IoT HackSpace + Talks: Shopping In Shenzhen & Internet of "Showbiz" Things

Speakers (~1pm)

Shopping In Shenzhen - Anthony May (@techydude)

I'd read about the 'MIT Media Lab' tour lead by the legendary Andrew ‘Bunnie' Huang & drooled, and then Jon Oxer's (Freetronics.com) write-up, so when one of my clients in Canada said "We're going to this electronics trade show in Hong Kong, is there anything we should look out for?", my instant reply was "Me!”. But none of that really prepared me for the reality of Shenzhen, an electronics hardware paradise.

Internet of "Showbiz" Things - Michela Ledwidge

Creative Director, Michela Ledwidge presents an Internet of "Showbiz" Things with reference to Rack&Pin, her web services framework for networked event and entertainment shows. Michela will also share insights from Siggraph Asia 2014 where she presented this work alongside the Samsung IoT research group in the mobile symposium.

Hackspace (12pm - 6pm)

It's not all about RaspberryPi... Our monthly hackspace encompasses a wide range of Open Source Hardware and Software on many popular platforms, including but not limited to: Arduino, RaspberryPi, Beaglebone, Open WRT, Teensy, Android and more… if it plugs in and is programmable then it's a good fit.

If you have an established project please bring it down. Both Hobby and professional projects are represented each month.

Beginners are always welcome, If you are just curious or starting out, all you need is a laptop, we will get you started on one of our club Arduino, Beaglebone or RaspberryPi kits. Or just come along and have a look, it's up to you. We can probably also shed some light on this mysterious “Internet of things” thing too.

Shared Equipment includes Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, 3D Printers, Soldering Station and knowledge in a friendly open environment.

Come down and escape your home study/lab once a month! ;) we share ideas and help each other solve bugs and design issues that might be otherwise difficult on your own.

Format

6 hours – relaxed, unstructured collaboration and learning, come and go as you please. Help others or ask for help with your project. No pressure.

Micro talks on the hour - Starting from ~1pm. Get up and speak about your project (or another topic of interest) for 10 minutes (optional).

What to bring

A laptop at a minimum. Your project if you have one.

The Flea Market

If you have stuff to swap, sell or give away, please bring it along. Please note: It's carry in carry out, so if you have gear left over please take it home with you.

Getting Help with your Project

If you need a hand getting started with the basics or have a tough bug in a complex system... the process is the same, just ask. :)

We look forward to seeing you!

Your hosts:

Andrew Stone.
0412 488 251 @Drivenlogic

James Zaki.
0450 259 254 @Cyclearn

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