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Knox Makers wants everyone to have a place where they can use new technology and the familiar tools we've always loved to experience the joy of actually making something real.
This page is intended to be a resume of community outreach activities performed by Knox Makers.


As new hardware and software tools for crafting, coding, digital design, and fabrication are emerging, we are working together to place those tools into the hands of our community.  We are building the infrastructure necessary for more people in Knoxville to connect to a future in which they can personally change, modify, or create things that were nearly impossible to do on their own just a few years ago.
(more information to follow)


Knox Makers brings the excitement and energy of the hands-on global maker culture and makerspace communities to the Knoxville area, to provide a lifelong learning environment alongside a locally run workspace soaring with possibilities.
==2012==


This page is dedicated to information and resources about our community outreach projects and partnerships.
===Atlanta Mini-Maker Faire '12===


If you have information you think should be on here, please reach out to board@knoxmakers.org.
October 6, 2012, Atlanta, GA.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
This event was hosted at the Tech Walkway at the GA Institute of Technology.
 
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'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
http://makerfaireatl.com
 
https://knoxmakers.org/node/114
 
https://knoxmakers.org/node/119
 
===Earn-A-Computer (EAC)===
 
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==2013==
 
===1st Annual Steampunk Carnivale===
 
June 28, 2013, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
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'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
http://www.steampunkcarnivale.com
 
https://www.facebook.com/SteampunkCarnivale
 
===Kingsport Mini-Maker Faire '13===
 
July 14, 2013, Kingsport, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
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'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
http://makerfairekingsport.wordpress.com
 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kingsport-Mini-Maker-Faire/169746763174965
 
===Nashville Mini-Maker Faire '13===
 
September 17, 2013, Nashville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
...WIP, needs description.
 
'''Pics:'''
 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sam_the_giant/9873925406/
 
'''More info:'''
 
http://nashvillemakerfaire.com
 
https://knoxmakers.org/node/181
 
===Atlanta Mini-Maker Faire '13===
 
October 26, 2013, Atlanta, GA.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
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'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
http://makerfaireatl.com
 
==2014==


=Conventions, competitions, outreach programs, events and festivals=
Here you will find information about conventions, competitions, and festivals where we have participated in some way. For many of these entries, we have had presentation booths or another active, informative, and often interactive presentation. For some of these entries, we were present as volunteers or merely attended as a group.
==General Community Events==
===FIRST Smoky Mountains Regional===
====2012 FIRST Smoky Mountains Regional====
====2013 FIRST Smoky Mountains Regional====
===Dogwood Arts Festival===
===Dogwood Arts Festival===
====2014 Dogwood Arts Festival====
 
===Codestock===
====Codestock 2013====
====Codestock 2014====
===Children's Festival of Reading===
===Children's Festival of Reading===
====2014 Children's Festival of Reading====
 
===Blount County Public Library Robot Extravaganza===
===Robot Extravaganza===
====2014 Robot Extravaganza====
 
===Blount County BBQ Bash===
===Blount County BBQ Bash===
====2014 Blount County BBQ Bash====
===The MUSE Robotics Revolution===
====2014 Robotics Revolution====
===The MUSE/ETDC Mad Scientist Day!===
====2014 Mad Scientist Day!====
===PechaKucha 20X20 Knoxville===
====Volume 7: April '13====
====Volume 9: October '13====
====Volume 10: February '14====
====Volume 11: May '14====
===Marble City Comiccon===
====2014 Marble City Comiccon====
===Steampunk Carnivale===
====2013 1st Annual Steampunk Carnivale====
====2014 2nd Annual Steampunk Carnivale====
===Earn-A-Computer (EAC)===
===Siemens Teachers As Researchers (STARs)===
====2014 STARs====


