Nodebots Sydney 2014
Build web controlled things. Play with hardware. Robots!!
It doesn’t matter whether you are totally new to hardware, Internet of Things and robotics or have been creating killer droids since you were a kid, you’re more than welcome to join us for the day and participate.
You’ll learn, explore new topics, meet new people and have loads of fun while doing it.
On July 26th, come and join designers, developers, tinkerers and makers from around Sydney for a day of exploration, hacking and fun.
Our Sydney event will be kicking off at 10am and finishing up at 5pm, with lunch provided.
Tickets
Additional Information
NodeBots Day isn’t your usual hack day. You’ll use JavaScript but also get to play with Arduinos, Servos, Sensors, Node.js, Johnny-Five, LEDs and maybe even a drone or two.
This is an international event happening the same weekend around the world. We will be linking up with other cities around the world as they hack as well.
Who should attend?
Anyone who is interested in designing or building web connected physical things.
Do I need to be a developer?
Not really. You'll need to have a passing familiarity with JavaScript - if you can get to "Hello, world" in a browser you'll find the day a load of fun and further develop your skills.
What do I need to bring?
Yourself and a willingness to learn and explore with others.
Bring your laptop and if you’ve got any hardware that you’ve been playing with (Arduinos, Robots etc) then you’re more than welcome to bring them too. If you don't have a laptop, there are some workstations you can use.
You don't need to bring any robotics or electronics with you if you don't have any. We will provide you with everything you need. If you do have any hardware of your own, please bring it along to play with or even share.
What will we do?
We’ll kick off the day with a few unconference style presentations to groups depending on your familiarity and from there we’ll dive into getting you up and running with Johnny-Five and building your first “thing”. After that it’s up to you - get into a group with others or hack away solo. Our friendly volunteer experts will be there to give you a hand.
What’s included?
We’ll provide you with a space to play, power, WiFi and Internet access as well as some snacks through the day to keep you fuelled. We’ll have plenty of components like LEDs, small servos and some other bits of kit that you can use to build things with. Plus we will have some 2 wheeled SimpleBot kits available.
Can I bring my kids? Is this a child appropriate event?
Children are more than welcome to attend and we've had 7-12 year old kids at previous events who really enjoyed the day. The day isn't being specifically aimed at children and as parents we know that keeping them interested for a whole day can be a challenge - but if anything is going to do that it's going to be blinking lights, moving robots and helping build things!
If you have any questions about suitability for kids, please get in touch and we'll be more than happy to chat about it. We have a limited number of free tickets available for students or those requiring financial assistance to attend - please get in touch with us for more information
What does it cost?
We have 3 types of tickets that will hopefully cater for everyone's desires. Money goes towards catering, consumables and some additional hardware to play with. This is a not-for-profit event and any left over funds will go back to making the next event bigger and better. All mentors are volunteers.
Nodebots Pass - $20: You will have access to various arduino microcontrollers, tons of components and if you're very lucky some spare SimpleBot kits. The only catch is you have to give everything back at the end of the day.
Nodebots Pass + ARDX Hardware - $50: You will get your very own Node-ARDX kit which includes your very own arduino, breadboard, LEDs, servos, motors and more to play with throughout the day and to take home with you to play with forever.
Nodebots Pass + Simplebot Hardware - $100: You will get your very own two wheeled SimpleBot kit to drive around on the day and to take home and chase your cats around the house.
Code of Conduct
We want NodeBots Day to be a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. We will not tolerate harrassment or discriminatory behaviour at our events and will be enforcing the policy outlined in our Code of Conduct.