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kiiid

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Posted: 10:28pm 28 Jun 2013

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I've been looking for some hobby club to join, occasionally spend some time talking to other people with same interests, have a beer discussing someone's new board and in general things like those...
Is there anything like that in the Melbourne area? I know such hobby clubs - robotics/electronics exist in Europe and USA but so far I've been unable to find one around except for schools and uni's.

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Posted: 11:55pm 28 Jun 2013

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I wish you luck. But being in a city environment you might have more luck than me.

I have been trying to get a group going in my locality for a few years now. There is a HAM operators group but they have no interest in general or other than radio electronics.

Have you tried googling electronics hobby groups?

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Posted: 12:53am 29 Jun 2013

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Try searching for Hackerspace in your local area.

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kiiid

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Posted: 01:06am 29 Jun 2013

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Thanks James, I think that is close enough...

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djuqa

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Posted: 02:38am 29 Jun 2013

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A lot of the Amateur radio clubs have microelectronic sub-groups especially in the larger cities.

Edited by djuqa 2013-06-30

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bigmik

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Posted: 03:04am 29 Jun 2013

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kiiid said
Is there anything like that in the Melbourne area? I know such hobby clubs -

If there are I would be interested... Computer meets used to be very popular but these days every YouTubes anything they do or want to learn...

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Posted: 05:09am 29 Jun 2013

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In Thailand Bangkok there are enough electronic enthusiast. They surely have places to meet. Not found any yet.
Unfortunately i not master the language yet, so that makes it more difficult.
I am mulling over starting a hacker space, i have a 3d printer, soon a lasercutter and cnc that could be shared. I still plan to buy a pick&place machine and a 3 stage reflow oven. It would be so much easier when costs could be divided among more users.
Finding a location is hard, as a reachable by public transport location is very expensive.
If any of you ever are in Bangkok, i would be happy to meet fellow tinkerers, and i can give you a few tips where to go and stay. :)

Edited by TZAdvantage 2013-06-30

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bigmik

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Hi TZ,

Ever think of shifting to Melbourne? With all your gear of course...

I have been to Thailand about 7 or 8 times and we may be coming your way next year... Phuket would be a definite but I am not sure that we will get to Bangkok,

I will chase you up if we do..

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James_From_Canb

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Posted: 02:18pm 29 Jun 2013

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Mick,

Have you checked out the Melbourne Hackerspace? The local Hackerspaces look like good places for people interested in electronics and microcontrollers. Hmmm....that's everyone who reads this forum.

TZ ,

Have you asked any of the educational institutions that teach electronics? My local Institute of Technology (in Canberra) teaches woodworking and carpentry and supports a user group for Triton woodworking equipment. They meet in the evening after the courses have finished. Your educational institutions might support something similar for electronics because it would encourage students to apply what they learn in their courses and take some of the load off their teachers. Just a thought....

James

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belsean21

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Posted: 03:42pm 06 Jul 2013

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A few possibilities that may suit you in Melbourne's south east:

CCHS (Melbourne Hackerspace)
http://www.hackmelbourne.org/
Hawthorn

Melbourne PC Users Group - Microcontroller SIG
http://groups.melbpc.org.au/#micro
Moorabbin

FAMPARC (Frankston and Mornington Peninsular Amatuer Radio Club)
http://www.vk3frc.org.au/
Chelsea Heights

EMDRC (Eastern & Mountain District Radio Club)
http://www.emdrc.com.au/
Burwood

Cheers
Sean. #8^)

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belsean21 said
A few possibilities that may suit you in Melbourne's south east:

Hi Sean,

Thanks for the info,

I live in the `deep outer' NORTH WEST subs... so it is like an interstate trip to cross the CBD to get to `the other side' Besides, whilst I do miss the old HACKING (not the vandal version of hacking) club days, actually REALLY MISS them, I doubt I really could find serious time to attend these groups regularly, I hardly get to see my old mate Don more than once every 2 months or so and it used to be a regular Friday nighter...

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Mick

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You lucky,lucky bastids
Once every 2 months
I live without a car/public transport 45km from nearest city (toowoomba) and haven't seen non-rednecks for over 6 months.

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belsean21

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bigmik said
Thanks for the info,

No worries

This list may be of some use to you
https://www.amateurradio.com.au/links/clubs

Theres a few Amatuer Radio clubs are over on your side. They're usually fairly friendly if somewhat eccentric.

I've also been hearing rumours of a small Hackerspace type group over that way also. If I come across any details I post them.

Cheers,
Sean.

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djuqa said You lucky,lucky bastids

Steady on, If you keep that up, there'll be a couple Yorkshiremen along to any minute to tell you how good you've got it

Cheers,
Sean #8^)

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Oi! I had it tough.

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JohnS said Oi! I had it tough.

Tell that to people today and they wont believe you.

Apologies to our Non English speaking friends who might not get the inferences here.

YOU-TUBE 3 Yorkshire Men

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MickEdited by bigmik 2013-07-08

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Based on an earlier version, pre-MontyP. At Last The 1948 Show?

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James_From_Canb

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Yep. But with 4 Yorkshiremen. I'll have to check it out on Youtube.
Maybe I should start signing with YATH (yet another thread hijack)

James

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Posted: 03:33pm 07 Jul 2013

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James_From_Canb said Yep. But with 4 Yorkshiremen. I'll have to check it out on Youtube.
Maybe I should start signing with YATH (yet another thread hijack)

James

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