{"id":1244,"date":"2015-05-20T21:03:12","date_gmt":"2015-05-21T04:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backerkit.com\/new_blog\/blog30-maker-faire-bay-area-an-epic-tech-extravaganza\/"},"modified":"2017-10-11T19:34:30","modified_gmt":"2017-10-12T02:34:30","slug":"30-maker-faire-bay-area-an-epic-tech-extravaganza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backerkit.com\/blog\/30-maker-faire-bay-area-an-epic-tech-extravaganza\/","title":{"rendered":"Maker Faire Bay Area: An Epic Tech Extravaganza"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"cb-itemprop\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>We spent Saturday checking out some of the awesome, crazy, fantastic projects at Maker Faire. From drones to 3D printers to full size working R2D2 models, everyone seemed to be well aware of the benefits of a well-executed crowdfunding campaign. Following are some of the highlights from a truly inspiring Saturday-well-spent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"1222\" data-orig-width=\"1224\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_noo020bH961ra7u74_540.png\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"1222\" data-orig-width=\"1224\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>What\u2019s that smell? Mmm, it\u2019s deep fried freedom. What a great way to start the day. \u2018Murica.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"1080\" data-orig-width=\"1080\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonwxvPXSy1ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"1080\" data-orig-width=\"1080\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Great running into one of our customers, Eric Moon, creator of the DM1 Wallet. He\u2019s launching another Kickstarter campaign next week\u2013in the meantime, keep a look out for updates on <a href=\"http:\/\/decadentminimalist.com\" target=\"_blank\">decadentminimalist.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"2244\" data-orig-width=\"2244\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonx8kCmfh1ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"2244\" data-orig-width=\"2244\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The start up pavilion is the place to go for new exciting new tech projects. So awesome to see so many familiar faces!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"2448\" data-orig-width=\"2448\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonxgs4Nzh1ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"2448\" data-orig-width=\"2448\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Inside the pavilion, Dennon Oosterman, maker and founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redetec.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Redetec<\/a> shows BackerKit the highest of praises. Learn how their IndieGoGo project ProtoCycler has the 3 R\u2019s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) down on <a href=\"http:\/\/redetec.com\" target=\"_blank\">redetec.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"579\" data-orig-width=\"1024\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonxza9Apj1ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"579\" data-orig-width=\"1024\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Also in the pavilion was Taylor, founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/flutterwireless.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flutter Wireless<\/a>, another awesome BackerKit customer. Taylor and Katelynn demoed their super cool 3D printed RC car for us.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"2436\" data-orig-width=\"2436\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonyl20UkL1ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"2436\" data-orig-width=\"2436\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Who knew we\u2019d find this classic of western fungal literature at Maker<br \/>\nFaire? Also recommended is Arora\u2019s seminal \u201cMushrooms Demystified.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"2448\" data-orig-width=\"2448\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonygdk6FN1ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"2448\" data-orig-width=\"2448\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>BackerKit designers\u2019 alma mater CA College of Arts makes an appearance at <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/makerfaire\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maker Faire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"640\" data-orig-width=\"640\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonyeqGrO31ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"640\" data-orig-width=\"640\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Tom, in his element, learning about pickling and fermenting with our super cool Oakland-based customers, Farm Curious. Check out their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.farmcurious.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.farmcurious.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"2296\" data-orig-width=\"2296\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonyigFlyD1ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"2296\" data-orig-width=\"2296\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/qfusionlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Qfusion<br \/>\nLabs<\/a> created Cubit because they believe working with software and<br \/>\nelectronics should be accessible &amp; fun for everyone! You can support<br \/>\nthem here: <a href=\"http:\/\/kck.st\/1zVTcIG\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/kck.st\/1zVTcIG<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"640\" data-orig-width=\"640\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonyivpoCN1ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"640\" data-orig-width=\"640\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Learning about Circuits is fun with <a href=\"https:\/\/samlabs.me\/\" target=\"_blank\">SAM Labs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"640\" data-orig-width=\"640\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonyjzF2P71ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"640\" data-orig-width=\"640\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Seeing the <a href=\"https:\/\/getpebble.com\/pebble_time\" target=\"_blank\">Pebble<\/a> in real life was very cool. That sleek, utilitarian design had us all wanting to take one home! \u231a\ufe0f<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"640\" data-orig-width=\"640\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonyjfvYIY1ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"640\" data-orig-width=\"640\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Saw lots of startups working on awesome things at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hax.co\/\" target=\"_blank\">HAX Accelerator<\/a> tent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"2448\" data-orig-width=\"2448\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonykqYDyj1ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"2448\" data-orig-width=\"2448\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>We call this one \u201cTired Maker obscured by sign.\u201d Also, cool sparkle display off stage left \u2013 check out Sparkle\u2019s project at <a href=\"http:\/\/sparklekickstarter.com\" target=\"_blank\">SparkleKickstarter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"640\" data-orig-width=\"640\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonznkkid81ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"640\" data-orig-width=\"640\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Had a glasses party with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/malki\" target=\"_blank\">David Malki<\/a> of Wondermark in the <a href=\"http:\/\/sanfranciscobazaar.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">SF Bazaar<\/a> tent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"2448\" data-orig-width=\"2448\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2x9pgnb7vwmga.cloudfront.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/tumblr_inline_nonylbeCTK1ra7u74_540.jpg\" alt=\"image\" data-orig-height=\"2448\" data-orig-width=\"2448\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>We had a blast at Maker Faire. Co-Founder Maxwell hasn\u2019t been seen since this altercation with a paper mach\u00e9 golem, so let us know if you see him!<\/p>\n<p>For the full array of Maker Faire coverage, follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/backerkit\/\" target=\"_blank\">instagram<\/a>! As always, feel free to reach out to greetings(at)backerkit(dot)com for any other inquiries you might have.<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We spent Saturday checking out some of the awesome, crazy, fantastic projects at Maker Faire. From drones to 3D printers to full size working R2D2 models, everyone seemed to be well aware of the benefits of a well-executed crowdfunding campaign. Following are some of the highlights from a truly inspiring Saturday-well-spent. What\u2019s that smell? 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