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Maker Faire Time Lapse and Flickr Photos!
A few photos from Maker Faire and our time lapse video. And, hey, how about a caption contest?
In case you missed it, a couple weeks ago SparkFun made the trek out to New York City for the World Maker Faire 2011. We had an awesome time! A full recap (and recap video) is in the works, but in the meantime, we wanted to share a time-lapse we made, a few of our favorite photos, and - while we're at it - a caption contest! Scroll down to the bottom photo to submit your caption. But first off, the time-lapse video:
Check out the SparkFun Flickr page for more photos from Maker Faire, as well as pictures from past events! Here are a couple of my personal favorite pictures:
Yeah, a forty-foot fire breathing dinosaur made of scrap metal. Just another day at the Faire.
A homebuilt remote control skateboard - this thing motored!
Running soldering workshops is always the highlight of the trip - especially when entire families join in!
This next photo is your caption contest photo! Check it out and leave your best caption in the comments below. All submissions must be received by 10 AM MST tomorrow (9/30/2011). Anything submitted after that won't be accepted. We'll pick a winner and email you to claim your prize - which is a SparkFun Inventor's Kit for Arduino! Good luck!
(Insert your caption here)
We'll have the full recap coming shortly. In the meantime (as mentioned above) check out the Flickr feed. Now get those captions coming in!
Thought all those fish were alive? Nope! Chuck Testa!
Week old or not, I laughed at my desk.
Upvote!
someone likes resurrecting week-old reddit memes ;-)
I don't want to live on this planet anymore.
I'm with you.. All the viral attention this meme has gotten is ridiculous. The vids aren't even THAT funny.
"I don't want to live on this planet anymore" its a meme itself so I think sgrace is just joking
Meme inception.
I am disappoint.
It actually started with Phillip Defranco on Youtube.
Holy mackerel! This isn't what I meant by driving me by school.
Thought of another one.. crap..
That new arduino fish caller works wonders.
School of fish. clever. Long time lurker. Hope I win :)
Next on Discovery: The Mythbusters Deadliest Catch Special!
In hindsight, he should have waited for the epoxy to dry before he tested for leaks.
"Glue traps are one of the cruelest methods of killing animals that exists today. These devices consist of pieces of cardboard, fiberboard, cars, or plastic coated with a sticky adhesive designed to capture any small animal who wanders across its surface."
Sincerly,
PETA
nice.
i thought i might have been a bit out of line.... but thanks!
Lindsay: We're super rich again, Mikey! And I'm going to buy a car. A Volvo!
Michael: Lindsay, you're not going to start spending money again.
[she hands him a picture]
Michael: And this is not a Volvo...
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. This one has a little star! This one has a little car. My! What a lot of fish there are.
101 Big Mouth Billy Bass . . . $4,500
42 Big Mouth Larry Lobsters . . . $800
1 Blue Volvo . . . $3,000
1 Big Hack for World Maker Faire 2011 . . . Priceless.
Car Salesman: "No sir, this car was never underwater."
Grandma may have missed the farmer's market. The fish market wasn't so lucky.
I was really looking for the "cash cab", but I guess this "taxi-crab" will do.
Volvo. For sealife
chick magnet experiment went wrong
Awe man, that was mine.
"The guy who sold me this car said it would be a chick magnet!"
"We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold."
Like!
Last family outing netted more than they expected.
Redneck sushi bar
Bill's Taxidermy... We put the "TAXI" in "Taxidermy".
It's a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we've got a car covered in fish, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.
That car gets more tail than any I know. Smells a bit fishy though.
Trying to reach all 50 states in a Volvo - Epic Fail!!!
Contestant: "Here ya go chef! Car full of singing lobsters and Billy Bass."
Gordon Ramsey: "...I told you to be careful seasoning the lobster bouillabaisse. TAKE OFF YOUR JACKET!"
The Social Network reference?
Back to the Future Part IV: SeaWorld
This new amphibious vehicle technology is promising - but the prototype just goes in circles!
Volvo owner sets record for most hitchhikers
I'll be there next year to pitch for sparkfun again! Pete and I had a chat, as well as me & Dave, me & Nate, and several others.
New contribution!
" Second to Millenium Falcon, Admiral Ackbar made the Kessel run in 12.1 parsecs with this..."
Next week on "Deadliest Catch"...
New, from Volvo, the Fisherman's special! (Actually, this is the best response I can think of for the picture. :)
The latest in amphibious car camoflage
One lobster to the other, "This sure as hell beats the long swim we have to do every year! - all we do now is sit and ride".
Scientist are reporting some dramatic changes in the migration habits of some species. Climate change is the likely cause.
One lobster to the other, "That fire breathing dinosaur makes me real nervous".
Lady gaga meets volvo 240
(that's why he's taking the picture of the occupant)
(paparazzi)
"Swedish Engineering: coming to a school near you."
I told you not to park there at low tide!
I think that new environmentaly frienly paint is too environmentaly friendly.
