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Event:Hardware tools for Wiki/Bridging the Digital Divide with PiWikiSpot

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Start and end time14:30, 10 January 2026 – 15:30, 10 January 2026
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Number of participants8 participants
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Hardware Tools Supporting Wikimedia Projects

About PiWikiSpot

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PiWikiSpot is a Raspberry Pi-based offline learning hub designed to provide access to knowledge in environments with limited or no internet connectivity. By creating a local Wi-Fi hotspot, it allows users to browse and edit a localized instance of MediaWiki, fostering technical literacy and collaborative skills.

Developed by Suyash Dwivedi, this project serves as a portable gateway for Wikimedia outreach, allowing communities to practice technical editing in a safe, offline environment.

Core Objectives

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  • Accessibility: Provide educational tools to remote or underserved areas.
  • Technical Training: Teach the fundamentals of wiki markup, technical editing, and digital collaboration.
  • Privacy & Safety: Offer a "sandbox" environment where learners can experiment without the pressures of the live internet.

Organizer

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Suyash Dwivedi (💬)

Event Date

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Date: 10 January 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM UTC / 8.00-9.00 PM (IST)

Online: Google Meet

Who can join: Students, hobbyists, and anyone interested in learning Raspberry Pi from scratch.

How It Works

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  1. Hardware: A Raspberry Pi (Model 3B+ or higher recommended) serves as the server.
  2. Networking: The device acts as a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
  3. Software: A standard MediaWiki stack (LAMP/LEMP) is installed and optimized for local access.

Workshop Schedule (60 Minutes)

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Time Module Description
00–10 min The Offline Gap Introduction to the digital divide and how PiWikiSpot provides a solution via Raspberry Pi.
10–20 min Virtual Walkthrough Screen-share demo: How the Pi creates a hotspot and what the landing page looks like for a user.
20–45 min Hands-on: Remote Wiki Editing Participants use a shared online sandbox to practice the same MediaWiki skills used on the physical device.
45–55 min Inside the Hardware Discussion on the bill of materials (Raspberry Pi, SD Card, Power) and the software stack (OS + MediaWiki).
55–60 min Q&A & Outreach How to build your own PiWikiSpot and details on future community events.

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