Maker Faire Yearbook 2023
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GALDEANO, DIY Calculator with simbolic math
Faire: Rome
Maker: Angel Cabello
The heart of the machine is an esp32 with 4 Mb of SPI RAM. The PCB is a custom one, as it is the keyboard. The display (320x240) is an ili9341 with a touch sensor (resistance). It runs a custom micropython distribution with LVGL graphics with the math engine (Eigenmath) as a module. The program runs in the data partitions and it is easily customizable and extensible.
E-Horizon Project
Faire: Rome
Maker: Ass.ne Italiana Makers Automotive
E-Horizon Project is a project that encourages young people to be creative and take control of their future. Starting from a "Crazy Idea", the project has created a community of young motor enthusiasts with a common dream: to become part of the world of world motorsports. Through the new technologies of industry 4.0, all high school students, willing to test themselves and learn, can express their creativity and their technical knowledge, creating models of racing cars in 1:10 scale through the use of CAD software, 3D printing, microcontroller programming. Eventually they can compete with other makers, competing with the cars they create.
The project includes different categories of cars to be built:
- MKRS: Formula 1-style cars, electrically powered, designed and driven by school kids
- Hypercar: project similar to MKRS but with cars with covered wheels
- Driverless: self-driving Hypercar-style cars.
At Maker Faire Rome we will bring the 2023 prototypes of the various projects plus other models we have previously made and we will hold small shows to show the capabilities of our cars and the potential of our project.
SASA – Sapienza Rocket Team
Faire: Rome
Maker: Sapienza Rocket Team
Minerva is the flagship project of Sapienza Rocket Team, a sounding rocket whose expected altitude touches 3000 m. It will be the result of the knowledge and skills acquired over the years by the Team members. Starting from the optimization of the external aerodynamics using specific algorithms, moving on to implementing an airbrake system designed to guarantee maximum precision in reaching the mission altitude, it will be made almost entirely of composite materials to ensure the best structural performance.
Safecutter
Faire: Rome
Maker: Mr Beam Lasers GmbH
The "Safecutter" project is a collaboration between scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) Greifswald and the Munich-based company Mr Beam Lasers GmbH, which specialises in the construction and sale of desktop laser cutting systems.
With a desktop laser cutter, detailed engravings and the cutting of many different materials are possible. A perfect introduction to the world of lasers. Until now, this technology could only be used industrially. The reason was mainly the high acquisition costs and the potential danger.
Since, depending on the material, different, sometimes toxic gases and vapours can be produced during the cutting process and the laser cutters are operated indoors, we are looking into how laser cutting can be made safer with regard to the exhaust gases in our research work.
The focus is thus on ensuring safety. By:
- hazardous material is detected before use
- cleaning up any waste gases produced
- analysing the composition of the exhaust gas
- a safety shutdown is integrated
Another important aspect of the work is the accessibility of laser cutting for the masses. Therefore, we designed low cost methods that make the purchase of the final product financially justifiable for the user and still reduce the dangers to a minimum.
Ultimately, it is important for us to invest in this research topic because laser cutters and products of this kind should be available to a broad mass. But safe.
Laser safe.
The project was supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) as part of the "Open Photonik Pro" funding measure of the "Photonik Forschung Deutschland" programme. The funding measure is intended to enable new forms of cooperation between science and industry and the maker and start-up scene.
Smemobox
Faire: Rome
Maker: ITIS "Enrico Fermi" Roma
Smemobox is a versatile device that simplifies the periodic intake of pills and supplements. A beep, vibration and LED lights indicate the compartment and the correct amount of pills. There are two versions: a small and ergonomic one and a larger one with additional compartments. The device is modular and rechargeable via cable or wireless charging. It is compatible with Bluetooth hearing aids to send alerts directly to the user via an app. The prototype uses certified food-grade PLA.
