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Welcome
The Electron Club is a voluntary run space where people interested in things like Free Open Source Software, DIY culture, circuit bending, hardware hacking, streaming, audio and video editing, green technologies, and amateur radio can meet, use equipment, and share and disseminate their skills and ideas.
We encourage an attitude towards technology, media and DIY production that recognises the relation of these to society and the environment. The Electron Club welcomes debate and the development of practices that question and explore existing and new ways of working and understanding these.
The space also provides a location that not-for-profit community and discussion groups can use at no charge for meetings and to develop projects.
If you any questions about the space, want to book it for your own use, or join one of our workshops, you can contact us here.
All are welcome.
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Upcoming Events
Below is a list of events scheduled within the next 30 days. Certain events have their own listing in the events section. The information is taken from our calendar, and is also available as an rss feed. More information about regular groups can be found within the groups section of the site.
| Event_Date | Event Name | Description | Link | Booking Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/02/2019 @ 17:30 | Amateur Radio | A group for people learning to build radio equipment or other electronic projects and help those studying for their Amateur Radio Licenses. The group is run by members of the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society (WoSARS). https://wosars.org.uk/ http://www.electronclub.org/doku.php?id=groups:solder | Click here | Confirmed |
| 21/02/2019 @ 20:00 | Frackwatch Meeting | Meeting with frackwatch and fossil free Glasgow | Click here | Confirmed |
| 22/02/2019 @ 17:30 | may day committee | a committee to organise events around May Day. 5-10 expected. Open to all. | Click here | Confirmed |
| 23/02/2019 @ 13:00 | synth DIY & music tech | soldering, discussing, and designing informal sound machines around synth DIY & music technology paths | Click here | Confirmed |
| 23/02/2019 @ 18:00 | Wittgenstein Reading Group | We are reading and discussing Wittgenstein's 'Philosophical Investigations'. We are a group of students and non-students. Fortnightly meetings, starting Feb 2019, 2hrs per meeting. It is a closed meeting but people can ask to join in advance. If you are interested to join email Liam - mrlcasey {at} gmail.com. N.b the group is in early stages of formation but based on past reading group memberships and we may still decide to put limits on new people joining. | Click here | Confirmed |
| 24/02/2019 @ 13:00 | Synth Building Workshop | This is a series of 6 workshops aimed at people looking to build their own modular synth. By the end of the series, participants will have built a fully functional modular synth. All tools and materials will be provided, however people are free to bring along their own soldering tools if they have them. Workshop 1 - Sat 09/02/19 - Intro to Through Hole Soldering - Building a Eurorack Power Supply Workshop 2 - Sat 16/02/19 - Intro to SMD Soldering - Building an LFO Workshop 3 - Sun 24/02/19 - Building a VCA Workshop 4 - Sun 03/03/19 - Intro to Digital Modules - Building an ADSR Workshop 5 - Sun 10/03/19 - Building a VCF Workshop 6 - Sun 17/03/19 - Building a VCO Additional Session - Sun 31/03/19 | Click here | Confirmed |
| 25/02/2019 @ 19:00 | Glasgow Makers and Hardware Hackers | Glasgow Makers and Hardware Hackers | Click here | Confirmed |
| 26/02/2019 @ 19:00 | M5Stack Workshop | M5Stack Workshop presented by Glasgow Makers and Hardware Hackers M5stack (https://m5stack.com/) is a modular programmable prototyping device which has the ESP32 at its core. M5stack can be programmed with the arduino IDE, esp-idf, micropython and more. In this workshop we will be focusing on using block programming to control the light, sound, images on the screen, sensors etc. To take part, the only thing you need to bring along is a laptop. This workshop is suited for anyone, even those who are taking their first steps in coding, and maybe are put off by thinking they have to learn lots of typed commands to do even the most basic of things. The Uiflow interface for M5stack (flow.m5stack.com) is designed to lower the creative barrier so that anyone without prior knowledge can get setup making their first IoT application in minutes. This workshop is free but there are limited spaces so please sign up for a place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/m5stack-presented-by-glasgow-makers-and-hardware-hackers-tickets-56440681598 If there are no tickets left please add your name to the waiting list and if there is enough demand we will put on an extra workshop. | Click here | Confirmed |
| 27/02/2019 @ 17:30 | Amateur Radio | A group for people learning to build radio equipment or other electronic projects and help those studying for their Amateur Radio Licenses. The group is run by members of the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society (WoSARS). https://wosars.org.uk/ http://www.electronclub.org/doku.php?id=groups:solder | Click here | Confirmed |
| 28/02/2019 @ 18:00 | ScotLUG | Scottish Linux Users Group meeting with talks and Q&A open to anyone interested Talks start at 1930, some people arrive earlier http://www.scotlug.org.uk | Click here | Confirmed |
| 02/03/2019 @ 13:00 | synth DIY & music tech | soldering, discussing, and designing informal sound machines around synth DIY & music technology paths | Click here | Confirmed |
