Iffy Books | 404 S. 20th St., PHL
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DIY Macro Keyboard Workshop
For this workshop you'll use a Pi Pico board and CircuitPython to create a programmable mechanical keyboard with two keys. No soldering experience necessary! To complete this project you'll need […]
FM Transmitter Soldering Class
Come out and get some soldering practice! This time we're assembling a short-range FM transmitter kit with a built-in mic and a 1/8" audio input jack. This project is recommended […]
Modular 101: A Crash Course in Modular Synthesis
Modular 101: In this crash course you will learn the basics of sound design with a modular synthesizer. We will cover all the basic components from shaping sound waves to […]
Open Python + Linux Tutoring
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Wi-Fi Tricks with Ghost ESP
If you're interested in learning about wi-fi and Bluetooth networking but can't justify buying a Flipper Zero, this workshop is for you! Ghost ESP is a network analysis/testing tool that […]
Host a Website at Home
Join us for the workshop Host a Website at Home! You’ll learn to run a web server using nginx on a single-board computer, letting you host a website from your […]
Meshtastic 101
Join us for an introduction to Meshtastic, an application that lets you send private text messages over the air using pocket-sized LoRa radio transceivers. We’ll show you how to flash the […]
LoRa Mods: Header Pins & Vibration Motors
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librarypunk podcast taping
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The Writing Room
Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee, water, computer […]
Cassette Tape Loop Workshop
Learn to make physical audio loops with used cassette tapes! No experience needed. For the workshop we’ll be using cassettes with screws in the corners, which are easier to take […]
Thrash Bot Workshop
We’re making guitar-playing robots with Pi Pico microcontrollers and 360° servo motors! We'll provide soldering irons and supplies. To complete this workshop you'll need to buy a kit for $10. […]
DIY Audio Meter Soldering Class
Join us for another beginner-friendly soldering project at Iffy Books! You'll assemble a DIY audio meter kit, which you can use to visualize an audio signal's amplitude. To complete this […]
Guitar Cable Soldering Class
Join us for a relatively quick and easy soldering workshop, suitable for total beginners! You'll strip some wires and solder 1/4-inch plugs to the ends, creating your own guitar cable. […]
Pico Game Timer & Dice Workshop
Learn to make a programmable game timer and dice with a Pi Pico microcontroller! First you'll solder six LEDs, two switches, and a vibration motor to the board's GPIO pins. […]
LED Heart Soldering Class
Come out and get some soldering practice! This time we're making a heart-shaped board with 22 LEDs, using an oscillator circuit to dim and brighten them at the speed you […]
Open Python + Linux Tutoring
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ESP32 Captive Portal Workshop
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Host a Website at Home
Join us for the workshop Host a Website at Home! You’ll learn to run a web server using nginx on a single-board computer, letting you host a website from your […]
Philly 2600 Meetup
> The Philly 2600 meeting is a monthly gathering of local hackers, phreaks, nerds, geeks, activists, tinkerers, developers, infosec professionals, and other interesting people.
Meshtastic 101
Join us for an introduction to Meshtastic, an application that lets you send private text messages over the air using pocket-sized LoRa radio transceivers. We’ll show you how to flash the […]
The Writing Room
Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee, water, computer […]
Solar Music Synth Workshop
Join us and build a tiny solar-powered square wave generator on a breadboard. No soldering required! The workshop is free to attend, but you'll need to purchase a kit for […]
Audio Editing with Reaper
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Pico MP3 Sampler Workshop
Create your own digital audio sampler using a Pi Pico clone board! This project requires some soldering. It's recommended for folks who have soldered once or twice before, but beginners […]
Neo-Luddite Reading Group: ‘Who Owns This Sentence? A History of Copyrights and Wrongs’ by David Bellos and Alexandre Montagu
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 […]
USB Data Blocker Soldering Class
Charging your phone in a public place can be stressful. What if someone is collecting your metadata for marketing purposes? What if they're copying your files or installing malware? A […]
DIY Macro Keyboard Workshop
For this workshop you'll use a Pi Pico board and CircuitPython to create a programmable mechanical keyboard with two keys. No soldering experience necessary! To complete this project you'll need […]
FM Transmitter Soldering Class
Come out and get some soldering practice! This time we're assembling a short-range FM transmitter kit with a built-in mic and a 1/8" audio input jack. This project is recommended […]
Solder & Gab
Join us every other Thursday from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. for a social soldering session at Iffy Books! Everyone's welcome, from dabblers to experts. Bring a project you've been meaning […]
Open Python + Linux Tutoring
Stay tuned for details!
Wi-Fi Tricks with Ghost ESP
If you're interested in learning about wi-fi and Bluetooth networking but can't justify buying a Flipper Zero, this workshop is for you! Ghost ESP is a network analysis/testing tool that […]
Host a Website at Home
Join us for the workshop Host a Website at Home! You’ll learn to run a web server using nginx on a single-board computer, letting you host a website from your […]
DIY Macro Keyboard Workshop
Solder & Gab