Category: Arduino

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Recap: Physical Computing Course at Tog Hackerspace

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.

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Arduino Physical Computing Course

We’re excited to open bookings for our upcoming 5-part Physical Computing Course, proudly funded by Dublin City Council’s Informal Adult Education Grant Scheme 2024. This hands-on course is specially designed to introduce adults to the world of electronics and programming in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment.

Led by makers Ambrose and Jeffrey, the course will explore how to control the real world using code and electronics. Whether you’re curious about how everyday devices work or you’re ready to dive into your first project, this course is for you.

🛠️ What’s Included:

  • A complete Arduino Starter Kit to keep and continue your journey at home
  • 5 structured sessions, each building your knowledge and skills
  • Hands-on activities and small group support
  • A final session focused on creating a project based on a real-life challenge or interest of your own

📅 Course Dates:
You must be available for all 5 sessions, which run from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, 6 May
  • Thursday, 8 May
  • Tuesday, 13 May
  • Thursday, 15 May
  • Tuesday, 20 May

💶 Booking Fee: €10 per participant (includes all materials)

Places are limited, so early booking is essential!

👉 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/arduino-physical-computing-course-tickets-1322677727689?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Dublin City Council for supporting this initiative through the Informal Adult Education Grant Scheme 2024.

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Exciting News: Grant Awarded for Our Hands-On Computing Course!

We’re excited to share some fantastic news: Tog Hackerspace has been awarded funding under Dublin City Council’s Informal Adult Education Grant Scheme 2024! This support will enable us to run a 5-week physical computing course designed specifically for older adults, introducing them to the exciting world of electronics and programming.

Over the course of five weeks, participants will get hands-on experience learning how to use code and electronics to control the real world. Each week will focus on different concepts and projects, providing a supportive and engaging environment to explore and create. In the final week, participants will work on solving a personal problem or developing a project that’s meaningful to them.

We’re looking forward to launching this course soon and can’t wait to share the dates with you. Stay tuned for updates, and if you know someone who might be interested, spread the word. Together, let’s spark creativity and learning in 2025!

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IoT with Arduino Cloud: Beginner-Friendly Workshop

Join us for a 2.5-hour, hands-on workshop that introduces you to the world of the Internet of Things (IoT) through Arduino Cloud. This beginner-friendly session will teach you how to connect your projects to the Internet, visualize data in real time, and manage your devices remotely using Wi-Fi.

You’ll work with two ESP32 boards, a BME280 sensor to measure temperature, humidity, and air pressure, and a small screen to display your data. We’ll guide you through soldering, wiring, and programming your sensors, and show you how to send the data to Arduino Cloud for online monitoring.

Arduino Cloud makes it easy for makers of all levels to build and manage IoT projects. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a fully functioning system and the knowledge to expand your project by adding more sensors.

Details:

  • Date: Saturday, 16th November
  • Time: 4:30 PM
  • Location: Tog Hackerspace
  • Cost: €30 + booking fee
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Beginner’s Guide to Arduino: Join Our Free 5-Part Workshop

Are you fascinated by electronics and eager to dive into the world of microcontrollers? Look no further! Tog Hackerspace, in collaboration with Dublin City Council, is excited to announce a free, five-part Arduino class specifically designed for beginners. Led by experienced makers Jeffrey Roe and Ambrose Clarke, this project-based learning series will provide you with the foundational skills to bring your creative ideas to life.

Workshop Details

  • Dates & Times:
    • Tuesday, 11th June: 19:00 – 20:30
    • Thursday, 13th June: 19:00 – 20:30
    • Tuesday, 18th June: 19:00 – 20:30
    • Thursday, 20th June: 19:00 – 20:30
    • Tuesday, 25th June: 19:00 – 20:30

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Arduino Day – Saturday 27th of March

Arduino Day is a worldwide birthday celebration of Arduino – organized directly by the community, or by the Arduino team. It brings people together “online” to share their experiences and learn more about the open-source platform.

We are hosting a 2 hour live stream with a mix of demos, introduction lessons and contributions from our community.

We will kick things off at 11 am on Saturday the 27th of March on our Youtube channel. The event will be unconference style. We have the topics already (listed below) and would like to open the event to hear from you our community to talk about your projects. Drop us an email to present your project.

  • Arduino 101 – Getting started – Declan Meenagh
  • Lorawan – Lower Powered communication – Jeffrey Roe
  • Hot Things – monitoring temperatures – Gary Cooke
  • Tree’s Projects twitter knitter/fabric cadaver/cycling distance vest. TriploidTree
  • Giant arduino development kit – Robert Fitzsimons⁩

You can rewatch the event below.