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SatellitesSat Apr 12 2025 – Python Virtual Environment and Typing
Deid presents: Python Virtual Environment and Typing
Where: Quality Foods, View Royal, 27 Helmcken Rd #110
When: 9:30-10a Beverages & Conversation
10a Presentation
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Sat Mar 22, 2025 – Controlling Motors with Raspberry Pi/ESP32s
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
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Sat Mar 8 2025 – XOR Logic with a Neural Network on a Raspberry Pi Pico
Two input XOR logic is implemented with an artificial neural network written in MicroPython on a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller as an educational exercise of applying artificial intelligence to control machinery (LEDs in this example).
The intent of the presentation is to provide enough detail for others to get started on their own projects incorporating an artificial neural network on a microcontroller (or single board computer).
I’ll be presenting referring to a document that will be available at a GitHub repository (along with MicroPython code and a couple of Jupyter-Notebook files that will be discussed during the presentation): https://github.com/James-Canova/XOR_NN.git
XOR_NN_RaspPiPico_V0https://github.com/James-Canova/XOR_NN
Where: White Spot (Mt Newton & Pat Bay Hwy)
When: 9:30-10a Beverages & Conversation
10a Presentation
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February 2025 Victoria PiMaker Meetings
- 8 Feb – Connectors Discussion – Molex, JTC, DuPont
- 22 Feb – Writing plug-ins for Arduino CLI
Where: Quality Foods, View Royal, 27 Helmcken Rd #110
When: 9:30-10a Beverages & Conversation
10a Presentation
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Sat. Jan. 25, 2025 – Introduction to integrated development environments (IDEs) (Hybrid)
Unlock the power of modern coding tools to elevate your Python development on Raspberry Pi!
This session delves into how integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code (VSCode) can transform the way you write, debug, and deploy projects on Raspberry Pi and other single-board computers (SBCs).
We’ll start by examining the limitations of traditional workflows that rely on basic editors like Thony or Notepad++ paired with the command line. Then, we’ll highlight the advantages of using an IDE, including advanced code completion and debugging tools
We’ll demonstrate setup steps, key features, and real-world examples, making it easy for you to decide which approach works best for your projects. While we won’t cover tools like GitHub Co-pilot, we’ll show how IDEs and extensions empower you to code smarter, not harder.
No equipment is necessary—just bring your curiosity! Whether you’re a hobbyist starting your journey with Raspberry Pi or an experienced developer seeking to optimize your workflow, this session will provide actionable insights to help you adopt modern tools that enhance productivity and streamline development.
Gordon’s presentation is here.
Where: Quality Foods, View Royal, 27 Helmcken Rd #110
When: 9:30-10a Beverages & Conversation
10a Presentation
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Sat. Jan 11, 2025 – What I got for Christmas
Happy Holidays to everyone. At this meeting we’ll share with each other what cool tech gadgets we received from Santa.
We will meet at Serious Coffee in Esquimalt, which has provided the mezzanine space to us (stairs are inside the coffee shop). Please buy a coffee or beverage on your way in to help support this business.
Where: Serious Coffee, 1153 Esquimalt Rd #27, Victoria, BC
When: 9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation
10a Presentation
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