LPWAN tech is one of the driving forces enabling new IoT applications. This meeting will include an overview of the technologies and an update on where rollouts are today.

Learn what LPWAN is and the different technologies available

What are the performance differences

Who are the companies providing networks

What can they do

Bring your project along and tell the group what you are doing.

https://www.thinxtra.com/

https://www.meetup.com/IOT-Auckland/events/240429639/

Date: Monday 9am - 5pm, November 27

Location: The Tech Bunker, 48 Greys Avenue · Auckland

Please note this is a paid workshop with tickets available at Evenbrite: Buy tickets here Discover and build with Low Power Wide Area Wireless networks using the incredible Pycom devices. The IoT Auckland Meetup is pleased to host the team from Pycom. Travelling from the UK, Fred, Bettina and Daniel will provide a full day program in Auckland showing how the Pycom devices can be used to rapidly build IoT applications. Join Pycom’s 100k strong global community at this unique event. https://pycom.io/about/

Pycom devices support wireless protocols for wifi, bluetooth, LoraWAN, Sigfox, and LTE with NB-IOT and CAT-M1. Along with a wide range of common digital and analogue peripheral support, the included micropython system provides all the protocol interfaces to rapidly create IoT devices. Focussing on LoraWAN and LTE in particular, the team will cover: Technical overview of hardware and software capabilities of Pycom devicesLoRa and LoRaWAN networkingESP32 processorMicropython for IoT softwarePartner Network OverviewLunchDemo tutorials and free hacking using LoRaWAN This day long programme is a special opportunity to learn from a leading IoT device manufacturer and hear about the worldwide progress of IoT networks and applications. Seats at this event are very limited, so don't delay in signing up. Please note this is a paid workshop with tickets available at Evenbrite: Buy tickets here

This event is a bit different....

The Tech Bunker team and Adroit have invited the IoT Meetup to hold our event at the latest tech co-working space in Auckland. With Adroit already working from the Tech Bunker this is becoming a specialist IoT startup space.

We will also have a demo of using a 'Software Defined Radio' USB adapter for watching Freeview TV, listening to any other radio broadcast and monitoring LPWAN signals. All this in a USB stick costing under $30, that will operate on Windows, Mac, Linux and Raspberry Pi. Fun stuff to play with! Many thanks to Graham Hay for presenting SDR.

RSVP spaces for this event are limited to just 20 places, and we will include lunch/beverages for the attendance fee.

TechBunker lunch Meetup tickets (https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/diy-tv-radio-and-techbunker-lunch-tickets-39583956680)

Look forward to seeing you there!

Also, please note that a few spaces at the Pycom workshop on Nov 27th are available. The early bird pricing will expire soon. Don't miss out on meeting the founder team of Pycom and hear about their technology. I'm sure we will also hear about the progress of LPWAN around the world. Get your tickets from Eventbrite:

Pycom workshop tickets (https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/myevent?eid=39037055885)

https://www.meetup.com/IOT-Auckland/events/244833014/

We have two excellent IoT projects to hear about that are addressing some of the top environmental concerns in New Zealand.

This will be a paid event with limited tickets of $10 each. Please ensure you purchase here eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/iot-auckland-environment-protection-tickets-37710087888)

Econode have built the SmartTrap to keep invasive predators under control and work towards a Predator Free NZ. The team have pushed the boundaries in several ways to use IoT in a distinctly hostile environment.

https://www.econode.nz/

Eiver take a scientific and technology approach to managing New Zealand's natural environment. Water management and water quality is a key interest area of Eiver. The group is using their knowledge and IoT technologies to increase the quality and quantity of data available for managing our water resources.

https://eiver.co.nz

Also tonight:

round up of significant IoT news

1 minute pitch - your chance to tell the group what you are working on, what you can do, or to ask for help.

Other events to check out:

EV World - the biggest NZ event for electric vehicles. 8-9 Sept. Make sure you register in advance. https://www.conferenz.co.nz/events/evworld-nz

Facilities Integrate - trade show of building automation and related technologies. Could also be named the secret IoT expo. 27-28 Sept. Register in advance to attend to free. https://www.facilitiesintegrate.nz/

Please purchase your ticket to attend at cost of $10. https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/iot-auckland-environment-protection-tickets-37710087888

This is the first occasion of charging for IoT Auckland Meetups. The funds will be used for a pizza order and to enable other events we arrange. Please ensure you complete your ticket purchase, or entry to the event will be refused.

https://www.meetup.com/IOT-Auckland/events/243106511/

This is a workshop to learn how to use Pycom Lopy devices. Please note there is a $25 fee to attend.

Payment in cash please on the day. Receipt will be provided.

The workshop is intended for the IoT Meetup members that already have a Lopy device. I have a few spare units, so please let me know if you want to attend and either borrow or buy one of these.

Please bring:

Laptop computer (MAC or PC)

Mains extension cord and multi-socket adapter (there are only a few sockets in the room)

USB to micro-USB cable to connect Lopy to your PC

5V USB power supply, optional

For PC, recommend to install

Mobaxterm http://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/download.html

Filezilla https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client

For MAC, recommend to install

Filezilla https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client

The workshop will cover:

Components, construction and features

Firmware upgrade (if you can do this before attending it will save a lot of time)

Sending Lora messages

writing micropython code

connecting sensors - temperature & humidity, and GPS available.

