Pi… Camera… Action! (And erm… RISC OS?) Although most laptops these days include webcams, as do some normal monitors even, the Raspberry Pi has its own camera module and a number of third parties also supply cameras for the device. At the next Midlands User Group (MUG) meeting, John Rickman will be talking about cameras for the Pi, and exploring what you need to use one.
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Terry Swanborough talks RiscPCB to MUG – 3rd July
RISC OS users with an interest in designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) may wish to attend the next Midlands User Group (MUG) meeting, when Terry Swanborough will be the guest speaker, talking about his freeware PCB designer application, RiscPCB. Terry will also explain how and why he began using RISC OS, and about a current project for which he uses the operating system.
Read MoreWatch out for pythons in the Midlands
Sorry, I mean, discuss Python with the Midlands User Group The Midlands User Group (MUG) will be holding their next meeting on Saturday (6th March, 2021), starting at 2:00pm, at which the Python programming language will be the subject of discussion.
Read More!1st statistical suite now free to download
In memory of Robin Edwards, the statistical analysis suite !1st has been made available to download from the Midlands User Group (MUG) website.
Read MoreWatching YouTube videos on RISC OS (updated)
While we all love RISC OS and its user interface, we all know that it is not an operating system without problems and deficiencies, because it simply hasn’t kept up with the main platforms in a number of areas – and one such area is access to online video streaming services such as YouTube. However, all is not lost – if you have a suitable computer, there is a software solution for viewing YouTube videos on RISC OS.
Read MoreExplore video playing on RISC OS in the Midlands – 18th January
The Midlands User Group (MUG) is kicking off the year by looking at how to play videos on RISC OS – with a look at playing YouTube videos in particular. This is the topic of their next meeting, which will take place on Saturday, 18th January.
Read MoreMidlands User Group delves into shared files – 16th November
The Midlands User Group (MUG) looked at the various means of accessing network connections wirelessly at their September meeting, and had intended to move neatly from that onto the subject of sharing data and files with other computers, even other platforms. However, limited time meant the meeting only covered the connectivity options, and didn’t touch on file sharing at all – so that has been settled on as a topic in its own right for the next meeting, which will take place on Saturday, 16th November.
Read MoreExploring connectivity options with MUG – 21st September
If you want to gain a better understanding of the different ways to get RISC OS computers connected – be that to the world beyond your own four walls, or to other systems within them – then a visit to the next Midland User Group meeting might not be a bad idea.
Read MoreMidlands User Group meeting – 20th July
The next meeting for RISC OS users in the Midlands area will take place on Saturday, 20th July at 2pm, and the main topic of the afternoon will be a discussion of using ADFFS to run old, legacy software on modern systems.
Read MoreNews nybble: Midlands User Group hardware workshop – 16th March
The next Midlands User Group meeting, which will take place at 2:00pm on Saturday, 16th March, will be a hardware repair workshop, featuring practical demonstrations from some members, as well as hints and tips for dealing with general hardware issues. There is a small entrance fee to cover costs, and refreshments will be available – and the venue to head for is: The Methodist Church Hall,Greenhill,Blackwell,Bromsgrove,B60 1BL. Please note: This will probably be the last meeting at that venue – so keep an eye out for news of a new…
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