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Elettronici Entusiasti: Inspiring Makers at Maker Faire Rome 2024
Maker Faire Rome 2024 is ready to amaze the public with an extraordinary showcase of ingenuity and technological innovation, thanks to the Elettronici Entusiasti. This collective of passionate creators, through their YouTube channels and technical expertise, has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of followers.
Their mission? To rekindle interest in electronics, making, and DIY culture in Italy and beyond. With over a decade of experience and contagious passion, they are dedicated to sharing knowledge, inspiring new generations of makers.
Who Are the Elettronici Entusiasti?
Behind this group lies a heterogeneous mix of engineers, technicians, and experts of various kinds, all united by the desire to explore new technological frontiers and share their discoveries.
Each member brings with them a specific technical background and remarkable communication skills, conveying not only technical competencies but also a profound love for the creative process. Through video tutorials, repairs, and innovative projects, they make complex concepts accessible to everyone.
During Maker Faire Rome, they will be present to share their experiences with practical demonstrations and discussions aimed at transmitting enthusiasm for these fields. Whether it’s analysis, repair, modification, or invention, their goal is to grow this vibrant community of passionate “geeks,” where support and sharing are the foundation of success.
Electronics as a Universal Language
The Elettronici Entusiasti are not just electronics experts; they represent a cultural movement that embraces emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, digital fabrication, and retrocomputing.
Their projects exude a contagious enthusiasm for continuous learning, and every video published on their channels becomes a source of inspiration for anyone wishing to create with their own hands or explore new fields. Their ability to simplify advanced concepts makes even sophisticated technologies accessible, such as RF circuits or the latest applications of Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
Let’s Meet Them One by One (in strict alphabetical order)
Pier Aisa: The Pioneer Electronic Engineer
Pier Aisa, an electronic engineer, began his journey in electronics as a child, inspired by legendary magazines like Nuova Elettronica (the Italian equivalent of Make:). He has dedicated his life not only to railway design but also to dissemination, creating a passionate community. On his YouTube channel, Pier shares design techniques and problem-solving strategies in a way that’s accessible to all ages. In addition to tutorials, he offers electronic kits for the practical realization of projects, reviving the pioneering spirit that shaped him.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pieraisa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pier.aisa
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pier-alessandro-aisa-2b339a2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pieraisa/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pieraisa
Paolo Aliverti: Pioneer of FabLab and Digital Fabrication
Paolo Aliverti, who bought his first soldering iron at just 10 years old, is a veteran of electronics and a computer enthusiast, from ZX Spectrum to Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Co-founder of FabLab Milano and a great 3D printing enthusiast, Paolo runs a YouTube channel that combines theory and practice in a format accessible to all. Through his videos and books, many of which are available for free, he teaches not only electronics but also digital fabrication techniques and 3D modeling.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zeppelinmaker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zeppelinmaker
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paolo.aliverti/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paoloaliverti/
Website: https://www.zeppelinmaker.it/
Massimiliano Ferrari: A Journey Through Time with the Flux Capacitor
Among Massimiliano Ferrari’s most spectacular projects is the Flux Capacitor, a meticulously crafted device inspired by the Back to the Future saga. Massimiliano is a maker who blends cinema and technology, with creations like the Time Device and the Galagino, a survival hacking project that combines vintage electronics and arcade-inspired audio.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RetroMaximo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retro_maximo
Emanuele Frisoni: A Life Between Robotics and Inventions
Since childhood, Emanuele Frisoni dreamed of building robots. After teaching himself to program, he is now an expert in electronics and robotics, with decades of experience as an innovative designer. His YouTube channel is a valuable resource for aspiring makers, and his robotics school, with over 200 hours of interactive labs, demonstrates his commitment to passing on knowledge to younger generations.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fremsoft
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fremsoft
GitHub: https://github.com/fremsoft
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/emanuelefrisoni
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fremsoft
Telegram: https://t.me/fremsoft
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fremsoft
Website: https://www.fremsoft.it
Greta Galli: Technology, Solidarity, and Humor
Greta Galli, a young computer science student, represents the new generation of makers. At just 15 years old, she built a robotic arm, and during the conflict in Ukraine, she used her 3D printing skills to send over 3,000 medical braces to hospitals in need. Greta began her maker journey as a child when her mechanic grandfather put a drill in her hand before she could even count. Today, through social media, she shares her passion for technology with the goal of making concepts like programming and robotics accessible to everyone, combining creativity, humor, and social commitment.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gretagalli
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greta.galli.526
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretagalli_tech
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greta-galli-07099b203
Website: https://www.gretagalli.it
Davide Gatti: Survival Hacking for Everyone
With his accessible and practical approach, Davide Gatti is the creator of the Survival Hacking channel, where he shows how to create projects using recovered and low-cost components. Every project is documented to be easily replicated, offering anyone the opportunity to approach electronics without spending a fortune. From practical tutorials to repairs, Davide’s channel is a true gold mine for anyone wanting to explore the world of creative and functional hacking.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survival_hacking/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@survivalhacking
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalHacking
Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/survival-hacking–2960988
Telegram: https://t.me/SurvivalHacking
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivalHacking
Niki Luciano: Electronics as a Way of Life
For Niki Luciano, electronics has always been a passion, nurtured since childhood during days spent in his father’s workshop. In 2008, he founded Slow Hand Custom, a company specializing in the production of audio equipment for world-renowned artists.
After the company closed due to the pandemic, Niki opened a YouTube channel where he shares his experiences, offering tutorials on fault diagnosis, soldering, and repairs with a simple and engaging approach, sharing a story of resilience, passion, and a continuous desire to learn.
One of his most innovative projects is the “clean room” for HDD repair, a space completely free of electronic interference.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@NikiLuciano
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikiluciano_21
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikiluciano_yt/
Telegram: https://t.me/nikiluciano89
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nikiluciano
Alessandro Torrisi: AT Lab and Creative Recycling Electronics
Alessandro Torrisi, known for his white lab coat in his YouTube channel AT Lab, is an engineer and university professor of electronics who has made creative recycling the heart of his projects. Alessandro shares his passion on social media with creative and instructive tutorials, from theoretical to practical and replicable ones. Innovating with modern techniques like 3D printing, his projects are a valuable source of inspiration for all makers, demonstrating how electronics can be fun in a creative and sustainable way, and why not, spending little thanks to recycling!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atlaboratory
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theatlab/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATLab.it
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/atlab
Email: theatlaboratory@gmail.com
A Community of Makers
What truly makes the Elettronici Entusiasti special is their willingness to create a genuine community. They don’t just publish tutorials or replicable projects; they invite the public to participate actively, comment, and improve their creations. Every project is a springboard for new ideas, and this spirit of collaboration is at the heart of the maker movement. Among their followers are enthusiasts of all ages, from children to veterans of electronics. Thanks to their genuine and direct communication, they show how mistakes are part of the creative process, inspiring everyone to experiment and overcome difficulties. Their YouTube channels offer a wide range of content: from electronic repairs to experiments with Arduino, up to the most complex projects with RF and IoT.
Why Meet Them at Maker Faire Rome 2024?
Maker Faire Rome 2024 is the ideal place to meet these extraordinary creators. With their passion and expertise, the Elettronici Entusiasti will take us on a journey into the world of electronics, making, and technology, demonstrating that you don’t have to be an expert to start experimenting and having fun. Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, their content will inspire you to get hands-on and bring new ideas to life.
Thanks to projects like this, the 12th annual edition of Maker Faire Rome: The European Edition (scheduled from October 25 to 27 and organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Rome) continues to be central in the debate on DIY innovation.