Rook, the Knight vs. Tesla Coils
This year, Rook the Knight faces off against four large Tesla coils, including a 9' tall, 1.5 million volt Tesla coil capable of shooting arcs of lightning up 16 feet. Two, 3-foot musical Tesla coils are also part of the performance.
Saturday, September 29
LOCATION: Dark RoomTIME: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday, September 30
LOCATION: Dark RoomTIME: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
TIME: 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
TIME: 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, September 29
LOCATION: Dark RoomTIME: 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Makers
Jake Bissen
Jake Bissen is a special effects artist and fabricator for the film industry in Wisconsin and the surrounding area. He has been participating in the Tesla coil show at Maker Faire Milwaukee for the past 4 years.
Rik Stardy
Rick stardy is an ex Special Operations combat medic. After joining the Milwaukee Makerspace he got involved in the Tesla coil group. He took up safety and Special effects operations for the various stunts in the Tesla Coil show.
Mike Hardy
Mike Hardy has participated in the Milwaukee makerfaire for the past 5 years. He is the fabricator and designer of the nine foot tall Tesla coil. Since he was a child he has had a fascination with high voltage electricity and spark gap Tesla coils