March Embedded MakerBytes Meeting

The March Embedded MakerBytes Meeting has been uploaded to the calendar (https://calendar.dallasmakerspace.org/events/view/23928). I am happy to change anything on the agenda if there is input from others but here is the current agenda.

#Embedded MakerBytes SIG Meeting Agenda
Date: 3/09/2025
Time: 1-2:30

Agenda

1:00 – 1:15 PM: Free Talk with Prompt

Prompt: “Exploring Practical Applications of Raspberry Pi and Arduino in Everyday Projects.”

  • Open discussion on creative ways to integrate microcontrollers into real-world solutions.
  • Potential applications in home automation, data logging, and interactive electronics.
  • Members share insights, challenges, and past experiences with Raspberry Pi Pico, Zero, and Arduino.

1:15 – 2:00 PM: Group Activity – “Microcontroller Mini-Projects”

Objective:

Break into small teams (3-4 people) to build and test a simple embedded system project. Depending on attendance each group will work on one of the following projects:

  1. Temperature & Humidity Logger Skills Built: Raspberry Pi Pico, electronics, MicroPython, I2C communication, data logging, sensor integration.
  2. Capacitive Touch Soundbox
    Skills Built: Arduino Nano, capacitive touch sensors, C++ programming, sound generation, event-driven input.
  3. Light-Sensing Night Light Skills Built: Raspberry Pi Zero, analog sensor reading, basic automation, circuit logic, power efficiency.

2:00 – 2:30 PM: Open Office Hours & Collaboration

  • Members bring questions, seek troubleshooting help, or discuss ongoing projects.
  • Facilitators and experienced members provide guidance on coding, hardware setup, and project development.
  • Opportunity to form smaller working groups for ongoing collaboration.

For More Information, Contact: Rie Conley at @rie on Talk, rie_conley on Discord

We look forward to seeing you there

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