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== Registration ==
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If all you came here for is the registration form, please see [https://docs.google.com/a/oxer.com.au/spreadsheet/viewform?usp=drive_web&formkey=dDZidVpQZmNmSS1jZWdBWFd2UktCVHc6MA#gid=0 | Arduino Miniconf 2014 Registration Form]
 
  
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== Email list ==
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'''Update 2022-09-26: For [https://lca2022.linux.org.au LCA2022], the OHMC team is completing the hardware delivery for [[OHMC2022|OHMC2022]].  This is well overdue ... however we are making progress and will [[OHMC2022_Project_Status|provide project status updates]].'''
  
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To stay in contact between conferences, the following [http://groups.google.com/group/arduino-miniconf Google Group email list] has been set up. This will be good for technical support, letting each other know what we've done with our projects and preparation for the next Arduino Mini-Conference, LCA2014 in Perth.
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For more details, see [[OHMC2022|the OHMC2022 page]] ... and [[OHMC2022_Announcement|project announcement]].
  
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== Arduino Miniconf 2014 ==
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Throughout the rest of 2022, this project will be developed in the open: encouraging collaboration and contributions by the LCA2022 attendees.
  
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=== What ===
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The Arduino Miniconf is a 1-day event that runs in conjunction with the [http://linux.conf.au/ linux.conf.au] conference. It gives participants an opportunity to learn basic hardware skills such as soldering, by assembling their own Arduino-compatible project, and then the afternoon is filled with interesting talks about various projects and techniques related to Arduino and open hardware in general. To give you some idea what to expect, this is the hardware assembly session at the 2011 Arduino Miniconf:
 
  
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[[File:amc-2011.jpg]]
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The [[OHMC2021|Open Hardware MiniConf]] is an event that runs as a specialist stream within the [http://linux.conf.au/ linux.conf.au] conference. It gives participants an opportunity to learn basic hardware skills such as soldering, by assembling their own electronic project, and then the afternoon is filled with interesting talks about various projects and techniques related to the morning project and to open hardware in general.
  
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(Photo by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/karora/5383488664/ Andrew McMillan], [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en CC2.0])
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The [[OHMC2021|Open Hardware MiniConf]] began as the Arduino MiniConf in Wellington NZ in 2010 and has run every year since. Although Arduino is still a powerful and popular tool for learning about microcontroller development, the event has now grown in scope to cover broader Open Hardware topics including non-Arduino projects. In 2015, it took on its new identity as the Open Hardware MiniConf to reflect this broader interest.
  
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After the assembly session is over the room is cleaned up a bit and the talks begin. It's a fun and educational event!
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To give you some idea what to expect, this is the hardware assembly session at the LCA2017 Open Hardware MiniConf:
  
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=== When ===
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[[File:OHMC2017a.jpg]]
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Tuesday, January 7th, 2013, promptly after the LCA opening ceremony and morning tea. Please don't be late!
 
  
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=== Where ===
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And before that the LCA2016 Open Hardware MiniConf:
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Perth, as part of [http://linux.conf.au/ linux.conf.au]. Note that to attend you must first register for the main conference, which provides the venue. The Arduino Miniconf is part of LCA as a specialist stream for conference attendees: it's not a stand-alone event. See [http://linux.conf.au/schedule/30084/view_talk?day=tuesday http://linux.conf.au/schedule/30084/view_talk?day=tuesday] for more information.
 
  
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=== Registration And Cost ===
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[[File:OHMC2016a.jpg]]
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Attendance is free (to linux.conf.au delegates) but if you wish to participate in the morning hardware assembly tutorial you will need to pre-register and purchase a kit for $110. Space is limited so get in fast! If you just want to come along and watch or attend the talks, you don't need to do anything. If you wish to participate in the hardware assembly tutorial, please submit the registration form:
 
  
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[https://docs.google.com/a/oxer.com.au/spreadsheet/viewform?usp=drive_web&formkey=dDZidVpQZmNmSS1jZWdBWFd2UktCVHc6MA#gid=0 | Arduino Miniconf 2014 Registration Form]
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(Photo by [https://www.flickr.com/photos/geekscape Andy Gelme], [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en CC2.0])
  
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=== Schedule ===
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After the assembly session is over the room is cleaned up a bit and the talks begin. It's a fun and educational event!
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* 10:40 - 11:25  ArduPhone workshop 1 (assembly)
 
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* 11:25 - 11:35  Break
 
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* 11:35 - 12:20  ArduPhone workshop 2 (assembly)
 
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* 12:20 - 1:20  Lunch
 
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* 1:20 - 1:45    Talk 1: ArduPhone electronics - Jonathan Oxer
 
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* 1:45 - 2:10    Talk 2: ArduPhone software - ?
 
