Hivers, and interested friends.
Maker Faire load-in is complete for the day. The learn to solder supplies have been delivered, and the PTDR track has been assembled. Some of us have headed home, and others have returned to the hive for last minute preparatory hackery. Thank you to all who assisted this evening. The Cincinnati Museum Center will open again at 7:00 AM for early setup. Some of us will be there deploying the aforementioned hackery.
Regarding schedling and logistics for Saturday and Sunday.
Scheduling
The volunteer schedule is availble here. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14pbngNCLw_OPogZRFXKkeYeXw9focFC_Llj-scXej30
I’ve moved a few things around, distributing lunch breaks in response to Marcus’ excellent point that shutting down entirely might be disapointing for kids waiting in line. Marcus and his son are not scheduled for particular shifts, but may be on hand to train the trainers and assist where needed.
Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your requested time slot, as parking and the walk in can consume several minutes.
If there are last minute changes or questions regarding this schedule, please feel free to email me.
Arrival and Parking
Directions to the Cincinnati Museum Center may be found at https://www.cincymuseum.org/visit/directions
Parking in the CMC front lot is free for members of the museum and $6 for nonmembers. I found the convenenice of this well worth the cost last year, as the other parking options entailed walking all the way around the museum’s security fence. This is a 15+ minute endeavour.
Those assisting with Hive13 exhibits who are not already CMC members should plan to stop by the Power Tool Racing area upon arrival. A VIP exhibitor pass lanyard may be obtained from Jim Dallam. These passes will allow you to enter and move about the venue without paying the $12.50 admission fee. When you leave for the day, please return these passes to Jim Dallam or Ryan Hershey. We have a limited number available, and they must remain on site for use by active exhibitors.
Locating your Exhibit
Hive13 is hosting two exhibit areas this year. Power Tool Drag racing may be found outside the museum, and our main Learn To Solder and Exhibit area is to the right of the main entry doors, down the ramp in the STEM Discovery Lab. I am attaching an interior map to this message. This document may also be found at http://cincinnatimakerfaire.com/schedule-map/
Thanks again everyone, for all your help with this event.
MakerFaire_Map.pdf (1.18 MB)