What we’re about
This group is for anyone interested in open source software and hardware. We aim to encourage self-hosting of services to contribute to a better, more decentralised Internet.
We plan to run regular meetups to discuss all aspects of open source from modern federated services and approaches to open standards for communication.
We also aim to run regular informal sessions to teach basic server administration, command line usage, hosting basic services web servers as well as Mastodon or PeerTube and showcase some of the latest developments in open source.
Matrix chat: #opensource:glasgow.social (invite link: https://glasgow.social/matrix or sign up through our web interface: https://matrix.glasgow.social)
Fediverse account: https://glasgow.social/@opensource
Official site: https://opensource.glasgow.social
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Monthly tech meetup at The Gamer Club [1st Fridays of the month]The Gamer Club, Glasgow
Just an excuse for a wee Friday night catch up over a beer or two.
Note the new venue for this event. The venue is unlicensed, but you can bring your own beer/wine. There will also be free tea/coffee and soft drinks available.
All welcome, from complete beginners to the more experienced users.
Come learn about what projects we've been working on or new technology we've been experimenting with.
We'll be doing this regularly on the first Friday of the month. We'll be there late, so even if you can't make it for 6pm, just drop in.
Remember, we have a Matrix chat room where you can get to know us before the meetings (and get help with any projects etc) - the room address is #opensource:glasgow.social - if you don't already use Matrix this is the invite link: https://glasgow.social/matrix
We're in The Gamer Club this month - if you haven't been before, it's a purpose built basement venue for tech meetups - there is a console lounge, arcade, kitchen/bar, PCs, projector, gigabit internet etc. It isn't licenced, but you are welcome (encouraged!) to bring your own beer/wine (or help yourself to the free teas/coffees). You can get directions here: https://www.thegamerclub.co.uk/gettinghere
Feel free to share this page, or our wiki page: https://wiki.glasgow.social/tech_meetup to anyone you think might enjoy coming along.
- Glasgow Hack Space Tour @ The Gamer Club (for makers, hackers, crafters & more)The Gamer Club, Glasgow
The goal of this event is to introduce people to our hack space located in central Glasgow inside The Gamer Club. There is a monthly fee to join (if you want to be able to make use of the space 24/7) (see membership) but this event is free and open to all to attend - there is even free teas and coffees!
We'd love to meet you, hear your ideas for future free public events you'd like to see us run, and help build the community.
Join us for a tour of our hack space, it features the following equipment:
- 3D printers
- Vinyl plotter/cutter
- Soldering Iron (professional, adjustable temperature)
- Adjustable DC power supply
- Multimeters
- Digital Microscope
- A MEGLE FHSM-505 sewing machine
- Breadboards, jumper cables and electronics kits
- Wall mounted general and precision tools
- Digital Oscilloscope
- Glue gun
- 1200W Heat gun
- Plastic welding kit
- Laminators/book binders/trimmers
- Reusable breadboards and prototyping tools
- Infrared frequency tester
- Gas solder iron
We're planning on running a new series of events (we're looking for volunteers - get in touch!), including:
- Intro to soldering
- Guitar pedal workshop
- Reading sensors with Ardunio/Raspberry Pi workshops
- Intro to sewing/crocheting
- Building custom keyboards
You can view our entry on hackerspaces.org: https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/The_Gamer_Club_Glasgow
Join our Matrix chat to discuss more: #hackerspace:glasgow.social
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