Orlando Mini Maker Faire returns for its second year, this time invading the Orlando Science Center with its crop of inventors, crafters, makers and doers. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 5. Find more details here or read about last year’s faire to learn more about Orlando Mini Maker Faire.

October 5, 2013
http://www.makerfaireorlando.com

Extra Terrestrial Vehicle Unique car builders MTV Concepts will display their extra terrestrial vehicle, powered by a supercharged Chevy Motor attached to a 5 speed transmission. Credit: source
Human Powered Snow Cones Enjoy a slushy after a brief spin in this hamster-wheel-like contraption that grinds your ice, packs it in a cup and dumps you off to choose your favorite flavor. Credit: source
DIY Quiddich Hoops (a la Harry Potter) Make like Harry Potter in your backyard using Quiddich hoop replicas constructed from plumbing and garden store items. Credit: source
Classic Vacuum Tube Theremin Check out this handmade theremin autographed by the world’s best theremin player Lydia Kavina. Credit: source
Upcycled Studio Meet the Tampa husband and wife duo, Ken and Diana Swallow, who create these fantastic upcycled mixed media assemblage sculptures. Credit: source
Dark Sky Festival Meet the astronomers who put on Dark Sky Festival, hosted in Harmony, Fla., Feb. 28-March 1, 2014. Credit: source
Amateur Rocketry Model rockets on display, plus information on building techniques and launch sites. Credit: source
Cybernath Labs – Interactive Games Dude, these guys have a time travel simulator built for two people who must communicate efficiently and work together to survive. Credit: source
Dog Powered Robot Art and engineering combine to form these magnificent cardboard-reliant creations. Check ’em out up close and learn how they’re made. Credit: source
Giant Marionette Stickperson Nathan Selikoff’s awesome puppet requires multiple people to move, and if you missed him at the Cardboard Art Festival, you’re gonna want to catch the cardboard giant this time around. Credit: source
NASA Kennedy Space Center There’s no clear information yet as to what NASA brings to Maker Faire, but we’re pretty sure they know what they’re doing … and that their booth will offer extraordinary insights. Credit: source
Ghoul-School FX Workshops Learn about special effects makeup, sculpting, prop-making and more from Jeepers Creepers makeup effects artist Barry S. Anderson. Credit: source
Lock Pick Village If you treat locks as a puzzle (and don’t have the impulses of Thomas Crown), learn the mechanics of various locks and, perhaps more importantly, learn to crack them. Credit: source
Sparky You don’t want to mess with Sparky, a two-person yellow convertible with the capability of reaching 60mph from 0mph in less than four seconds. (Or maybe that means you really want to mess with Sparky?) Credit: source
Mini-Steam Engines Meet Randy, who designs fully functioning mini-steam engines based on engines used in industrial designs. Credit: source
556 bi square sythesizer Create unusual sonic experiences with this synthesizer that uses a 556 timer chip and provides 2 audio oscillators for musical experimentation. Credit: source
Sustainable Local Fashion and the Value of Handmade Clothing Local fashion designer Bethany Mikell hopes to encourage sustainable clothing design and reduce the waste of what she calls “fast fashion.” Check out the lovely detailing of her handmade garments. Credit: source
NFC-Enabled Keyless Motorcycle Talk about a mindblowing motorcyle security upgrade … Credit: source
MIDI-Controlled Robotic Drum Set “It’s a big weird music machine.” Doc Moonstien is at it again. Credit: source
Synesthesia Light System Find out how to control your garden lights, Christmas lights, outdoor lights, etc., with music. Credit: source
DeltaMaker 3D Printer Find out about this Orlando-based start-up that wants to bring 3D printing to our town. (We can think of one unusual reason this could be extra cool.) Credit: source
Fireball Pinball Learn to mod (or just come to play!) old pinball machines to upgrade for HD video and sound. Credit: source
LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robotic Rock Band It’s a rock band featuring the instrumental noodling of ROBOTS. Credit: source
Arduino Adventures Meet the maker who has inspired an entire faire of makers, Harold Timmis, see his robots and get inside his head (or at least get a copy or two of his books). Credit: source
Video Game Powered Candy Dispenser Play a game, win some candy. Sounds pretty much like every kid’s fantasy, come to life through science. Credit: source