News – Tog Hackerspace

03/02/202503/02/2025

A Day to Finish What You Started – Finish-a-thon

At TOG, we love hacking, tinkering, and creating—but let’s be honest, sometimes projects get left unfinished. That’s why we’re hosting a Finish-a-thon, a one-day community hackathon dedicated to wrapping up those lingering projects. Whether it’s coding, crafting, designing, writing, or fixing, this is your chance to make real progress and cross something off your to-do list!

Event Details: 📅 Date: Saturday, 15th February
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: TOG Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12, D12 CF6V
🍕 Bonus: Stick around afterwards for our monthly open social with homemade pizza!

What’s the Plan?

Kick off at 10:30 AM with a casual start.
Share your project or join someone else’s.
Work throughout the day with the support of the TOG community.
No official prizes—just the satisfaction of progress (and maybe some fun surprises!).

What Can You Work On? Anything goes! This is an open hackathon where you can:

Squash that annoying bug in your open-source code.
Wrap up a writing or design piece.
Complete an electronics kit gathering dust.
Revamp, repair, or refine something you’ve been meaning to finish.

What Should You Bring?

Whatever tools and materials you need for your project.
A laptop is always a good idea.
TOG has plenty of spare parts and resources, but be prepared to take home what you bring.

If you don’t have a project, no worries! There’s always someone who could use a helping hand.

We’d love to get an idea of numbers, so please register on Meetup or Eventbrite if you’re coming. If you’d like to support the space, consider giving a donation via Eventbrite to help us continue hosting great community events. Any questions? Just ask!

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/a-day-to-finish-what-you-started-finish-a-thon-tickets-1232717704839?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you there!

02/01/202502/01/2025

The Irish Embassy at 38C3

This Christmas saw the much-anticipated return of the Chaos Communications Congress, 38C3. The event once again brought hackers and makers from across the globe to Hamburg.

One of the Congress’s standout features is Assemblies—self-organized spaces where individuals with shared interests or projects gather to collaborate, learn, and share. Among these was the Irish Embassy, a collective of hackers and makers with ties to Ireland.

This year’s Irish Embassy crew brought together enthusiasts from across the island, including many from Tog Hackerspace. As space was at a primer we shared with our friends from the Scottish Consulate. We formed a haven for Type G power sockets for those in need.

Our own crew put on a couple of workshops on building satellite ground stations and understanding IoT with Arduino Cloud.

For a glimpse into the action, check out our gallery.

Looking ahead, the Irish Embassy will be reuniting at Why2025 this August. You can stay updated on their plans and activities through their Mastodon account: https://chaos.social/@irishembassy.

30/12/202430/12/2024

Maker Tour of Croatia: 12 Days of Making and Exploring

This post is from our member Jeffrey Roe, who is sharing his trip to Croatia. Over about a week, Jeffrey gave talks at conferences, got stuck into maker events, visited fab labs and hackerspaces, and even managed a bit of island hopping. Here’s how it all went.

Day 1: Landing in Zagreb

After touching down in Zagreb, I had some time to get my bearings and settle in. It’s a lovely city, and I was looking forward to a busy few days ahead. The Science Connecting People (SCOPE) Conference kicked off with a half-day session in Europe House.

29/12/202429/12/2024

Open Jam at TOG Hackerspace: Start the New Year with Creativity!

Say goodbye to the Christmas blues and kickstart your new year with an exciting day of creativity and collaboration! TOG Hackerspace is hosting an Open Jam on Monday, December 30th, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This free event is open to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned maker or simply curious about trying something new.

The Open Jam is the perfect opportunity to dive into a project, play with your new tech toys, or explore the wide array of tools and resources available at TOG. Whether you’re into software, hardware, electronics, or crafts, there’s a space for you to experiment, create, and connect with like-minded individuals.

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!