Hello everyone,
Maker Faire Wayne County is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making and share what they are learning. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds. The aim of Maker Faire is to entertain, inform, connect and grow this community. For a complete list of awesome makers who attended Maker Faire Wayne County click here!
This year’s event is Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Wayne County Fairgrounds – don’t miss out! Free to attend. Have something cool to show? Participation is also free; the deadline to signup is June 29th. Signup here!
Maker Faire meets Bladerunner last weekend in Garnerville, NY. Net Vibes by Micheal Coney is an exploration of transhumanism through wearables, exploring the ability to augment our bodies and senses with embedded technology. The device is a wearable sleeve allows users to sense WiFi signals with their body. Click here to learn more!
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Local Makers
We are proud to showcase Ohio makers who will participate in Maker Faire Wayne County 2024. One of these is Lincoln. He will showcase the interesting aspects of being able to physically hear and see different radio waves. Lincoln will also show how remote controller frequencies can interact with a SDR (Software Defined Radio) as well as the ability to create your own custom named WiFi networks without internet only by transmitting specific data frequencies over the air. He will show-off the signal from mysterious Russian number stations that have been broadcasting for years over short wave radio.
Lincoln is a 14 year old self proclaimed ‘engineer’ and loves to tinker with electronic devices and gadgets. One of his hobbies includes dabbling in the arts of radio telecommunications including SSTV signals, radar, shortwave, wavelength transmitters, etc.
Another person participating in Maker Faire this July is Abdallah. For the Maker Faire, he will bring a live demonstration of the Electric Jetts Roller Skates. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness these skates in action, try them out, and learn more about the technology that powers them. The presentation will include hands-on experience and insights into the development process, making it an engaging and interactive exhibit.
Electric Jetts Roller Skates is a groundbreaking project that merges mobility and cutting-edge technology to create a unique and sustainable personal transportation solution. These innovative electric roller skates are designed to offer an exhilarating and eco-friendly skating experience.
Abdallah is a 27-year-old individual inventor with a background in Electrical Technologies. His passion for innovation has led him to create unique and groundbreaking projects. In the past, he focused on harnessing renewable electrical energy from deep-sea pressure, showcasing my dedication to sustainable technology.
Rounding out our makers who participated in Maker Faire Wayne County is Jennifer, a professional blacksmith. Join an amateur smith in rediscovering the old-fashioned art and craft of forging steel. Small items like s-hooks and nails will be hands-on projects for attendees to help make and take home with them. Learn the basics about coal forges, and discover the traditional tools and history of blacksmiths, bladesmiths, farriers and more.
Jennifer is a United Methodist minister who has many hobbies, among them are the circus arts, mermaiding, and (the hobby being showcased at this maker faire) smithing. She is married to her husband Lance, and they enjoy gaming (board, tabletop and card) as well as anime, science fiction and fantasy conventions.
If you would like to know more about ham radios, Electric Jetts Roller Skates, or blacksmithing, please reply to this email.
Until next week,
Tom