At least we didn't catch the crabs!
That choir sure had a lot of /bass/ notes.
I smell some dinner! Get out the pots and pans!
SMT Seafood array.
One lobster to the other, "Oh look that Sparkfun guy is taking out photo - we're going to be famous - all of our troubles will be over".
Red Lobster promoting their new delivery service
One lobster to the other, "Why is that Sparkfun guy taking our photo?".
What do you mean it doesn't float?! Quick, think up a reason, the Faire's tomorrow!
driving school for fish
Car Salesman: "This car belonged to the great Captain Jack Sparrow"
Car Salesman: "No sir, this car never been underwater."
When I told you to have the car smelted down, that isn't what I meant!
In most states, Christians put one little fish on the back on their car, but not in Texas!
Obviously the photographer hasn't sen the outside of the car yet.
Step 1: Glue fish and lobsters all over car
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Profit!
It's a trap!
Is it too soon for a BP joke?
Hillbilly Hand Fishing gone terribly wrong!
Gone fishin'?
Stanley was beginning to think that putting on the smelt-scented cologne that morning might have been a mistake.
SparkFun innovated this year's Maker Faire in Word 2011, led the king of the seas in his blue Volvo Ocean Course to give underwater welding.
it seems that at the end of World Maker Faire 2011 Neptune held a big party with support from Spark Fun
Why build a submersible car when you can have the sea experience on terra firma?
One lobster to the other, "Where's that Sparkfun guy, he'll get us out of here".
One lobster to the other, "You feeling a bit exposed?".
Volvo announced a new model today, its called Aquamatic.
One lobster to the other, "Careful about your sun exposure, you're looking a bit red".
One lobster to the other, "Can we PLEASE go home now!".
One lobster to the other, "Are we there yet?".
One lobster to the other, "Strange looking creatures out there, which planet do they come from?".
One lobster to the other, "Does my bum look big on this bonnet?".
Volvo never told us their safety record included trawling the seas for a catch.
One lobster to the other, "Are we any safer because this is a Volvo?".
One lobster to the other, "You feelin' the luv".
'Inventors seek the next wave of innovation.'
The new U.S. Submarine camouflage was shown off at Maker Fair as a prototype for amphibious cars. Although the prototype was soon discovered, thanks to all the backwards swimming fish, it was a great success.
With the swimmingly delicious Seafood Float in the World Maker Faire 2001's Parade Of Fools as the very last float Fred decided that "Just One More Picture" for Aunt Mable's photo album would be okay. (Please note the entire school of Billy Bigmouth Bass leading the sing-along of "Day-O").
Turn right - OK.... SPLASH!
Bl**dy Volvo Divers!
You might've that Volvo was Swedish, but this one's Fin-ish.
You may have accidentally a word.
Carl! I told you not to use that chum-scented polish!
- or -
I know they like preserved fish in Sweden, but this is ridiculous!
Spongebob Squarepants finally got his license!
Good luck finding Nemo now!
next time stay on land instead of driving thru the school
One lobster to the other "I don't like the look of these strange aliens walking around us - they make me very nervous the way the eye us up".
One fish to the other (on the side of the car), "Why are we swimming the wrong way".
Is that a cowboy hat?
"That guy is photographing me from my bad side".
Seriously?
One Lobster to the other, "I just love hanging two (claws) don't you?".
"Mum look what I caught!".
One Lobster to the Other : "Man its cool sitting on the front like this ain't it?"
Scientists have recently reported a new species of whale. They have named it the Giant Blue Volvo Whale. Not only does it have the usual pilot fish but it seems to harbor a colony of lobsters.
Seafood Sedan
Due to the economy, this is Joe's new Crab Shack
Batman has the Batmobile, the Fantastic Four have the Fantasticar, the Green Hornet has the Black Beauty...and Aquaman has this
Yeah, he's just another Paparazzi. Who cares if it is Charley the Tuna behind that Volvo's wheel!
Just add a big magnet to end of that rod and you will have a self-powered-fish-car.
The Wreck of the Volvofitzgerald
Follow the fish past the cameraman, yep that is really happening.
Hey, there's Nemo!
You're telling me there isn't a tunnel between here and London.
Sure the Gordon's fisherman lives around here. Why?
Volvo finally took passenger safety too far.
When Joshua finally decided to salvage his Volvo from the deep, he failed to notice how attached the nearby sea life was to their new home.
Introducing Volvo's newest concept car: The Irene
The photo illustrates what happens to wayward entries in SparkFun's Autonomous Vehicle Competition that end up in "The Lake".
says the crab
And for Princess Ariel's sweet 16, King Triton bought her a car!
Go fish! (think card game)
Looks like the artist was floundering for ideas.
Something smells fishy about this car...
The first test run for the James Bond car/submarine didn't go so well !
Fish really dig the paparazzi attention. Lobsters not so much.
It looks like Dave's bait shop is taking advertising to a whole new level.
