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👾 Pixel Buddy Video Art Workshop
2026-12-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-01-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-01-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-01-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-01-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-01-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-02-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | Iffy Books, 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, 19146, United States
In this workshop you’ll use a Pi Pico microcontroller to send low-res (320×240) digital video to an HDMI display. Despite its limitations, the cool thing about this device is that it’s inexpensive enough that you can plug it in somewhere (perhaps a wall of TVs at an electronics store) and leave it behind for prank/art/propaganda purposes.
Your Pi Pico will generate video in the DVI-D format rather than the newer HDMI standard. But because HDMI is backwards compatible with DVI-D, your device should work with any HDMI monitor or TV.
Here’s what’s in the kit:

Pi Pico board w/ microUSB port
Pico DVI video sock
insulated wire (4″)
heat shrink tubing (3″)

Here’s what else you’ll need:

HDMI cable
microUSB cable with data connection
computer (macOS/Linux/Windows)
soldering iron
lead-free solder
flux paste
header pins (optional)
wire stripping tool (optional)

➡️ Instructions
Register
coming soon!

☕️ Coffee Talk
2026-12-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-02-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-02-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-03-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-03-15 18:00 - 20:00
A social hangout every first and third Monday for trans and non-binary people, their significant others, and allies. We have snacks and coffee.

🎙️ Wholesome Tech Podcast
2026-12-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2027-01-28 18:30 - 20:00
A new podcast project produced at Iffy Books. Stay tuned for details!

Photo CC-BY Abi Porter

🚧 Make Your First Website
2026-12-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-02-08 18:00 - 20:00
Make a home page like it’s 1999! Join us at Iffy Books for a new workshop called Make Your First Website, led by Ragman a.k.a. Richard Green. You’ll learn the basics of HTML and create a static site on the free hosting service Neocities. No experience necessary!
Please bring a laptop if you have one. We’re suggesting a $10–$25 donation for this workshop, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Register:
Coming soon!

⚙️ Neo-Luddite Reading Group
2027-01-14 18:30 - 20:30
➡️ Virtual Meetup Link
Discord: Email neoluddite@victorgom.es for an invite!
Full schedule: victorgom.es/neoluddite
If you’re joining for the first time, I’d suggest you read this before anything else for brief context: What the Luddites Really Fought Against by Richard Conniff.The only expectation is that you read the chapter(s) of the book that’s listed for that meeting. You’re still welcome to participate if you haven’t done the readings as long as you are mindful. For each chapter, I’ve also noted some optional readings for context, so I’d suggest checking those out rather than reading ahead in the book. And remember, if you ever find yourself struggling with any of the readings or concepts, reach out! Either directly to me over email or to the entire group over discord.

⊕ Quarterly Bonus Workshop
2027-02-20 10:00 - 12:00
Our quarterly off-site bonus workshop for Patreon supporters. Check out our Patreon page for details!
Questions? Email iffybooks@iffybooks.net