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* 2:10 - 2:20    Break
 
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* 2:20 - 2:40    Talk 3: TBA - TBA
 
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* 2:40 - 3:00    Talk 4: TBA - TBA
 
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* 3:00 - 3:40    Afternoon Tea
 
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* 3:40 - 4:00    Talk 5: TBA - TBA
 
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* 4:00 - 4:20    Talk 6: TBA - TBA
 
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* 4:20 - 4:30    Break
 
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* 4:30 - 4:50    Talk 7: TBA - TBA
 
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* 4:50 - 5:20    Lightning Talks (and project showcase)
 
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* 5:20          Close
 
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== Hardware Assembly Project: ArduPhone ==
 
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The hardware assembly project this year is designed to be easy for beginners to put together, even if they haven't soldered before, while still resulting in an amazingly cool end result. The ArduPhone design uses mostly surface mount parts which are all pre-fitted, leaving a small number of through-hole parts for you to solder on. You'll need to fit some connectors, solder in some buttons, and clip on some modules that contain most of the functionality pre-assembled and tested, so even if you're a total beginner to hardware hacking you'll end up with a working ArduPhone by the end of the miniconf.
 
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'''An early prototype and unfitted parts:'''
 
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[[File:PHONE-v1_0-parts.jpg|480px]]
 
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'''Prototype with screen, GSM module, buttons, and antenna fitted:'''
 
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[[File:PHONE-v1_0-assembled.jpg|480px]]
 
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Features:
 
  
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* Arduino-compatible: run your own firmware, have 100% control of the phone
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Note: To attend you must first register for the main conference, which provides the venue. The  [[OHMC2021|Open Hardware MiniConf]] is part of LCA as a specialist stream for conference attendees: it's not a stand-alone event. See [http://linux.conf.au/ linux.conf.au] for more information.
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* ATmega1284P MCU running at 3.3V, 8MHz. Custom board profile provided for Arduino IDE
 
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* Onboard smart LiPo charger
 
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* Charges from USB (variable charge rate to suit different batteries)
 
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* 128x128 OLED display
 
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* ADH8066 GSM module (quad band GSM/GPRS)
 
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* Microphone and speaker connections for voice calls
 
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* Send and receive SMSs, and load web pages
 
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* Arduino headers so you can add more I/O: build it into your own project!
 
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* PCB can be cut in half to remove keypad
 
  
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'''Note: SIM card NOT provided!''' You can get a pre-paid SIM for the ArduPhone before the conference, or temporarily install your own SIM for testing.
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== Registration And Cost ==
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As there is always a hardware build as part of the Open Hardware MiniConf, there is a registration form that needs to be completed, and additional cost for the kit.
  
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The complete ArduPhone kit will be $110, which includes everything required: main PCB, OLED display module, GSM module, antenna, even a USB cable.
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As the OHMC is a linux.conf.au miniconference, attendance is free for linux.conf.au delegates, but if you wish to participate in the morning hardware assembly tutorial you will need to pre-register and purchase a kit. Space is limited so get in fast!
  
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Note that GSM ("2G") coverage is mostly limited to metro areas and major towns and highways, so it won't work in many areas where only 3G coverage is available. You can check Telstra 2G coverage using the map at [http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/coverage-networks/our-coverage/ www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/coverage-networks/our-coverage/] by selecting 2G in the "Network Type" option.
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If you just want to come along and watch or attend the talks, you don't need to do anything. If you wish to participate in the hardware assembly tutorial, please submit the registration form.
  
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<!-- [http://www.arduinominiconf.org/index.php/Pebble_V2.0_Instructions Assembly instructions] -->
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See [[OHMC2021|Open Hardware MiniConf 2021]] for more information.
  
