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'''Update 2020-10-04: For [https://lca2021.linux.org.au LCA2021], the OHMC team finally created a conference badge, called the "[[Swagbadge2021|Swag Badge]]".'''
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'''Update 2021-09-12: For [https://lca2022.linux.org.au LCA2022], the OHMC team is building upon the "[[Swagbadge2021|SwagBadge]]" with a focus on SAOs, in particular an FPGA + Audio + Theremin SAO and a Party Button SAO.'''
  
This project was developed in the open: encouraging collaboration and contributions by the LCA2021 attendees.
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This project will be developed in the open: encouraging collaboration and contributions by the LCA2022 attendees.
  
 
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The [[OHMC_2020|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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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.
  
The [[OHMC_2020|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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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.
  
To give you some idea what to expect, this is the hardware assembly session at the LCA2017 Open Hardware Mini-Conference:
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To give you some idea what to expect, this is the hardware assembly session at the LCA2017 Open Hardware MiniConf:
  
 
[[File:OHMC2017a.jpg]]
 
[[File:OHMC2017a.jpg]]
  
And before that the LCA2016 Open Hardware Mini-Conference:
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And before that the LCA2016 Open Hardware MiniConf:
  
 
[[File:OHMC2016a.jpg]]
 
[[File:OHMC2016a.jpg]]
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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!
 
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  [[OHMC_2021|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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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.
  
 
== Registration And Cost ==
 
== 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.
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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.
  
 
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!
 
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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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.
 
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 [[OHMC_2021|Open Hardware Miniconf 2021]] for more information.
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See [[OHMC2021|Open Hardware MiniConf 2021]] for more information.
  
 
[[File:OHMC2016b.jpg|320px]]
 
[[File:OHMC2016b.jpg|320px]]
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== Previous Events ==
 
== Previous Events ==
  
For historical reference:
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* [[OHMC2022|Open Hardware MiniConf 2022 - SwagBadge + SAO:FPGA (Online)]]
 
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* [[OHMC2021|Open Hardware MiniConf 2021 - SwagBadge (Online)]]
* [[OHMC2022|Open Hardware Miniconf 2022 - SwagBadge + SAO:FPGA (Online)]]
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* [[OHMC2020|Open Hardware MiniConf 2020 - DingoCar (Gold Coast, Australia)]]
* [[OHMC2021|Open Hardware Miniconf 2021 - SwagBadge (Online)]]
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* [[OHMC2019|Open Hardware MiniConf 2019 - DonkeyCar (Christchurch, New Zealand)]]
* [[OHMC2020|Open Hardware Miniconf 2020 - DingoCar (Gold Coast, Australia)]]
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* [[OHMC2018|Open Hardware MiniConf 2018 - LoliBot (Sydney, Australia)]]
* [[OHMC2019|Open Hardware Miniconf 2019 - DonkeyCar (Christchurch, New Zealand)]]
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* [[OHC2017|Open Hardware MiniConf 2017 - IoTuz (Hobart, Australia)]]
* [[OHMC2018|Open Hardware Miniconf 2018 - LoliBot (Sydney, Australia)]]
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* [[OHC2016|Open Hardware MiniConf 2016 - ESPlant (Geelong, Australia)]]
* [[OHC2017|Open Hardware Miniconf 2017 - IoTuz (Hobart, Australia)]]
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* [[OHC2015|Open Hardware MiniConf 2015 - SimpleBot (Auckland, New Zealand)]]
* [[OHC2016|Open Hardware Miniconf 2016 - ESPlant (Geelong, Australia)]]
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* [[AMC2014|Arduino MiniConf 2014 - ArduPhone (Perth, Australia)]]
* [[OHC2015|Open Hardware Miniconf 2015 - SimpleBot (Auckland, New Zealand)]]
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* [[AMC2013|Arduino MiniConf 2013 - HackCNC (Canberra, Australia)]]
* [[AMC2014|Arduino Miniconf 2014 - ArduPhone (Perth, Australia)]]
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* [[AMC2012|Arduino MiniConf 2012 - Pebble V2 + KitTen (Ballarat, Australia)]]
* [[AMC2013|Arduino Miniconf 2013 - HackCNC (Canberra, Australia)]]
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* [[AMC2011|Arduino MiniConf 2011 - MobSenDat (Brisbane, Australia)]]
* [[AMC2012|Arduino Miniconf 2012 - Pebble V2 + KitTen (Ballarat, Australia)]]
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* [[AMC2010|Arduino MiniConf 2010 - Pebble V1 (Wellington, New Zealand)]]
* [[AMC2011|Arduino Miniconf 2011 - MobSenDat (Brisbane, Australia)]]
 
* [[AMC2010|Arduino Miniconf 2010 - Pebble V1 (Wellington, New Zealand)]]
 

Revision as of 08:55, 12 September 2021


Update 2021-09-12: For LCA2022, the OHMC team is building upon the "SwagBadge" with a focus on SAOs, in particular an FPGA + Audio + Theremin SAO and a Party Button SAO.

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)

Previous Events