===Mad Scientist Day!===
===2nd Annual Steampunk Carnivale===
===2014 STARs===
===National Day of Making '14===
June 18, 2014, Knoxville/Oak Ridge, TN.
'''Summary:'''
This event was hosted onsite at Knox Makers, by Knox Makers in participation with the White House. The Whitehouse simultaneously hosted the 1st Annual National Day of Making  and the 1st Annual Whitehouse Makerfaire on June 18, 2014. For the National Day of Making portion, creative learning spaces were invited to co host mini Makerfaires in their locations.
Knox Makers participated by opening the doors for a full day with a small open house that included 3D printing exhibits, a demonstration of Pablo the Polargraph Drawing Bot, an interactive MaKey MaKey exhibit, refreshments, and private tours available. For the main feature, Knox Makers hosted a special Open Art Night later in the evening.
This was a small event that included less than 10 participants total. This event was staffed by two volunteers, including one Board member. This event was broadcast to Twitter, the Knox Makers Google Group, and the Knox Makers Google Calendar.
'''Pics:'''
https://twitter.com/theodoreoffline/status/479313488188551168/photo/1
https://twitter.com/theodoreoffline/status/479303180120240128/photo/1
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqbIVEGIMAEQttN.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqbIVE5IgAA7Eib.jpg
https://twitter.com/KnoxMakers/status/478933250690531328/photo/1
'''More info:'''
http://www.whitehouse.gov/maker-faire
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/06/17/presidential-proclamation-national-day-making-2014
===Kingsport Mini-Maker Faire '14===
July 13, 2014, Kingsport, TN.


==Extended Learning Events and Projects==
'''Summary:'''
===MIT MediaLab's Learning Creative Learning (LCL)===
====2013 LCL====
====2014 LCL====
===Drupal Camp Chattanooga===
===Sonny's 3D Printer Build-Off===


==MakerFaires==
Knox Makers arrived at the auditorium on Sunday with Pablo and three 3D printers, the first thing we saw was someone else's large polargraph (drawing on a whiteboard) and about half a dozen Makerbot 3D printers. We felt our thunder had been stolen, but we set up anyway.
===Atlanta Mini-Maker Faire===
====2012 Atlanta Mini-Maker Faire====
====2013 Atlanta Mini-Maker Faire====
====2014 Atlanta Mini-Maker Faire====
===Kingsport Mini-Maker Faire===
====2013 Kingsport Mini-Maker Faire====
====2014 Kingsport Mini-Maker Faire====
July 13, 2014, Kingsport, TN. Knox Makers arrived at the auditorium on Sunday with Pablo and three 3D printers, the first thing we saw was someone else's large polargraph (drawing on a whiteboard) and about half a dozen Makerbot 3D printers. We felt our thunder had been stolen, but we set up anyway.


We're glad we did. Our booth was in a high foot traffic area and remained busy all day. We met a couple of kindred spirits that we expect to see at a Tuesday workshop soon. We also got to talk to a lot of folks who had heard of 3D printing, but weren't really sure what it was and/or had never seen it in person.
We're glad we did. Our booth was in a high foot traffic area and remained busy all day. We met a couple of kindred spirits that we expect to see at a Tuesday workshop soon. We also got to talk to a lot of folks who had heard of 3D printing, but weren't really sure what it was and/or had never seen it in person.
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Toward the end, a couple of kids (about 8 and 14) from the FIRST robotics table next door came over with a laptop, having excitedly just designed a little 3D man (their ode to Minecraft's Steve) that they hoped we'd print for them. I wasn't "taking requests," but their earnest young faces were irresistible. I managed to slice it with support and get it printed just in time, and their reaction was totally worth it. It was a nice way to end the day.
Toward the end, a couple of kids (about 8 and 14) from the FIRST robotics table next door came over with a laptop, having excitedly just designed a little 3D man (their ode to Minecraft's Steve) that they hoped we'd print for them. I wasn't "taking requests," but their earnest young faces were irresistible. I managed to slice it with support and get it printed just in time, and their reaction was totally worth it. It was a nice way to end the day.
===Lousiville Mini-MakerFaire===
====2014 Louisville Mini-Maker Faire====
===Nashville Mini-Maker Faire===
====2013 Nashville Mini-Maker Faire====
====2014 Nasvhille Mini-Maker Faire====
===National Day of Making===
====1st Annual National Day of Making====


==Hacker Gatherings==
'''Pics:'''
===phreaknic Nashville===
 
====phreaknic15====
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====phreaknic16====
 
===SkyDogCon===
'''More info:'''
====SkyDogCon 2011====
 
====SkyDogCon 2012====
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===DefCon Vegas===
 
====DefCon 22====
===Nashville Mini-Maker Faire '14===
 
September 13, 2014. Nashville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
This event was hosted at Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
 
“The Nashville Mini Maker Faire (or NMMF from here on out) is a one day exhibition of creative making. Think of NMMF as a local version of Maker Faire Bay Area or World Maker Faire New York, two yearly exhibitions organized by Make Magazine. NMMF is one of over 100 “mini” faires around the globe, organized by local grassroots makers.” Retrieved from Nashville Mini Maker Faire website.
 
