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Inspirefest 2016 – Family Fringe

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Inspirefest is a two day technology conference taking place on 30th-1st of July in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. The conference has a strong focus on STEM and diversity. To go along with the conference, there is a host of fringe events taking place in Merrion Square. We are proud to be taking part in the Family Fringe event on 2nd of July.

The Family Fringe brings together the leading Irish STEAM community groups in Ireland: CoderDojo, Girls Hack Ireland, GameCraft, TOG, Hardie Kids, Coding Grace, TCD Walton Club, Physics Buskers and Dublin Maker who will be offering a whole range of activities. From coding and hardware hacking workshops to interactive exhibitions and games, there will be an abundance of activities for small kids (7+) and big kids too! We will be showcasing a range of projects along with running a drop in bridge building competition.

For more information and booking visit the event page -> http://inspirefest.com/fringe/

Check out the photos from the event on our gallery -> https://www.tog.ie/gallery/nggallery/all/Inspirefest-Family-Fringe-2016

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Lathe up and running

latheLast night we had our lathe up and running for the first time since we moved to Blackpitts. We were using it to centre-drill some rollers that are part of a 100 year old mangle. One of our members is restoring the mangle to use as a printing press. Keep an eye out here on our website for details of the project.

 

If you’d like to take a look at the lathe, drop in sometime. The other major piece of equipment that we are almost ready to restart is our laser cutter. We’ve already had the laser firing and are working on alignment. Watch this space.

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New Internet In The Space

One of the big stumbling blocks of our new space has been the slow internet speed. We have been hit delays in getting a suppler into the space. For the last few months we have been living on 4G mobile broadband only. We are happy to say, we now have proper internet in the space. Ask any member for the key the next time you are in the space. Speed_Test_On_Wired_ConnectionIMG_20160617_202943

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TOG at Coolest Projects 2016 – RDS Dublin

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TOG will be attending Coolest Projects 2016 at the RDS Dublin on Saturday 18th June. The event runs from 09:30 to 17:30.

*** Note that this is not a TOG event, and that you need to book tickets to attend the event, but these are currently listed as FREE on the Coolest Projects website ***

You can read more about the event and book tickets here… http://coolestprojects.org/

Map link here.

We will be running a show and tell area, soldering workshop area and a bridge building area. There’s lots to see at the event with Coder Dojo groups from all over Ireland showing off their projects.

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Check out the photos from the day in our gallery. Below is the winner of the bridge building competition.

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June Open Social

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Well the Earth and Moon have turned once again and another month has passed. That can only mean one thing. It’s time for TOG Open Social.

This months Open Social takes place on Saturday 18th May at 7pm. If you fancy a great alternative Saturday evening in town, why not drop in and see us. We’ll show you around our space and update you on the progress. Saturday will be a busy day for us as we will be attending Coolest Projects in the RDS and we also have an OpenStreetMap Jam in the space at 2PM.

Our Open Social is a great informal way to visit us. You can talk to members and visitors, see what’s going on, or just hang out for the evening. The space stays open until the last member is left……usually the small hours of Sunday morning. The evening is free to attend for members and visitors alike. Our doors will be open from 7pm. No booking is required…. just turn up. You can drop in for 10 minutes, or stay the whole night. We have parking available. Bring beer, food, gadgets! Hope to see you there.

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OSM MapJam Saturday 18th of June

OpenStreetMap (OSM) Ireland members will meet Saturday 18th of June in Dublin and do OSM mappy stuff on laptops in TOG. Like an indoor mapping party / hack day / social meet up / barcamp.

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What is OpenStreetMap?
OpenStreetMap is a world wide, open content map. It’s often referred to as the Wikipedia of maps in reference to the fact that it is open to be edited by anyone.

If you’d like to learn more about OpenStreetMap, come along! Want to start mapping your local area, and want help? Come along! Want to find out how to use the low level OpenStreetMap data? Come along! This event is open to all.
If you’re already an OSM mapper and would like come, but not sure what to do, don’t worry we have loads of townlands to map and plenty of people who will give you a hand learning the details.

 

We will also be discussion the recent permission obtained from the Gardai to use Mobile Speed Camera locations on openstreetmaps and on apps that use that data.Page2
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In addition there will also be a meeting of the Irish Open Source Geospatial Foundation. OSGeo was created to support the collaborative development of open source geospatial software, and promote its widespread use.

Where and When?
Tog Dublin Hackerspace
Saturday 18th of June 2016  2-5pm

The monthly social takes place from 7pm on the day, so if you hang around you can take part in the open social.

Open Street Map Ireland Website

Worldwide editable map

OSM Ireland email list

Open Source Geospatial Foundation

OS Geo Ireland & email list

Garda Speed Camera Information