Sicurezza nei laboratori – “Magic Box” per Industria 4.0
Faire: Rome
Maker: Pianeta Elettronica
The Magic Box is a device that can be used to increase safety in scientific laboratories by reducing electrical risks
FishAI&EcoEater
Faire: Rome
Maker: ITI Galileo Ferraris Scampia Napoli
Automa, eco-sustainable and ecological that aims to combat the pollution of marine ecosystems through the use of artificial intelligence and a cutting-edge telecommunications network.
Bodynodes
Faire: Rome
Maker: Manuel Bottini
Bodynodes is a motion capture project made by a hobbyist for other hobbyists. Sensors can be worn and track the movement of the body. Then, the information can be used for different types of applications.
The most typical application is to control a character in a virtual reality game. Bodynodes makes the game more immersive than other systems because the sensors are worn and the player interacts directly with the new world. With the use of a VR headset or a VR cardboard, the player gets a fully immersive experience in the game.
The tracking information can also be used to create animations for videos or new games. Instead of going through days of animations, the animator can just track their own body and then work on the data collected using the Bodynodes sensors.
In the future, we will explore controlling drones and robots, transitioning from the virtual world to controlling the real world!
Virtual tours in European capitals
Faire: Rome
Maker: Peetri Lasteaed-Põhikool
Students created virtual tours of some historical objects or places in European capitals.
The project consists of 3d objects and a virtual tour.
3D objects have QR codes to access virtual tours.
The online environment CoSpaces was used for the virtual tour, and the SketchUp environment was used for 3D objects.
The Istreetview.com environment and the Street View Download 360 program were used to create 3D images.
The virtual tour can be viewed with VR glasses, smart devices and on a computer.
MaCh3D Material Testing (r)Evolution
Faire: Rome
Maker: MaCh3D
For those transforming raw materials into final products and for materials developers, MaCh3D is a Smart Material Testing platform made of an innovative hardware allowing an easier, safer and faster testing procedure, and a cloud platform for material intelligence, enhanced by AI for processes control and materials and processes optimization.
Smart Material Testing directly at manufacturing floor will accelerate materials innovation and grow trust in new materials and applications.
MaCh3D, (r)Evolution in Material Testing!
Space Hunters
Faire: Rome
Maker: Eugenio Costa
To this day, children are increasingly inclined to play in the virtual world. We want to bring back the backyard games belonging to the last generation, such as treasure hunting, through a product that belongs to the virtual imagination: controllers set in space. The game consists of two controllers: one in the hands of the commander and one in the hands of the seeker. The commander will have to hide the three aliens, located in the seeker's controller, and then click the arrows on his controller, to give directions to the seeker. Once the directions are sent, they will be immediately received by the seeker, who will follow the arrows to find the aliens and collect them in his controller.
FPV IoT Micro Tanks
Faire: Rome
Maker: Oleksandr Poliakov
Many of us still remember how, as children, we spent hours in front of the TV, playing the legendary Battle City.
And what would happen if the game was being developed these days? Of course we would want to play it over the Internet and perhaps with AR glasses.
But what if we went even further and brought it into the real world? Where we could drive around in a handmade arena, or in a hallway. We can fire an infrared cannon at the enemy, or at his base. Or just chase pets?
And since these are IoT tanks - we can control them from the browser. Or even write javascript code to control them!
Brailly
Faire: Rome
Maker: Katerina Koleva
We introduce Brailly, an interactive cube made for visually impaired people of every age, who would like to learn Braille in a fun way.
Brailly is a 3D printed cube that consists of a speaker with an audio guide for learning simple words and letters in Braille. Learning Braille happens through a set of individual or collaborative exercises. Users can learn how to “write” in Braille by clicking on buttons, which imitate the Braille alphabet. Learning how to “read” the letters happens through haptic dowels.
Our first prototype consists of 3D-printed inside parts made from PLA and an outside shell made from TPU95 material which makes the cube safe for kids. Other important components are six buttons allowing for Braille input and six servo motors which are responsible for the Braille output.
