Died’s presentation notes are here:

And the url for the presentation spreadsheet is here.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Proxw3FjOUMywDOpgWHJ3LYviqbKQTCUSjEBunH1MMc/edit?usp=sharing
embedded systems to learn and create – 10 years of making, learning and sharing
Died’s presentation notes are here:
And the url for the presentation spreadsheet is here.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Proxw3FjOUMywDOpgWHJ3LYviqbKQTCUSjEBunH1MMc/edit?usp=sharing
James Presentation is here:
SatellitesA continuation of Pi Pico SD Card. With the addition of humidity and barometric pressure and more fun with the charting. Deid’s presentation notes are here.
Explore the different types of motors that can be controlled with a Raspberry Pi or ESP32, and the software interfaces to drive them.
James presentation pdf is here.
2025-mar22-Presentation_motors_1_V0Dave’s presentation pdf is here.
MotorsGeorge’s presentation, Rotating webcam.
Left to right: AC to 5v wall wart, ULN2003 driver module, 28BYJ-48 geared stepper motor, ESP32CAM. Software was modified from Random Nert Tutorials.
Where: Quality Foods, View Royal, 27 Helmcken Rd #110
When: 9:30-10a Beverages & Conversation
10a Presentation
This is a Hybrid meeting (in-person and on Jitsi)
NOTE: The online server is only available during meeting times, so if you click on the link below and it doesn’t work then there is no meeting and this is normal.
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Craigs presentation notes are here. http://www.makikiweb.com/Pi/ai_on_the_pi.html
8:45-9:00a Coffee & Conversation
9:00a Presentation
PLEASE NOTE: earlier time for this meeting. There is another group who will be using the room at 10:45a.
AI is not just for the big guys any longer. It is possible to run an Artificial Intelligence program on your Pi 4 or Pi 5. In this presentation, we’ll learn about how to run an several AI models on the Pi, the advantages and disadvantages of each.
We’ll open the floor to ask the AI questions (via a web interface on the local network), so bring a laptop, all over IPv6!
This is a Hybrid meeting (in-person and on Jitsi).
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Saturday, July 8th 9:30 am til noon and Saturday July 15th 9:30am till noon.
At Quality Foods Eagle Creek Shopping Center in the upstains boardroom
Register here: https://forms.gle/py3BzTUxfyfPj67o8
You need to bring a laptop:
We loan you
You build a digital thermometer that can
Here is a description of the class
Deid will share his Scooter Speedometer project with us.
Event topics
Robotics Microcontrollers Arduino Electronics Education & Technology
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation
10a Presentation
This is a Hybrid meeting (in-person and on Jitsi).
Small Boardroom @ Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Rd #110 · View Royal
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We will be having a discussion about Projects that we are working on, but haven’t shared with the group. These can be projects that are successful or ones that just didn’t work out and have been abandoned. We’ll enjoy hearing about other’s projects, and perhaps even offer to help.
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation
10a Presentation
This is a Hybrid meeting (in-person and on Jitsi).
Small Boardroom @ Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Rd #110 · View Royal
Join Us Online here:
https://meet.vinnythegeek.ca/vicpimakers
Joel will be presenting a hydroponics controller based on the esp32 and connected to a raspberry pi using home assistant. Here are some links to home assistant and associated sites.
https://www.home-assistant.io/
Joel’s presentation .pdf is here.
HydroponicsController9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation
10a Presentation
This is a Hybrid meeting (in-person and on Jitsi).
Small Boardroom @ Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Rd #110 · View Royal
Join Us Online here:
https://meet.vinnythegeek.ca/vicpimakers
Deid will show us how to use GPIO (General Purpose Input Ouput) pins on the Quadra
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation
10a Presentation
We will be holding a Hybrid meeting (in-person & Jitsi).
In Person – Small Boardroom @ Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Rd #110 · View Royal
Online – https://meet.vinnythegeek.ca/vicpimakers
Deid’s presentation is here: http://deid.ca/pi/quadraGpio/
T’is the season for bright lights and Raspberry Pi fun.
In this talk we’ll look at a ModMyPi Programmable Christmas Tree (MMP-1021), which sits atop the 40 pin header and presents a set of individually controlled LEDs. The trick to practical and easy use of the tree is via GPIOZERO, a fantastic python module. We’ll integrate some sensors as well, since GPIOZERO makes them very easy.
