Hey, this might be some minor abuse of the global announcement but a registration deadline is approaching and I want to get word out because I think this could be fun for a lot of people here. The last day to apply as a maker for the 2013 Bay Area Maker Faire has been extended to this coming Friday, Mar 22nd:
http://makerfaire.com/bayarea-2013-callformakers/
In the past, there have always been a few familiar faces from Endless-Sphere and other players in the ebike/EV scene having a presence. But what I'm thinking is that in 2013 we could make this the year of the ebike, and make a concerted effort for an awesome turnout from the DIY electric bike crowd. For those who aren't familiar, the maker faire is a chance for those doing any kind of hands-on and handmade projects (be it with electronics, clothing, fire, metal etc.) to exhibit what they've made and inspire the many people who browsing around to make things too. What we do making our own personal EV's from all kinds of eclectic parts fits into this so well, and is usually under-represented for how cool it is.
So here's the thing, if you have a have a totally homebrew and interesting ebike build and you want to get in for free, then fill out the application form above as an exhibitor along with a link to your build thread etc. and odds are you should be granted a space. They usually lump all the bike and EV stuff in the same general area outdoors so that there is room for giving demo rides. If you don't want to exhibit (which can be a bit stressful in it's own way) then just come out as a spectator, it's a pile of fun and neat stuff.
Over the coming few weeks I'm going to be posting details on some of the projects that I've been working on for this year's show. There's about a half dozen of them on the go,,, so lots of garage time in the month ahead
-Justin
http://makerfaire.com/bayarea-2013-callformakers/
In the past, there have always been a few familiar faces from Endless-Sphere and other players in the ebike/EV scene having a presence. But what I'm thinking is that in 2013 we could make this the year of the ebike, and make a concerted effort for an awesome turnout from the DIY electric bike crowd. For those who aren't familiar, the maker faire is a chance for those doing any kind of hands-on and handmade projects (be it with electronics, clothing, fire, metal etc.) to exhibit what they've made and inspire the many people who browsing around to make things too. What we do making our own personal EV's from all kinds of eclectic parts fits into this so well, and is usually under-represented for how cool it is.
So here's the thing, if you have a have a totally homebrew and interesting ebike build and you want to get in for free, then fill out the application form above as an exhibitor along with a link to your build thread etc. and odds are you should be granted a space. They usually lump all the bike and EV stuff in the same general area outdoors so that there is room for giving demo rides. If you don't want to exhibit (which can be a bit stressful in it's own way) then just come out as a spectator, it's a pile of fun and neat stuff.
Over the coming few weeks I'm going to be posting details on some of the projects that I've been working on for this year's show. There's about a half dozen of them on the go,,, so lots of garage time in the month ahead
-Justin