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'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
More info: http://nashvillemakerfaire.com/
 
===Louisville Mini-Maker Faire '14===
 
September 27, 2014, Lousiville, KY.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
This was hosted throughout the 800 block of East Market Street in Louisville, Kentucky.
 
“Maker Faire: Lou is a “Mini” Maker Faire and is a celebration of everything made in the Louisville, KY area. We aim to bring all the enthusiasm and all the fun on a slightly smaller scale.  At Maker Faire Louisville Makers, Crafters, Inventors, Evil Geniuses, Scientists and Artists come together for a day of family-friendly fun and inspiration. From home-made cookies to home-made robots, Maker Faire: Lou promises something for everyone in a showcase of the American creative spirit.” Retrieved from Lousiville Makerfaire website.
 
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'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
http://makerfairelou.org/
 
===Atlanta Maker Faire '14===
 
October 4-5, 2014, Atlanta, GA.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
This was hosted at Exhibition Area A and B, located beside the Calloway Building and along both sides of N McDonough Street, respectively, in Downtown Decatur, Georgia.
 
“What is a Maker Faire? Simply put, a Maker Faire is an event created by Make magazine to ‘celebrate arts, crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset.’” Retrieved from Atlanta Makerfaire website.
 
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'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
http://makerfaireatl.com/
 
===STFK Science Café "Will 3D Printing Change the World?" ===
 
December 2, 2014, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
 
===First Friday Demo===
 
December 5. 2014, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
 
===Arts and Cultural Alliance Member Meeting===
 
December 10, 2014, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
==2015==
 
===L&N STEMpunks - Knox Makers Agile Projects Demo===
 
January 15, 2015, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===A1 Lab Arts Outreach===
 
January 24, 2015, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===Mad Science Bingo @ Spring Place===
 
January 26, 2015, Lenoir City, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===Lunch and Learn w/ Robots at Loudon County Senior Center===
 
February 5, 2015, Loudon, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===CBA Maker Convention===
 
February 18, 2015, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===First Friday at TechCo===
 
March 6, 2015, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===Knox Makers at Big Orange STEM Symposium===
 
April 18, 2015, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===Presentation to IEEE===
 
April 23, 2015, Oak Ridge, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===Knox Makers at Marble City Comicon===
 
April 25 and 26, 2015, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
==Ongoing outreach partners and programs==
 
===Library outreach===
 
Ongoing, Knoxville, TN and Oak Ridge, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===Arts and Cultural Alliance===
 
Ongoing, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===TechCo===
 
Ongoing, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===The MUSE===
 
Ongoing, Knoxville, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
===Subgroups===
 
Knox Makers offers free meeting space and programs for external groups related to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
 
====Capture the Flag Thursdays====
 
Ongoing, Oak Ridge, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
This group has been meeting since July of 2014 at Knox Makers every first and third Thursday. This is an initiative by the local dc865 technology and security group.
 
'''Pics:'''
 
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'''More info:'''
 
====PyKnoxville Meetup Group====
 
Ongoing, Oak Ridge, TN.
 
'''Summary:'''
 
This group has been meeting since April of 2015 at Knox Makers every first Wednesday. This is an external group that organized independently on Meetup.com and needed a place to meet, so a Knox Makers member reached out and offered event hosting. This group meets to learn about Python programming together.
 
'''Pics:'''


=Special Community Build Projects=
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==The MUSE Donation Machine==
==Pablo the Drawing Robot==
==Bumblebee the 3D Printer==


=Special Tours=
'''More info:'''
==Volkswagen Chattanooga==
==ORNL Manufacturing and Demonstration Facility==
==Akerworks Tour==
==Local Motors Grand Opening==


=Partners, collaborators, and project facilitators=
====Knoxville Meshnet====
We have kept our doors and minds open to partnerships that help to enhance local and global communities both digitally and in the real, physical world. Included in this section is a list of entities where we have formed partnerships with organizations or people from organizations. Also included are special projects we have engaged in using a collaborative approach. Details are included for each organization related to official partnerships, casual partnered efforts, and/or special projects we have participated in. Not all organizations in this section are official partners.


Additionally, we have worked hard to try to include everyone we have worked with in this list. This is not only for our benefit, we really like to give thanks where thanks is due. If you or someone you know has helped Knox Makers along, pass along a message to board@knoxmakers.org with a request to add their organization to this list.  
Ongoing, Oak Ridge, TN.


