Code Club 2/12/2023
The next Paignton Library code club will be on the usual first Saturday, 2/12/2023. We will carry on with what we were doing at the previous session on 25/11/2023. Plus also carrying out other projects that have been discussed recently.
I will also be helping with electronics, coding, scratch, python, html/css and hardware.
Hopefully a few new members and a few new members with the right level of expertise so we can help / support each other further.
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Next Code Club
The next code club is TBA
Stem group is 9/12/2023 – 11am to 15:00
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#Java,#Programmng
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Code Club 25/11/2023 Write up
We had a busy session today. As you can see from the photo, we did more work on the netbooks.
We were also doing more Scratch and some HTML / CSS.
I have added more links below to try and reflect our current set of activities.
I was also helping another attendee with electronics, even though I think what he wants to do is a little complex for the resources available and requires more engineering and or electronics knowledge.
As well as the above, Helen from the STEM group was working on getting the line following robot working and also getting the Lego WeDo working, so we now have a small Lego robot that can detect obstacles, as well as a basic Lego Windmill, which we can look at this during the next STEM group meeting on the 9th December.
Next Code Club
The next code club is on 2/12/2023
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#CodeClub,#Python,#Web,#Hardware,#Software,#Electronics,
#STEM
#LookingForWork
Code Club 18/11/2023 Write up
Another busy session today, stared off taking a netbook apart to remove the fan, so that we could use it to replace a faulty fan in another netbook. This all went fine, we now have more spare parts in the box.
We also installed windows on 2 netbooks, had a go at installing FreeBSD but got stuck, this is one thing I am not too sure on, we ended up on an installer screen asking about RAID devices.
I also got to do some electronics, and have identified some more resources I need for the next session.
We also had a new attendee who may be able to bring some friends on the 25th. So all good stuff.
We are trying to find out if we can still download an older ISO file for Xebian 2022. The website just has xebian 2023.
I have added more links below to try and reflect our current set of activities.
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Next Code Club
The next code club is on 25/11/2023
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#CodeClub,#Python,#HourOfCode,#Scratch,#Minecraft,#Themes,
#Java,#Programmng
#LookingForWork
Code Club 25/11/2023
The next Paignton Library code club is an extra session on Saturday 25th November 2023, 10 am to 12:00. We will carry on with coding, help new attendee, and do more work on the netbooks.
We may look at FreeBSD, and Ventroy or at least figure out which ISO we would like a multi-boot installer for.
I have added more links below to try and reflect our current set of activities.
Useful Links
Next Code Club
The next code club is on 2/12/2023
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#CodeClub,#Python,#HourOfCode,#Scratch,#Minecraft,#Themes,
#Java,#Programmng
#LookingForWork
Code Club 18/11/2023
The next Paignton Library code club is on Saturday 18th November 2023, 10 am to 12:00. We will carry on with coding, help new attendee, and do more work on the netbooks.
We may look at FreeBSD, and Ventroy or at least figure out which ISO we would like a multi-boot installer for.
I have added more links below to try and reflect our current set of activities.
Useful Links
Next Code Club
The next code club is on 25/11/2023
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#CodeClub,#Python,#HourOfCode,#Scratch,#Minecraft,#Themes,
#Java,#Programmng
#LookingForWork
Code Club 4/11/2023 WriteUp
We had a busy code club today. Lots of fixing netbooks, installing operating systems, troubleshooting and of course some coding.
We also had attendees working on their own projects, including a Pokemon related projects.
I also assisted another attendee with an electronics project.
So we now have several netbooks, that are fully working and managed to transfer keyboards over so they also had full keyboards. Replaced a missing key on some other keyboards, which is quite a delicate takes that requires a good degree of patience.
What we need now is to find STEM ambassador help us make a multi boot usb stick so all the installers can be on a single usb stick which will free up the others. I know this can be done, just not sure how to do it, or how to fix things if it doesn't work.
Next Code Club
The next code club is on 18/11/2023
Next week 11th November is the STEM group meeting.
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#CodeClub,#Python,#HourOfCode,#Scratch,#Minecraft,#Themes,
#Java,#Programmng
#LookingForWork
Code Club 4/11/2023
The next Paignton Library code club is on Saturday 4th November 2023, 10 am to 12:00. We will carry on with coding, help new attendee, and do more work on the netbooks so they have a working operating system.
I have added more links below to try and reflect our current set of activities.
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Next Code Club
The next code club is on 4/11/2023
I now have 2x RescaTux boot disks and 1x Gparted boot disk to add to our tool kit. These may be really useful for fixing netbooks etc. Note : Gparted is also included on the rescatux disk
Replacement PSU for netbooks should be this
Power : 40w
Voltage : 19.5
Current 2.05 A thus supplies 2.1 A
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#Java,#Programmng
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Code Club 21/10/2023
The next Paignton Library code club is on Saturday 21st October 2023, 10 am to 12:00. We will carry on with what we are doing including getting netbooks running windows and a few other projects.
I have added more links below to try and reflect our current set of activities.
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Next Code Club
The next code club is on 4/11/2023
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#CodeClub,#Python,#HourOfCode,#Scratch,#Minecraft,#Themes,
#Java,#Programmng
#LookingForWork
Code Club 7/10/2023 Write up
We had four of the regulars today. It was a mix of coding in Scratch but also sorting out some of the netbooks, trying to download Win 7 and get this copied on to a memory stick so we can install. First attempt to dd the iso file failed, second attempted worked but ended up with the device not booting or being seen by the netbook.
So a good session.
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Next Code Club
The next code club is on 21/10/2023
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#CodeClub,#Python,#HourOfCode,#Scratch,#Minecraft,#Themes,
#Java,#Programmng,#Hardware,#OperatingSystems
#LookingForWork
