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Newcastle Maker Faire 2010

Posted by timothy on from the can't-we-just-get-cctv-feed-archives? dept.

krou writes "The BBC covered the most recent Newcastle Maker Faire, an event which Slashdot first covered last year. From racing power tools, to making music using electric sparks, or a robot that solves the Rubik's Cube in 20 seconds, makers, crafters and hackers were out in force. YouTube has a selection of videos available, and there are some pics on Flickr. And, while it may not be a hover board, there was a self-balancing skateboard."

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  1. Two wheels are redundant by flyingfsck · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I like the one wheel model. It looks really crazy.

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    1. Re:Two wheels are redundant by Bearhouse · · Score: 3, Insightful

      this is a useless toy

      Yes, and that's why we love it!

  2. RuBot II by wakaranai · · Score: 3, Informative

    There's more information (videos, interview with creator) about the Rubik's Cube solving robot, here:
    http://www.mechatrons.com/rubot.html

    Insert joke about Cylons and Rubik's Cubes...

  3. CubeStormer by Yvan256 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    CubeStormer, Rubik's Cube solver made in LEGO bricks with Mindstorms kits.

    Okay, so it doesn't look like a "robot" and has four "hands", but it's still much faster than the one from Maker Faire 2010.

  4. Geordie to English Translator by 16K+Ram+Pack · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Definitely required in some parts of Newcastle ;)

  5. you haven't missed your chance by Eil · · Score: 4, Informative

    If you're any kind of geek, you should try to attend one of these. Make Faires happen in various spots around the world multiple times each year. There are more Faires planned in the Bay Area, Detroit, and New York this year. Check out their site for info.

  6. self-balancing by countertrolling · · Score: 2, Interesting

    skateboard?

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