Event:Hardware Tools Supporting Wikimedia Projects/Raspberry Pi JAM at Bhopal, India-November 2025
Organized under: Hardware Tools Supporting Wikimedia Projects
Join us for a vibrant, community-driven Raspberry Pi Jam in Bhopal, India! This event is a hub for developers, enthusiasts, and Wikimedia volunteers to connect, share projects, exchange ideas, and explore how low-cost hardware can empower the free knowledge movement.
Whether you're presenting a project, seeking inspiration, or just curious about digital making, come and be a part of the local maker community!
Organizer
[edit]Event Details
[edit]| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Format | In-Person Community Meetup |
| Date | 8 November 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (IST) |
| Location | Regional Museum Of Natural History E-5, Arera Colony, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462016, India |
| Event Link | Link to be shared on Raspberry Pi Community event page |
Objective: Powering Free Knowledge
[edit]This event aims to foster the spirit of open-source and digital making, specifically focusing on the intersection of hardware and Wikimedia projects:
- Share Projects & Ideas: Showcase any projects related to Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, and open-source hardware.
- Wiki-Hardware Brainstorm: Identify and develop ideas for using low-cost hardware to support Wikimedia goals (e.g., offline access, data collection, GLAM efforts).
- Experience Exchange: Discuss articles and experiences from Raspberry Pi magazines (The MagPi, Wireframe, etc.) and related publications.
- Make Connections: Build a network of technical contributors for the Hardware Tools Supporting Wikimedia Projects initiative.
What to Expect (Topics & Activities)
[edit]- Show & Tell: Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other hardware projects (even unfinished ones!) for sharing and feedback.
- Hardware for Wiki Discussion: Dedicated space to discuss and prototype hardware tools that can solve real-world problems for Wikimedia contributors.
- Skill Sharing: Informal Q&A and knowledge sharing on Python, electronics, and Linux.
- Networking & Collaboration: Meet fellow makers and Wikimedia enthusiasts from Bhopal and surrounding regions.
Who Should Attend
[edit]- Developers and hobbyists working with Raspberry Pi products
- Wikimedia contributors and volunteers interested in tech-based solutions
- Students, educators, and makers of all ages
- Anyone interested in the Hardware Tools Supporting Wikimedia Projects initiative
- All skill levels are welcome!
Get Involved
[edit]This event is a core part of the Hardware Tools Supporting Wikimedia Projects initiative. Come share your expertise and help shape the tools that will empower the global Wikimedia community!