We went to the Maker Faire at the Henry Ford over the weekend. So much to see - it was great to see all the energy and ideas! Some of the highlights:
I spoke to a guy with a 3-D printer. It used plastic tubing and created whatever object you had programed into it right in front of you. Very cool!
Live Size Mousetrap - they dropped a safe on a car instead of a mouse - very fun to watch. The crew wore clown noses and mismatches goofy socks.
Bands and entertainers.
Bikes like nothing I've ever seen before - circle bikes that sat over 5 people with everyone pedaling. Another one that was two huge wheels and the seat swung around in the center. It didn't look comfortable. There was a bike powered spinner with electric guitars!
Lots of cars - spacey looking and normal. This one was a time machine that left bubbles behind it.
You could learn how to solder too!
There were also exhibits inside the Henry Ford, which, of course, lead us to look around the museum. This is a working phonograph from Thomas Edison and they played one of the original recordings - amazing! They have changed the lay out - moved some of the pieces to display them in interesting groupings. I'll have to go back to explore it more. I also want to see the Play exhibit - it look like fun! Has anyone been through the Play exhibit? Would you recommend it?
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