PyLadies Dublin: Introduction to MicroPython (Part 2 of 2)

This month's session is for folks to complete the Intro to MicroPython workshop and Demonware will be hosting us this time round. ❤️

🤔For those curious on what we did last week: https://www.meetup.com/PyLadiesDublin/events/dclgvlyzhbcc/

ℹ️Part 2 covers interacting with slightly more complex devices such as the provided screen and temperature sensors, and also using the
WiFi capabilities of the provided microcontroller to send and receive data.

For those who'll finish the Max's tutorial early (and anyone who's coming along and didn't attend last month's workshop), I will be bringing a couple of micro:bits (MicroPython), Circuit Playground Expresses (CicruitPython) and Pi-Tops (with its kits) for people to continue to play and try out other microcontrollers. Do bring along your electronic-y stuff also! 😊

Big thanks to

• Python Ireland for loan of microcontrollers
• Demonware for hosting
• Dublin Maker's MADE as our supporter
• 💖Seattle PyLadies for sending on books from O'Reilly! 💖
• Coding Grace for lending Pi-Tops and other electronics bits & bob

We are raffling the remaining O'Reilly Books on the night, so if you want to win them, come along and have some maker-y fun with us!

Running Order (*Subject to change)
18:00 REGISTRATION
18:30 Welcome & Introduction
18:35 Setup for those new / Continue Workshop
19:35 BREAK
20:00 Workshop
21:00 EVENT ENDS

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These workshops is intended to be accessible for beginner programmers and those unfamiliar with Python itself.

Attendees need to bring a laptop and a MicroUSB cable, all other hardware will be provided.

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If you have anything to share, please do via https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/edit/YXNsDHM5E9a2Ba1-0-5E6QeI/

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About Max Vizard:

Originally from Cork, Max studied Computer Game Development at the University of Limerick before moving to Dublin to pursue a career in Software Development.
He has worked with Python in the industry since graduating in 2013. He currently works on web applications and operational automation at Demonware.
In his spare time, Max combines his hobbies of gardening and electronics by using MicroPython to monitor his plants.

https://twitter.com/vizard_max

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CALL FOR SPEAKERS

Interested in speaking at our upcoming meetups, please submit talk details to: https://pyladiesdublin.typeform.com/to/Rr6hVJ

CALL FOR SPONSORS

If you are interested in supporting PyLadies Dublin monthly meetup(s), get in touch and we will figure out and do something awesome together.

QUESTIONS Email dublin@pyladies.com.

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FAQ

Q. I'm not female, is it ok for me to attend?
A. Yes, PyLadies Dublin events are open to everyone at all levels.

Q. What do I need to bring?
A. Bring your laptop (and don't forget your charger).

Q. Will there be food?
A. Normally we don't provide food, but sometimes we have nice sponsors who provide some pizzas, we will let folks know in advance.

Q. What do you do at PyLadies Dublin Meetups?
A. We have short (or long talks), demos, folks working on their own projects, ask questions on Python-related topics, work on projects together or generally chit-chat and meet like-minded people.

Q. Do you have a Code of Conduct?
A. Yes (but we will need to find an alternative place for it, it's not easy to find on meetup) - https://www.meetup.com/PyLadiesDublin/pages/12625412/Code_of_Conduct/