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A Day at the Maker Faire

Posted in GETV Episode by ekai on the May 23rd, 2007


The Maker Faire came to town and it was chock full of brilliant, freaky gadget makers and inventors from around the world. GETV’s Roving RoboReporter Violet Blue wanders the fairgrounds to see how things are going in the Make Play Day room, explores vintage pinball machines and checks in with the Power Tool Drag Races.

Episode links: Violet Blue, Maker Faire, Michael Shiloh, Make Play Day (pix), Lucky Ju Ju Pinball, Power Tool Drag Races, Jeremy Boyle (Trio1), [full interviews: Michael Shiloh, Michael Schiess]

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  1. Laughing Squid » Geek Entertainment TV at Maker Faire 2007 Says:

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    [...] those who are interested in seeing more from the event, Geek Entertainment TV has a nice, short video that captures some of the best stuff from the two-day [...]

  6. Francisco Says:

    That was cool. The weather looked beautiful and everyone seemed to have a perfect time, even the the kids tearing up the electronics.

  7. jackie clift Says:

    Eddie,
    When I was teaching, I had my students do something similar. They brought in bags of junk and a shoe box or two and made underwater homes. The look on those childrens’ faces in your vid says it all. It’s much more fun than ToysRus…and it encourages creativity! A+
    Jackie

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    that is a wanderful post. Finally I have fashion somebody who has similar interests. Thank you.

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