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20/12/202420/12/2024

Tog’s Festive Round-Up: Laser-Cut Decorations and A Year in Review

As 2024 draws to a close, we at Tog Hackerspace have been busy spreading Christmas cheer in true maker style! This year, we turned our laser cutter into Santa’s workshop, crafting beautiful Christmas decorations for our friends and supporters. These ornaments are our way of saying thank you for being part of our community and celebrating another fantastic year of creativity and collaboration.

In the spirit of making, we’d like to extend a little festive humour. Some of these decorations may have arrived with, shall we say, “bonus assembly required.” If you’ve received one of these, consider it an exclusive DIY project or a seasonal jigsaw puzzle to enjoy during the festive period!

13/12/2024

Light Up Your Holidays with 3D Printing!

At Tog Hackerspace, we’re always exploring creative solutions to everyday challenges—and the festive season is no exception! One of our members has been busy 3D printing custom clips and holders to help keep Christmas lights neatly in place. From clever designs that attach to gutters to magnetic holders perfect for metal surfaces, these 3D-printed tools make decorating easier and more secure.

We’ve captured these innovative designs in a photo gallery to inspire your own holiday projects. Whether you’re a maker looking to create your own clips or just curious to see what can be done with a 3D printer, take a look at our gallery of 3D-printed Christmas light holders.

Feeling inspired? Join us for one of our open nights to explore 3D printing and share ideas with the Tog community!

11/12/202411/12/2024

Christmas Craft Night 🎄✨

Join us for a special edition of Maker Night this festive season! On Wednesday, December 18th, at 7pm, we’re transforming our hackerspace into a cosy space for Christmas Craft Night.

Whether you’re a seasoned maker, new to crafting, or just want to hang out, come along to make your own decorations, enjoy some tasty seasonal treats, and get into the Christmas spirit with our community.

Bring your creativity, your friends, and your festive cheer—we look forward to celebrating with you!

06/12/202406/12/2024

Explore New Worlds with Tog Hackerspace’s In Person Science Fiction Book Club!

Ready to launch into the far reaches of space? This January, the Tog Science Fiction Book Club is embarking on an epic journey with Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, an award-winning novel that weaves together themes of evolution, survival, and humanity’s place in the cosmos.

But that’s not the only big news—our book club is going in-person! After years of virtual meetups on Discord, we’re excited to bring our discussions back to the hackerspace. Join us for a night of conversation, curiosity, and community.

Details:

📖 Book: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:30 pm
📍 Location: Tog Hackerspace

Whether you’re a long-time fan of science fiction or just curious about diving into the genre, our book club is the perfect way to connect with like-minded enthusiasts and discover fantastic stories.

Haven’t finished (or started) the book yet? No problem—come along anyway! We’re all about sharing ideas and enjoying the journey.

This is the perfect time to join as we step into an exciting new chapter for our club. We’d love to see you there!

https://www.meetup.com/tog-dublin-hackerspace/events/mzwvntyhccblc

06/12/202406/12/2024

Hubfortech Gives Back: A Generous Donation to Tog Hackerspace

We at Tog Hackerspace are deeply grateful to Hubfortech, a long-standing electronics store in Finglas, for their generous donation of equipment and computer parts. As they prepared to close their doors, they contacted us to ensure their inventory would continue to benefit the wider tech community.

This thoughtful gesture exemplifies the importance of giving back while promoting sustainability. By donating instead of discarding, they’ve helped prevent valuable items from ending up in landfills. Reuse, after all, is even better than recycling. These tools and components will empower our community members to build exciting projects, support our workshops, and enhance our events.

05/12/2024

Lending a Helping Hand to Women+ in STEM UCD

At Tog Hackerspace, one of our core values is connecting with communities and supporting initiatives that align with our mission to inspire creativity and innovation. Recently, we had the pleasure of collaborating with Women+ in STEM UCD, a society dedicated to supporting women in STEM fields and encouraging students to discover the exciting opportunities STEM has to offer.

For GamerFest, an event aimed at showcasing the fun and creativity within STEM, Women+ in STEM UCD reached out to us for help. They needed equipment and games to add an interactive, hands-on element to their booth, and we were thrilled to step in. The event turned out to be a fantastic success, introducing students to the lighter, more enjoyable side of STEM-centered hobbies while fostering curiosity and engagement.