By Crystal Kwaw, Reporter
Makers of Omaha gave a free showing of their latest technology on Saturday, Oct. 9 at DoSpace. Previews included gaming technology, artistic laser printing and adaptive medical technology.
The creators of a nonprofit organization, “Magical Motors,” showcased their work on modifying wheelchairs for kids with cerebral palsy and down syndrome. The chairs look like small toy cars that are operated by buttons and an easy-to-grip steering device.
Lizette Wilkes, the creator of Haunted Leg Productions, was one of the makers to feature gaming tech. She used the peppers ghost illusion, most notably used at Disney’s haunted houses.
“A lot of people don’t recognize it or realize how easy it is to do,” Wilkes said.
Wilkes used monitors that can project an image, such as a projector or vinyl to facetime, play video games or watch videos.
“It’s really, I hope, the future of how we interact with entertainment and each other,” Wilkes said.
Printing designer, Tim Wright, made a 30-pound, primarily laser cut model of a little town. As the owner of a printing company, “Timmy’s Treehouse,” he had access to most of the materials. He learned how to do laser cutting at DoSpace a year ago.
“This stuff’s just a hobby. It’s been a lot of fun,” Wright said.
He said the train was 3-D printed by a company in Oregon. Other materials he used included dyed foam and plastic as rocks.
“Gotta have some art in between all the smart stuff,” Wright said.
