December 11, 2021January 17, 2022 by vicpimaker

Sat. Dec. 11, 2021 – Sensors (virtual)

9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation (virtual)
10a Presentation

Bring your sensor stories, and projects and share them with the group.

Jitsi https://meet.vinnythegeek.ca/vicpimakers

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