View source for NERP

=== Virtual NERP: Link to the Jitsi videoconference ===
Sorry! my laptop started boot-looping when I connected to jitsi. better now. 9-21 7:40pm 

Jitsi Meet is a free open source videoconferencing platform. It runs in the browser and requires no account or log in. Just click the link ('''link changes around 7pm on the day of''') [https://meet.jit.si/NERP-6888 https://meet.jit.si/NERP-6888] (10/19/20) 

Well, you live and learn, I guess. Use Google's Chrome browser or the standalone app for your platform. Ironic, isn't it? Turns out Jitsi Meet's code isn't fully compatible with Firefox and Safari. It may work, but it might also drag down the connection for everybody else. They're working on it.

The Jitsi Meet session will start at ~7:20pm. Changes or corrections will be posted here.

= Overview =
Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi (NERP) is an interest group focused on demonstrations and open discussion of embedded systems, control, and general electronics. 

= Meetings =
* Bi-weekly, Monday, 7pm-9pm
* [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/ Meetup.com group]

=== Past ===
* Meeting #0: [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/nerp-not-exclusively-raspberry-pi-meeting-july-30th/ July 30, 2012]
* Meeting #1: [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/08/nerp-not-exclusively-raspberry-pi-meeting-monday-aug-13-at-7pm/ August 13, 2012]
* Meeting #2: [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/08/nerp-meetup-08-27-12/ August 27, 2012]
* Meeting #3: [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/09/nerp-raspberry-pi-and-beer-monday-9-7-12/ September 10, 2012]
* Meeting #4: [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/09/not-exclusively-raspberry-pi-nerp-autonomous-car-aquaponics-monday-sept-24/ September 24, 2012]
* Meeting #5: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/84006592/ October 8, 2012]
* Meeting #6: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/86202212/ October 22, 2012]
* Meeting #7: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/88203942/ November 5, 2012]
* Meeting #8: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/90202422/ November 19, 2012]
* Meeting #9: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/89275302/ December 3, 2012]
* Meeting #10: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/94041272/ December 17, 2012]
* Meeting #11: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/94442962/ January 14, 2013]
* Meeting #12: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/100230112/ January 29, 2013]
* Meeting #13: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/101780082/ Feb 11, 2013]
* Meeting #14: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/103245402/ Feb 25, 2013]
* Etc, etc, etc.

== Raspberry Pi [This section is mainly of historical interest.] ==
=== Hardware ===
* Raspberry Pi
** [http://www.newark.com/raspberry-pi/raspbrry-modb-512m/model-b-assembled-board-only/dp/43W5302 Newark]: in stock ''(2013-Aug-13)''
** [http://www.mcmelectronics.com/content/en-US/raspberry-pi MCM Electronics]: in stock ''(2013-Aug-13)''
** [http://chicagodist.com/collections/raspberry-pi-systems Chicago Electronic Distributors]: in stock ''(2013-Aug-13)''
* [http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-48859 Gertboard]: I/O expansion board
* [http://www.adafruit.com/products/859 Pi Box by Adafruit]: clear acrylic case that Drew has shown at meeting
** [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24461 design files] are open source and could be made with the PS1 laser cutter.
* [http://adafruit.com/category/105 Adafruit's full line-up] of Raspberry Pi accessories, many are available locally at [http://chicagodist.com/collections/adafruit-products Chicago Electronic Distributors]
* [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2012/08/16/raspberry-pi-hdmi-to-vga-converter Sanoxy HDMI to VGA converter] $27 converter Drew bought on Amazon works well
* [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2012/07/04/cheap-portable-lcd-for-raspberry-pi 3.5" TFT LCD]: $20 composite-input display Drew has
* [http://www.adafruit.com/products/951 RCA male-male coupler]: very handy for connecting composite LCDs to the Pi
* [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/tags/atrix Atrix Lapdock]: Cheapest way to get a portable HDMI display for the Pi
** [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2012/09/11/raspberry-pi-lapdock-tricks Atrix lapdock tricks]: documents how Jay has tried a super cap and a USB battery pack to buffer power to the Pi


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