Sydney/NSW Sydney Mini 2024 - June 1/2

[buts]

where do i rsvp

 

[jjay]

where do i rsvp

Up at the top right hand side of this thread is a green "RSVP for this Event" button

 

[Skymaster]

Hi everyone.
Sorry for the lack of updates - I have been run off my feet with work, family weddings and other not-so-pleasant things happening in life and this has fallen by the wayside a little.

Where are we at?

• We have a venue booked
• Catering is organised once we have a headcount
• Runsheet is mostly decided

What do we need doing?

• Door prizes - arranging with vendors. This hasn't started.
• A few gaps in presenters need filling
• Advertising

I will organise another planning run-through for Friday 19th April @ 20:00 AEST to finalise the above.
Please - if you can in any way assist - reach out - jump into our session on Friday.

 

[AAH]

I've finally committed. I'll be bringing some door prizes along, some goodies for sale and will also do a free pickup option at the mini.
If you really need a presenter then I can on whatever is needed on electronics topics.

 

[Skymaster]

I will organise another planning run-through for Friday 19th April @ 20:00 AEST to finalise the above.

Please join me in the ELD Zoom room (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2921680254?pwd=b2haMkk3alVZbnQzWHhWMHFQWHdnUT09) to finalise the rest of the details.
As above, there are a few things we need to get sorted; hoping we can tick all these off for a successful mini.

 

[Noel Richards]

Just so folks pencil it into their diary we are 90% certain the Sydney mini in 2024 will be at Woolworths on June 1/2. Plenty of time for you to put in the diary and say you are already booked when one of your kids say they plan on getting married that weekend.
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Skymaster Ninja Edit for First Post:

An update on the Sydney Mini. We are 100% locked in again with Woolworths for Saturday/Sunday 1st/2nd June.

This year we are looking at running an optional build session, utilising a new product (not yet to market) which we have tentatively called "Project X".
We are still working out the commercials, however the plan is to have everyone who decides to participate to be able to walk away with a working, standalone prop that they built themselves.
The session will include the build & assembly, minor electronics and software required to make it happen.
This is definitely targeted towards those brand new into realm of Holiday Lighting, however we aim to make it just as interesting for those who have been around for some time as well. More details on this to come.

In addition to this part, there will be the usual plenary and breakout sessions as per previous years.

TIME	SATURDAY TOPICS	SUNDAY TOPICS
9:00 AM	Welcome & Group Photo	Moving Head Changes in xLights
9:30 AM	My first year	++
10:00 AM	Integrating Classic Lighting & Pixel Shows	Falcon v5 Product Demos
10:30 AM	Project X Introduction	ROUND TABLE ROUND 2
11:00 AM	Project X Build Session	++
11:30 AM	++	How do you keep your show fresh / unique / yours?
12:00 PM	++	++
12:30 PM	LUNCH	LUNCH
1:00 PM	++	++
1:30 PM	Door Prizes
2:00 PM	Hierarchical Show Folders
2:30 PM	Audio - Broadcasting and Push to listen
3:00 PM	ROUND TABLE ROUND 1
3:30 PM	++
4:00 PM	Crazy prop wiring & modelling in xLights
4:30 PM	Twinkly / ArtNet2Twinkly
7:00 PM	Dinner

Round Tables

ROUND 1	SATURDAY
TABLE 1	Advanced FPP
TABLE 2	Wiring Types & Wire Connector Shootout
TABLE 3	Seed pixels - Connecting, Splicing, Mounting Techniques, Other interesting features
TABLE 4	Soldering Basics
ROUND 2	SUNDAY
TABLE 1	Tools Required
TABLE 2	Powering your show - Distribution, Injection, etc
TABLE 3	Signal Analysis + Cable Effects/Efficiency
TABLE 4	TBA

As usual, we are looking for presenters for the above topics, or suggestions to any other topics that may be of interest. You don't need to be an expert on them, just be able to say a few words; we are all here to help each other. Joint presentations are also welcome.
Please get in touch with Skymaster or on this thread if you are willing to give presenting a go!

Cost this year has increased due to our catering cost - it will be $50 per head, which will include lunches and morning tea both days, afternoon tea on Saturday and all coffee/drinks.

We are still working on the costing for the Build Project that is being done, this will be dependent on the number of registrations due to the requirement of getting bulk discounts on parts etc.

If you like happy to do the soldering can also do bootlace as well.

 

[Skymaster]

If you like happy to do the soldering can also do bootlace as well.

That would be greatly appreciated, thank you Noel.

 

[Skymaster]

Please join me in the ELD Zoom room (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2921680254?pwd=b2haMkk3alVZbnQzWHhWMHFQWHdnUT09) to finalise the rest of the details.
As above, there are a few things we need to get sorted; hoping we can tick all these off for a successful mini.

All, unfortunately I have an urgent need to attend to some personal matters so I will reschedule this for next week.
Apologies for the late notice