Montreal Mini Maker Faire countdown
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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Developer Comment by R_Lefebvre on August 16, 2012 at 11:36am -
Looking forward to it! But a little concerned about all the regulation. No video equipment? All my P&S cameras take video, as does my phone... No hard sided coolers? How do I get my gear in?
The flight area sounds cool. Think I could fly my 600 in it? Probably not. The 450 would be OK, but it's not flying well right now.
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Distributor Comment by Dany Thivierge on August 16, 2012 at 11:45am -
The regulations are "just" enforced when the site officially opens... so technically if you come with me at 9am we can brings stuff in. That will be fine. Oh and Robert you are already on then media accreditation list! :)
And when they say video equipment they mean dedicated. Point and shoot are fine, and equipment on Copters doesn't really count... again these rules are more for visitors, we will be Makers!
Remember this is dictated by the rock festival, not the Maker Faire but I know it's a bummer and they will look at better terms for next year.
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Distributor Comment by Dany Thivierge on August 16, 2012 at 11:46am -
Oh and for flight area I think we will get 30 X 30 X 100 (ceiling) feet... sounds enough?
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Developer Comment by R_Lefebvre on August 16, 2012 at 11:58am -
So who's playing anyway?
30x30, I wouldn't do more than a hop in the 600. What's the insurance like? Are we covered, or just the organizers? I have MAAC, but I don't think we'd be covered there.
The way I operate... I wouldn't fly it within 30 feet of my kids unless they were behind something, so I won't fly it within 30 feet of other people's kids either. It's not fair, if they don't understand the risks.
Maybe I could put it on a 10 foot tether or something?
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Distributor Comment by Dany Thivierge on August 16, 2012 at 12:14pm -
Understood Robert, same here, we will see how the site looks, our gear might stay on display only if we are not satisfied with the security there. I'll you you pilot the QR-Ladybird!! :)
I am sure the quads will be fine there for demo flights. I may be brave enough to try the famous loop command on the APM! hehe But I am really not a talented pilot, too much work to serve you guys so not enough practice time. I am looking for a really good pilot that could "entertain" a bit. If not, I will fly, will be boring but will show case the platform.
We are not covered (insured) at all as you have guess.
Who's playing? many bands! (check it out)
http://expmtl.com/en/evenements/ scroll down to 25-26...
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Comment by Maxime Carrier on August 16, 2012 at 1:25pm -
"Laser pointers" ?
okay :)
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Comment by Eagle on August 18, 2012 at 7:45pm
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Just sent you an email. I will be there. Thanks Dany!
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Developer Comment by R_Lefebvre on August 19, 2012 at 11:55am -
Hmmm... not any bands I've heard of and probably wouldn't stay.
Will we have 110V power?
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Distributor Comment by Dany Thivierge on August 19, 2012 at 3:33pm -
Yes we have power! and I will bring a power bar.
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Developer Comment by R_Lefebvre on August 20, 2012 at 9:34am -
I'll bring another power bar just in case, I'm sure we'll need it. We can make a big wiring spagetti like Christmas Vacation!
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