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Breaking Breadboards

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Brighton, GB

241 members · Public group

What we’re about

Breaking Breadboards is a community for tech enthusiasts of all levels who share a passion for tinkering with hardware and software. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, there's a place for you here.

We're a diverse group united by our love for all things tech, from Raspberry Pi projects to Arduino creations, from IoT innovations to the mesmerizing world of flashing LEDs.

At Breaking Breadboards Brighton, you'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share your projects, and learn from others. Whether you're interested in diving into the intricacies of MicroContollers, exploring the latest in hardware advancements, or simply looking for inspiration for your next project, you'll find it here.

**Join the conversation on our Slack channel: https://join.slack.com/t/silicon-brighton/shared_invite/zt-2cuac8e5g-o6t0r3LbjqwjrK7AmyFCGw**

Upcoming events

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Maker Projects at Breaking Breadboards
Wed, Feb 25 · 6:30 PM GMT
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Hybrid
Freedom Works Brighton, Barts House, Black Lion Street, Brighton, GB
Four makers share their projects in embedded systems, robotics, and microcontroller electronics. Come, listen, ask questions, and learn in a friendly and entertaining environment. Demo's can go wrong, so enjoy the jeopardy as our presenters tell their story.
- Fun with Furbies: Mike Brewer
- Mike brings us back to the 1990s Furbies craze but hacks them to bring them under his control
- When Machines Sing: Designing a Robot Choir: Richard Vahrman
- A short talk and live demo exploring the Robot Choir: an experimental performance system that treats robotic voices as a choir rather than an instrument.
- Drifting with Dignity: My Macanum Drive Journey: Jon Durrant
- From a custom RP2040 quad motor control to Inverse Kinematics and the Robot Operating System control. Lets start the journey
- Breaking Breadboards at Evolve26: Mike Brewer
- We will have an area again at Evolve26 on 26-Jun-26 at the Brighton Centre. We would like your thoughts on how to make this a truly community event. Remeber you can book your ticket with 50% off by using the code `BREAKINGBREADBOARDS` https://evolve.siliconbrighton.com/
Timeline:
18:30 Pizza, soft drinks and networking
18:50 Introdutions
19:00 Fun with Furbies
19:20 When Machines Sing
19:40 Drifting with Dignity
20:00 Q&A With the Panel
20:10 Breaking Breadboards at Evolve26
20:30 Close

Thank you to all the companies who help us put these events on:
- Yair Energy for helping us fund the event
- Sopro. for helping us fund the event
- Freedom Works for hosting us
- Silicon Brighton for helping us run, marketing and AV support
If you would like to present your project, please get in touch with our organisers. Or why not bring a project along for our show-and-tell table?
9 attendees
Breaking Breadboards April-2026
Wed, Apr 22 · 6:30 PM BST
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Hybrid
Freedom Works Brighton, Barts House, Black Lion Street, Brighton, GB
The Breaking Breadboards team are excited to announce our, April 22nd Event at Freedom Works in Brighton. This is the perfect opportunity for tech hardware enthusiasts in Brighton and beyond to connect, and share their passion for all things tinkering!

Whether you’re into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, modifying Game Boys, building robots, or any other hardware-based projects, this event is for you. From seasoned professionals to complete beginners, everyone is welcome.

The event is hybrid, so while we’d love to see you in person, you can also join us live on YouTube if you can’t make it to Brighton.

If you have any questions or want to get involved, please reach out.
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EVOLVE [26]: Shaping Tomorrow
Fri, Jun 26 · 8:00 AM BST
Brighton Centre, Kings Road, BN1 2GR, Brighton, GB
The meetup of all meetups is back!

🎟️ Buy your tickets here: https://ticketpass.org/event/ESVWOM/evolve-26-27

50% discount code for the Breaking Breadboards community: BREAKINGBREADBOARDS

* (Please note, clicking "Attend" via Meetup does not confirm your attendance – you need to buy your ticket via the TicketPass link above)

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EVOLVE [26]: Shaping Tomorrow is a one-day event in Brighton that brings together the brightest minds in technology, business, and education.

Join us for a day of discovery, connect with top employers, explore ground-breaking technologies, and learn how tech can transform industries and enrich lives.

Exhibitions
Explore the future of tech at our innovation showcase. Dive into cutting-edge solutions as companies reveal their latest tech breakthroughs, inspiring ideas, and career opportunities.

Keynotes & Panels
Keynotes from tech's leading minds. Hear from industry trailblazers and thought leaders as they explore the future of technology, social impact, and business transformation.

Meetup sessions that drive innovation
Join passionate developers, data scientists, and designers for interactive sessions on the latest trends in tech, from AI to UX and everything in between.

Workshops
Skill up, innovate, and excel: hands-on workshops. Gain practical expertise in coding, cybersecurity, and product design, or polish your career skills with focused workshops led by industry pros.

Hackathon
Hack the future: Real-time innovation in our coding challenge. Compete to solve real-world problems with code and creativity in an exciting hackathon, with rewards for the best teams and ideas.

Get your Early Bird ticket today!
- Early Bird tickets: £7 (students) or £30 (regular)
- Get 50% off the Early Bird ticket price via the Breaking Breadboards community by using this discount code: BREAKINGBREADBOARDS
- Get your ticket here: https://ticketpass.org/event/ESVWOM/evolve-26-27
Find out more about EVOLVE on the official website: *evolve.siliconbrighton.com
1 attendee