During Makers faire we would also like to present our new prototype which has significant improvements such as different motors, smaller size, better sound and quality.
StomyCraft
Faire: Rome
Maker: F.A.I.S. OdV
Stomy Craft is a project of FAIS OdV that uses Minecraft to inform and pediatric patients and family members. With gamification, stool bag handling is simulated and appropriate feeding is taught. StomyCraft is a phygital project; alongside the video game, there are physical components: a LEGO-compatible element that can transform a miniature into a character with an ostomy bag and a bag cover that can be customized with the image you prefer.
The goal of the project is to improve children's (and caregivers') acceptance of the condition to improve their quality of life.
Bubo-2T
Faire: Rome
Maker: Kevin McAleer
WHAT IS BUBO-2T
Bubo-2T is a robotic owl made in the Steampunk style.
INSPIRATION
Bubo was the name of the clockwork owl in the 1981 movie Clash of the Titans. It was animated by Ray Harryhousen.
I’ve taken inspiration from other movie characters such as the Nautilus from the movie 20,000 Leagues under the Sea.
I was also inspired by Tick Tock - the clockwork tin man from the movie Return to Oz.
My other inspirations are creators of companion robots, such as Alex Glow and her Archie robot, Jorvon Moss, and also creators of wearable tech, such as Naomi Wu and Sophy Wong.
Bubo-2T features advanced AI and machine learning and can detect hand gestures made in front of it.
FEATURES
2 large eyes that open and close using 2 servers, one per eye
Opening and closing mouth
Each eye contains an Neopixel ring that is animated via a Raspberry Pi Pico
The Pico is also connected via UART to a Raspberry Pi 4 2Gb
One of the eyes also contains a Raspberry Pi Camera 3 Wide module
The camera module enables the user to strike a pose, the hand gestures are detected and the camera will take a picture and tweet it to Twitter or Toot it to Mastodon (thats what the 2T or tooty means).
For more information about Bubo-2T visit www.kevsrobots.com/bubo
La tana del mago
Faire: Rome
Maker: Karim Panacci
La tana del mago is a brand born in February 2023 to make the first 100% Italian magic wands to shoot real fireballs.
Production is carried out in part thanks to resin 3d printing technology.
Slammer: Un robot rover autonomo, nato come progetto per imparare la robotica e ROS 2
Faire: Rome
Maker: Pizza Robotics
A rover robot built as a learnign platform for robotics. Based on several open source technologies (like ROS 2), it is also used as a development platform for uNav(https://blog.alessiomorale.com/unav2/), an advanced, open, motor control platform for robotic applications. This robot uses several sensors (Depth camera, lidar, IMU & GPS) to sense the surrounding environment, map and navigate autonomously, avoiding obstacles.AI Real-Time Object Detection algorithms are used to detect objects in the surrounding environment.
Elliptical – wireless design speaker
Faire: Rome
Maker: Dario Colozza
With more than 25 years of experience in the field of music production, acoustics and sound engineering, Elliptical represents the tribute in the creation of products for audio reproduction extremely accurate both in their design and in the audio resulting from the long experience gained in the field.
Sinuous and innovative shapes, cutting-edge materials and production technologies, attention to detail and craftsmanship are fused together to produce unique limited edition pieces that focus on sound, design and craftsmanship.
We produced Limited Edition Design speaker, entirely designed, engineered and produced in Italy, with Wi Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, that provides elegance and design to every part of the house and can also moves with you, thanks to its portability.
More than 5 years of development in our R&D laboratories to find the best shape and proportions to concentrate all the quality of the Elliptical experience in such a small space, to offer you a refined and unique musical enjoyment. Play music, radio, audiobooks and more from all your favorite services and take the sound from room to room or wherever you want, even outdoors.
