Hackaday Berlin: The Badge, Workshops, And Lightning Talks | League Tech

Hackaday Berlin is just below two weeks away, and we have information thrice! If you do not have tickets but, there are nonetheless a couple of left, so seize them whereas they’re sizzling. We’ll be releasing the ultimate full schedule quickly, however we undoubtedly plan to attend a pre-party on Friday the twenty fourth evening, adopted by a strong 14-hour day of hacking, speaking and music on Saturday the twenty fifth, after which a smooth Carry-a-Brunch. Hack with impromptu demos, workshops, and anything on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Badge Spherical Two

Many Europeans could not make the flight to Supercon, so here is your likelihood to get your palms on Voja Antonic’s wonderful coaching retrocomputer on this facet of the Atlantic. It has been redesigned for Berlin, with a few {hardware} tweaks as a result of nobody can put down a board revision, but it surely’s 100% appropriate with the badge that swept Supercon 2022.

If you wish to learn extra about it, you must. We beloved it, and the general public too. Top-of-the-line badge {hardware} gimmicks was a “punch card” reader, however there was additionally a batch engaged on the software program facet as properly, and we get pull requests for a lot of the nice demos. In the event you’re coming over and wish to begin hacking your badge a bit sooner, you can begin your analysis now.

On Saturday evening we’re having a badge hacking ceremony, so you may brag about what you’ve got completed. It’s enjoyable.

Workshops

We now have three formal workshops deliberate for Hackaday Berlin! You may discover that we have added workshop registrations to the ticketing web page. After all, you must come to attend.

As a result of area for every may be very restricted, we ask that you just select your favourite and join only one. In the event you actually wish to get in and it is bought out, e-mail [email protected] and we’ll put you on the ready checklist.

• paul hague // Hug-O-Rama: Robotic Reputation Contest

  Given the craft supplies, motors, servos, and Pico microcontrollers, you may be guided to create a robotic companion with a redeeming character trait. Then we’ll go head-to-head towards these neocytes whereas your fellow shopmates vote on their superficial allure. The winner can query these years that he spent being actually good at one thing else.

  Paul combats his social anxiousness and impostor syndrome by mentioning that he designed the Raspberry Pi brand. This workshop is dropped at you by Digi-Key.

  This workshop lasts three hours and prices $20.

• matt venn // Tiny Tapeout – Design your personal chip and make it!

  On this workshop, you’ll have the chance to design and manufacture your personal design on an ASIC! You’ll be taught: The fundamentals of digital logic, the fundamentals of how semiconductors are designed and manufactured, the way to use a web-based digital design instrument to construct and simulate a easy design, and the way to create the GDS information for manufacturing in code open Sky130 PDK. Members can have the choice to submit their designs to be manufactured on the following shuttle as a part of the Tiny Tapeout undertaking. Members will want a laptop computer with an Web connection. Mouse and headphones are advisable.

  Matt Venn is a science and expertise communicator and electronics engineer. He brings 20 years of engineering expertise to create progressive studying experiences for individuals all over the world. Extra lately, he has centered on the world of open supply silicon.

  This workshop lasts two hours and prices $20.

• radomir [deshipu] dopieralski // Fluffbug: a DIY desktop robotic

  An affordable little desktop robotic like Fluffbug supplies ample alternative for experimentation, with out being too heavy a burden. CircuitPython simplifies programming and is simple so as to add sensors or different {hardware} to. It may be managed together with your telephone by way of WiFi, however if you happen to convey your laptop computer and a USB-C cable, you too can program it your self.

  A Python programmer by day, he turns into a supervillain by evening constructing insectoid robots, handheld recreation consoles, customized keyboards, and different tasks. He generally torments the Swiss Society for Mechatronic Artwork and tries to transform everybody to make use of CircuitPython.

  This workshop is 2 hours lengthy and prices $40, primarily as a result of variety of servos concerned.

lightning talks

A Lightning Discuss is seven minutes lengthy and it is your likelihood to shine as a lot as potential in that time frame. (It isn’t straightforward to offer a brilliant quick speak, observe it on a watch a couple of times.) The concept is to permit the broadest vary of the Hackaday group to stand up and present what you are doing, what’s most attention-grabbing to you. proper now, or no matter else you suppose we might love too.

We had initially deliberate to maintain Lightning Talks open till the final minute, however many individuals wished to ensure they’d a slot earlier than making ready. If you wish to reserve your home, fill out this manner. If we’ve got area, we’ll settle for walk-ins, however if you want to ensure your area, please register now.