What we’re about
Welcome! - We build internet connected things using Open Source hardware and Software. Using many popular platforms, including but not limited to: Arduino, RaspberryPi, Beaglebone, Open WRT, Teensy, Android and more…
Please familiarise yourself with our Code of Conduct, in summary: "Be excellent to each other" :)
Join our mailing list!
ozberry@googlegroups.com is a good place to ask questions and/or have threaded discussions. To join, simply send a blank email to: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc">ozberry+subscribe@googlegroups.com</a> web based viewer linked above.
We also have a Telegram group for members to have more real-time discussions, please request to join.
Spam and non-disclosure of commercial interests will not be tolerated. No Recruitment Agents. If in doubt please contact me. - James Zaki
Upcoming events (1)
See all- IoT Makers @ Chatswood Library - Back at the Creator SpaceChatswood Library, Chatswood, NS
The Next OzBerry will be on the 18th of May 2024.
We expect to be in the Creator Space.
No kids group this month though.Other dates - to be confirmed closer to time are...
15th June 24
20th July 24
17th August 24We had a good meeting last month in spite of the bad weather. The Metro was back but some train track upgrades still. I never know how many people will turn up each time.
Our kids group went well I thought. My thanks go out to all of the helpers, our OzBerry group and also the library staff.
We sorted out how to easily power the Pi with a screen attached, but still managed to kill one somehow. It flashes but does not boot and swapping parts suggests it is not the memory card but the main PC board :(
Some of the kids are experts and I hope they continue to come each month. This month however they are not coming, but I expect they will be back for our June meeting.I am still looking for a volunteer to do a talk for May. I guess something will turn up or I will have to do something.
I am really looking forward to seeing you all again soon.
For the next meeting we are starting at the usual time ...
(10:00am-4:00pm).
Come and go as you like, and don't let me stop you ducking out for some lunch or coffee.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.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 our club Arduino or RaspberryPi kits. 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-conductShare a micro talk. Get up and speak about your project (or another topic of interest) up to 30 minutes (optional).
Please let Jamie or Erik know what you would like a tutorial on, or even better, volunteer to present something new.
Online!
We are now online! A discussion group has been formed where members can discuss their projects or just socialise with members at https://t.me/ozberrypiWhat 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 ready to go. Raspberry Pi's coming soon.
Your leaders are..
Jamie (all the way from Parkes) and Erik Houseman (now looking for a place to live near Toukley.)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-8Thank you, we hope to see you soon.
Erik