Hi folks, the first Montreal Mini Maker Faire is almost here! http://www.makerfairemontreal.ca/
Check out the maker section, lots of interesting things will be there on top of the Canada Drones boot.
I have confirmation form a bunch of guys here that will bring their projects to showcase as well as potentially fly.
We will have our own secure, dedicated flight zone where we can go and fly our gear. (will require a quick inspection/ hand test when possible clearance to be granted access)
Here is a quick list of things that I will bring out there. (we will have at least 2 tables under a main tent)
- a Quad that will be used to do demo flight (yes on a very secure area! at 3pm Saturday and Sunday)
- a QR Ladybird for quick and super secure fun around the boot
- a 3DR Hexa full equipped with telemetry and camera gimbal.
- a jDrones special Hexa (top secret for now!)
- some I/O boards to have some LED action :)
- a laptop connected to an APM 2.5 to showcase the mission planner and the features.
- Some 3DR and jDrones swag
- Soldering station, LiPo recharge station / Power so we can work on the projects and repairs and have fun.
- and more! (rumors has it that there will be CanadaDrones.com coupons on site !)
When?
Next weekend! August 25-26 from noon to 6pm (for people helping me / bringing any equipment we will need to arrive on site around 9am to setup on Saturday)
How to get there and parking?
http://www.parcolympique.qc.ca/en/how-to-get-here/#5
One VERY important thing is that we are going to share a site used for a rock fest later that day. Your admission will allow you to stay on site and watch it so security and rules are a bit "extreme" for a Maker Faire but never the less mandatory and will be enforced.
This is the full list of "rules": http://expmtl.com/en/FAQ/
but for people that will skip this important reading here is some main points
- NO SLR CAMERA (it's a rock fest afterall)... if you really really really want to bring SLR camera, let me know as I can potentially have a media badge for you... but really you will need to take really good pictures! hehe
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED ON THE FESTIVAL SITE
Glass bottles and cans
Hard-sided coolers
Musical instruments – unless you are in a ExperienceMTL approved performing band
Megaphones
Fireworks
baseballs, beach balls, footballs soccer balls, etc.
Large sport umbrellas
Folding chairs
Skateboards
Animals (except Guide dogs)
Large backpacks (camping style)
Tents
Laser pointers
Brought from outside alcoholic beverages
Illegal Drugs and drug paraphernalia
Video / Audio recording equipment – unless you are an Experience Montreal accredited media person.
Professional photo equipment (SLR cameras, i.e. removable lens cameras) – unless you are an Experience Montreal accredited media person.
Items intended for sale / promotion unless they are approved festival merchandise.
Any object that can be used to cause bodily harm
Items that are on the disallowed list will be confiscated. Don’t not bring them to the festival site at all to save yourself the problem!
Hope to see a lot of you there! I am very excited about this event.
Dany
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Hi folks, nice seeing you all at the show! I met up with some nice folks, and made some contacts. It was a good show, but other than the CandaDrones booth, all the others were kind of boring. ;-)
Thanks to Dany, for arranging tickets for us! Hopefully, we can get a larger one, in the future.
Here's a picture of fearless leader, Dany:
Here's the link to the full album:
http://diydrones.com/photo/albums/montreal-mini-maker-fair-2012
More info for parking and dropping stuff
all good, you are still on the list, same pass for the 2 days, see you there if you make it!
I also want to see that octo build from bag parts to flying in 2 days! Go Robert go!
Dont worry, I plan on not cruising around... I will beat it a bit :)
Ooh... worst thing you can do to a new car is get on the highway and cruise.
David, got your order and yes will bring it with me. Robert also has something he want to order so I will bring it all there. Plus I have a customer taking possession of his big 3DR Hexa with telemetry and gopro.
I also just got my new car! exciting times, First long drive will be for the Maker Faire!
So see you all there!
Hi Dany
I just recieved the official confirmation that we will be coming, (2 persons ) See you and the others soon. have a great show.
Dwgsparky
Ok cool. I plan on being completely anti-social and not answering any questions. ;)
Seriously, so my plan will be to bring the 600 in as-completely condition as I can as a display piece. And then I'll probably be assembling my Octo right from scratch as I won't have time to build much before then, I should be getting the parts tonight. I think that would be a great display. If we could get from a box of parts to a flying octo in 1-2 days, I think that would be a great demonstration!
The only big question in my mind at the moment is the power distribution. I haven't figured that out at all yet. Are you bringing any large power wiring? I ordered some, but might need more, we'll see.
Maybe we'll find somebody with a 3D printer or CNCor something and make something from scratch! ;)
Yes that is pretty much all you have to do! and answer some questions from the public, if you want/can. :)
It's not "just" promoting Canada Drones, in fact it's really to show and tell what we are working on and educate people and showing them how it's all done. It will be fun!
Will be there around 9:30 Sat. to setup. doors opens at noon for general public. VIP pass are good to get in as soon as 8am but I recommend 9:30am
I'll bring my IOBoard, maybe you can get it working for me.
So basically, if all I'm doing is building/programming/testing all day, that's cool? That's what they want?
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