Maker Faire Bay Area 2012 Maker Application

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1 Maker Faire Bay Area 2012 Maker Application This document is for review only. Please complete the application online by March 20. There are 5 Steps to the Entry Form: 1. Project Details Tell us about your project. 2. Maker Information Tell us about you or your group/organization. 3. Exhibit Details Explain your setup requirements. 4. Project Tags Select topics inline with your project. 5. Review and Submit Finalize your application. Step 1 of 5: Project Details 1. Project Name * Provide a short, catchy name for your project. 2. Project Description (for internal use only) * For the Maker Faire team, explain what your project is. You can be more descriptive here than in the next question below. This information will not be made public. Please note, you will have the opportunity to provide logistical details in Step 3. 3.Project Description (for our website and your maker sign) * Limited to 225 characters or less. This information will appear on our website and on your maker sign. 4. Project Website URL Example: 5. Project Photo Example: Select your best photo for your sign. Please provide a URL for one specific photo; Do not include a link to an entire online photo album. Right click on one photo, copy link and paste here. 6. Project Video Example: 7. Category First, choose the best category for your project. You can choose secondary categories below.

2 Main Category * Arts Crafts Electronics Engineering Food / Beverage For Kids < 5 y.o. Health Music Science Sustainability Young Makers (Maker is < 18 y.o.) Secondary Category Arts Crafts Electronics Engineering Food / Beverage For Kids < 5 y.o. Health Music Science Sustainability Young Makers (Maker is < 18 y.o.) Tertiary Category Arts Crafts Electronics Engineering Food / Beverage For Kids < 5 y.o. Health Music Science Sustainability Young Makers (Maker is < 18 y.o.) 8. Reference(s) 9. Are there other organizations or makers that we should be contacting about participating in Maker Faire?

3 Step 2 of 5: Maker Information Public Information 1. Name * First Last 2. Organization/Company 3. Please select the option which you would like to appear as your "Maker Name" on our website and in publications: * First and Last Name Organization/Company 4. Bio Limited to 200 characters or less. 5. Photo to display with Bio (URL) Headshot Preferred. 6. Personal Website URL 7. Location * City, State / Province Contact Information Only public if indicated below NOTE: Please make sure your address is valid. We will be sending important communications to you via regarding your participation in Maker Faire. 8. Address * 9. Display address on Maker Faire website? * 10. Twitter Username (without Private Information This information will only be used by Maker Faire staff. 11. Phone number *

4 12. Address * Street Address Address Line 2 Postal / Zip Code Country 13. What groups or organizations do you belong to? Step 3 of 5: Exhibit Details 1. Commercial Maker Exhibits * If you would like to sell your own creations at Maker Faire, you are welcome to do so as a "Commercial Maker". The fee for Commercial Makers is $325, due April 27th. A Commercial Maker space is 10'x10' only, and includes 1 table and 2 chairs. Additional tables, chairs, and power can be purchased when you receive the follow- up paperwork after acceptance. Select one option below: I DO plan to sell merchandise at Maker Faire as a "Commercial Maker" I DO NOT intend to sell merchandise at Maker Faire 2. If you are a Commercial Maker, what do you plan to sell? 3. Do you plan to sample food at Maker Faire? 4. What type of area do you need? * I need a space, with 1 table and 2 chairs. I only need a space, no tables or chairs. My exhibit is mobile. I will move throughout the faire and do NOT need a space. 5. If your exhibit is a special set- up, please describe it. 6. Space Size * Tabletop 10x10 10x20 (not available to Commercial Makers) Other. Be sure to include your Space Size below.