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<!-- Get the assembly instructions at [[HackCNC Assembly Tips]] -->
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[[File:OHMC2016b.jpg|320px]]
  
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== Previous Arduino Miniconfs ==
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(Photo by [https://www.flickr.com/photos/geekscape Andy Gelme], [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en CC2.0])
  
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For historical reference:
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== Previous Events ==
  
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* [[AMC2013|Arduino Miniconf 2013]] (Canberra, AU)
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* [[OHMC2022|Open Hardware MiniConf 2022 - SwagBadge + SAO:FPGA (Online)]]
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* [[AMC2012|Arduino Miniconf 2012]] (Ballarat, AU)
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* [[OHMC2021|Open Hardware MiniConf 2021 - SwagBadge (Online)]]
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* Arduino Miniconf 2011 (Brisbane, AU)
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* [[OHMC2020|Open Hardware MiniConf 2020 - DingoCar (Gold Coast, Australia)]]
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* Arduino Miniconf 2010 (Wellington, NZ)
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* [[OHMC2019|Open Hardware MiniConf 2019 - DonkeyCar (Christchurch, New Zealand)]]
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* [[OHMC2018|Open Hardware MiniConf 2018 - LoliBot (Sydney, Australia)]]
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* [[OHC2017|Open Hardware MiniConf 2017 - IoTuz (Hobart, Australia)]]
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* [[OHC2016|Open Hardware MiniConf 2016 - ESPlant (Geelong, Australia)]]
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* [[OHC2015|Open Hardware MiniConf 2015 - SimpleBot (Auckland, New Zealand)]]
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* [[AMC2014|Arduino MiniConf 2014 - ArduPhone (Perth, Australia)]]
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* [[AMC2013|Arduino MiniConf 2013 - HackCNC (Canberra, Australia)]]
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* [[AMC2012|Arduino MiniConf 2012 - Pebble V2 + KitTen (Ballarat, Australia)]]
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* [[AMC2011|Arduino MiniConf 2011 - MobSenDat (Brisbane, Australia)]]
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* [[AMC2010|Arduino MiniConf 2010 - Pebble V1 (Wellington, New Zealand)]]

Latest revision as of 10:09, 26 May 2022


Update 2022-09-26: For LCA2022, the OHMC team is completing the hardware delivery for OHMC2022. This is well overdue ... however we are making progress and will provide project status updates.

For more details, see the OHMC2022 page ... and project announcement.

Throughout the rest of 2022, this project will be developed in the open: encouraging collaboration and contributions by the LCA2022 attendees.

The Open Hardware MiniConf is an event that runs as a specialist stream within the linux.conf.au conference. It gives participants an opportunity to learn basic hardware skills such as soldering, by assembling their own electronic project, and then the afternoon is filled with interesting talks about various projects and techniques related to the morning project and to open hardware in general.

The Open Hardware MiniConf began as the Arduino MiniConf in Wellington NZ in 2010 and has run every year since. Although Arduino is still a powerful and popular tool for learning about microcontroller development, the event has now grown in scope to cover broader Open Hardware topics including non-Arduino projects. In 2015, it took on its new identity as the Open Hardware MiniConf to reflect this broader interest.

To give you some idea what to expect, this is the hardware assembly session at the LCA2017 Open Hardware MiniConf:

OHMC2017a.jpg

And before that the LCA2016 Open Hardware MiniConf:

OHMC2016a.jpg

(Photo by Andy Gelme, CC2.0)

After the assembly session is over the room is cleaned up a bit and the talks begin. It's a fun and educational event!

Note: To attend you must first register for the main conference, which provides the venue. The Open Hardware MiniConf is part of LCA as a specialist stream for conference attendees: it's not a stand-alone event. See linux.conf.au for more information.

Registration And Cost

As there is always a hardware build as part of the Open Hardware MiniConf, there is a registration form that needs to be completed, and additional cost for the kit.

As the OHMC is a linux.conf.au miniconference, attendance is free for linux.conf.au delegates, but if you wish to participate in the morning hardware assembly tutorial you will need to pre-register and purchase a kit. Space is limited so get in fast!

If you just want to come along and watch or attend the talks, you don't need to do anything. If you wish to participate in the hardware assembly tutorial, please submit the registration form.

See Open Hardware MiniConf 2021 for more information.

OHMC2016b.jpg

(Photo by Andy Gelme, CC2.0)

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