Project:RaspberryJam

First Reading Raspberry Jam is on Saturday 14th September 1:30 - 4:30pm

Eventbrite event info at [], hackspace contributors don't need to register.

Contributor and activity sign-up page at 130914_RRJ_Signup

Plans
There is currently no Raspberry Jam in Reading, the nearest is Oxford. Proposal is to run a Reading Jam to further the spread of programming, STEM and Making while also promoting the RLab and establishing it's outreach credentials.

Current contributors/contacts

 * David Price - organiser, guinea-pig, 3D printing related, poss Squeak freak
 * Matt Daubney - Linux, python, Minecraft, hardware
 * Gareth Jones - hardware
 * Chris Bagley - Linux, Lisp(? TBC)
 * Mark East - organising, Python and Scratch
 * Barnaby Shearer - Linux, Python, Minecraft, hardware
 * Danny Gowing - I2C hardware

Volunteer newbie guinea-pigs
 * Jim Pugh
 * Taimoor Yousaf (accountant)

Content

 * London Zoo shark project - Gary to do a talk if we ask really really nicely?
 * Pi robot - Richard I
 * Pi and 3D printing - Alex G & David P
 * Starting from scratch walkthrough (Mark E)
 * Minecraft Pi Edition with external hardware interaction and 3D printing (Barnaby)
 * Hands on demo's of using a Pi
 * Some quick programming tutorials (python, Squeak, others)?
 * Troubleshooting sessions
 * Demo's of "unique" Raspberry Pi uses

Logistics

 * Collaborating with University of Reading on premises at Whitenights or London Rd
 * Use RaspberryJam.org and Eventbrite to market and get booked numbers
 * digital projector - offers of access from Jim Pugh and Gareth Jones
 * HDMI/DVI monitors (and adapter cables) needed

RLab links

 * RLab group seen to actively promote making and socialising technology as outreach activity (part of cv for seeking grants etc)
 * Jam session donations - part goes to RLab fund and to Raspberry Pi foundation
 * advertise the Rlab as the space and skills for building projects & doing related things
 * Chargeable Jam related workshops at Rlab, eg soldering and laser cutting.

Aspects

 * RLab space will have to be tidy and safe if youngsters might use it
 * Due to cost considerations, parents will need to accompany minors (CBT/DBS checks req'd would be £44/volunteer, waiting on confirmation of this from DBS)

Actvity
2013-03-06: Planning session 130306_R-Pi_Jam_planning

2013-03-13: Barnaby tested out some ideas on a pack of cub scouts 20130313_Cubs_Talk

2013-03-15: David contacted Reading U, they seem interested - more to follow

2013-03-19: Planning session 2 130319_R-Pi_Jam_planning

2013-08-20: Frist Jam scheduled for Saturday 14th September 13:30 - 16:30