I got a chance to take my model train down to the Eugene Mini Maker Faire. I also did some hands-on Raspberry Pi stuff, but more about that elsewhere.
The Faire was held at the Science Factory which is sort of a mini-OMSI. My favorite maker exibiting was Steve La Riccia, who brought his "Oppenheimer's Enigma" (pictured above). It was an interactive Steam-Punk work of art that punched out dog tags for the visitors. He takes the art form to a whole new level, and his website is worth a view.
Outdoors, the Faire had as much going on as inside. The big draw was model rocket launches on the hour.
My favorite outdoor exhibitor was Jack McCornack who brought his hand-made sports car that gets almost 100 mpg using a diesel 3-cylinder engine! Talk about a Maker.
I've started a Facebook group for Corvallis Area Makers if anyone wants to get connected with ongoing events and projects: www.facebook.com/groups/corvallisareamakers/
It was an awesome event and well attended. I hope we get invited back!
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