Tutorials are available

https://github.com/johnmcdnz/LoPy

Hi All,

Agenda will be IoT Alliance and how to increase IoT awareness in NZ.

Please have a look at the Alliance report here:

http://www.epageflip.net/i/840955-accelerating-a-connected-new-zealand-ebook

If you have a topic to discuss or project to present please get in touch with me.

I am also planning another Pycom workshop for those that have Lopy kits. If you are interested please reply to me so that I can gauge how many and suitable date.

https://www.meetup.com/IOT-Auckland/events/241971427/

https://iotalliance.org.nz/

The big Hackathon for Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Internet of Things applications.

Calling tech developers, students, creatives and ideas people. The AR/VR/IoT Hackathon for mashing up technology to connect the real world to the virtual world.

What's your big idea? What do you want to experiment with? What's the challenge you want to solve?

Whatever your background, find some new friends here, and discover how to connect up with new tech directions.

Push your boundaries of using AR/VR/IoT, and join up with other tech-heads for an outstanding experience. This is an inclusive event, so bring along your ideas, knowledge and experience. We're after bright minds with great ideas to make the hackathon an outstanding event, so you don't need to be a technology guru to have fun here.

This is your chance to put your tech into action, or if you're just curious about what can be done with AR/VR/IoT then join in to turn ideas into action.

Running over two days on Saturday and Sunday 13-14 May, you can attend for either or both days. Though, joining both days will give the most action, and will fill up fast - don't miss out!

More details on the Future Realities website (https://www.futurerealities.nz/new-events/)

and you MUST reserve your place with tickets from Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/future-realities-auckland-hackathon-tickets-33721918165)

Also check out our other Future Realities events in Wellington and Auckland: Conference, Workshop and Expo. The main event at Techweek with the latest developments and action with AR, VR and IoT applications.

https://www.meetup.com/IOT-Auckland/events/239266648/

Thank you to Thinxtra and IBM for their support at this event

Transformative technology is going to change the way we work, live and play.

Join leading industry visionaries, entrepreneurs and researchers in Internet of Things and mixed reality. Understand how you and your business can prepare for our future reality.

THIS WILL BE THE LEAST BORING TECH CONFERENCE YOU COULD POSSIBLY ATTEND.

We will dive into immersive storytelling, smart cities, the future of mixed reality and IoT with your chance to play with the latest technology.

With a packed programme over two day, with the most compelling international and national speakers taking part. You will discover how the tech of AR, VR and IoT is transforming our immersion and interaction with the physical world. The combined Expo showcases AR, VR and IoT applications for your chance to get hands-on with the latest developments.

Join us to be educated, informed and inspired!

https://www.futurerealities.nz/

This workshop will show how to use Pycom devices with various sensors.

The workshop cost will be $25. (yes it will be NZD, I don't need anyone tell me that the Meetup is listed in CAD!!) Pycom will provide discounted devices for purchase. Please check here: https://www.pycom.io/webshop/ The workshop is intended as a warm up for the Techweek Hackathon. This will be a two day event on 13 & 14 May at GridAKL. Details will be sent out later. Taking part in this workshop will entitle you to a discount on the Hackathon price. Please RSVP to this page to show your interest. I need to lock in numbers so that devices can be ordered. Your RSVP here is NOT a commitment to purchase yet. I will send details for payment and a discount code for purchase of Pycom devices later in the week. There may be additional costs for sensors such as GPS, environmental etc. These can be $5-$25 typically. Basically anything for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc should work fine (with some software skill!)

https://www.meetup.com/IOT-Auckland/events/238128769/

Location: Industry Connect, 34 Shaddock Street, Eden Terrace · Auckland

Details

Gyan Barik from Facilitracks will give an intro to tracking high value items in a hospital campus. An interesting case study of using consumer tags and raspberry pi for a very common building management task. http://facilitracks.com/

Also, a demonstration of the Pycom LoPy devices transmitting data between devices. This is a simple (and easy) intro to using LoRa wireless to send data remotely. The Pycom units use MicroPython code and make it very easy to prototype real world sensing systems. Look out for a workshop date in the near future to learn more. https://www.pycom.io/product/lopy/

We'll also have an update from John and Rob Hanks on our events for Techweek. This is collaboration with AR/VR Association and will be a significant event for us all. We need support and help to make this a success - please volunteer to make this an awesome experience.

Location: Industry Connect, 34 Shaddock Street, Eden Terrace · Auckland

To kick off 2017, we'll have a great case study from local entrepreneurs.

IoTStream is a Platform as a Service that connects devices, hosts data and creates API datastreams for application creation. IoTStream makes creating a solution faster, cheaper, simpler and reliable. iotstream.io (http://iotstream.io/)

This is an excellent examples of entrepreneurs building IoT systems and taking them to market. Your chance to hear what is involved in designing the technology and building a business.