Many organizations and events listed here are nonprofit organizations, and this is not a list of sponsors or paid advertising.
'''Summary:'''


==FIRST Robotics==
This group has been meeting since May of 2015 at Knox Makers every second Friday. This is an external group that sprang out of the PyKnoxville group on Meetup.com that needed a place to meet. Knox Makers has offered event hosting to the group on a recurring basis. This group meets to learn about and establish a local experimental mesh networking technology system.
==The Muse==
==Blount County Public Library==
==Knox County Public Library==
==Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL)==
==ORNL Manufacturing and Demonstration Facility==
==MIT MediaLab==
==MIT Lifelong Kindergarten Group==
==Paulk and Co.==
==Local Motors==
==Knox County School Board==
==Oak Ridge Associated Universities==
==Siemens STEM Academy==
==Discovery Education==
==L&N STEM Academy==
==Steampunk Carnivale==
==Pilot Light==
==Knoxville SOLOFEST==
==deviantART==
==League of Extraordinary Musical Robots (L.E.M.U.R.)==
==RepRap==
==Stained Glass Association of America==
==Stanford University==
==Portland University==
==University of Houston==
==University of Tennessee==
==Radio Systems Corporation==
==Instructables==
==Sugru==
==Joylabz==
==TechCo==
==Tellico Village Computer Users Club==
==DefCon Knoxville (dc865.org)==
==East Tennessee Discovery Center==
==Knoxville NaNoWriMo==
==PechaKucha 20X20 Knoxville==
==Whitehouse.gov Day of Making==
==Akerworks==


=Knox Makers hack the media=
'''Pics:'''
OK, so Knox Makers has never illegally cracked a media outlet. And while we may offer a few members from time to time as [https://knoxmakers.org/wiki/KM_Interviews two-bit journalism hacks], it would be a stretch to say we have somehow repurposed journalism. However, we have appeared in media from time to time and that is exactly what this section is about. Here you will find links to external media coverage of Knox Makers' collectively innovative and delightfully demented glory.
=Other basic information and resources=
This section is aimed at arming an interested newcomer, journalist, sponsor, partner, ally, or Vaudevillian foe with information related to Makerspaces, Hackerspaces, and topics directly related to our mission.


However, there really is no resource we can provide to prepare you for the sometimes erratic but friendly nature of our members and guests. Most are dues-paying members and our small, overworked Board is comprised of volunteers. Further, while we encourage the adoption of our progressive, respectful, and egalitarian Hackerspace ethos, some of our members may not desire to think twice about how they sound to you or if your sensibilities are offended by blunt truth, nerdy jokes, or oddball demeanors. Some of us can be anything from snarky or aloof, most of us are odd, and our President has described his position as mostly related to the herding of cats. If a casual but often chaotic environment that allows room to color outside the lines a little appeals to you, then all of that is part of our charm.
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The main things you should know are: we are a registered nonprofit in the State of Tennessee and a registered 501(c)3 for educational purposes; we are registered as both a Makerspace and a Hackerspace; we have traditional IS&T hackers in our midst, but not all of our members and guests are hackers in that sense; however, we do not condone malicious security cracking or the illegal penetration of security and technology systems without permission; we also have artists, repurposers, experimenters, mad engineers, artists, artisans, crafters, makers and tinkerers in our midst that identify as a different, recently-colloquial and more liberal definition of the word "hacker;" and we are mostly harmless so don't panic.
'''More info:'''
==Social Media==
*[https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/116444404791437273860/events/cel4vcgcu0lkngepe7qir5b02ss Google+]
*[https://www.facebook.com/events/696872223712710/?ref=22 Facebook]
*More listed at our [http://knoxmakers.com/wiki/Social_Media Social Media wiki] page
==List of past workshops and events==
==We are a Makerspace...==
==...and a Hackerspace==
==Our community tools and resources==
==Our shared interests==
==Knox Makers and education==
==The best resource==
The best resource we can offer for more information about who we are, what we are about, what we do, what we are capable of, why you should love and support us, and anything else you need to know is our practice of offering free public workshops. Come by and see us in person, get a tour, talk to us, and get a firsthand experience. That is actually a large part of what this is all about, learning by doing and making. Check out our [https://knoxmakers.org/Calendar calendar] for more info.

Latest revision as of 12:48, 27 April 2015

This page is intended to be a resume of community outreach activities performed by Knox Makers.

(more information to follow)

2012

Atlanta Mini-Maker Faire '12

October 6, 2012, Atlanta, GA.

