Here is a massive image and video dump from the Maker Faire: https://goo.gl/photos/PeT8o2Q7uMVWF2pPA
Be warned, this is just shots of everything I had interest in personally. Many of the coolest things arenât pictured, because I was already familiar with them, and there is very little Glowforge in it (Because I am VERY familiar with that). I also attended quite a few talks, so there are pictures of slides on TV screens, because that is how you take notes these days.
The highlight reel:
Gravity Sketch:
You use one of the controllers to define an axis to work around, and the other controller to draw. I could see very easily how to make a snowman and a chair. Didnât see any indication of measurement tools or any approximation of parametric capacity, so it really is meant for the doodler crowd so far.
Build a drone station:
The wait was 5 hours or so all the time. I did not build one. But I did get a ton of shots of it, and a prolonged video, because I had homework to do, and the assignment was to just observe a social setting for 15-30 minutes and take notes. This was my kind of social.
ReDeTec:
One of the few things I purchased. I already own two different extruders, the first was a very basic model, but in assembly some things had too much tension, so I didnât care for it. The second had a nifty spooling automation, and was supposed to have a part crusher. But in each case it requires a lot of my time to monitor things, and doesnât produce reliable filament diameters. So I figured my time was worth more than my money, and stopped using them. But I still kept all of my junk prints. This extruder FINALLY looks like a âDump and ignoreâ solution, with a built in part crusher. So hopefully it pans out.
This awesome tool:
I did not ask them where I can buy one. But I seriously want one! It fits a standard hex type tool socket, but the head is a pin-cushion type of surface, which would be able to mold to just about any shape. Press firmly, it sockets in/around, and then you can turn ANYTHING. Well, anything that is not nearly round at least.
Cardboard Pinball:
About a year ago some 9 year old built a full cardboard arcade in his garage and went rather viral. These demonstrate what you can do with more skill and time investment. Though with a laser cutter the âmore skillâ is debateable.
Rollercoasters:
Another thing very easily accomplished with a laser cutter to assist: Paper roller coasters. Build them wide enough for a matchbox car, and you have something to delight young kids for weeks.
Picture Frames:
Okay, I honestly donât care about the frames. The amazing thing was the method they used to MAKE the frames. Laser cut foam, then they put standard razor blades standing up in the kerf, and you just lay the paper on top and roll it under some pressure. Paper is now cut to the exact specifications every time.
Free CNC plans:
This CNC looked really capable. A few 3d printed parts, which you could probably substitute laser cut parts for most of them, and then a standard dremel tool.
Bug on Fire:
This was cool⌠but basically the only large scale art piece at the Faire. Bay Area had so many amazing things whizzing around, and a ton of large scale constructions. While New York mostly just had what the NYSCI already had on display, and this thing (that didnât move). New York Maker Faire was nice⌠but if you have to choose a coast to attend, go with Bay Area.
