At TOG, we love hacking, tinkering, and making things… but we’re also very good at accumulating half-finished projects. You know the ones: the “nearly working” circuit, the “just needs a weekend” code refactor, the 3D print that needs sanding, the costume that needs one final stitch, the repair you definitely meant to do months ago.
So we’re doing something about it.
We’re hosting a Finish-a-thon, a one-day, community-powered mini hackathon dedicated to making real progress on the projects that have been sitting in a box, on a shelf, or in a Git branch called final_final_v3.
Whether it’s coding, crafting, designing, writing, fixing, soldering, sewing, or sorting, this is your day to get it done (or at least get it properly moving again).
Event Details
- Date: Saturday 24th of January
- Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Location: TOG Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12, D12 CF6V
And afterwards
After the Finish-a-thon we’ll roll straight into our monthly social night, but this one will be a bit special, because it’s also TOG’s birthday. 🎂
So: progress during the day, then a proper catch-up in the evening with the gang.
What’s the plan?
Nothing too formal. The whole point is momentum and community:
- 11:00 AM: Arrive, grab a bench, tea/coffee, and settle in
- Share what you’re working on (or keep it quiet and just crack on, no pressure)
- Work through the day, ask questions, borrow a hand, offer a hand
- No prizes, just the satisfaction of progress, plus the usual TOG encouragement and problem-solving
What can you work on?
Anything goes. If it’s a thing you started and you want to push it forward, it belongs here:
- Squash that annoying bug in your project or open-source code
- Finish an electronics kit gathering dust
- Finally wire up the enclosure, label the panel, tidy the loom
- Repair something that’s been sitting in the “I must fix that” pile
- Wrap up a design, write-up, or documentation you’ve been meaning to publish
- Revive a project you love but stalled on
No project? Also grand. There’s always someone who’d love a second pair of hands.
What should you bring?
- Whatever parts, tools, and materials your project needs
- A laptop is usually a good shout
- TOG has plenty of tools and bits, but assume you’ll take home what you bring (and any half-finished bits you create)
No tickets this time
There are no tickets or registration for this event, just show up and join in.
If you’ve any questions (or you’re not sure if your project idea fits), give us a shout and we’ll point you in the right direction.
See you Saturday. Let’s finish some things. 🔧✨
