Tech Happy Hour 'Giveaway'

We had a lot of fun last time we did this, and I had more than a few requests to bring it back, so here it is!
This is the 'Giveaway, we’re doing something fun, useful, and hopefully enjoyable. Bring your old, unused, or lightly-loved tech… and take home something new-to-you!

Got a Raspberry Pi collecting dust?
A keyboard you swore you’d fix but absolutely never will?
A pile of cables you’re emotionally attached to but objectively don’t need?
Perfect. Bring it.

What are the rules? There are no rules! Just don't bring junk and no dead phones from 2007 (unless someone genuinely wants those and has a use for them). This is about giving away real, usable tech you no longer need — and letting someone else geek out over it.

Ok, there's one rule. If you bring it and no one wants it, you have to take it back home with you (sorry)

How the giveaway works
1. Look around your house and find some tech item that you bought and you aren't using or that is collecting dust or is in a drawer
2. Items should be useful, working, or at least fixable.
Examples:
✔️ keyboards, routers, SBCs, SSDs
✔️ monitors, peripherals, dev boards
✔️ spare components, cables, tools
✔️ projects you started but definitely abandoned
No trash, broken beyond repair, or devices with dubious stains
3. Bring it!

Why We’re Doing This
It’s fun
It’s useful
We all have too much gear
Someone else might actually want that thing you've been pretending you’ll repurpose. And it keeps good tech out of landfills. Plus, it’s a great icebreaker — nothing sparks conversation like, “Who brought this mysterious USB device labeled ‘???’?”. Last time I was able to give away a pinephone I didn't think anyone would want!

Come hang out, talk tech, swap gear, have a few drinks and and see what kind of interesting items everyone brings! Looking forward to seeing everyone!