Summary:

This event was hosted at the Tech Walkway at the GA Institute of Technology.

...WIP, needs better description.

Pics:

...WIP, needs pics.

More info:

http://makerfaireatl.com

https://knoxmakers.org/node/114

https://knoxmakers.org/node/119

Earn-A-Computer (EAC)

...WIP, needs everything

2013

1st Annual Steampunk Carnivale

June 28, 2013, Knoxville, TN.

Summary:

...WIP, needs summary.

Pics:

...WIP, needs pics.

More info:

http://www.steampunkcarnivale.com

https://www.facebook.com/SteampunkCarnivale

Kingsport Mini-Maker Faire '13

July 14, 2013, Kingsport, TN.

Summary:

...WIP, needs summary.

Pics:

...WIP, needs pics.

More info:

http://makerfairekingsport.wordpress.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kingsport-Mini-Maker-Faire/169746763174965

Nashville Mini-Maker Faire '13

September 17, 2013, Nashville, TN.

Summary:

...WIP, needs description.

Pics:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sam_the_giant/9873925406/

More info:

http://nashvillemakerfaire.com

https://knoxmakers.org/node/181

Atlanta Mini-Maker Faire '13

October 26, 2013, Atlanta, GA.

Summary:

...WIP, needs summary.

Pics:

...WIP, needs pics.

More info:

http://makerfaireatl.com

2014

Dogwood Arts Festival

Children's Festival of Reading

Robot Extravaganza

Blount County BBQ Bash

Mad Scientist Day!

2nd Annual Steampunk Carnivale

2014 STARs

National Day of Making '14

June 18, 2014, Knoxville/Oak Ridge, TN.

Summary:

This event was hosted onsite at Knox Makers, by Knox Makers in participation with the White House. The Whitehouse simultaneously hosted the 1st Annual National Day of Making and the 1st Annual Whitehouse Makerfaire on June 18, 2014. For the National Day of Making portion, creative learning spaces were invited to co host mini Makerfaires in their locations.

Knox Makers participated by opening the doors for a full day with a small open house that included 3D printing exhibits, a demonstration of Pablo the Polargraph Drawing Bot, an interactive MaKey MaKey exhibit, refreshments, and private tours available. For the main feature, Knox Makers hosted a special Open Art Night later in the evening.

This was a small event that included less than 10 participants total. This event was staffed by two volunteers, including one Board member. This event was broadcast to Twitter, the Knox Makers Google Group, and the Knox Makers Google Calendar.

Pics:

https://twitter.com/theodoreoffline/status/479313488188551168/photo/1

https://twitter.com/theodoreoffline/status/479303180120240128/photo/1

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqbIVEGIMAEQttN.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqbIVE5IgAA7Eib.jpg

https://twitter.com/KnoxMakers/status/478933250690531328/photo/1

More info:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/maker-faire

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/06/17/presidential-proclamation-national-day-making-2014

Kingsport Mini-Maker Faire '14

July 13, 2014, Kingsport, TN.

Summary:

Knox Makers arrived at the auditorium on Sunday with Pablo and three 3D printers, the first thing we saw was someone else's large polargraph (drawing on a whiteboard) and about half a dozen Makerbot 3D printers. We felt our thunder had been stolen, but we set up anyway.

We're glad we did. Our booth was in a high foot traffic area and remained busy all day. We met a couple of kindred spirits that we expect to see at a Tuesday workshop soon. We also got to talk to a lot of folks who had heard of 3D printing, but weren't really sure what it was and/or had never seen it in person.

We enjoyed explaining to folks that the other 3D printers on display were "store bought," while ours were lovingly handcrafted by local nerds. This attracted a lot of interest, as did Pablo's drawings that accumulated and got taped up as the day progressed. Many folks asked what business we were in, and seemed pleasantly surprised to discover that we were representing a non-profit hobby group and not trying to hawk anything. Issac gave out many KM-branded keychain trinkets, and Doug learned about the heartache of 3D printing with nylon live and in public.

Partway through the day, Bumblebee's extruder tension arm broke. Happily, Issac's (unnamed) printer was able to manufacture a replacement part on the spot, which Sam promptly installed. The tale of the one machine "repairing" the other captivated a number of folks, and the jaunty red tension arm stood out and served as a conversation piece for the rest of the day.

