Explore the World of Retro Computing

Join us for an exciting meetup where retro computing enthusiasts come together to celebrate the evolution of portable computing devices and classic gaming. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just curious about the history of technology, this event has something for everyone!

What to Expect

Programmable Calculators & Handheld Computers: Dive into the world of handheld programmable calculators and pocket computers from the 80s and 90s. Discover iconic models from Sharp, Casio, Texas Instruments, Elektronika, and explore handheld computers like Acorn and Psion.

ZX Spectrum: Relive the magic of the ZX Spectrum with hands-on demos of the games and applications that defined a generation.

25/08/202409/09/2024

Repair Cafe At Dublin Maker

Do you have broken items at-home – clothes, small appliances, toys, electronics?

No need to throw them away!
Save your things from the landﬁll and your wallet from having to replace them.

Bring them to our repair café and learn how to ﬁx them together with our volunteers. We have tools, materials, space to work on your item, and repair experts who will help you with your repair.

We have a special edition of our repair cafe that will take place at this year’s Dublin Maker.

Dublin Maker

Dublin Maker is a free to attend, community run event, which will be held on Saturday August 31st & Sunday September 1st 2024 in Richmond Barracks from 10 am until 6 pm.

Dublin Maker takes the form of a “show and tell” experience where inventors/makers sourced through an open call, will have an opportunity to showcase their creations at individual booths in a carnival atmosphere.

Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, artists, science clubs, students, authors and commercial exhibitors. They are of all ages and backgrounds, coming from all over Ireland and beyond.

Our Repair Cafe takes place on Sunday, the 1st of September from 10:30 – 13:00 at Richmond Barracks.

16/08/202416/08/2024

Tog At Dublin Comic Con Summer 2024

Dublin Comic Con returns to the Convention Centre Dublin on August 24th and 25th. We will be there for the summer edition. This is Ireland’s leading pop culture event. An event for the whole family. Covering everything from movies/tv shows to comics, cosplay and gaming!

We will have a fan table on both days. We are excited to showcase projects that were built by our members and to give everyone an idea of what can be built in our community
makerspace. Please drop by and say hello.

You can find out more about the event via the following link.

14/08/2024

Climate Action Fund – Repair Café in a box

We are delighted to announce that we have received a grant for a new programme called “Repair Café in a box”. The funding comes from the Community Climate Action Programme under the Government’s Climate Action Fund.

https://www.dublincity.ie/news/eu19m-awarded-51-community-groups-dublin-city

51 groups in Dublin City were awarded over €1.9m and will benefit sports clubs, resident associations, community centres, community gardens, religious institutions, and others. It was made possible by Dublin City Council in partnership with the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.

“Repair Cafe in a Box” will provide a suite of tools and equipment that
any community group can rent (at no cost) for their event. It will include
commonly used tools, and signage in transportable carry cases. The aim of the project is to address the issues of the community not having the tools to get started hosting repair events. In the coming months, we will be building up this library of tools and post further details on how community groups within Dublin City can rent them.

23/06/202423/06/2024

CNC Workshop- Make an edge-lit LED sign!

Learn the basics of CNC (computerised) carving and engraving in this creative project-based 2-session course at Tog Hackerspace with SteveMpotter.tech

In the first session, you will use VcarvePro to design something you would like to make into an edge-lit acrylic sign. In the second session, you will graduate from CAD (computer-aided design) to CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) by carving your design on a portable CNC carver.

16/06/2024

June Repair Cafe

Do you have broken items at-home – clothes, small appliances, toys, electronics?

No need to throw them away!
Save your things from the landﬁll and your wallet from having to replace them.

Bring them to our repair café and learn how to ﬁx them together with our volunteers. We have tools, materials, space to work on your item, and repair experts who will help you with your repair.

Join us in Tog on Sunday 30th of June from 12 pm – 4 pm.

A repair cafe is a community gathering place where people can bring their broken items, such as appliances, clothing, bicycles, or electronics, to be repaired by skilled volunteers for free. The idea behind repair cafes is to promote sustainability and reduce waste by encouraging people to repair and reuse their belongings instead of throwing them away.