HOPE EXPELLED FROM ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY! With no prior notice, we were notified "messaging" at HOPE "were not in alignment with the mission, values, and reputation of St. John's University" and that we would no longer be able to host our events there. Full story here: www.2600.com/content/hope...

FAVOR to ASK: I'm working on a new version of TV-B-Gone kit. Please let me know which TVs your TV-B-Gone (any type) does not turn off ! I'll fix that. :)

BERLIN: Synthesis for Total Newbies solder workshop at FabLabNK, Wednesday 8-Oct, 7pm. Learn to solder. Learn how to make sound with computer chips. All welcome. Registration:
www.eventbrite.de/e/ardutouch-...

If you'll be at WHY, come by Milliways to get a challenge coin, and have wonderful food and drink for the entire event!

I'm working on a new version of my TV-B-Gone kit. It will use an ESP32 chip. I just finished the code last night. It will be easy to re-program (using the free Arduino software), add new Off-Codes, and easier to the solder new hardware. Totally Open Hardware, of course:
github.com/maltman23/Hi...

We have a fantastic lineup of speakers at HOPE_16 this summer! Including: an ex-DOGE employee, and ex-CIA employee, the former CTO for Obamam.
HOPE_16
15-17 August, 2025 in NYC
hope.net
Hackers On Planet Earth

BERLIN: I'm giving a Brain Machine workshop Monday 17-Feb, 6pm, at FabLab Neukölln. A fun way for total beginners (or anyone) to learn a bit about brainwaves, and learn to solder.
www.meetup.com/neurotechber...

The next HOPE (Hackers On Planet Earth) conference will be happening 15-17 August in New York City. It is now an annual conference! (Instead of every two years.)
hope.net