Bridge Rectifier will be open this evening between 6.30pm and 9.30pm. Due to security concerns, the front door will be kept locked, so please use our new wireless doorbell to let us know you are at the door (give it two or three good pushes, it’s self powered!). If you still can’t get access, try
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Things are moving on apace down at Bridge Rectifier. We have some interesting new equipment working in the space and are now preparing to on-board the Food Computer project. We are always looking for new members so if you fancy getting involved why not pop down and see us one Wednesday evening? We will be open
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Join us to celebrate the launch of Ubuntu 16.04, codename Xenial Xerus. Ubuntu is a very popular flavour of the GNU/Linux operating system and this latest release is what’s known as an ‘LTS’ or ‘Long Term Support’ release. This means that Canonical, the company who sponsor Ubuntu development, will provide support and patches for this
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At the Electronics Group meet-up on Tuesday 12th April we’ll be taking a look at LoRaWAN hardware for connecting to The Things Network, making use of the recently commissioned gateway which is now up and running at the space. I’ll be bringing along MultiTech MDOT-BOX hardware, along with a Microchip RN2483 LoRa PICtail board and
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A discussion on Art & Technology will feature the work of various contemporary artists, & a range of approaches. Come along & get involved – tell us what you’re interested in, or what you want to learn about. This will be a regular cultural fixture, so put the date in your diary for future events
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Guy Lymer will be giving an initial presentation on Art & Technology at the Bridge rectifier Hackerspace, Hebble End, Hebden Bridge, tonight (March 15th at 7pm).
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This month’s All Things Open will focus on the emerging revolution in food production known as CEA or Controlled Environment Agriculture. Thanks to pioneering work by organisations including NASA and MIT, we are seeing an evolved approach to growing food indoors, using electronics and computer technology alongside proven techniques like hydroponics and aeroponics to regulate the
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The next All Things Open is on Thurs 25th Feb and will play host to the inaugural meeting of The Things Network Calderdale. *** Note that this was originally advertised for Weds 24th, but will take place on Thurs 25th! *** The Things Network is an initiative that started in Amsterdam and succeeded in crowdsourcing
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On Thursday 10th December 2015 (one week from today!), we will be holding the first All Things Open meeting at the Bridge Rectifier Hackerspace at Hebble End Mill, Hebden Bridge. Doors will be opening at 6.30 with the evening starting at 7.00pm. As this is the first meeting, and it is getting close to
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Detail of equipment from noise orchestra performance at an Electron Club open day, 2008. On Saturday 21st November we will be hosting two events dedicated to the pursuit of noise: 12:00-16:00, Contact Mic Workshop & Open Day Bring along things that make interesting sounds which deserve to be given an audience. Those with a wider
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