Maker culture

Maker is the name given to a subculture that can be described as a Do-It -Yourself culture with the use of current technology.

Objectives

Goal of many followers is by their own means solving a technical problem without the use of expensive special solutions. A typical example is the use of 3D printers, which spare parts are manufactured for devices. Another example would be an automobile add more sensors and to read out it. There are also many members pursuing other projects that are purely artistic or academic, for example. An LED Cube is an example of a purely artistic purpose. For many members also gain knowledge and curiosity is the mainspring.

Hackerspaces and FabLabs

Some members are organized in so-called Hackerspaces or FabLabs. These are places that provide space and equipment for new projects. These often correspond to a workshop together with relating to purchased equipment that would not be affordable for one person alone. Often is the exchange of information and the negotiating outward in the foreground.

Events

In addition to regular meetings, the maker scene in the recent past organized time and again Maker meeting on the American model. Thus, the first meeting took Maker 2012 in Hamburg. In 2013, several makers exhibitions on the plan. On April 20 and 21 is used for example in Munich, the Munich Make place in August in Hanover, organized by the magazine c't Maker Faire. On 28 - June 29, 2014 held in Friedrichshafen, the World Maker instead ..