Toward the end, a couple of kids (about 8 and 14) from the FIRST robotics table next door came over with a laptop, having excitedly just designed a little 3D man (their ode to Minecraft's Steve) that they hoped we'd print for them. I wasn't "taking requests," but their earnest young faces were irresistible. I managed to slice it with support and get it printed just in time, and their reaction was totally worth it. It was a nice way to end the day.

Pics:

...WIP, needs pics.

More info:

...WIP, needs more info.

Nashville Mini-Maker Faire '14

September 13, 2014. Nashville, TN.

Summary:

This event was hosted at Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

“The Nashville Mini Maker Faire (or NMMF from here on out) is a one day exhibition of creative making. Think of NMMF as a local version of Maker Faire Bay Area or World Maker Faire New York, two yearly exhibitions organized by Make Magazine. NMMF is one of over 100 “mini” faires around the globe, organized by local grassroots makers.” Retrieved from Nashville Mini Maker Faire website.

…WIP, needs summary of KM booth/presentations/etc

Pics:

…WIP, needs pics

More info:

More info: http://nashvillemakerfaire.com/

Louisville Mini-Maker Faire '14

September 27, 2014, Lousiville, KY.

Summary:

This was hosted throughout the 800 block of East Market Street in Louisville, Kentucky.

“Maker Faire: Lou is a “Mini” Maker Faire and is a celebration of everything made in the Louisville, KY area. We aim to bring all the enthusiasm and all the fun on a slightly smaller scale. At Maker Faire Louisville Makers, Crafters, Inventors, Evil Geniuses, Scientists and Artists come together for a day of family-friendly fun and inspiration. From home-made cookies to home-made robots, Maker Faire: Lou promises something for everyone in a showcase of the American creative spirit.” Retrieved from Lousiville Makerfaire website.

…WIP, needs summary of KM booth/presentations/etc

Pics:

…WIP, needs pic/video

More info:

http://makerfairelou.org/

Atlanta Maker Faire '14

October 4-5, 2014, Atlanta, GA.

Summary:

This was hosted at Exhibition Area A and B, located beside the Calloway Building and along both sides of N McDonough Street, respectively, in Downtown Decatur, Georgia.

“What is a Maker Faire? Simply put, a Maker Faire is an event created by Make magazine to ‘celebrate arts, crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset.’” Retrieved from Atlanta Makerfaire website.

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STFK Science Café "Will 3D Printing Change the World?"

December 2, 2014, Knoxville, TN.

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First Friday Demo

December 5. 2014, Knoxville, TN.

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Arts and Cultural Alliance Member Meeting

December 10, 2014, Knoxville, TN.

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2015

L&N STEMpunks - Knox Makers Agile Projects Demo

January 15, 2015, Knoxville, TN.

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A1 Lab Arts Outreach

January 24, 2015, Knoxville, TN.

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Mad Science Bingo @ Spring Place

January 26, 2015, Lenoir City, TN.

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Lunch and Learn w/ Robots at Loudon County Senior Center

February 5, 2015, Loudon, TN.

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CBA Maker Convention

February 18, 2015, Knoxville, TN.

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First Friday at TechCo

March 6, 2015, Knoxville, TN.

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Knox Makers at Big Orange STEM Symposium

April 18, 2015, Knoxville, TN.

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Presentation to IEEE

April 23, 2015, Oak Ridge, TN.

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Knox Makers at Marble City Comicon

April 25 and 26, 2015, Knoxville, TN.

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Ongoing outreach partners and programs

Library outreach

Ongoing, Knoxville, TN and Oak Ridge, TN.

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Arts and Cultural Alliance

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TechCo

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The MUSE

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Subgroups

Knox Makers offers free meeting space and programs for external groups related to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Capture the Flag Thursdays

Ongoing, Oak Ridge, TN.

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This group has been meeting since July of 2014 at Knox Makers every first and third Thursday. This is an initiative by the local dc865 technology and security group.

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PyKnoxville Meetup Group

Ongoing, Oak Ridge, TN.

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This group has been meeting since April of 2015 at Knox Makers every first Wednesday. This is an external group that organized independently on Meetup.com and needed a place to meet, so a Knox Makers member reached out and offered event hosting. This group meets to learn about Python programming together.

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Knoxville Meshnet

Ongoing, Oak Ridge, TN.

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This group has been meeting since May of 2015 at Knox Makers every second Friday. This is an external group that sprang out of the PyKnoxville group on Meetup.com that needed a place to meet. Knox Makers has offered event hosting to the group on a recurring basis. This group meets to learn about and establish a local experimental mesh networking technology system.

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