Others' Photos :: Maker Faire 2015
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Parts for "fake" batteries
Our new calculator poster.
First attempt at fake batteries
Testing the first fake batteries in a calculator
Staples run: bookmark paper and command strips
Testing the second batch of fake AAAs
Finished bookmarks with a TI-84+CE
Testing the circuit for the Whack-a-Mole LEDs
First schematic sketch of Whack-a-Mole LEDs
Working with Tim and his father on Maker Faire displays
Third batch of fake AAA batteries, perfect except for the positive terminal screw hol
Fourth and final attempt: proper contacts at both ends
All displays (except for "Programming")
The networking demo
The music demo
Completed battery inserts in a blue TI-83+
Learn to Program handouts
Custom PCBs for Whack-a-Mole have finally arrived
A custom PCBs for Whack-a-Mole populated and connected
Another view.
A full set of six AAA battery inserts, soldered to DC power jacks
3D printed calculator battery covers with notches for power wires
Close-up of retaining tab in 3D printed battery cover
"Program a Game in 60 Seconds" board, mounted on foam core with protective electrical tape edges
The back of a custom battery case, complete with CEMETECH.NET text
Another close-up
Six DC male jacks for powering six calculators, connected to a 6V DC supply.
Six picture frames containing informational sheets
Functioning GPS module on a pink TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Testing out the Floppy Drive Music demo at Geekboy1011's house
Working on constructing the physical Whack-a-Mole interface, with nine connected light sensors (CDS cells)
6 of 9 RGB LEDs mounted in Whack-a-Mole board
All nine light sensors and RGB LEDs, mounted, connected, and functioning
Constructing legs/supports for the Program a Game in 60 Seconds board out of foam core
Front view of the upright interactive programming board, with the LCD cut out
Testing out the Whack-a-Mole game on Thursday night before Maker Faire
Friday night, a feast during setup at World Maker Faire!
Eating plates of paella
A fiery robot entertains us as darkness descends
A full harvest moon against a rocket at the Hall of Science
Kerm and Elfprince discussing the displays
Programming display, functional and ready for the weekend
Elfprince and Geekboy test out the programming display
Getting closer to a completed, functional setup
Lights out, calculators removed, our display sleeps before its big weekend
Kerm, Geekboy, Elfprince, and Eeems all crowd into Kerm's room for last-minute Maker Faire programming
Geekboy and Kerm lead the pack to breakfast and Maker Faire
Eating tasty donuts, courtesy of Cemetech member Ivoah
Students crowd around our table, drawn by the familiar calculators.
Elfprince (Thomas) shows Dale Philbrick of TI how our Whack-a-Mole game works
Geekboy (Tim) chatting with Dale
Whack-a-Mole next to Eeems' wooden TI-82
Geekboy takes a break to play MateoConLechuga's portal on a big calculator
Parts for "fake" batteries
Our new calculator poster.
First attempt at fake batteries
Testing the first fake batteries in a calculator
Staples run: bookmark paper and command strips
Testing the second batch of fake AAAs
Finished bookmarks with a TI-84+CE
Testing the circuit for the Whack-a-Mole LEDs
First schematic sketch of Whack-a-Mole LEDs
Working with Tim and his father on Maker Faire displays
Third batch of fake AAA batteries, perfect except for the positive terminal screw hol
Fourth and final attempt: proper contacts at both ends
All displays (except for "Programming")
The networking demo
The music demo
Completed battery inserts in a blue TI-83+
Learn to Program handouts
Custom PCBs for Whack-a-Mole have finally arrived
A custom PCBs for Whack-a-Mole populated and connected
Another view.
A full set of six AAA battery inserts, soldered to DC power jacks
3D printed calculator battery covers with notches for power wires
Close-up of retaining tab in 3D printed battery cover
"Program a Game in 60 Seconds" board, mounted on foam core with protective electrical tape edges
The back of a custom battery case, complete with CEMETECH.NET text
Another close-up
Six DC male jacks for powering six calculators, connected to a 6V DC supply.
Six picture frames containing informational sheets
Functioning GPS module on a pink TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Testing out the Floppy Drive Music demo at Geekboy1011's house
Working on constructing the physical Whack-a-Mole interface, with nine connected light sensors (CDS cells)
6 of 9 RGB LEDs mounted in Whack-a-Mole board
All nine light sensors and RGB LEDs, mounted, connected, and functioning
Constructing legs/supports for the Program a Game in 60 Seconds board out of foam core
Front view of the upright interactive programming board, with the LCD cut out
Testing out the Whack-a-Mole game on Thursday night before Maker Faire
Friday night, a feast during setup at World Maker Faire!
Eating plates of paella
A fiery robot entertains us as darkness descends
A full harvest moon against a rocket at the Hall of Science
Kerm and Elfprince discussing the displays
Programming display, functional and ready for the weekend
Elfprince and Geekboy test out the programming display
Getting closer to a completed, functional setup
Lights out, calculators removed, our display sleeps before its big weekend
Kerm, Geekboy, Elfprince, and Eeems all crowd into Kerm's room for last-minute Maker Faire programming
Geekboy and Kerm lead the pack to breakfast and Maker Faire
Eating tasty donuts, courtesy of Cemetech member Ivoah
Students crowd around our table, drawn by the familiar calculators.
Elfprince (Thomas) shows Dale Philbrick of TI how our Whack-a-Mole game works
Geekboy (Tim) chatting with Dale
Whack-a-Mole next to Eeems' wooden TI-82
Geekboy takes a break to play MateoConLechuga's portal on a big calculator
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