[Linux-aus] Open Hardware 2022 project delivery plan --> Everything Open conference March 2023

[Andy Gelme]

To everyone who has been patiently waiting ...For the OHMC 2022 project, 
the SwagBadge and Rockling hardware have been assembled and we have 
firmware to test most of the functionality. There is additional work to 
be completed before we can fully test the audio chip on the Rockling. We 
have an FPGA gateware bootloader running on the Rockling and the 
application can be updated via USB from a host computer, e.g laptop.

On-going development of the firmware and gateware will continue leading 
up-to Everything Open 2023 in-the-open with updates on GitHub / OHMC 
Wiki.  The SwagBadge is ready for anyone with microPython on ESP32 
experience.  Whilst the Rockling FPGA in its current state requires FPGA 
expertise (similar to using a FOMU).  If you have FPGA experience and 
want to help with on-going development we can send the hardware to you 
from early January. Otherwise the SwagBadge 2022 and Rockling SAO will 
be ready for you at Everything Open 2023 or can be shipped to you at 
that time.On the Monday immediately prior to Everything Open 2023, the 
OHMC team will hold an all day workshop for the OHMC 2022 hardware.  The 
morning session will be based on prepared material about the hardware, 
the software, how to develop on and use your SwagBadge / Rockling FPGA.  
The afternoon session will be open ended supporting development using 
your new kit.  This workshop will be held at the Melbourne HackerSpace 
(CCHS).

Also on that Monday, from late afternoon an Everything Open social event 
(all welcome) will be held at the HackerSpace and potentially 
overflowing on to the nearby Hawthorn Hotel into the evening.

Note: Monday, 13th March 2023 is a public holiday in Victoria, A.C.T, 
S.A and Tasmania Please bring your SwagBadge 2021 along to Everything 
Open, because it is largely compatible with SwagBadge 2022, especially 
regarding microPython, ESP32 and the Simple-Add-On (SAO) boards. *To 
help us plan and complete the delivery of this project, if you HAVE 
previously registered and paid for this hardware at LCA2022, please 
complete the following survey, which enables you to select delivery 
options, workshop attendance, etc. If you HAVE NOT previously registered 
for this hardware and are interested in acquiring a spare kit (should 
some become available), you can also indicate your interest with this 
form. 
****https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XxxYti2rxYYmd5JR9wf2oQddNSc-K6iJa4PmApPLfc0/edit*** 
regards Andy and Jon
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