MCR Arduino Meetup #1 - Who's who, beverages and face tracking devices

Who's who, beverages and face tracking devices

The first meetup will focus on getting to know each other over a couple of beverages and help shape the future of the group by agreeing on how regular the group should meet and content of the sessions (show and tell style, series of speakers, hackathon, group projects etc).

I'll bring a couple of Arduino based projects that i've been tinkering with, show them working (hopefully) and be open to feedback, hacks and modifications! The first, a face recognition and tracking device ( https://vimeo.com/22797787 ) that follows your face around the room. The second, a by product from my dissertation, essentially a context-aware RFID door entry system ( https://vimeo.com/38290875 ).

Please do feel free to bring your latest Arduino project to show to us all. It's always interesting in what other Manchester folk are creating! :)

The meetup is very much open to anyone who actively uses the Arduino platform or anyone who is thinking about tinkering with one. From absolute beginners to über geek status, all are welcome.

Follow the group on Twitter (http://twitter.com/Arduino_Mcr) and RSVP to keep up to date. Oh, did I mention the first round of beverages is on me Raw (http://weareraw.co.uk)? :)