Over the course of five engaging evenings this May, Tog Hackerspace hosted a hands-on Physical Computing Course that brought participants deep into the world of electronics and programming.
Led by our talented members Ambrose Clarke and Jeffrey Roe, the course introduced a wide range of hardware components and coding concepts using the Arduino platform. Each week, participants explored a new set of tools and ideas, steadily building up their skills and confidence.
Throughout the sessions, participants worked with:
- LEDs and buzzers to understand output and tone
- Temperature sensors to measure and display data
- Servos to create movement
- RFID readers to identify objects with tags
- LCD screens to show custom messages
The final session focused on combining what they had learned into a small project inspired by their own interests—whether that was a simple alert system, an environmental monitor, or just a fun interactive device.
We’re incredibly proud of the creativity and curiosity shown by everyone involved. The supportive, social environment made the class a great success—and we’re looking forward to running similar workshops in the future.
🎥 You can watch a short highlight from the course here:
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Zb-Nfyeem2c
📸 And check out our full photo gallery:
➡️ https://www.tog.ie/gallery/nggallery/album/arduino-physical-computing-course-25
We’d like to give a huge thank you to Dublin City Council for supporting this initiative through their Informal Adult Education Grant Scheme 2024. Grants like this allow us to open our doors wider and create opportunities for people to explore technology in a hands-on, welcoming setting.
Want to get involved?
Join us for our Electronics Nights every second Monday or check out our Events Page for upcoming workshops and courses.