Engineers Week Soldering Workshop

Join us for an exciting and educational Beginner Soldering Workshop as part of Engineers Week 2025! This workshop is designed for those who are new to the world of soldering and want to learn the basics. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a maker, or simply curious about soldering, this workshop is perfect for you.

In this class, our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of soldering components onto a circuit board. You’ll learn about the different types of soldering tools, materials, and techniques. Our hands-on approach will allow you to practice what you’ve learned, so you can feel confident in your newly acquired skills.

You’ll start with the basics, such as how to properly use a soldering iron, and work your way up to soldering components onto a circuit board. You’ll leave this workshop with a fully functioning circuit of your own creation, a greater understanding of soldering, and a newfound sense of confidence.

All materials and equipment needed for the workshop will be provided, so you don’t have to worry about purchasing anything beforehand. Just come ready to learn, have fun, and take your soldering skills to the next level. Whether you’re a complete beginner or simply looking to improve your skills, this workshop has something to offer everyone. So sign up now and join the soldering community!

Date: Saturday, 1st of March 2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Cost: €35 plus fees

Location: Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12, D12 KRW1

Booking via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1217709123769?aff=oddtdtcreator

No electronics skills are required. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Workshop open to ALL. Limited to 12 participants per workshop.

This event is one of many taking place during Engineers Week. Visit Engineers Ireland Engineers Week for more information.

16 Years of TOG: Cake, Pizza, and Craic Await!

Join us for our 16th birthday party and regular Open Social all rolled into one! TOG has reached the ripe old age of 16. Like a teenager hitting a milestone, 16 probably entitles us to something, or makes us eligible for something, but we’re not quite sure what that is. Maybe driving lessons for the 3D printers?

What to Expect:

Being a birthday, there’ll be cake, of course! We’ll also have our pizza oven fired up, turning out delicious homemade pizza throughout the evening.

Our Open Socials are the perfect way to spend a Saturday evening. They’re an informal opportunity to explore the space, chat with members, and get inspired by all the creative projects on the go. If you’ve never visited before, this is your chance for the grand tour. Members and visitors will be happy to talk about their projects or hear about things you’d like to work on.

Expect an evening filled with caint, ceol agus craic (talk, music, and fun). The space stays open until the last member calls it a night—usually well into the small hours of Sunday morning. Whether you drop in for 10 minutes or stay the whole night, you’re very welcome.

  • Date: Saturday 25th
  • Time: 7pm
  • Location: TOG Hackerspace

We have plenty of free parking available, so feel free to bring along beer, food, gadgets, or anything else you’d like to share. Come celebrate with us and be part of TOG’s vibrant community on this special occasion. We can’t wait to see you there!

Dublin Linux Community Hackerspace Meetup + Tech Swap Shop

We are hosting the Dublin Linux Community for their January meetup. You can find out all about their meetup below.

Details

This time around the theme will be lightning talks! Showcase a project you like or something you’ve worked on recently. There’s a projector screen in the space that you can hook your laptop up to. We will also have a swap shop for any random tech and gadgets that you think might be useful to someone else. Please note that you do not need to be a member of TOG to attend but if you are interested in joining we will be doing tours of the space if you’re interested in joining.

PLEASE RSVP AND CHANGE IT IF YOU’RE NOT COMING SO WE CAN GAUGE INTEREST GOING FORWARD

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Details

This time around the theme will be lightning talks! Showcase a project you like or something you’ve worked on recently. There’s a projector screen in the space that you can hook your laptop up to. We will also have a swap shop for any random tech and gadgets that you think might be useful to someone else. Please note that you do not need to be a member of TOG to attend but if you are interested in joining we will be doing tours of the space if you’re interested in joining.

PLEASE RSVP AND CHANGE IT IF YOU’RE NOT COMING SO WE CAN GAUGE INTEREST GOING FORWARD

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January 2024 Repair Cafe

Bring your broken gadgets and gizmos to get them fixed by skilled volunteers at TOG Hackerspace!
Save your things from the landfill and your wallet from having to replace them.

Join us in Tog on Sunday 19th of January from 12 pm – 4 pm.

What objects can you bring in?

  • Clothes and accessories
  • Toys
  • Small electrical appliances and electronics
  • Small furniture
    … and many other things!

Safety testing (PAT) for electrical devices will be available.

Whether it’s a wonky toaster or a glitchy switch, our experienced volunteers are here to help. No need to throw things away when they can be fixed! Swing by with your items and let’s get them back in working order together. TOG members will be on hand to show you around the space – come and enjoy a tea or coffee and a tour while you wait!

See you there!

Where? – Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12, D12 CF6V
When? – Sunday, January 19th, 12 pm – 4 pm
Admission is free – but book a ticket so we can plan numbers – all are welcome!

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1122854872149?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you would like to be a fixer, drop us an email.

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The Irish Embassy at 38C3

This Christmas saw the much-anticipated return of the Chaos Communications Congress, 38C3. The event once again brought hackers and makers from across the globe to Hamburg.

One of the Congress’s standout features is Assemblies—self-organized spaces where individuals with shared interests or projects gather to collaborate, learn, and share. Among these was the Irish Embassy, a collective of hackers and makers with ties to Ireland.

This year’s Irish Embassy crew brought together enthusiasts from across the island, including many from Tog Hackerspace. As space was at a primer we shared with our friends from the Scottish Consulate. We formed a haven for Type G power sockets for those in need.

Our own crew put on a couple of workshops on building satellite ground stations and understanding IoT with Arduino Cloud.

For a glimpse into the action, check out our gallery.

Looking ahead, the Irish Embassy will be reuniting at Why2025 this August. You can stay updated on their plans and activities through their Mastodon account: https://chaos.social/@irishembassy.

Maker Tour of Croatia: 12 Days of Making and Exploring

This post is from our member Jeffrey Roe, who is sharing his trip to Croatia. Over about a week, Jeffrey gave talks at conferences, got stuck into maker events, visited fab labs and hackerspaces, and even managed a bit of island hopping. Here’s how it all went.

Day 1: Landing in Zagreb

After touching down in Zagreb, I had some time to get my bearings and settle in. It’s a lovely city, and I was looking forward to a busy few days ahead. The Science Connecting People (SCOPE) Conference kicked off with a half-day session in Europe House.

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