Build Your Own RISC-V Computer – Olimex RVPC Workshop

Have you ever wanted to build your own computer from scratch? Now’s your chance! Join us in Tog Hackerspace on Saturday, 16th of August, for a hands-on workshop where you’ll solder and program your very own Olimex RVPC kit — a compact and open hardware RISC-V computer.
🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm💰 Cost: €25 per person (plus booking fee)
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/build-your-own-risc-v-computer-olimex-rvpc-workshop-tog-hackerspace-tickets-1446556703039?aff=oddtdtcreator

### 🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Solder up the Olimex RVPC kit – don’t worry if you’re a beginner, we’ll guide you through it.
• Program and run your new computer using an open-source RISC-V CPU.
• Get an introduction to low-level programming and system setup on an open hardware platform.

### 💡 What’s Included

We’ll provide:

• The full RVPC kit from Olimex
• USB-C power cable
• PS/2 to USB adapter

### 🧰 What to Bring

• A laptop
• A USB or PS/2 keyboard
• A VGA monitor and VGA cable (if possible – we’ll have a couple on hand but not enough for everyone)

Whether you’re a hardware hacker, a Linux tinkerer, or just curious about the future of computing with RISC-V, this workshop is a great way to learn by doing. Spaces are limited, so grab your spot while you can!
Come solder, learn, and leave with a computer you built yourself.