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We participated in this event in 2016. It is an interesting opportunity for outreach.
Retrospective:
Mike Werling did this item solo. While this is a good event for the maker movement in general there is limited benefit directly to Makersmiths. Participation in future events should be considered with that in mind.
Lessons learned:
- Find out how big the space is ahead of time, the table was very small and hard to lay out our stuff
- Having the portable/wheeled box was good since the trip was made on the metro. Consider that for "Makersmiths in a Box". However, the box I picked didn't fit through the security scanner
- Interactive displays are better than static projects. How can we make things more interactive and still highlight the capabilities of the space?
Event Plan
Set up starts at 4:00, we can arrive a little early to get through security.
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| Item | Maker | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PhotoBooth | Mike Werling | Raspi, lasercut/3d printing. E-mail not currently working, but photos upload is. |
| CreepyBot | Ralph P | *Laser cutting, electronics, robotics |
| Goblet | Ralph P | *Wood turning, wood working |
| Fabric basket | Erin Werling | |
| Garden markers | Diane Painter | |
| Garden Herb markers | Diane Painter | |
| Space pictures | Jessee | The ones mounted on wood |
| Mug, Bottle Opener | John D | * |
| Mug | John D | *Reference mug printing machine and class |
| CNC Arrow of Light | Allon | *Enables discussion of Scouting outreach |
| Soaps | Diane | |
| Quilt Squares | Erin | |
| Paper flower | Erin | *can we get the magnets the twins made |
| Drawstring Bag | Jessee | |
| Loom | Jessee | |
| Banner | Jessee | * |
| 3d printed items | Mike | |
| reaction game | Todd | * |
| simon game | Todd | * |
| Extension cord | ||
| Tape | ||
| Scissors | ||
| Table Cloth | Diane |