Amateur Radio San Francisco

Millbrae Amateur Radio Club Meeting

Welcome to Millbrae Amateur Radio Club. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at the Millbrae Library Room A (1 Library Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030) at 6:45pm. We are doing hybrid meetings. Please feel free to drop in at our meeting or contact us for a zoom invitation. Club meetings are open to the general public; and you can learn how to get a license or upgrade. You can also check in on our net that happens on every Thursday evenings except on meeting days at 7:30pm on 146.490 mhz. Please feel free to drop by if you have a Amateur Radio license or not. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings and learn more about our club. **Ready to become a Amateur Radio Operator?** [Click here to take practice exam](http://aa9pw.com/) All you have to do is take a test to become a licensed operator. Millbrae Amateur Radio Club now host exam sessions at the Millbrae Library an hour before our meeting. Please check [HamStudy.org](https://hamstudy.org/sessions/CVE-ARRL/inperson) for next examination date. Please search by location Zip Code 94030. Exams will be on our meeting days on Thursday at 1 Library Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030. Our good friends of San Bruno Amateur Radio Club are hosting a Technician License Preparation Course. [Sign up here.](https://www.sbamradio.org/class_signup.php) Another option to get licenses is attending a 1 Day HAM Cram by BAEARS. [Click here to find a HAM study session & exam dates hosted by BAEARS.](http://www.baears.com/) ### Examinations [Millbrae](https://hamstudy.org/sessions/94030/inperson) [Sunnyvale VEC](http://www.amateur-radio.org/) [Silicon Valley VE Group](http://www.svve.org/) [Tri-City VE Group](http://sbara.org/) [Bay Area Educational Amateur Radio Society](http://www.baears.com/) (BAEARS)

Resident Electronics Monthly meetup!

A recurring electronic music open mic. * **Every 4th Thursday of the month at 8pm** * **INSTAGRAM:** [https://www.instagram.com/resident_electronicmonthly/](https://www.instagram.com/resident_electronicmonthly/) * **YOUTUBE:** [Playlist and upcoming live](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR85h2qnyy8Aubv2FvK-H9zL1fGhPbFxR) * **FREE** **Hosts** * [Franck Martin](https://www.peachymango.org/) * [TanukiSpiderCat](https://tanukispidercat.com/) **Sign up / further info at**: [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Resident_Electronic_Music](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Resident_Electronic_Music)

Networking with the Ladies Who!

Hey LADIES!! ✨ Please join us for an evening of UNWINDing while networking your business! [ ](https://www.meetup.com/unwind-bay-area-women-entrepreneurs/events/314705953/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=364636874) JOIN US at Nido’s Backyard at 6:00 PM! Come unwind, connect, laugh, network, and spend time with other incredible women building businesses, creating new chapters, and supporting each other along the way. This group is all about real connection, good conversation, collaboration, encouragement, and getting out of the house with women who get it 💛 Whether you’re growing a business, dreaming about starting something new, or simply looking for a supportive community of female entrepreneurs and creatives… we’d love to have you join us. See you at Nido’s! — Carrie For more information about this event and my other Meetup group called Unwind - **[\[CLICK HERE\]](https://www.meetup.com/unwind-bay-area-women-entrepreneurs/events/314705953/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=364636874)**

Woodworking Workshop

Come to work on your own projects and learn how to use our tools. We have a planer, drill presses, hand tools, a table saw, and much more!

Hiking with the Ladies Who!

This is a weekly event, we meet every Wednesday morning at 8:30 AM for connection, fun, laughs and fun! Hikes are easy to moderate, hilly but wide, no steep cliffs. There are bikers, other hikers and dogs on the trials. There is a nice parking lot and at that time parking is available. JOIN US!! We don't disappoint ;)

All things software infrastructure

Bring a laptop if you can. Meeting format: * Introductions. Background & goals/interests for the meeting. * Lesson or Demo * Questions & Discussion * Readings & Exercises, for future meetings Find [past notes & more information online](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Meetups/Infra). Find us also in #meetup-infra of [Noisebridge's Discord server](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Discord#Join_our_Discord).