| 03/03/2019 @ 13:00 | Synth Building Workshop | This is a series of 6 workshops aimed at people looking to build their own modular synth. By the end of the series, participants will have built a fully functional modular synth. All tools and materials will be provided, however people are free to bring along their own soldering tools if they have them. Workshop 1 - Sat 09/02/19 - Intro to Through Hole Soldering - Building a Eurorack Power Supply Workshop 2 - Sat 16/02/19 - Intro to SMD Soldering - Building an LFO Workshop 3 - Sun 24/02/19 - Building a VCA Workshop 4 - Sun 03/03/19 - Intro to Digital Modules - Building an ADSR Workshop 5 - Sun 10/03/19 - Building a VCF Workshop 6 - Sun 17/03/19 - Building a VCO Additional Session - Sun 31/03/19 | Click here | Confirmed |
| 03/03/2019 @ 17:00 | Officer Meeting of the IWW | 5 - 7 expected. Meeting of the elected officers of the Clydeside branch of the Industrial Workers of the World | Click here | Confirmed |
| 04/03/2019 @ 18:00 | alt.electron | a quiet place to work on your electronic related and geeky projects | Click here | Confirmed |
| 05/03/2019 @ 20:00 | Glasgow Writers Group | Internal booking for recurring fortnightly meetups of the Glasgow Writers Group, a creative writing critique group. 10-12 people. Newcomers welcome, just sign up on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/GlasgowWriters/ | Click here | Confirmed |
| 06/03/2019 @ 17:30 | Amateur Radio | A group for people learning to build radio equipment or other electronic projects and help those studying for their Amateur Radio Licenses. The group is run by members of the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society (WoSARS). https://wosars.org.uk/ http://www.electronclub.org/doku.php?id=groups:solder | Click here | Confirmed |
| 09/03/2019 @ 13:00 | synth DIY & music tech | soldering, discussing, and designing informal sound machines around synth DIY & music technology paths | Click here | Confirmed |
| 10/03/2019 @ 14:00 | Clydeside IWW GMB Meeting | The monthly meeting of the general membership where reports, old business, new business are discussed democratically by fellow workers. | Click here | Confirmed |
| 10/03/2019 @ 16:00 | Wittgenstein Reading Group | A group reading and discussing Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations. We are a group of students and non-students. Fortnightly meetings, starting Feb 2019, 2hrs per meeting. If you are interested to join email Liam - mrlcasey {at} gmail.com. N.b the group is in early stages of formation but based on past reading group memberships and we may still decide to put limits on new people joining. | Click here | Confirmed |
| 11/03/2019 @ 20:00 | Frackwatch meeting | Regular Frackwatch planning meeting | Click here | Confirmed |
| 13/03/2019 @ 17:30 | Amateur Radio | A group for people learning to build radio equipment or other electronic projects and help those studying for their Amateur Radio Licenses. The group is run by members of the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society (WoSARS). https://wosars.org.uk/ http://www.electronclub.org/doku.php?id=groups:solder | Click here | Confirmed |
| 16/03/2019 @ 13:00 | synth DIY & music tech | soldering, discussing, and designing informal sound machines around synth DIY & music technology paths | Click here | Confirmed |
| 17/03/2019 @ 13:00 | Synth Building Workshop | This is a series of 6 workshops aimed at people looking to build their own modular synth. By the end of the series, participants will have built a fully functional modular synth. All tools and materials will be provided, however people are free to bring along their own soldering tools if they have them. Workshop 1 - Sat 09/02/19 - Intro to Through Hole Soldering - Building a Eurorack Power Supply Workshop 2 - Sat 16/02/19 - Intro to SMD Soldering - Building an LFO Workshop 3 - Sun 24/02/19 - Building a VCA Workshop 4 - Sun 03/03/19 - Intro to Digital Modules - Building an ADSR Workshop 5 - Sun 10/03/19 - Building a VCF Workshop 6 - Sun 17/03/19 - Building a VCO Additional Session - Sun 31/03/19 | Click here | Confirmed |
| 18/03/2019 @ 18:00 | alt.electron | a quiet place to work on your electronic related and geeky projects | Click here | Confirmed |
| 19/03/2019 @ 19:00 | Glasgow Makers and Hardware Hackers | A monthly meet up for makers and hardware hackers in Glasgow. For anyone with an interest in making or hardware hacking regardless of level, beginner to expert. | Click here | Confirmed |
| 20/03/2019 @ 17:30 | Amateur Radio | A group for people learning to build radio equipment or other electronic projects and help those studying for their Amateur Radio Licenses. The group is run by members of the West of Scotland Amateur Radio Society (WoSARS). https://wosars.org.uk/ http://www.electronclub.org/doku.php?id=groups:solder | Click here | Confirmed |
| 21/03/2019 @ 20:00 | Frackwatch Meeting | Meeting with frackwatch and fossil free Glasgow | Click here | Confirmed |
Where to find us
The Electron Club is based in the Centre for Contemporary Arts:
CCA,
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow
CCA on OpenStreetMap - CCA on Google Maps
See the CCA website for opening hours or check the calendar for Electron club related meeting/event times.
Who we are
Lots of different people are involved in the Electron Club. You can get involved as an individual or as part of a group. One of our main features over the years is in providing a free space for not-for-profit and voluntary groups involved in areas related to DIY technology, community media and environmental activities to meet and develop work.
There are a number of groups who meet on a regular basis and others who meet on a more occasional basis or for specific projects. See the groups section for more information.
Individuals are also welcome to join and use the facilities for their own projects, and many of our current members are just such people pursuing their own projects and hobbies.
What is Free Open Source Software, etc?
To learn more about that these things are have a look at some of the articles in our online library or come along to an event or project and see for yourself.
You can also listen to this audio interview made by Electron Club member Bob speaking to Simon and Ben:
