The primary focus of Arduino Bay is to teach innovation surrounding Arduino, and to facilitate networking.

This group is for anyone who likes to build things with electronics, learn about it, share knowledge and help each others in their hobby projects. I am not electronics engineer but just started learning about Arduino microcontroller and got interested in that area. I saw some you tube videos and was amazed by some of the things people created in their free time. It might be fun to do things together and learn.

There are many people in the San Francisco Bay Area interested in the quickly emerging field of robotics. Whether you work on robots full time, part time, as a hobby, or are interested in getting involved with robots, this group is for you! We are trying to develop a strong community dedicated to moving the robotics industry forward by bringing the best robotics minds in the area together to network, brainstorm, collaborate, and take real action to execute our ideas and visions.

TechShop is a membership-based workshop that provides members with access to tools and equipment, instruction, and a community of creative and supportive people so they can build the things they have always wanted to make. We'll be hosting a variety of informal groups to talk about and show off what they've been up to in all sorts of areas; Arduino, crafts, lasers, models, furniture, green tech..  whatever folks get up to at TechShop.  This Meetup Group is to let you, the Makers, know what's hap …

This is a group for people interested in clean technology innovation. The Solano Clean Tech Innovators Association (sctia.org) is working towards establishing an Innovators Lab where people could come together to collaborate, invent, prototype and test new ideas using state of the art equipment. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, electric vehicles, alternative energy, robotics, arduino, and raspberry pi. The Meet-Up is open to experienced innovators as well as people who are inte …

Beginner to advanced classes in electronics and robotics for kids (and their parents). Get your kids (K-12) going with our very hands on classes geared towards technology in robotics and electronics.

This is a Member-based Workshop where designers and trades people to come to create, explore, learn and launch their ideas. We offer classes in everything from Software classes to Welding; 3D Printing; Welding; WoodShop; Textile machines; Arduino, CNC Machining; Laser Cutting;Fabrication; and Arts and Crafts. The shop and resources are supported by our knowledgeable staff so if you run into new territory, you will find answers! We offer seminars and workshops to Members and Non-Members on topics …

We're all about hardware startups - the fun, and the work. We're for anyone into the Maker Movement, Industrial Design, Toys, Lean Startups, Technology, Microcontrollers, Robotics, Fashion, The Internet of Things, Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing, and anything else disruptive.

Hacker Lab is a collaborative workspace and organization of hackers, makers, and entrepreneurs. We foster technology through community education and mentorship. Together we are building a startup community and innovative ecosystem! Join us! BUILD CODE UNITE!

This group is to discuss sensor technology and applications, and we welcome hackers, entrepreneurs, health-care professionals, scientists, quantified-selfers, the DIY community, and anyone else who is excited about sensors and sensor data. We also have a FB discussion group: http://bit.ly/sensorites

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We all know the Bay Area has tons of software meetups, but where's the hardware love? We're bringing together anyone who interested in building a business in the world of physical products: from company boards to organic soap. The purpose of the group is to start to build the hardware startup community by: bringing people together, bringing in experts in the fields of hardware & form entrepreneurs who've done it before, and also to build a better picture of the hardware scene so we can all find …

We are a "hackerspace", a colloquial term for a group of people who gather together in order to DIY technology and art, exchange knowledge, and pool together resources and tools. Members have access to 3d printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, woodworking tools, computers, etc.

Make:SF is an opportunity to get started in the Maker community. You can meet local makers, learn some new skills and grow from there. The goals are to: - Meet other local Makers - Share ideas, skills, and local resources - Gain new skills through mini-workshops - Hear guest speakers who are tackling large projects - Create collaborations between engineers, makers, craft folks, artists, etc. - Get opinions or advice on project execution

The world has experienced unprecedented urban growth in recent decades, and global data forecasts indicate this trend will only increase. Urban Tech SF focuses on the issues and strategies behind new technologies that improve (or hinder) our urban lives. Join us and explore a diverse range of urban technology projects in San Francisco. Participate in open civic engagement on the issues that shape our daily lives along the way.

This is a group for anyone interested in 3D printing, CAD, 3D modeling, 3D apps, or those who are just curious about how it all works. All skill levels and experience are welcome. This group is intended to educate, share ideas, and have fun with the 30 year old technology of 3D printing....Yes!!! It is 30 years old! *Bonus of this group: Your organizer Roxanne, has access to many 3D printers!

We are a friendly group creative people who want to start a Makerspace in Marin so that people of all ages and types can come in and learn, play, hack, make, create, and rule the world! We hold meetings at various locations throughout Marin with the intent of sampling a variety of locations and spaces until we find our permanent home. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. At each meeting we spend a little time discussing the logistics of opening our Makerspace. The rest of th …

Help local hobbyists (California East Bay) or anyone interested in CNC to meet, discuss and share their project ideas.

Discussing and learning about the Forth programming language through: *Monthly meetings http://www.forth.org/svfig/next.html *Active website http://www.forth.org/svfig/ *Email discussion list