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation
10a Presentation
Small Boardroom @ Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Rd #110 · View Royal
Move over Micropython, Deid has BASIC running on a Pi Pico, and he is going to show us how he did it.
We will be holding a Hybrid meeting (in-person & Jitsi).
Quality Foods View Royal
27 Helmcken Rd #110 · Victoria, BC
https://meet.vinnythegeek.ca/vicpimakers
Deid’s presentation notes are here: http://deid.ca/pi/piPicoBasic/
George will share his old man savers. Consumer kitchen appliances are designed for one size fits all, not for my personal needs. My needs change as I age, and I need alerts for faults.
George’s presentation is here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/107pIcvgMJfG5TxZLBdD5MD1n3QWQPcR2-Dehy2xVzjI/edit?usp=sharing
His code .pdf file is here:
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation
10a Presentation
QCollege has welcomed us back to meet in-person. We thank them for their support.
We will be holding a Hybrid meeting (in-person & Jitsi).
Dave will share his work in running Marine Navigation on a Pi including:
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation (virtual)
10a Presentation
QCollege has welcomed us back to meet in-person. We thank them for their support.
Virtual…
Show and Tell of how you are controlling the world (or at least your part of it) with an AC Power Control project. All are invited to share in this meeting.
QCollege, Suite 303 771 Vernon Ave · Victoria, BC, has welcomed us back to meet in-person. We thank them for their support.
We will be holding a Hybrid meeting (in-person & Jitsi). https://meet.vinneythegeek.ca/vicpimakers
Deid’s link: http://deid.ca/pi/power
George will cover the parts that were donated by Chris Beech’s estate, and are available for projects.
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation (virtual)
10a Presentation
The parts list is here: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMnaZUAg8kaV6HsAw2v57po7gMws3laRvcnWt_fJohsp7SPemczNiPSLXnMXPVC9Q?pli=1&key=dzNtR2NLendQRWVfejY2SDFzMXZPRnRqTHJ2NmtR
George will cover the parts that were donated by Chris Beech’s estate, and are available for projects.
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation (virtual)
10a Presentation
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation (virtual)
10a Presentation
Jim will cover the details of Infra-Red Communications, including basic components (emitter & receiver), data encoding methods, external components & software, how to generate pulses, and how to receive pulses on the Pi Pico.
Jim Briante presenting
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation (virtual)
10a Presentation
Jim’s Presentation Notes are here.
IrDA Infrared communication
Infrared Emitting Diode
• Angle of half intensity: ϕ,
• Relative radian power vs wave length
Infrared Receiver
• Series for remote control
• Automatic gain control (AGC)
• Data format compatibility
Data Encoding Methods
• Pulse distance encoding, Pulse width encoding, Manchester bi-phase encoding
Basic IR System –IR emitter/receiver
• External components/software
• Generating Pulses
• With PSoC PWM interrupts
• Raspberry Pi Pico State Machine
• Receiving Pulse
• Raspberry Pi Pico using interrupts
Single Pulse Application Example
IR Receiver for Continuous Data Communication
• What works for RS-232 data transmission and why?
Project Utilising IR emitters/Receivers using RS-232 Communication
Reference
Intro to Pi & Others Discussion. We will review the course materials, and discuss improvements, and getting the word out.
Intro to Pi & Others is a four part series with each session building on the previous sessions, where Pi basics of software and hardware will be explored.
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PDT
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PST
Don will share with us some cool hardware additions to automate your Pi.
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation
10a Presentations
Presentation material is here.
Jitsi Virtual Meeting
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9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PST
Jim will share with us his secrets in Prototyping projects, from concept to breadboarding, prototyping and printed circuit
board.
The discussion will touch on hardware/software tools used in each of the phases with focus on methods of prototyping and assembly.
See the presentation .pdf here.
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation
10a Presentations
Jitsi Virtual Meeting
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9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PST
Lynn will share with us the many Display options available for embedded systems.
9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation
10a Presentations
Jitsi Virtual Meeting
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Get Lynn’s presentation here.
Deid and others will share what sensors they have been using to sense the real world and report it to the computer world.
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM PST
Jitsi Virtual Meeting
https://meet.vinnythegeek.ca/vicpimakers
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