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YLabs Announces Robotycs Monthly Meeting. Will Mayhem Ensue?

Written on September 1, 2015.

Robot Ross (known to humans as Ross Lunan) is breaking out the high-voltage cables and jump starting Ylab’s first regular monthly meeting – the Ylab Robotycs group. First meeting is Wednesday September 30th from 7 PM to 10 PM, and every 4th Wednesday of the month starting in October. Apparently we didn’t do enough damage at last week’s Arduino class,...

First Month Recap and Top Ten Things We’ve Learned

Written on August 28, 2015.

At Wednesday’s Arduino class, YLab regulars were talking about how hard it is to believe that it’s only been a month since our Kick-Off event. That was way back on July 25, and the Arduino class was on August 26. OK, a month and a day. It’s been a challenge, an inspiration, and most of all, a whole lot of fun for the growing group...

A Physicist, Programmers, Roboticists and Some Newbies Walk into an Arduino Class

Written on August 27, 2015.

It’s no joke. Attendees for YLab’s first formal training class ranged from beginners to experienced hardware hackers with enough experience to teach the class themselves. And how did it all work out? Unbelievably well. Attendees helped each other out, and everyone got their circuits and programs working. Its Alive! The first project was...

Sold Out Event At The David Dunlop Observatory

Written on August 21, 2015.

DDO. WOW. We sold out and filled every seat available for Makers at the David Dunlap Observatory: Old Tech Meets New Tech. Arriving visitors who had never seen the site were slack-jawed at the beautiful telescope and administration building. The David Dunlap Observatory, sitting right smack in the middle or Richmond Hill, is Canada’s largest...

Car Hacks Event at MPL – and Ylab Showing Signs of Social Media Life!

Written on August 16, 2015.

Y Lab’s Car Hacks night was a big success, with about 25 people coming out for our talk on how it’s still possible to work on your car yourself, on some of the auto security hacks we’ve been reading about in the news, and finally, by demonstrating several different devices you can use to read and reset a car’s engine readings...

First Three Events Open for Registration

Written on August 7, 2015.

We are happy to announce that our first three events are open for registration. Hurry up and get your tickets. Seats are limited so book soon. Wed Aug 12, 2015, 7PM-9PM Event: Car Hack: OBD-II/CAN Readers for diagnostics and fun Where: Markham Public Library’s Thornhill Community Centre Cost: Donation Ticket: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/y-lab-car-hack-night-obd-iican-readers-for-auto-diagnostics-and-fun-tickets-17904881984 Wed...

Lots of YLab Friends at Toronto’s Maker Festival

Written on August 5, 2015.

The Toronto Reference Library near Yonge and Bloor opened its doors to host Maker Festival 2015 this past Saturday and Sunday. Makers invaded the three floors for the GTA’s biggest maker show yet. Hordes of kids and adults came out to create and share in the fun! Maker Jay booked himself...

YLAB Kick-off a success!

Written on July 26, 2015.

We had a great turn-out for ylab’s kick-off event. We’re guessing that between 75 and 100 people came out. The volunteers put a lot of work into it, and we want to thank everyone who attended for making it such a success. We have many new volunteers, and, of course, we’re always looking for more – email us at info(at)ylab(dot)ca. We...

Announcing our kick-off drop in day

Written on July 16, 2015.

July 25 2015, 12PM – 3 PM Click HERE for details A Toronto Maker Festival Satellite Event