5 7. If you selected "Other" or have special space requirements, please indicate them. 8. Do you plan to have a hands- on activity for attendees? 9. If yes, is your activity specifically meant for kids <5 y.o.? 10. Is there a group you are affiliated with or would like to be placed with at Maker Faire? 11. Location * Inside Outside Either 12. For outdoor exhibits, please mark ALL options that could work for you. With other Makers under a large tent Open air I can bring a tent/canopy with weights. Asphalt Grass 13. Lighting * Normal Dark 14. Noise * Normal - does not interfere with normal conversation Amplified - adjustable level of amplification Repetitive or potentially annoying sound Loud! 15. Electrical Requirements * Please provide specific details of what you will be powering (and the amps required) for your exhibit [Text Box provided in the online application.] None Charging Station 5 amp circuit (0-500 watts, 120V) 10 amp circuit ( watts, 120V) 15 amp circuit ( watts, 120V) 20 amp circuit ( watts, 120V) Must have, with special requirements - Please note in box above.

6 16. Internet Requirements * I don't need WiFi Internet access It would be nice to have WiFi Internet access My exhibit must have WiFi Internet access to work 17. Radio Frequencies My exhibit uses: (check all that apply) Remote Control (enter frequency band below) Amateur radio or CB ZigBee on 900 MHz ZigBee on 2.4 GHz Telepathy Bluetooth WiFi Internet access my own local WiFi cloud on 2.4 GHz my own local WiFi cloud on 5 GHz something else on 900 MHz something else on 2.4 GHz something else on 5 GHz something with an antenna, but I have no idea what 18. Radio Frequencies - Additional Info Safety * 19. Does your activity require a safety plan that you will supply to us? 20. Please describe what the safety issues are. 21. Is there anything else you would like to tell us? 22. How did you hear of Maker Faire? 23. Have you been featured in Make Magazine or on makezine.com? 24. Would you like more information about inspiring kids with your projects or helping kids with their own projects? This includes possible opportunities to visit classrooms, help kids with their projects, other educational outreach, etc. 25. Do you want to receive information about participating in an educational event the Thursday before Maker Faire: Thursday, May 17th? This event includes exhibiting to K- 12 field trip groups at the event site from approximately 10am- 2pm.

7 26. Interested in additional Maker Faires? Please note, you will still need to submit an entry form for each additional show. Maker Faire New York September 29 & 30, If you are accepted, will this be your first time participating in Maker Faire? 28. Previous Participation Maker Faire New York 2011 Maker Faire Detroit 2011 Maker Faire Bay Area 2011 Maker Faire New York 2010 Maker Faire Detroit 2010 Maker Faire Bay Area 2010 Maker Faire Bay Area 2009 Maker Faire Austin 2008 Maker Faire Bay Area 2008 Maker Faire Austin 2007 Maker Faire Bay Area 2007 Maker Faire Bay Area 2006 A Mini Maker Faire Step 4 of 5: Project Tags 1. To help people find your exhibit on our website and at Maker Faire, please select all of the topics below which apply to your project.** **Warning: These are NOT in the same order as they appear online. 3D Imaging Computers Engineering Hacks Tesla Coils 3D Printing Craft Fabrication Halloween Tinker Alternative Crowdfunding Fire Arts Ham Radio Tools Energy Culture Flying Kinetic Art Toys and Games Arduino jamming Food Science Retro Up- cycling Art DIY Drones Forensics Robotics Videography Art Cars DIY Projects Furniture Rocketry Wearables Bicycles Education Gadgets Science Woodworking Biology Electronics Gaming Solar Young Makers Chemistry Electronic GPS Steampunk Circuit Bending Vehicles Hackerspaces Sustainability

8 Step 5 of 5: Review and Submit Please review your project. Click the Submit button to finalize your submission. Your application is not complete until you click "Submit". [Online: A summary of your application will appear here.] Thank you Page Thank you! Thanks for your interest in participating in Maker Faire! Please save the summary below for your records, and check your inbox for an from us. Before you go, did you just submit a great project to Maker Faire? - Share it! on Make: Projects [Online: A summary of your application will appear here.]

World Maker Faire New York 2012 Presenter Application

World Maker Faire New York 2012 Presenter Application This document is for review only. Please complete the application online by August 17. There are 5 Steps to the Entry Form: 1. Presentation Details