WEBVTT 00:00:01.293 --> 00:00:05.397 Maker Faire takes up this space 00:00:05.397 --> 00:00:08.266 that space 00:00:08.266 --> 00:00:11.981 All of this that you can see 00:00:11.981 --> 00:00:13.765 (not just for you). 00:00:14.211 --> 00:00:16.463 Next weekend is the third annual Maker Faire, 00:00:16.463 --> 00:00:18.762 here in Centre for Life in Newcastle. 00:00:18.762 --> 00:00:22.361 It's a big celebration, there are hundreds of exhibitors 00:00:22.361 --> 00:00:26.276 from across the country, and some beyond. 00:00:26.276 --> 00:00:30.836 [electronic bleeps and squeaks] 00:00:30.836 --> 00:00:32.783 [music, horse neighs] 00:00:32.783 --> 00:00:36.240 It could be crafts, it could be electronics, it could be gadgets. 00:00:38.455 --> 00:00:44.461 I thought it would be a lovely idea if we had a local group from Newcastle, of young people who hadn't really 00:00:44.461 --> 00:00:48.465 done this sort of thing before. They could get together, 00:00:48.465 --> 00:00:54.892 plan something, design it, make it themselves, 00:00:54.892 --> 00:00:56.879 and then exhibit it at Maker Faire. 00:00:59.602 --> 00:01:04.727 Should we split it down here, and have people making at that side? 00:01:04.727 --> 00:01:11.133 So we need a long ramp? Yeah? 00:01:11.133 --> 00:01:16.702 Then it becomes a competition, but it's kind of in a group. 00:01:16.702 --> 00:01:20.228 Maybe you could have a top ten of points? 00:01:20.228 --> 00:01:23.500 It's a snowboarders game, where we've got two ramps 00:01:23.500 --> 00:01:25.635 where you can fire your little snowboarder - 00:01:25.635 --> 00:01:27.493 made of pipecleaners and lolly sticks - 00:01:27.493 --> 00:01:30.581 across, and then a landing ramp. 00:01:30.581 --> 00:01:35.804 You've got the ramp as well, so when people are ready 00:01:35.804 --> 00:01:41.564 we can mark off how far the snowboarder's gone. 00:01:41.564 --> 00:01:45.237 Put our initials next to it, or something like that. 00:01:53.176 --> 00:01:56.444 I like the white speckles for snowboarders. 00:01:58.352 --> 00:02:04.291 It's very soft wood, it'll only take a couple of cuts and you're through. 00:02:04.291 --> 00:02:08.464 Sanding block, a little bit - just take off... 00:02:21.572 --> 00:02:23.197 It's not that we can't fix it today, 00:02:23.197 --> 00:02:25.520 it's how to fix it for next weekend. 00:02:25.520 --> 00:02:28.027 What about using Blu-tack? 00:02:28.027 --> 00:02:29.717 We can try. 00:02:29.717 --> 00:02:32.323 My name's Ravi, I work for the Community Science Team. 00:02:32.323 --> 00:02:34.956 Our rôle is to go out in the community and enthuse people around science. 00:02:36.448 --> 00:02:39.618 We're working with children from the 4U Youth Club 00:02:39.618 --> 00:02:44.206 which is based towards the West end of Newcastle. 00:02:44.206 --> 00:02:47.371 They've obviously got common interests and they're quite similar ages. 00:02:48.063 --> 00:02:51.234 They're a really nice bunch of lads to work with. 00:02:51.234 --> 00:02:54.968 They've all come out with loads of different wacky ideas as well, so it's quite exciting. 00:03:08.630 --> 00:03:10.953 I can make it better than that. 00:03:13.445 --> 00:03:15.117 ELIN: we've got half an hour. 00:03:15.117 --> 00:03:19.576 Hopefully we'll have a design of snowboarder and a ramp done this morning 00:03:19.576 --> 00:03:23.552 So this afternoon we can do some other things as well. 00:03:25.752 --> 00:03:30.335 They're learning a lot about it as well such as: the skaters, which are part of the game - 00:03:30.335 --> 00:03:33.484 They're learning about how things should balance, about what works and doesn't work. 00:03:33.484 --> 00:03:38.709 It's all about trial and error, letting them make mistakes, working from it trying to get the right outcome. 00:03:38.709 --> 00:03:42.397 We've tried several different launching mechanisms, 00:03:42.397 --> 00:03:45.910 different ramps… but yeah, it's all coming together. 00:03:58.814 --> 00:04:00.518 [laughter] 00:04:05.087 --> 00:04:09.040 That means we need you over there so you can finish it off. 00:04:09.040 --> 00:04:14.463 ELIN: so if I work with Matt to get the instructions sheet, 00:04:14.463 --> 00:04:20.481 You can be taking the photos and using the computer. 00:04:20.481 --> 00:04:24.251 That leaves three of you making the landing ramp. 00:04:40.405 --> 00:04:46.372 I thought we may as well make it into a competition. 00:04:46.372 --> 00:04:49.901 If you all want it to be a competition, we can make it like that. 00:04:49.901 --> 00:04:52.870 No, no. Yes! [laughter] 00:05:03.178 --> 00:05:05.912 RAVI: I don't think the lads realise the potential of it yet. 00:05:05.912 --> 00:05:08.671 But next week when they've got everybody 00:05:08.671 --> 00:05:10.916 playing the game, testing it out. 00:05:10.916 --> 00:05:15.112 I think then they'll get a real sense of ownership over the game they've devised. 00:05:21.851 --> 00:05:26.243 Hello, my name is Ryan. 00:05:26.243 --> 00:05:29.746 This is our snowboarding game. 00:05:29.746 --> 00:05:36.569 The rules are: you have to get over the jump to get to the finish line. 00:05:39.923 --> 00:05:43.330 You put your snowboarder in the launching pad... 00:05:43.330 --> 00:05:46.729 Now this would be a failed attempt. 00:05:48.021 --> 00:05:50.250 Off we go, see if this works... 00:05:50.250 --> 00:05:52.232 [cheers, applause]