When cars go swimming
When family vacations go just a little too far off road, the results can be catastrophic ... especially if you don't have enough tartar sauce or lemons.
or how about
Thank god we had enough singing lobsters to go with our unsold stock of singing bass ... now what to do with `em?
This is what happens when a maker sits down and watches the season permier of deadliest catch
"Another bizarre VOLVO car crash test dummy. Field test 102."Environmental effects: Impact upon seafood". Picture 1/203."
Deadliest Crash.
When this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're going to see some serious shit...
The Creature from the Deep Blue C++
I get it. but did you really go there?
" The car from Innsmouth left the other contestants in the shadow"
Skeptical friend:"I don't know Rich, Are you sure this is the right way to get Hollywood to film The night of the swimming-singing-living dead?"
Rich (with the gravest tone): "If this doesn't do... nothing will do my friend. [To his creation and with a tender voice] Now, from the beginning my little ones: one-two-three...[signing]"
Months later on the billboards:
"They won't stay dead (nor still nor muted)"
"Darling! Update your Sat Nav! NOW! Last road was a river!!!..."
Volvo, they're bassy but they're good!
This is why the Germans defeated the Swedish Navy.
This car has a prototype engine that runs on fish farts and lobster pee.
Good news, it's not crabs. Bad news, you have a severe infestation of bass AND lobsters.
Nice to see Aquaman finally got his own superhero car.
"I've gotten more lobsters with this car than all the teams of Lobster Wars combined."
Something Fishy Going on Here
Swimming to a different tide
I've got an ocean blue Volvo in New York City!
"Let's dive and go fishing!"
"Oh, wait, can they see us?"
"Of course not!"
"Come on! Your buddies here, little fresh sweeties~"
schoolbus
Someone already went into the school thing up above. :-) I wonder how many people actually know a bunch of fish is called a school though when they travel together.
have you seen my son? his name is nemo!!!
(FINDING NEMO 2 - The Roadtrip)
𝅘𝅥𝅮 "You would not believe your a**, if ten-million Billy-bass, struck up a chord as I drove along."
Horse Power who needs that? I've got fish and lobster power!
Even though aquatic camouflage and electronics clearly work well together, we still can't recommend making toast in the bathtub.
"... Don't be silly, turn on Billy..." - The Pierces
And it's the LobStars VS the Bass Players in our last competition. The team who with the most members still on the car after the Demolition Derby Wins!
Here's a little song I wrote: Tried to make a volvo boat.
Thought the tank would surely float, but my programming got rewrote. don't worry, be happy.
So then I lived under the sea, with Kevin Costner and webbed feet. But then I came back to the Faire, scared kids away and got lots of stares. don't worry, be happy. don't worry, be happy.
Taps on glass I know you aren't poaching in your own state, little lady. Let's see your license and registration...
What kinda bait are ya usin' on that thing?
Where's the beef?
Car Pirates of the Caribbean
This is a Volvo blue sea!
You, down in the front, you're out of place! I don't care if you're going to be the father of 10,000, we have a show to put on. Now, Action! "Under the sea..."
With apologies to the Simpsons...
"Sweet merciful crap - my car!!"
fishcar!!!!
Is it the car spongebob
the fair the World Maker Faire 2011 is so exciting that even Neptune participated with your car!
The Old Volvo of the Sea
It was only AFTER using 125 grams of Sugru that Bill realized all the trout were on backward.
Not -all- of them, as it turns out...
Prince William and Kate make a secret appearance in New York.
Their cleverly disguised vintage 1985 Volvo 740 can't fool the NYC paparazzi.
Finally resurrected from the deep after decades of scouring the ocean floor, Jacques Couseau's ill-fated SubmaVolvo prototype was designed to bring the joy and wonder of deep sea exploration to the masses. The vessel was lost during its maiden voyage, as Cousteau's first mate rolled down the window to get some fresh air.
DIY Amphibian Volvo on display at World Maker Faire 2011.
Oh, man. I have GOT to get a picture of this crazy blue upholstery!
My first time to a maker faire. Had a great time, especially talking with Rob Faludi and fellow inventors in the Arduino pavilion. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the tornado intercept vehicle, which was rumored to be in the area...
It definitely wasn't where it was supposed to be - but I did spot it on Saturday when I was leaving. It was on a trailer at the entrance. I'm not sure if there was an issue, or if it actually ever made it into the Faire, but it was definitely there!
Honey! I'm back home from my trip! What would you like for dinner?
Photographer snaps pic of Lobster/Fish Car. Rethinks his career choice.
The dolphins knew saying thanks wasn't enough, so they decided to give humanity a gift they'd appreciate.
Q - Bond, with this aquatic car you will be able to successfully penetrate the secret Atlantis underwater base. What do you mean it has no sex appeal? No, you can't take the Lotus, it is only a prototype!
The new seafood magnet revolutionized the industry.
You're going to need a bigger car.
askjs
Fell out of the boat, but luckily I found this car and was able to drive to safety.
"Fiskochhummerbil: See IKEA Manual page 753."