About us
Arduino Explorers and Beginner Builders is a relaxed meetup for anyone curious about microcontrollers, whether you have never held a soldering iron or you have a drawer full of half-finished projects. We get together to work on Arduino projects, share what we are building, and help each other get past the confusing parts. If you have a board and an idea, bring them along. If you do not have either yet, that is fine too.
Our gatherings are part social, part tinkering. Some people spend the time debugging a sketch or wiring up a sensor, while others just want to talk about what is possible with an Arduino and see what everyone else is making. Beginners are genuinely welcome, and there is no pressure to have a project ready or to know any code beforehand. Questions are the whole point.
Expect a friendly mix of show-and-tell, informal problem solving, and conversation over a table of parts and laptops. We are not a lecture series or a competition. The goal is to make Arduino feel approachable, meet other people who like making things blink and beep, and leave with a little more confidence than you arrived with.
Upcoming events
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Dublin Singles Speed Social
30 Woodlawn Park Ave, Dublin, IE✨ Dublin Singles Speed Social: Short Dates, Real Sparks
Meeting someone new in Dublin shouldn't take months of messaging. This takes one evening. Before the night we match you by age and personality with a quick quiz. On the night you rotate through short Zoom dates with Dublin locals, and mutual matches are shared afterwards.
Choose your age group to register:
- Ages 18-32 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 30-46 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 40-58 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 55+ → REGISTER HERE
⚠️ Your place is only confirmed once you register through the age group link above and finish the quiz.
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🎯 Perfect for:
- Anyone who wants to see if there's a spark before meeting in person
- Busy people who want to meet several singles in one evening
- People getting back into dating after a break
- Introverts who are at their best one-on-one
- Dublin singles who'd rather talk than swipe
Event Details
- Format: Hosted rounds, a few minutes per date
- Where: Online on Zoom. Join from anywhere in Dublin
- Host: Experienced host keeping the evening relaxed
- Vibe: Warm, welcoming and low pressure
How It Works
- Register – Tap your age group above and sign up.
- Take the quiz – A short personality quiz so we can match you well.
- Get your link – Your Zoom link arrives by email before the session.
- Meet people – Rotate through quick video dates while the host keeps time.
- Follow up – If the interest is mutual, we connect you after the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need?
Zoom, a camera and a decent connection.How long is each date?
A few minutes, enough to see if there's a spark.---
✨ Register, take the quiz, and come say hello. 🎉 ✨5 attendees
Belfast Singles Speed Social
G4RP+7X Belfast, Belfast, GB✨ Singles Speed Social: Belfast Singles, Live on Zoom
Real people, real conversations, and no awkward small talk on your own. It's speed dating, hosted and matched: short rounds on Zoom with Belfast singles who fit your age group and personality.
Register under your age group:
- Ages 18-32 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 30-46 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 40-58 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 55+ → REGISTER HERE
⚠️ Your place is only confirmed once you register through the age group link above and finish the quiz.
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🎯 Perfect for:
- Belfast singles who'd rather talk than swipe
- People getting back into dating after a break
- Anyone new to speed dating who wants a gentle first go
- Introverts who are at their best one-on-one
- Busy people who want to meet several singles in one evening
Event Details
- Format: Live on Zoom: short one-on-one video dates
- Where: Online on Zoom. Join from anywhere in Belfast
- Host: Experienced host keeping the evening relaxed
- Vibe: Fun, social and friendly
How It Works
- Sign up – Choose the link for your age range above.
- Take the quiz – A short personality quiz so we can match you well.
- Check your inbox – We send the Zoom details ahead of time.
- Date – Short one-on-one rounds with Belfast singles matched to you.
- Follow up – If the interest is mutual, we connect you after the event.
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✨ Grab a drink, open Zoom, and meet some Belfast singles. 😊 ✨4 attendees
Fingal Singles Speed Social
GJVJ+5F Ballymadun, Fingal, IE✨ Singles Speed Social: Fingal Singles, Live on Zoom
A friendly speed dating social where Fingal singles meet face to face on video. Join from your sofa, meet a handful of compatible Fingal singles in quick video rounds, and tell us who you'd like to see again. If they say yes too, we connect you.
Choose your age group to register:
- Ages 18-32 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 30-46 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 40-58 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 55+ → REGISTER HERE
⚠️ RSVP is not registration. To take part, tap your age group above, sign up and take the quiz. Each session has limited places.
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🎯 Perfect for:
- Busy people who want to meet several singles in one evening
- Fingal singles who'd rather talk than swipe
- Introverts who are at their best one-on-one
How It Works
- Register – Tap your age group above and sign up.
- Take the quiz – A short personality quiz so we can match you well.
- Check your inbox – We send the Zoom details ahead of time.
- Date – Short one-on-one rounds with Fingal singles matched to you.
- Follow up – If the interest is mutual, we connect you after the event.
Event Details
- Format: Hosted rounds, a few minutes per date
- Where: Online on Zoom. Join from anywhere in Fingal
- Host: A friendly host running every round
- Vibe: Fun, social and friendly
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✨ See you at the Singles Speed Social. 💬 ✨4 attendees
South Dublin Singles Speed Social
7GC5+C8 Crookshane, South Dublin, IE😊 The South Dublin Singles Speed Social: Hosted Speed Dating from Home
Real people, real conversations, and no awkward small talk on your own. It's speed dating, hosted and matched: short rounds on Zoom with South Dublin singles who fit your age group and personality.
Choose your age group to register:
- Ages 18-32 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 30-46 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 40-58 → REGISTER HERE
- Ages 55+ → REGISTER HERE
⚠️ Please register as well as RSVPing. Use the age group link above so we can match you. Spots fill up.
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🎯 Perfect for:
- South Dublin locals who want to meet people nearby
- Introverts who are at their best one-on-one
- Singles who like a hosted, structured evening
- South Dublin singles who'd rather talk than swipe
Event Details
- Format: Live on Zoom: short one-on-one video dates
- Where: Zoom: your link arrives after you register
- Host: A friendly host running every round
- Vibe: Easy going chats with South Dublin singles
How It Works
- Register – Tap your age group above and sign up.
- Take the quiz – A short personality quiz so we can match you well.
- Get your link – Your Zoom link arrives by email before the session.
- Date – Short one-on-one rounds with South Dublin singles matched to you.
- Follow up – If the interest is mutual, we connect you after the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience?
None at all. The host explains everything at the start.Is my information private?
Yes. Contact details are only shared when the match is mutual.What do I need?
Zoom, a camera and a decent connection.---
✨ Register, take the quiz, and come say hello. 💬 ✨4 attendees