Volunteering - Music at The Peninsula Regent

Make the Internet Blink: Web-Controlled LED Matrix Lab (CHM)

What happens when you mix websites, Wi-Fi, and blinking LEDs? You get a tiny internet-connected billboard you control yourself. In this beginner-friendly makerspace workshop, you’ll build a simple website that sends commands to an ESP32-powered LED matrix over Wi-Fi. Press buttons on your webpage to display messages, trigger animations, and control your matrix in real time using a Node.js server and web sockets. You’ll learn how websites talk to hardware without getting buried in complicated code—we’ll provide working starter code so you can focus on customizing and making it your own. Expect plenty of copy/paste coding, hands-on building, and satisfying “wait...I made that?!” moments. By the end of class, you’ll leave with: * A working LED matrix connected to an ESP32 * A simple website you can customize * A Node.js server that sends commands to your hardware * Fun animations, scrolling text, or custom patterns you create Perfect for beginners who are curious about coding, hardware, or building weird things that probably blink too much. **No prior coding experience required.** Basic computer comfort helps. *Come make a website that bosses around LEDs.* **If you have a laptop, please bring it — but come anyway if you don’t!** Class Instructions: https://github.com/phptuts/CHM/blob/main/2026/May/18/index.md

5MoF & 10MoG Talks: 5 Minutes of Fame & 10 Minutes of Game

Happening in the space Let's share all of the cool things we've working on! 5MoF, or 5 Minutes of Fame, is where hackers get the opportunity to present what they've been working on to an audience of fellow hackers and curious, awesome people. With enough people, we generally let everyone get to speak, but given we can talk about our things forever, there will definitely be an after-hours hangout sesh. No need to bring a project, just come and get inspired! * **WIKI PAGE & Speaker Signup Info:** [http://noisebridge.net/wiki/5mof](http://noisebridge.net/wiki/5mof) * **DISCORD Signup & Planning:** [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Discord](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Discord) * **Discord Channel:** #5mof-5-minutes-of-fame **10 MINUTES OF GAME:** We are starting a new GDC-style speaker series to feature gaming enthusiasts and game developers passionate about their favorite games, their creation experiences, and gaming as a medium. * **WHEN:** 10MoG will start at 6PM before every 5MoF and is open to anyone who wants to talk about gaming or game development! * **Discord Channel:** #5mof-5-minutes-of-fame * **Wiki Page:** [https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Ten_Minutes_of_Game](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Ten_Minutes_of_Game)

Analog Electronics for Guitar Pedals

# Analog Electronics for Guitar Pedals ## Session 3: Wiring everything in an enclosure The goal of this session is to wire up a circuit to jacks and foot switch and put it all into a permanent enclosure. We will talk about true bypass wiring, what it it and how to apply it to circuits you have built. We'll cover: * **Wiring the Foot Switch** — learn about true bypass wiring * **Add an LED indicator** — add an LED that indicates when the effect is engaged * **Wire the input and output jacks** — how to connect the input and output jacks * **Put it all in a an Enclosure** — box it up for use No prior electronics experience required. Bring your curiosity. The goal of this session will be take the circuits previously built as prototypes and wire them in a permanent enclosure.

Free Fun Open Mic (Music, Comedies, Poetry, etc)

One of the best open mics in the whole Bay Area!!! Whether you have something to share: a song, a comedy sketch, a poem, spoken words, an interesting story, a dance, a magic act, etc... There no better place to share your creativity to others! (yes, honing your instrument playing, your vocal, etc) Or just to come and enjoy the free show and make new friends! Win/win.

Mushroom Monday: Open Labs

**Join Counter Culture Labs for an exciting journey into the realm mycology, DIYbio, and citizen science.** Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and explore fungi while connecting with like-minded individuals passionate about creating a better world through science. Let's come together, for an afternoon of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Connect with the host for more detailed information for each session, workshop content cycles repeat quarterly. Wild mushroom forays are seasonal and dependant on weather events. **Exploring the Kingdom of Fungi: Adventures in Mushroom Science** Get ready to embark on a fantastic journey through the enchanting world of mushrooms. Counter Culture Labs proudly presents an immersive open laboratory focused on the wonders of fungi and their important role in our everyday lives. Join us for an engaging workshop where we will uncover the secrets of mycology, from the science behind fungi to their creative applications. Discover how mushrooms can revolutionize our environment, improve health, and promote sustainable practices. This event is perfect for science educators, curious minds, and anyone interested in the magical realm of mycology. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, experiment with mushroom cultivation, and explore the captivating field of bioinformatics. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fungi aficionado, this event offers something for everyone. Join us for an afternoon of learning, sharing, and discovering the extraordinary wonders hidden within the world of mushrooms. Can't attend but still want to get in touch? You can reach us via our [contact form](https://forms.gle/Mh3xiGrKv7Kezccw7)!