believes that only a properly trained pilot is a safe UAS pilot. He will also talk about the kind of jobs there are for drone pilots today.
Presentation
Make: Demo Stage
Saturday 10/21/23
Music Group
2:00 – 3:15 PM
Come check out BPLP play live on the pedal-powered stage! Our mission is to get people in touch with their ability to make a real, lasting impact in the ongoing climate crisis, through Pedal Powered event activities and products that help Bike People shine in their communities.
Live Music Performance
Pedal Power Stage
Maker Faire Bay Area 2023
at
Mare Island Naval Shipyard
560 Nimitz Ave. Mare Island Ca 94592
Fridays: 11 AM - 6 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sundays: 10 AM - 6 PM
Both Weekends!
