As the summer comes to an end, we wanted to share with you our members’ garden activities. While our passion for technology runs deep, we’re also nurturing a love for sustainability and homegrown food. This season, our members have embraced their green thumbs, cultivating a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Whether experimenting with urban gardening, exploring permaculture, or simply enjoying the process of growing food from seed to harvest, there’s been plenty of progress outside the hackerspace too!
Below are some snapshots showcasing the fruits (and veggies!) of their labour.
3D printing has become an incredibly useful tool for household repairs. With a little creativity, you can fix broken items instead of throwing them away. In this post, Christian will share how he used a Prusa 3D printer to repair two everyday items: a toilet roll holder and a window blind clip.
Project 1: Toilet Roll Holder Repair When the mounting bracket of my toilet roll holder broke, I decided to design a custom clip to fix it. Here’s how I did it:
Problem: The original bracket snapped, making the holder unusable.
Solution: I measured the dimensions of the broken part and designed a replacement in CAD software.
Process: I printed the new clip using a Prusa 3D printer, and it fit perfectly. The 3D-printed part is sturdy and works just like the original.
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 Saturday 19th of October from 2 pm – 6 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!
We’re excited to share that our very own Jeffrey Roe presented Tog’s latest initiative, the “Repair Café in a Box”, at the Dublin Climate Action Week 2024 Launch. This event brought together an inspiring mix of community groups from all four Dublin local authorities: Dublin City, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Fingal, and South Dublin.
Repair Cafés provide a volunteer-run space where people can bring broken household items—anything from electronics to furniture—to be fixed. Our new “Repair Café in a Box” model aims to make it even easier for community groups to set up their own repair cafés by providing them with all the essential tools and resources, available for free rental.
This initiative is not just about fixing broken items but about fostering a culture of repair, sustainability, and community-driven action. It aligns perfectly with the themes of Dublin Climate Action Week, focusing on reducing waste and supporting local climate initiatives.
Check out some of the press coverage from the event below:
We’re excited to share that our very own Jeffrey Roe presented Tog’s latest initiative, the “Repair Café in a Box”, at the Dublin Climate Action Week 2024 Launch. This event brought together an inspiring mix of community groups from all four Dublin local authorities: Dublin City, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Fingal, and South Dublin.
On Thursday, August 29th, Tog Hackerspace, proudly represented by our member Jeffrey Roe, attended the IMSA Dublin Sheds Network/Music Fest. Organized by the Irish Men’s Shed Association in collaboration with Bluebell CDP and Dublin South City Partnership, the event took place at “The Bungalow Wellness Sanctuary” in Bluebell, combining community spirit, music, and health awareness.
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of Culture in Ireland today, connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally and aims to open up pathways to ongoing engagement.
Friday 20th September 2024 18:00 – 22:00
An annual, all-island public event which takes place each year on the second last Friday of September, Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir celebrates culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and every day.
Tour the Hackerspace to learn about innovative projects and technologies at TOG. Enjoy demonstrations of their fabrication equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNCs. Guests can also try their hand at an electronics project or learn lock-picking. TOG encompasses many elements from the maker movement, so this is a fantastic event for creators and tinkerers of all ages!
TOG is a hackerspace run and funded by its ongoing members. It offers a modern studio-like space, with access to a large range of equipment and a community of welcoming STEAM enthusiasts.