The total absence of cables makes the aesthetic aspect of Alpha One extremely elegant. Control Alpha One easily with the app, when connected to Wi-Fi, and switch to Bluetooth® when you leave. For multi-room listening, add more Elliptical speakers throughout your home. All system components connect to each other via Wi-Fi.
Immerse yourself in an extremely wide sound field of deep bass and defined treble wherever you want to listen inside your home and outdoors.
Get the full Elliptical experience at home via Wi-Fi, even for multi-speaker connections, and switch to Bluetooth when you go out.
Elliptical is our tribute to music and beauty.
We are based in Rome, Italy.
HoPE – Hands on Physics Experience
Faire: Rome
Maker: INFN - Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare
Assistive technology, music and robotics, applications of physics, electronics and computer science: with the HoPE project, male and female students realise STEAM projects of their own design in groups.
The working method is that of collaborative learning and peer education under the guidance of more experienced high school students or university students from the University of Ferrara or MIT, creating high-tech devices with which one can interact directly and that can also inspire other students and makers with their creativity and skills.
Robotic sorting plant – controlled by PLCs via WEBapp
Faire: Rome
Maker: Itis Paleocapa
The system, based on a Scorbot Er3 robotic arm and a Fishertechnik education kit, sorts different incoming materials by colour, weight ans size, thrugh different processes. The automation, controlled by S7-1200 PLCs, and supervised by a S7-1500 controller, is managed by an operator through an HMI display or through a webApp. It can be used to reach optimization and sustainability goals. The PLCs are able to manage a wide variety of information.
LAGOrà
Faire: Rome
Maker: IIS Galilei Artiglio
The LAGOrà project aims to make students passionate about science and technology starting from problems close to them and making them active protagonists of the monitoring process. In fact, the boys built instruments (control units for detecting atmospheric pollutants, pH meters, phreatimeters, handcrafted microscopes) to evaluate the state of health of Massaciuccoli Lake, and contributed to producing solutions and fundamental data for setting up campaigns of environmental remediation aimed at raising awareness among citizens and institutions, establishing a vicious circle of collaboration, citizen science and good practices.
PlasticDrawn
Faire: Rome
Maker: Martino Colucci
PLASTICDRAWN is a project that, with the help of 3D FDM printing, aims to raise awareness of the recycling of plastic packaging such as bottles and webbing. They are a frequent problem at organised events (such as trade fairs) and in logistical packaging operations (increasingly frequent nowadays), respectively.
The aim is to put into action the process of realising the idea at the fair, in a kind of performance that raises awareness of recycling, presented as a real opportunity to make products, easily visible to the public present.
EGO – Trasporti Carbon Neutral
Faire: Rome
Maker: Fondazione di Partecipazione dell'Istituto Tecnico Superiore "Area Tecnologica della Mobilità Sostenibile – Logistica e Sistemi e Servizi Innovativi per la Mobilità di Persone e Merci"
EGO is a system composed of a CO2 sensor, position sensors, telemetry mounted on board the vehicle and a cloud platform that collects miles of real data from the vehicles. AI algorithms suggest optimized routes and driving behaviors aimed at reducing the CO2 produced. EGO allows its complete compensation of the remaining CO2, purchasing carbon credits that will be used by Treebu for the planting of paulownia in the territories where the transport company operates. The compensation is certified by EGO to the transport company which can highlight it with its customers and effectively increase CSR.
Infinit Sound Fx – A natural way to control sound effects.
Faire: Rome
Maker: Daniel F. Rosero
Musicians engage with their instruments through a variety of gestures. Some of these gestures serve a practical purpose, like plucking guitar strings or tapping effect pedal switches with their feet. However, others are non-utilitarian and stem from spontaneous bodily reactions to the music's interpretation—examples include jumping or expressive facial expressions.
This project empowers you to leverage these instinctive, natural gestures in real-time, allowing you to use them as intuitive controls for your effects. It provides a user-friendly interface that can be tailored to suit your specific requirements.
