May 25, 2024January 6, 2025 by vicpimaker

Sat May 25 2024 – RFID tags and something “useful”

In this session, Deid will present doing useful things with RFID tags.

Deid’s presentation file is here: https://deid.ca/pi/rfid/

We are back at Quality Foods, View Royal, 27 Helmcken Rd #110

9:30-10a Cocktails & Conversation
10a Presentation

This is a Hybrid meeting (in-person and on Jitsi).

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