Name: OzBerry - IoT Makers @ Chatswood Library
Start: 2025-09-20T10:00:00+10:00
End: 2025-09-20T16:00:00+10:00
Location: Chatswood Library

**OzBerry – Saturday, September 20th, 2025**
*Creator Space*

🧒 **Kids' Group Session:** 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM *(TBC)*
🤖 **AI/Robots Group:** 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (TBC)

This month I’m hoping for a stronger turnout—it’s always more fun (and more valuable) when more of us get together. Last month we wrapped up early due to low numbers, but with a couple of potential new members joining, our group now sits at 3,539 members on Meetup. It would be great to see more of that community in person this time around !
We know everyone enjoys OzBerry meetups with special presentations, and we’re working on lining one up for this session. In the meantime, if you’ve got something to share—a demo, a project you’ve been tinkering with, or just an idea you’d like to float—please bring it along!
Speaking of sharing, Simon set the bar high last time, and we’re all eager to see what he’s bringing next. Don’t be shy—show us what you’ve been working on too. I wonder what Martin has ?
I am really looking forward to catching up with you all!

Cheers Erik

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Thanks to Simon, we have a **Facebook** page for **OzBerry**
https://www.facebook.com/share/yHsx3iKHAwkNkAHs/
Have you seen it yet ? If not why not ?

For the next meeting we are starting at the usual time ...
(10:00am-4:00pm) and I will appreciate some help as usual for the kids session in particular. I am really impressed with their Python and Pi skills and we hope to be able to keep up, and also introduce some new topics that work. I learn new things each week like how to debug "Scratch" Robots and how to get remote controls to work in the correct direction. If only I could learn to type as fast as these youngsters :)

So please come and go as you like, and don't let me stop you ducking out for some lunch or coffee.

If you have a child, It's easy to become a member of the library so that you can be issued with one of the kits. You need to see the library staff to book as well, as there is a limit of 10 because it gets too busy, crowded and noisy otherwise. So please book now to avoid disappointment.

**Where - Chatswood Library.**
Lower Ground, The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood 2067.
Parking is usually difficult and I prefer to use the Train or Metro or just park all day near Beauchamp Park and walk a few blocks for exercise.
The Metro may be down again, so it will pay to check if you will have a slow bus instead.

If you like meeting up with all different experimenters and coders then please come along. Also consider bringing a project to build and discuss problems you are having with the group - we will most likely have someone in the group that will know how to help.

OzBerry events encompass a wide range of Open Source Hardware and Software on many popular platforms, including but not limited to: Arduino, RaspberryPi, Beaglebone, Android and more… if it plugs in and is programmable then it's a good fit.

We share ideas and help each other solve bugs and design issues that might otherwise be difficult on your own. We try to exhibit both hobby and professional projects each month.

Beginners are always welcome, we often have beginner events running. If you are just curious or starting out, all you need is a laptop, we will get you started on one of Chatswood Libraries Raspberry Pi kits, with your library card. Or just come along and have a look, it's up to you. We can also shed some light on the ESP32, "Internet of Things" and LoRa.

**Format**
6 hours of relaxed, unstructured collaboration and learning, come and go as you please. Help others or ask for help with your project. No pressure. But most importantly, remember to "Be excellent to each other" - https://github.com/OzBerry/code-of-conduct

Share a micro talk. Get up and speak about your project (or another topic of interest) (optional).

Please let Jamie, Simon or Erik know what you would like a tutorial on, or even better, volunteer to present something new.

**What to Bring**
We suggest a laptop at a minimum. Your project if you have one, or some hardware that you'd like to tinker with.

If you are a member of the library or would like to join, there are various electronic devices you can borrow: mBots, Makey Makey, and a Droid Inventor and drumroll please ... Raspberry Pi's .

You may like to join our discussion list, by sending a blank email to:
ozberry+subscribe@googlegroups.com or join on the web: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ozberry

* **Library Info**

Children policy in the Library - children under the age of 11 should be supervised by someone over 18 at all times in the Library.
[https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/About-us/Policies-and-Guidelines#section-8](https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/About-us/Policies-and-Guidelines#section-8)

Thank you, we hope to see you soon.
Erik

Erik Houseman

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