Sydney/NSW Sydney Mini 2023 - 17th & 18th June

[Skymaster]

Hi everyone,

Based on the outcome of the poll and interest threads, the Sydney Mini has now been locked in for the 17th and 18th June 2023, at the Woolworths Head Office, Bella Vista.
The venue has kindly allowed us to utilise their facilities once again, and we are now confirmed for the above dates.

We have had to set a limit of 50 attendees this year due to the size of the rooms we have been allocated.
We are still waiting on the venue to get back to us in regards to catering costs to finalise the overall mini cost. As soon as this is known, we will advise appropriately.


Here is our agenda for the two days:

Plenary Sessions

SATURDAY
TIME	PRESENTER	TOPIC
9:00 AM	@Troy ELD	Welcome & Group Photo
9:30 AM	@Skymaster	My first year
10:00 AM	@keithsw1111	15 things that changed in xLights this year
10:30 AM	@thewanderingpine	Fringe tools to make your life easier
11:00 AM	@keithsw1111	F-Test
11:30 AM		ROUND TABLE SESSION 1
12:00 PM		ROUND TABLE SESSION 1
12:30 PM		LUNCH
1:00 PM		ROUND TABLE SESSION 2
1:30 PM		ROUND TABLE SESSION 2
2:00 PM	@Troy ELD	Door Prizes
2:30 PM	@keithsw1111	Light displays across america
3:00 PM	@Skymaster @burnt	FPP + xSchedule Overview
3:30 PM	@Skymaster	FPP 6 & 7 Changes
4:00 PM	@keithsw1111	Buffers and Layers
4:30 PM	@keithsw1111	Buffers and Layers
7:00 PM		Dinner - Ettamogah Hotel, Kellyville Ridge
SUNDAY
TIME	PRESENTER	TOPIC
9:00 AM	@Deyne	Physical construction
9:30 AM	@Deyne	Physical construction
10:00 AM	@Fing	Show Design
10:30 AM		ROUND TABLE SESSION 3
11:00 AM		ROUND TABLE SESSION 3
11:30 AM	@thewanderingpine	Chat GPT - how can it help today
12:00 PM	@keithsw1111	What is next for the hobby - 2023
12:30 PM		LUNCH

Round Tables Session 1

TABLE 1	Beginning xLights	@Pavle
TABLE 2	Building your profile in the hobby	@keithsw1111 @Skymaster @Troy ELD
TABLE 3	Halloween	@burnt
TABLE 4	Importing sequences	@David Hayes

Round Tables Session 2

TABLE 1	Electrical fundamentals	@burto51
TABLE 2	Interactivity	@burnt
TABLE 3	Effective troubleshooting	@keithsw1111
TABLE 4	What I wish I knew when i started	@Pavle

Round Tables Session 3

TABLE 1	Choosing a controller	@Troy ELD
TABLE 2	Photogrammetry modelling of house importing to xLights 3D	@Kent
TABLE 3	3d printing for Xmas	@thewanderingpine
TABLE 4	Advanced Networking	@Skymaster

 

[thewanderingpine]

I’m 80% on making it and will confirm soon. As the person doing the crazy 3d printing thing this year - I can cover that. And I’d be interested in talking about LLM’s/AI if no one else is.

 

[Jaali]

Do you think Woolies would let me park my caravan in their car park for the night

 

[Skymaster]

I’m 80% on making it and will confirm soon. As the person doing the crazy 3d printing thing this year - I can cover that. And I’d be interested in talking about LLM’s/AI if no one else is.

Thanks @thewanderingpine - Those are two topics that we would definitely be grateful for you to pick up.

 

[AAH]

Woohoo. No topics in my fields of expertise so I won't really need to head north.
If the numbers do get over 50 or if Emma brings her bub I'm almost a surety.

 

[David Hayes]

I am happy to do the "Importing sequences" workshop. Can also talk about the Angel Wings and one button change of sequence using the Hanson RPI-28D+ and FPP and bring these to the Mini if you want another topic?

 

[cdjazman]

@Skymaster Has there been a discussion on cost per head this year? From memory (correct me if wrong), was about $40 last time...... ????

 

[keithsw1111]

We are awaiting the catering quote. We are expecting it to go up quite a bit as it was heavily subsidised last year.

 

[David Hayes]

@keithsw1111 is there a PowerPoint Template as yet for this year's presentations?

 

[Skymaster]

Hi David, No template, we aren't that fancy. Prepare anything you like in whatever format suits you best and is compatible with your laptop.

 

[Skymaster]

Hi everyone,

For those coming to the Mini this year, we are still looking for some volunteers to present on various topics. We want this to be all about the community, rather than just two or three people rambling on for a day and a half.

Everyone is invited to join us in a meeting at Friday 12th May - at 8:30pm AEST - in Troy's zoom room to discuss the mini presentations and where others can assist and help out. Please join us and help us make this mini something fantastic!

Cheers
Mike

 

[keithsw1111]

@keithsw1111 is there a PowerPoint Template as yet for this year's presentations?

I dont generally make one. Maybe @Skymaster will?

 

[Skymaster]

I dont generally make one. Maybe @Skymaster will?

You wont want my creative side on display

Although, if I get some free time maybe I might have a crack. Been a while since I did any 'branding' exercises.

Ok - because I'm nice - https://www.mortonlights.com/files/ACL-2023-Sydney-Mini-Template.potx

 

[burnt]

So I'm heading up this year... I can do something on adding movement to a display and interaction and halloween.

 

[Skymaster]

Everyone is invited to join us in a meeting at Friday 12th May - at 8:30pm AEST - in Troy's zoom room to discuss the mini presentations and where others can assist and help out. Please join us and help us make this mini something fantastic!

Hey folks, just a reminder this Friday evening we are having a get-together to discuss the meeting. See you there at 8:30pm!