We're repeating our annual IoT Xmas Hackathon again!

Come along to discover how IoT works, experiment with building an application, and have fun with a bunch of like minded people.

We'll use Pycom kits to measure signals from the real world, send data remotely to an online platform and create data visualisations to present information.

Whether you are a beginner who just wants to understand the workings of IoT or a deep coder that wants to stretch yourself the IoT Hackathon will keep you occupied.

The format:
Two days of hacking using Pycom kits (10am-4pm on each day)
Introduction and overview of the system and goals
Working in small teams with tasks for everyone to collaborate on
Understanding remote devices
Wireless technologies
Sending data to an IoT platform
Data visualisation

What we have:
Pycom kits, particularly LoPy and FiPy (wifi, bluetootch, LoRaWAN, Sigfox and 4G cate-m1/nb-iot wireless connections)
Sensor boards with temperature, humidity, pressure, light, accelerometer and GPS sensors.
See here for the tutorials and product information about Pycom:
https://pycom.io/
https://docs.pycom.io/
https://pybytes.pycom.io/

Here is an example visulation of Temperature, Pressure, Humidity and Light from a Pycom chip. Integrations with other platforms for visulation is possible also.

Myriota and Hiber satellite modems if there is interest/time to experiment with
Raspberry Pi if required

What you need to bring:
Laptop + power supply
Micro USB adapter cables
HDMI cable and printer style USB cable for connecting with monitors
Power extension cords useful
Anything else you want to! You're welcome to bring your own project as well.

Lunch and snacks are provided

Cost is $50 per person for two days. A limited number of discounts will be provided for University of Auckland students and IoT Auckland members that have attended a previous hackathon (please contact John for access code if required). Tickets will be issued to confirm your place at the hackathon. The cost helps with running the event.

Our grateful thanks to Newmarket Innovation Precinct for sponsoring and hosting our events.
https://nip.auckland.ac.nz/