Maker Faire Yearbook 2023

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Introduction to DIY Robotics

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Western Canadian Robotics Society

Home: Alberta, Canada

Hands on learning to solder while building a “Blinky-Bot” that can be taken home. Example robotics projects for discussion at a range of difficulty levels.
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3D Printing For Beekeepers

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Bill Rayment

Home: Alberta, Canada

A display and fair goers interactions on the topics of 3D printing that might be useful in the art of beekeeping and all about bees. Sponsored by the Calgary and District Beekeepers Association.
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Student Organization for Aerospace Research

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Student Organization for Aerospace Research

Home: Alberta, Canada

The Student Organization for Aerospace Research was founded in 2014 and is a student engineering team geared towards designing, building, testing, and flying hybrid and solid sounding rockets. This past year we’ve been busy working on our new hybrid rocket Ouroboros which will reach 15,000 feet.
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Portland road model railway

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Peter Bouma

Home: Alberta, Canada

Portland road model railway. Features hand built structures and detail parts.
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Off Grid Living, Solar and Surviving in the Nevada Desert

Faire: Calgary

Maker: lisa zhao

Home: Alberta, Canada

This trailer is a moving piece of liveable art we have been working on for the last year. Listen to what we have learnt while building a trailer suitable for digital nomads that is sustainably developed with solar and off-grid living in mind.
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Rocky Mountain Model Club

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Rocy Mountain Model Club

Home: Alberta, Canada

Rocky Mountain Model club is a groul of model building enthusiasts who want to present our hobby to the general public. We will have completed models on display as well as building models at the show.
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3DCartesianDesigns

Faire: Calgary

Maker: 3DCartesianDesigns

Home: Alberta, Canada

3DCartesianDesigns provides 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Design Services and Retail products! Specializing in mass manufacturing, prototyping, 3D Scanning and more, we help other small businesses and people bring their ideas to life!
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MindFuel’s Tech Futures Challenge Showcase

Faire: Calgary

Maker: MindFuel Foundation

Home: Alberta, Canada

Teams of youth in grades 7-post secondary share their prototyping progress on a unique and innovative solution to a sustainability issue via a video proposal, engage in Q&A with a panel of judges and compete for awards and prizes in MindFuel's 2023 Tech Futures Challenge Prototype Showcase.
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Calgary Rocketry

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Dean White

Home: Alberta, Canada

Calgary Rocketry club will show high power rocket projects from some or our members. Some members will be able to describe some of our activities, projects and how to join the club.
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CalgaryToSpace

Faire: Calgary

Maker: CalgaryToSpace

Home: Alberta, Canada

Our mission is to inspire, engage and encourage the aerospace industry in our city by launching the University of Calgary’s first student-designed and constructed nano-satellite, CTS-SAT-1.
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Calgary 3D Printing Club

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Calgary 3D Printing Club

Home: Alberta, Canada

Calgary 3D printing club attended Makerfair every year since 2015. With over thousand members, the club introduced the latest 3D printing technology as well as 3D modeling skill to the local innovation community. New members are welcomed, no matter you have 3D printer or not.
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3D Lab Tech

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Andy Tse

Home: Alberta, Canada

3D Lab Tech is a 3d printer e-commerce store located in Calgary. Alberta. We carry a large number of high quality 3D printer related products including full 3d printer kits, parts, and supplies. Come learn about the exciting world of 3d printers and what you can make with them!
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Beakerhead

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Beakerhead

Home: Alberta, Canada

Inspired by the iconic ‘80s MuchMusic creation, Speakers’ Corner, Beakerhead presents Speakerhead. This video talk-back booth, designed by local innovators at RocketHouse, Fracture A Femur Productions, and TechArt Custom Creations, gives Calgarians a chance to have their voices heard!
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DWIT 3D Canada

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Tim Aucoin

Home: Alberta, Canada

I have always been passionate about 3D printing and the endless possibilities it offers. The potential for innovation is truly limitless. I can't wait to share my love for 3D printing with everyone and help you on your own 3D printing journey.
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The Art of Needlefelting

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Sara Young

Home: Alberta, Canada

Sara will be demonstrating needle felting on a larger scale piece, and is displaying both completed and in progress sculptures. In addition, patterns and sketches will be shown
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The General Bean

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Jamie Bowen

Home: Alberta, Canada

We are a small family business from Calgary Alberta, who reside on Treaty 7 lands. We are passionate about natural fibres, sustainable living, and making sure that artisanal skills are kept alive and passed on to future generations.We share these passions with you thru our handcrafted goods, supplie
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From maker nerd to Hollywood: Your hobby can make you a career

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Ben Eadie

Home: Alberta, Canada

8 or so years ago a friend of mine at a makerspace asked me if I could make something for a movie. Next thing you know I am building two of the largest rotating sets in movie history. Now with many movies, TV shows and live events under my belt I want to show you how your hobby can be a career.
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3D Printing In Edmonton

Faire: Calgary

Maker: John Beima

Home: Alberta, Canada

We are a full-service 3D Printer company. Offering everything from high-quality print services, custom-designed and made 3D Printers, printer service, support, and so much more. Additionally we now carry filaments made right here in Edmonton! Includ filament containing captured carbon from AB air!
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Princesses with Powertools: Learn to Hand Drill

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Reinvented Magazine

Home: Florida, United States

Perfect for kids (and kids at heart)! Learn to use your first powertool from our amazing women engineers dressed as princesses, and find out why #brilliantisbeautiful! You’ll leave with a customized constellation projector you made yourself!
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TELUS Spark Science Centre

Faire: Calgary

Maker: TELUS Spark Science Centre

Home: Alberta, Canada

When TELUS Spark Science Centre opened in its current location in 2011, it was the first purpose-built science centre in the country in 25 years. It changes lives and opens doors to the world of science, technology and innovation.
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Generating Electricity with Garden Soil

Faire: Calgary

Maker: NULL

Home: Alberta, Canada

The Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) is an interesting technique for producing clean electricity using bacteria in garden soil. We are running the MFC Challenge at Westmount Mid-High School with 24 teams of students. According to NASA, MFCs have the potential to power long-duration space travel.
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Alberta Tech Alliance Association

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Alberta Tech Alliance Association

Home: Alberta, Canada

We are a community based robotics program. We are part of FIRST and provide stem education to students grades 4-12. Our three levels are FIRST Lego League Challenge for grades 4-6, FIRST Tech Challenge for grades 7-9 and FIRST Robotics Competition for grades 9-12.
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Schulich Space Rover Team (SSRT)

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Schulich Space Rover Team (SSRT)

Home: Alberta, Canada

Schulich Space Rover Team was created in 2019, letting students work on a mechatronics project. They compete annually at the Canadian International Rover Challenge, with 6 subteams building the rover and its arm. They value innovation and sustainability.
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Schulich Sound Stage

Faire: Calgary

Maker: Schulich Sound Stage

Home: Alberta, Canada

Schulich Soundstage promotes music on campus by providing a collaborative environment for individuals to gain experience and skills. They host events, collaborate with the Department of Engineering, and received the Student Life Club of the Year Award. Find them on Instagram: @soundstage_uofcalgary.
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