Open Tech Calendar

Introduction to coding for adults

A session aimed at people with no coding knowledge or experience. The session introduces the simple Scratch coding environment and explains how to code using simple drag and drop blocks. Basic coding concepts are introduced and fun practical excercises (including the use of the Code-a-Pillars teach the process of solving real life problems with code before the widely used high level Python language is introduced.

Attendees will be able to continue their coding journey after the session if they sign up for the online accounts (Scratch and Trinket).

Age 16 +

The course is provided on behalf of FabLab Devon #Exeter by 2.times do

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-coding-for-adults-tickets-55284779263?aff=erellivmlt

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-coding-for-adults-tickets-55284779263?aff=erellivmlt

Sat 23rd Mar 2019 10:00am (Europe/London)

Sat 23rd Mar 2019 12:00pm (Europe/London)

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Build and use a contact microphone

In this workshop each participant learns the basics of soldering as they create their own microphone. They then spend time sampling and recording the acoustics of objects throughout the space and finally edit and modify these recordings using the free Audacity audio software.

Attendees can take their microphone and sound recordings away to continue to work on and edit them.

Suitable for Ages 11 and above (under 16 accompanied)

The course is provided on behalf of FabLab Devon #Exeter by 2.times do

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-and-use-a-contact-microphone-tickets-55283773254?aff=erellivmlt

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-and-use-a-contact-microphone-tickets-55283773254?aff=erellivmlt

Sat 9th Mar 2019 11:00am (Europe/London)

Sat 9th Mar 2019 1:00pm (Europe/London)

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Build a Scratch weather forecaster

Using the Scratch programming language and basic electronics participants create simple code graphics to show the Met Office weather forecast for the next five days.

They will then use various physical computing aspects to create their own weather forecast display system.

Suitable for Age 11 and above

Course provided on behalf of FabLab Devon #Exeter by 2.times do

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-a-scratch-weather-forecaster-tickets-55285398114

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/build-a-scratch-weather-forecaster-tickets-55285398114

Mon 18th Feb 2019 10:00am (Europe/London)

Mon 18th Feb 2019 12:00pm (Europe/London)

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Hour of Code

On Saturday 10 the December we will be running two one hour workshops as part of the worldwide Hour of Code event.

Session 1 (9:30 - 10:30) - using LEDs, Scratch & the Raspberry Pi.

Session 2 (11:00 - 12:00) - build an Air Piano.

Places are free but limited. To book your place please contact Exeter Library on

01392 384218

or email

exeter.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk

https://goo.gl/bSE400

Sat 10th Dec 2016 9:30am (Europe/London)

Sat 10th Dec 2016 12:00pm (Europe/London)

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Exeter Raspberry Jam

Exeter Raspberry Jam
Saturday 3rd December
The next Exeter Raspberry Jam will take place on Saturday 3rd December in the Rougemont Room at Exeter Library between 10:00 - 12:00. As usual there will be lots to do, plenty of help and advice and pis to play with, we'll also have some BBC Micro:bits and Arduinos.

https://goo.gl/Tuk4X3

Sat 3rd Dec 2016 10:00am (Europe/London)

Sat 3rd Dec 2016 12:00pm (Europe/London)

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Music Machine 40

Music Machine 40 is part of composer Simon Belshaw’s ongoing Music Machine project and is a large scale installation that uses eight Raspberry Pi computers with sensors to generate music. This installation is produced in association with 2.Times Do CIC, funded by Exeter City Council and supported by Devon Libraries.

The project has three stages; the first morning session will be an opportunity for eight people to build a part of the installation. This will include a simple circuit and 3D printing. The second session will be the development and exploration of the potential of the music that can be created by the machine.

The final stage will run from 1:00 when the Rougemont Room will be open to all visitors who will be able to interact with the machine and create their own unique piece of music.

Tickets for the morning session are limited, cost £5 and available from Exeter Library, the workshop is suitable for all ages although children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

No musical, coding or electronic knowledge are required.

https://goo.gl/JRg1hB

Sat 8th Oct 2016 10:00am (Europe/London)

Sat 8th Oct 2016 12:00pm (Europe/London)

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Exeter Raspberry Jam

The next Exeter Raspberry Jam will take place on Saturday 1st October in the Rougemont Room at Exeter Library between 10:00 – 12:00. As usual there will be lots to do, plenty of help and advice and pis to play with, we’ll also have some BBC Micro:bits and Arduinos.

http://2timesdo.co.uk/events/

Sat 1st Oct 2016 10:00am (Europe/London)

Sat 1st Oct 2016 12:00pm (Europe/London)

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Music Machine 1

As part of the Fun Palaces weekend at Exeter Library composer Simon Belshaw is putting on a performance of Music Machine 1. We are looking for people who would like to be involved. No musical skill, ability or instrument are required (although having one or more of those will not exclude you) and it's open to all ages. Come along to the Rougemont Room at Exeter Library at 1:00 on Saturday 1st October to join in.

For more information: bit.ly/MusicMachine1

http://goo.gl/OZHB90

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-machine-1-tickets-27727031297?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text

Sat 1st Oct 2016 1:00pm (Europe/London)

Sat 1st Oct 2016 2:00pm (Europe/London)

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Exeter Raspberry Jam

The next Exeter Raspberry Jam will take place on Saturday 3rd September in the Rougemont Room at Exeter Library between 10:00 - 12:00. As usual there will be lots to do, plenty of help and advice and pis to play with, we'll also have some BBC Micro:bits and Arduinos.

http://us12.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8a3b6f7e1fac533032efa3959&id=fa53177c00&e=[UNIQID]

Sat 3rd Sep 2016 10:00am (Europe/London)

Sat 3rd Sep 2016 12:00pm (Europe/London)

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Digital Day at Dorchester Library

Aimed at young and old alike, this is a great chance to meet the Bots Bits and Pi’s, see them in action and have a go. There will be a range of hands-on demos, workshops and talks about the latest trends in Digital Making, including 3D printing.

