[This post is under construction. It’ll be in better shape soon.] Install Meshtastic (beta) using the TestFlight App First, install the USB-to-serial drivers for your device:https://meshtastic.org/docs/getting-started/flashing-firmware/#install-usb-to-serial-drivers Now install the Meshtastic […]
Meshtastic iOS app + LoRa32 (July 2022)
![Two development boards with antennas and LCD screens sitting on a table, each connected to a microUSB power source. The LilyGO board on the left displays the message "Sup" from a user named "IFK." The Heltec board on the right displays the message "Not much, u?" from user "Js2."](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/LoRa32_Boards-480x526.png)
After a month of trial and error, I’ve figured out a way to get a stable Bluetooth connection between a LoRa32 board and the Meshtastic iOS app, which is currently […]
The Bar Raccrawl 🗑 May 14
![Flyer text: The Bar Raccrawl Saturday, May 14, 2–6 PM Starting at Iffy Books 319 N. 11th St. #3E, Philly [photo of a raccoon] Come complete our CTF challenges, tell stories, hang out with fellow geeks, and drink! We'll be starting at Iffy Books and going to several bars around the area including Love City Brewing, Roy Spitz, & The Trestle Inn https://iffybooks.net/event/bar-raccrawl](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Iffy_Books_Bar-Raccrawl_Flyer_May_2022-1-480x621.png)
The Bar Raccrawl is this Saturday, starting at Iffy Books at 2 PM! Organized by our neighbors at Tr4shpanda Village.
Bleeding Control Basics 🔴 May 7
![Flyer with the following text: Bleeding control basics [photo of a red tourniquet] Free workshop | Saturday, May 7 1–3 p.m. & 3:30–5:30 p.m. / Register at iffybooks.net/event/bleeding-control-basics / Iffy Books / 319 N. 11th St. #3E / Philly, PA](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Iffy_Bleeding_Control_Basics-480x621.png)
Presented by Philadelphia SRA, Bleeding Control Basics will go over first aid as it applies to severe bleeding. We will cover scene safety, injury assessment, basic bleeding control, and tourniquet […]
This weekend at Iffy Books 🌱
![Flyer with the following text: BBS: The Documentary / Marathon Screening / Sunday, May 1 / 12-6 PM [DVD cover for BBS: The Documentary] / Iffy Books / 319 N. 11th St. #3E, Philly / iffybooks.net](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BBS-the-Doc-Flyer-2022-480x618.png)
This Saturday (1–5 p.m.) we’re hosting a low-key plant swap. Stop by and get a free maple seedling! On Sunday (12–6 p.m.) we’re doing a marathon screening of BBS: The […]
Explore the Appropriate Technology Library ☀️ Apr 21–24
![Square flyer with a drawing of a bitter gourd in the background with planting instructions. Foreground text: Explore the Appropriate Technology Library / April 21-24 at Iffy Books](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Appropriate_Technology_Library_Square_Flyer-480x480.png)
Stop by Iffy Books this Thursday (4/21) through Sunday (4/22) and learn about the Appropriate Technology Library, a collection of resources about small-scale, do-it-yourself technology. In its current form, the […]
Grow something! with Goda Trakumaite 🍅 Apr 14
![Yellow flyer taped to a brick wall with the following text: Grow something! / an urban gardening workshop led by Goda Trakumaite / Thursday, April 14 / 6:30–8:30 p.m. / Iffy Books / 319 N. 11th St. #3E / $10 Suggested donation / https://iffybooks.net/register-for-grow-something](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Goda_Flyer-480x480.png)
This Thursday (April 14, 6:30 p.m.) we’re hosting a workshop on urban gardening called Grow something! An extreme-beginner-friendly overview of your gardening possibilities, led by Goda Trakumaite. Suggested donation $10. […]
Make your own wildflower seed balls 🌺 Apr 7–10
![A photo of pink wildflowers surrounded by a colorful gradient border, overlaid with the following text in pink: Make your own wildflower seed balls / April 7-10 at Iffy Books](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Iffy_Books_Wildflower_Seed_Ball_Square_sm-480x480.png)
Stop by Iffy Books this week and make your own throwable wildflower seed balls. It’s free! This workshop is a collaboration with the DVAA Everyday Futures Fest. Click here to […]
Opening reception in our new space 🎉 Friday, April 1
![An orange flyer with green tape on the corners, superimposed on a colorful gradient background. The flyer contains the following text: We're moving to a new space! / Iffy Books / OPENING RECEPTION / April 1, 6-9 PM / 319 N. 11th St. #3E / Philly, PA / Open Thursday-Sunday 12-6 p.m.](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Iffy-Books-April-1-2022-Reception-Flyer-480x480.png)
On Friday, April 1 we’re having an opening reception in our new space, one door down in room 3E. We’ll have drinks, snacks, and music. It would be great to […]
Send files securely with Magic Wormhole 🔐 March 26 & 27
![A time-lapse photo of the night sky with the following text: Send files securely with Magic Wormhole / Iffy Books / Free Tutorial March 26 & 27 / Drop in 12–6 p.m. / 319 N. 11th St. #3D](https://iffybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Iffy_Books_Magic_Wormhole_Square_Flyer-480x480.png)
On Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 we’re running a tutorial on Magic Wormhole, an easy-to-use program for sending files over an encrypted channel. Stop by any time 12–6 […]