Melbourne/Vic Melbourne Mini 2026: Saturday 4th July

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It's about time I posted some details about the Melbourne mini.

I'll flesh out the post more over the coming weekend, but I wanted to get it out there.

Here's the details you need:

Date: Saturday July 4th.
Time: 9:00-5:30
Cost: $30 (to cover food/drink/incidentals on the day)
Location: Sandringham College (11 Holloway Rd, Sandringham).


Other details:
  • Dietary Requirements: We will be able to cater for you - please ensure you provide any restrictions on registration.
  • Under 18's: Under 18's are welcome, but will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
  • Presentations: We have some presenters lined up, but still have a couple of spots. If you have something you would like to share -- please reach out. If you have something you would like to learn -- do the same.

Bookings: RSVP here
Payments: Via Paypal.
 
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Last chance to register for this Saturday's Melbourne Mini. Pls see first post for register link and payment details.
 
Sandringham College Theatre, put 11 Holloway Rd, Sandringham into google map and staff parking icon is shown . just in that gate.

lots of spots to park
 
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Thanks to everyone who attended the Mini yesterday, we hope everyone and in particular our many newbies got something out of the day (on top of their prizes at the end of the day!)
Due to time pressures for the organising group and initial lower than usual interest from the community, we made the decision to cut down to one day this year which I think was the right call otherwise it would not have been the best experience for attendees across 2 days. Thanks to the helpers on the day and to those that presented, and of course to Mikey for the venue access.

Here's some memorable points I learnt on the day:
Mikey's musical taste was not what I expected.​
UK's internet & power is dependant on Greg's Raspberry Pi​
Claire is one of the keenest newbies I've seen in a while​
ChatGPT cannot be relied upon for providing accurate & correct information about our hobby​
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Don't forget if you get stuck, don't be affraid to reach out via these forums, the chatroom, FB page or xlights Zoom room. We were all newbies once and we're all here because we love to see our displays shining and the joy it brings to others.

Big plans for next year's event, you won't want to miss it....!
 
djgra79 said:
Thanks to everyone who attended the Mini yesterday, we hope everyone and in particular our many newbies got something out of the day (on top of their prizes at the end of the day!)
Due to time pressures for the organising group and initial lower than usual interest from the community, we made the decision to cut down to one day this year which I think was the right call otherwise it would not have been the best experience for attendees across 2 days. Thanks to the helpers on the day and to those that presented, and of course to Mikey for the venue access.

Here's some memorable points I learnt on the day:
Mikey's musical taste was not what I expected.​
UK's internet & power is dependant on Greg's Raspberry Pi​
Claire is one of the keenest newbies I've seen in a while​
ChatGPT cannot be relied upon for providing accurate & correct information about our hobby​
​
Don't forget if you get stuck, don't be affraid to reach out via these forums, the chatroom, FB page or xlights Zoom room. We were all newbies once and we're all here because we love to see our displays shining and the joy it brings to others.

Big plans for next year's event, you won't want to miss it....!
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Chatgpt isn't the only unreliable AI. I have used Google Gemini before for some Xlights stuff and it was telling me to change settings that didn't exist :/
 
My reference was a little tongue in cheek based on a fun yet polarising question we asked it.
But there is always the caviant that you should not soley rely on it to be accurate. Your example above is a good one.
 
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