Raspberry Jam Schedule

Northern Ireland Raspberry Jam - October 2024

12/10/2024


Key
Not upfront taught workshops Beginner level workshop Intermediate level workshop Advanced level workshop

Note that workshops with around their title are experimental pilot workshops.

Workshops with around their title may involve attendees sharing equipment (pair programming).

Workshop 1-2 (large 1st floor) Workshop 1-3 (medium 1st floor) Workshop G-1 (forward ground floor) Workshop G-2 (rear ground floor)
Session 1 (13:30 - 14:10)

General making/hacking
7/26
In this session, you can grab any one of our many activities/electronic components and learn at your own pace with volunteers on hand if you have issues. Note this session is not a taught workshop.

Pi-Stop Traffic Light With Python
5/15
Learn how to make your own mini traffic light using Python!

Microbit Step Counter
10/10
In this workshop we will be using Microbits to make a really cool step counter that will go on your wrist to count your steps!

Astro Pi - Mission Zero
10/10
*FOR 19 OR UNDER ONLY* Want to write code that will be guaranteed to be run on the International Space Station, 408km above us? Now is your chance! In this workshop, we will in teams, prepare entries to the ESA (European Space Agency) AstroPi Mission Zero Competition. Note that you must work in pairs for the competition.

Session 2 (14:20 - 15:00)

General making/hacking
1/26
In this session, you can grab any one of our many activities/electronic components and learn at your own pace with volunteers on hand if you have issues. Note this session is not a taught workshop.

Hacking the dazzling Raspbertree
11/15
Learn to use Python to hack a big LED Christmas Tree!

⚠ Minimum recommended age : 8 years old ⚠

Micro:bit Nightlight
10/10
Build your very own BBC Micro:bit powered automatic nightlight! This project involves some simple wiring, code and some arts/craft.

Minecraft Cyber
10/10
Report to the Secret Messages Office where messages arrive from across the kingdom. Each of the messages is encrypted so rival kingdom spies cannot read them if they are intercepted. You will to decrypt and encrypt the messages using different ciphers and defend the kingdom!

Break (15:00 - 15:20)
Session 3 (15:20 - 16:00)

General making/hacking
0/26
In this session, you can grab any one of our many activities/electronic components and learn at your own pace with volunteers on hand if you have issues. Note this session is not a taught workshop.

Controlling Tech Over the Air!
10/15
Using Zigbee (A wireless communication protocol) you can control all sorts of tech! This workshop shows how to control RGB lamps using Python

Hacking Unicorn Horns
9/10
Suitable for all ages. In this workshop you will hack the Neopixels (multicoloured LEDs) on a Circuit Playground to create a colour changing Unicorn Horn! All programming in this workshop uses MakeCode, a super simple graphical Scratch-like code editor.

Minecraft AI Wildlife Park
10/10
Learn about Artificial Intelligence and why the data you train it with is so important. Recommended for children aged 9-13.

⚠ Minimum recommended age : 9 years old ⚠

Lightning talk (15:40 - 16:00)

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