Dorchester library will also play host to a Wii Tournament throughout the day and in the afternoon a Code Club Meet and make is open to all.

We will have activities and demonstrations from the innovative 2.Times Do, Bournemouth University and the Safer Schools and Communities Team with library staff on hand throughout the day to showcase the 24/7 library and all our online resources.

Booking is advisable for some activities, but there will be lots to see and do if you are just passing so don’t be shy, drop by!

https://goo.gl/I6CgMS

Thu 25th Aug 2016 10:00am (Europe/London)

Thu 25th Aug 2016 4:30pm (Europe/London)

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Coding with Minecraft

Come and join 2.times do and experience Raspberry Pi, Python and other coding software with the creative and adventurous game of Minecraft.

http://bathnes.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/events-and-activities

Wed 24th Aug 2016 10:00am (Europe/London)

Wed 24th Aug 2016 5:00pm (Europe/London)

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Age: 9+ but an adult must accompany their child for the duration of the session.

Exeter Raspberry Jam

The next Exeter Raspberry Jam will take place on Saturday 6th August in the Rougemont Room at Exeter Library between 10:00 – 12:00. As usual there will be lots to do, plenty of help and advice and pis to play with, we’ll also have some BBC Micro:bits and Arduinos.

http://2timesdo.co.uk/events/

Sat 6th Aug 2016 10:00am (Europe/London)

Sat 6th Aug 2016 12:00pm (Europe/London)

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Sat 4th Jun 2016 10:00am (Europe/London)

Sat 4th Jun 2016 12:00pm (Europe/London)

Build a Robot Half Term workshop

Half term workshop in St Thomas Library 10 – 4pm
A fun and exciting computing and electronics workshop for children age 10 and over

Build your own upgradeable robot to take home

Have fun and experiment with the popular Arduino controller board that can be re-used for many other projects

Please bring your own lunch

Tickets £35 from : bit.ly/junerobot

http://2timesdo.co.uk/events/

http://bit.ly/junerobot

Wed 1st Jun 2016 10:00am (Europe/London)

Wed 1st Jun 2016 4:00pm (Europe/London)

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Exeter Raspberry Jam

The next Exeter Raspberry Jam will take place on Saturday 4th June in the Rougemont Room at Exeter Library between 10:00 – 12:00. As usual there will be lots to do, plenty of help and advice and pis to play with, we’ll also have some BBC Micro:bits and Arduinos.
As part of the this we are offering a quick 30 minute workshop that will show you how to connect a DS18B20 Digital Temperature Sensor on the Raspberry Pi and take measurements.This session will cover protocols, modifying the configuration of your Pi to load drivers, reading data from files and using a code library. Cost is £2 including a free DS18B20 sensor conveniently mounted on a circuit board.

(Only one ticket required if an adult and child are working together)

http://2timesdo.co.uk/events/

http://2timesdo.co.uk/events/

Wed 1st Jun 2016 10:00am (Europe/London)

Wed 1st Jun 2016 12:00pm (Europe/London)

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Soundcamp live audio streaming workshop

Come and take part in a workshop to build an audio streaming device using a Raspberry Pi that you can site in your garden and broadcast to the world!


This event is in partnership with soundtent to tie in with their SOUNDCAMP event that takes place on 30 April to 1 May 2016.


Soundcamp is a series of outdoor listening events on International Dawn Chorus Day, linked by Reveil: a 24 hour broadcast that tracks the sounds of daybreak, travelling West from microphone to microphone on sounds transmitted live by audio streamers around the globe.

You can hear sounds from the first Reveil broadcast in May 2014 in the Archive. These include streams from the Locus Sonus soundmap, independent projects, commissions and transient streams specially for the event.

Soundcamp exists as the assembled activities of artists, scientists, activists, listeners and others, who contribute live audio streams at daybreak and head outdoors in small or larger forays to explore the sound ecology of strange and familiar places. For 24 hours those sounds are strung together to create a long, live composition and a kind of clock.

In our workshop you will learn how to build and set up a streaming device and how to broadcast it via the internet.

No skills or previous knowledge are required, there are different levels of engagement (see ticket types) and children under 15 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Other information:

You do not need to have a Raspberry Pi for this, you can attend to help out and learn.

If you are bringing your own pi it must be a B, B+ or pi2 (this will not work with a pi3 yet).

You will need a pi, psu (or battery pack), wifi dongle, usb audio device and a microphone.

If you don't have these we can supply these (price list on request).

Your ticket price includes an SD card.

http://2timesdo.co.uk/events/

http://bit.ly/2timesdawn

Tue 19th Apr 2016 6:30pm (Europe/London)

Tue 19th Apr 2016 8:30pm (Europe/London)

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Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

Exeter Raspberry Jam

Exeter Raspberry Jam is a very informal gathering of Raspberry Pi enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome from novices to experts, bring in your own projects or come in and learn. We are not exclusively pi so if you have an Arduino or BBC Micro:bit you’ll be welcome too.
Entry is free but sometimes we run short workshops that we charge a nominal fee for, you can still attend the jam without participating in the workshop.

http://2timesdo.co.uk/exeter-raspberry-jam-2nd-april-2016/

http://bit.ly/piJamMay

Sat 7th May 2016 10:00am (Europe/London)

Sat 7th May 2016 12:00pm (Europe/London)

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Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult.