OPEN HARDWARE – Upcoming Events Upcoming events from OPEN HARDWARE https://fossunited.org/open-hardware en-us Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:48:37 -0000 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:48:37 -0000 60 Inside an Open Makerspace – Keralam Inside an Open Makerspace

Type: Meet Up

Location: Keralam

Start: 02 October 2026, 10:00 AM

End: 02 October 2026, 05:00 PM

Inside an Open Makerspace

An invite-only visit for the children of iLAB STEM Cadets to TinkerSpace Calicut. They will explore 3D printers, electronics tools and open-source hardware projects, meet people who build and experiment with technology, and see how ideas get built, shared and improved together in an open makerspace.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/UVWGAHODH0/inside-an-open-makerspace https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end4fekhgc Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000 Meet Up Introduction to Hardware – Keralam Introduction to Hardware

Type: Workshop

Location: Keralam

Start: 03 October 2026, 10:00 AM

End: 03 October 2026, 12:30 PM

Introduction to Hardware

A beginner-friendly introduction to how everyday hardware works. The session covers electronics basics, circuits, components, microcontrollers and how hardware talks to software, using simple explanations and hands-on activities with real project tools and parts. No prior experience needed.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/M3P6WOZ9ST/introduction-to-hardware https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end4nsrppq Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000 Workshop Maker Thursday : Getting Into Motors – Keralam Maker Thursday : Getting Into Motors

Type: Meet Up

Location: Keralam

Start: 08 October 2026, 07:00 PM

End: 08 October 2026, 09:00 PM

Maker Thursday : Getting Into Motors

A walk through the motor types makers use most: brushed and brushless DC motors, steppers and servos. The session covers what happens inside each, how they are driven, speed versus torque, open-loop versus closed-loop control, and when each type is the right choice.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/XZ5QOFIWIV/maker-thursday https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end5qaibb1 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0000 Meet Up Maker Thursday : Exploring Zephyr RTOS – Keralam Maker Thursday : Exploring Zephyr RTOS

Type: Workshop

Location: Keralam

Start: 08 October 2026, 07:30 PM

End: 08 October 2026, 09:00 PM

Part of Open Source October: a hands-on introduction to Zephyr, an open-source real-time operating system for embedded devices. Participants learn RTOS fundamentals and build their first embedded application on the NXP FRDM-MCXN236 development board.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/HSW1I6ENBJ/maker-thursday-:-exploring-zephyr-rtos https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end5tuspl6 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0000 Workshop Repair Cafe – Keralam Repair Cafe

Type: Workshop

Location: Keralam

Start: 11 October 2026, 04:00 PM

End: 11 October 2026, 09:00 PM

Repair Cafe

An open session of fixing and tinkering at TinkerSpace. Bring a broken gadget, appliance or toy to repair together, or join a teardown to see how things work inside. Whether or not the item gets fixed, everyone leaves knowing more.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/AYXRIG2ZGP/repair-cafe https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end6r6m5b4 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0000 Workshop AI Wednesday : Running Open Models on Hardware – Keralam AI Wednesday : Running Open Models on Hardware

Type: Meet Up

Location: Keralam

Start: 14 October 2026, 07:00 PM

End: 14 October 2026, 09:00 PM

AI Wednesday : Running Open Models on Hardware

A look at what AI models can realistically run on boards like the Raspberry Pi, Jetson and ESP32, and where each reaches its limits. Covers quantisation, model sizes and balancing what you want to run against what the board can handle, ending with a live demo.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/TDONYXX4S6/ai-wednesday https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end79cjr0d Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0000 Meet Up Maker Thursday : Exploring RTOS – Keralam Maker Thursday : Exploring RTOS

Type: Meet Up

Location: Keralam

Start: 15 October 2026, 07:00 PM

End: 15 October 2026, 09:00 PM

Maker Thursday : Exploring RTOS

An introduction to real-time operating systems and why they matter once an embedded project outgrows a simple loop. Covers what an RTOS is, tasks and scheduling, why timing guarantees matter, and where popular options like FreeRTOS and Zephyr fit.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/JG9S2V7DIN/maker-thursday https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end7517non Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0000 Meet Up Maker Thursday : Open Source Licensing & Project Showcase – Keralam Maker Thursday : Open Source Licensing & Project Showcase

Type: Workshop

Location: Keralam

Start: 15 October 2026, 07:30 PM

End: 15 October 2026, 09:00 PM

Maker Thursday : Open Source Licensing & Project Showcase

Covers the basics of open-source licensing and how to pick the right license for a project. Participants are invited to bring something they have built and present it to the community, sharing the idea, process and lessons behind it.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/KC805RIK07/maker-thursday-:-open-source-licensing-&-project-showcase https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end8vdht04 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0000 Workshop Introduction to Zephyr RTOS – Keralam Introduction to Zephyr RTOS

Type: Workshop

Location: Keralam

Start: 17 October 2026, 10:00 AM

End: 17 October 2026, 04:00 PM

Introduction to Zephyr RTOS

An introduction to Zephyr, the open-source real-time operating system for embedded and IoT devices, with its scheduler, drivers and networking on small boards. Covers the device tree and Kconfig setup that often confuses beginners, moving the same code across boards, and when Zephyr is a better fit than the Arduino ecosystem.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/74I0HSQ8OW/introduction-to-zephyr-rtos https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end862urue Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000 Workshop Tinkering with FreeCAD – Keralam Tinkering with FreeCAD

Type: Workshop

Location: Keralam

Start: 18 October 2026, 10:00 AM

End: 18 October 2026, 04:00 PM

A beginner session on FreeCAD for anyone who wants to design their own parts. Participants learn the interface, sketch a simple part and turn it into a 3D model, learn parametric design (change one dimension and the whole model updates), and export models for 3D printing.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/GKZDFE56JP/tinkering-with-freecad https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end9knmsmh Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000 Workshop Repair Cafe – Keralam Repair Cafe

Type: Workshop

Location: Keralam

Start: 18 October 2026, 10:00 AM

End: 18 October 2026, 01:00 PM

Repair Cafe

An open session of fixing and tinkering at TinkerSpace. Bring a broken gadget, appliance or toy to repair together, or join a teardown to see how things work inside. Whether or not the item gets fixed, everyone leaves knowing more.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/1M2EBYAN1K/repair-cafe https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end9vk89oe Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0000 Workshop Maker Thursday : Come Showcase Your Projects – Keralam Maker Thursday : Come Showcase Your Projects

Type: Meet Up

Location: Keralam

Start: 22 October 2026, 07:00 PM

End: 22 October 2026, 09:00 PM

Maker Thursday : Come Showcase Your Projects

An informal project showcase. Bring anything you have been building, whether finished, half-working or still a tangle of wires, and talk through what you made, what went wrong and where you are stuck. No slides or polish needed, and visitors who just want to look are welcome.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/EOMBN5OG1L/maker-thursday https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#end9aefvud Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0000 Meet Up Maker Thursday : Motors That Fight - Powering RoboWar Bots – Keralam Maker Thursday : Motors That Fight - Powering RoboWar Bots

Type: Workshop

Location: Keralam

Start: 22 October 2026, 07:30 PM

End: 22 October 2026, 09:00 PM

Maker Thursday : Motors That Fight - Powering RoboWar Bots

A look at the motors behind RoboWar robots and how to choose one based on torque, speed, power, gearing, wheel size and robot weight. By the end, participants can read key motor specs, compare options, do basic torque and speed calculations, and pick a suitable motor and gear ratio for a combat bot.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/Y0IP92VVEN/maker-thursday-:-motors-that-fight-powering-robowar-bots https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#endauisodd Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0000 Workshop Introduction to FreeCAD & 3D Printing – Keralam Introduction to FreeCAD & 3D Printing

Type: Workshop

Location: Keralam

Start: 24 October 2026, 04:00 PM

End: 24 October 2026, 07:00 PM

Introduction to FreeCAD & 3D Printing

An introduction to 3D modelling in FreeCAD and turning digital designs into physical prints. Participants learn to navigate FreeCAD, create basic models, follow the design-to-print workflow, prepare a model for printing, and consider print orientation, supports and basic slicing. No prior experience needed.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/7S4SGUI57W/indroduction-to-freecad-&-3d-printing https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#endamgrt0f Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0000 Workshop PCB Manufacturing & Soldering: From Circuit to Working Board – Keralam PCB Manufacturing & Soldering: From Circuit to Working Board

Type: Workshop

Location: Keralam

Start: 25 October 2026, 02:00 PM

End: 25 October 2026, 05:00 PM

A hands-on beginner workshop covering the full process of making a single-sided PCB USB LED light: PCB artwork, etching, drilling, soldering through-hole components and testing. Participants build and take home their own working circuit.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/4C2XXXZOEL/pcb-manufacturing-&-soldering:-from-circuit-to-working-board https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#endberg7nj Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0000 Workshop Maker Thursday : How Does a Lighter Work? – Keralam Maker Thursday : How Does a Lighter Work?

Type: Meet Up

Location: Keralam

Start: 29 October 2026, 07:00 PM

End: 29 October 2026, 09:00 PM

Maker Thursday : How Does a Lighter Work?

A teardown session on the everyday lighter: the piezo element that sparks from a click, the valve that meters gas, and the flint wheel on older models. The bigger goal is building the habit of opening everyday objects to understand how their designers solved the problem.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/I8REAFCQE2/maker-thursday https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#endb220tid Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0000 Meet Up Maker Thursday : From Microcontroller to Firmware – Keralam Maker Thursday : From Microcontroller to Firmware

Type: Workshop

Location: Keralam

Start: 29 October 2026, 07:30 PM

End: 29 October 2026, 09:00 PM

Maker Thursday : From Microcontroller to Firmware

A hands-on introduction to embedded systems, STM32 microcontrollers, basic electronics and writing first firmware. Participants wire up an LED and a button, write the code, and flash it using an open toolchain.

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]]> OPEN HARDWARE https://tinkerhub.org/events/HAQ0UT3WYS/maker-thursday-:-from-microcontroller-to-firmware https://fossunited.org/c/open-hardware/rss.xml#endcvt9mh2 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0000 Workshop