Entries by Nate Bezanson

Call for Makers semi-extended!

Raise your hand if you’ve submitted your application to exhibit at Maker Faire! *waves proudly* Okay, that’s one of us. Makers reading this blog, what’s holding you back? The May 31st deadline has passed and the first wave of acceptance notices has gone out. The June 15th extended deadline has passed, but applications are still […]

Electric Auto Show, Lockpicking, and a special assignment

Busy day today! At least a few of us are headed down to Schoolcraft College for the Michigan Electric Auto Association‘s car show, which should need no further explanation. This evening’s big event is the recreational lockpicking class, taught by PS:One‘s own Eric Michaud. The event is scheduled to start at 6, but there’s absolutely […]

Space Fight: Group comedy show outing tonight 8pm

“Written by Go Comedy! resident cast members Jen Hansen and Pete Jacokes, Space Fight takes a unique look at the Star Wars story exploring the politics of the Empire, the grass roots campaign of the Rebellion, and the emotional struggles of Darth Vader, while poking fun at the ridiculousness of one of the world’s most […]

Power Wheels build TONIGHT 6:30ish

What’s the stupidest possible thing you can do with a Power Wheels car? Upgrade the motors and batteries, put a 170-lb adult on it, and send him careening around a race course, of course! That, plus some electrical fires and embarassing video footage, are the apparent goal of the Power Racing Series, organized by Chicago […]

Mini Maker Faire: Saturday!

It’s officially here! Last year’s Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire surpassed all expectations, drawing over a thousand people. This year, the sky’s the limit! i3Detroit will of course have a presence, along with other area hackerspaces, and dozens of other interesting groups.  The event is held at the Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, 5055 Ann Arbor […]