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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · 20d

Missed our 2025 Summer School at @lancasteruni.bsky.social? Highlights included:

🍎 expert instruction
💰 prizes!
💡 world-class talks by speakers like Pete Lomas, co-founder of Raspberry Pi Foundation & author Simon Monk

Learn more: lnkd.in/ewrEVrmC

#pro2summerschool2025 @lmcunderwood.bsky.social

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · 27d

The MakeDevice app empowers users to create robust, replicable copies of Jacdac-enhanced micro:bit prototypes. It does this by generating production files suitable for manufacturing a more integrated version of the prototype based on a custom printed circuit board.

Learn more: lnkd.in/eaC_aqMH

pro² network+ @prosquared.org · 27d

Resources like the @microbit.org have made it easier to produce device prototypes. However, refining and replicating them remains difficult especially in low volumes.

Our funded project is solving this challenge by expanding the MakeDevice app.

@msftresearch.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Aug 19

We've launched three new funded projects exploring new and emerging materials with the potential to drive innovation in digital devices 🎉

Learn more: lnkd.in/eKTyCPqz

#materials #manufacturing @nenisea.bsky.social @lmcunderwood.bsky.social @unibirmingham.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 24

Do you design and build prototypes of digital devices? If so, we want to hear from you!

Follow the link to complete a brief questionnaire about where you find help when encountering problems (takes just 5-10 mins): lnkd.in/euaprTfX

@lmcunderwood.bsky.social @bristolhci.bsky.social #prototyping

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 21

Couldn't have put it better ourselves!

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Dr Heather Shaw @hshawberry.bsky.social · Jul 18

Excited to share some new mobile technology in development! prosquared.org/2025-LSS-Pap... Watch this space! Feel free to reach out if you are interested in testing prototypes. @prosquared.org

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 18

Great talk from @lmcunderwood.bsky.social today on prototyping case studies, of which she has many! Her work with @e14community.bsky.social and @lancasteruni.bsky.social was truly inspirational, like the 'Cubert' a 1 m³ 8×8×8 RGB LED cube (learn more: buff.ly/XV4qGpv).

#pro2summerschool2025

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 18

And from @lancasteruni.bsky.social we heard a talk from James Hahn about MakeDevice, a web tool currently being developed as part of the pro2 funded project REPLICATE. MakeDevice will simplify the prototyping process, making it easier for people to build and replicate devices.

#pro2summerschool2025

James Hahn stands at the front of a lecture theatre with a desk in front of him and two large screens showing PowerPoint slides overhead. The slides show the MakeDevice application.

pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 18

Also from @bristolhci.bsky.social, @jackjburnett.bsky.social spoke about his work on designing accessible video game controllers for people with disabilities.

#pro2summerschool2025 #assistivetech

Jack Burnett stands at the front of a lecture theatre with a desk before him and two large screens showing a PowerPoint slide above him. The slide shows a prototype of a video game controller and the text 'The Final Prototype'.

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 18

@oliverchild.bsky.social of @bristolhci.bsky.social discussed his research on 'Printegrated Circuits' and his recent experience visiting the Shenzhen manufacturing ecosystem, funded by the pro2 Residency Scheme. Learn more: buff.ly/PobGekC

#pro2summerschool2025

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 18

Even more fascinating talks on our final day of the Device Prototyping Summer School! Professor Jason Alexander joined remotely from @uniofbath.bsky.social to speak on 'Prototyping with New and Emerging Materials'.

#pro2summerschool2025 #prototyping

Photo of a large screen displaying a PowerPoint slide, with remote video conferencing displaying Professor Jason Alexander, a classroom, and Steve Hodges to the right. The text on the slide reads 'Prototyping with New and Emerging Materials'.

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 18

Thursday night pub quiz at the pro2 summer school! Did you know that Nintendo was founded in 1889? Or that the first computer mouse was made of wood??🌳

#pro2summerschool2025 @lancasteruni.bsky.social

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 17

pro2 summer school attendees got a chance to show off their device prototypes today at @lancasteruni.bsky.social.

Ranging from health tech to digital musical instruments and more, learn all about them at prosquared.org

#pro2summerschool2025 #prototyping @lmcunderwood.bsky.social

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Pride in STEM @prideinstem.bsky.social · Jul 16

Pride in STEM's Small Grant Scheme is officially open for 2025!

This year's theme is Strengthening Queer Community in STEM. If you have ideas for a small project in the United Kingdom that fits this, we would love to support you! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #QueerInSTEM

More info here:

prideinstem.org/2025/07/16/s...

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 17

Thanks for your interest! We're not sure yet if recordings will be published publicly, but you can keep an eye out on our social channels and website prosquared.org for updates

pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 17

What a great start to day three of the Device Prototyping Summer School! Absolutely fantastic talk by Pete Lomas of Norcott Technologies and co-founder of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Pete spoke on scaling the #RaspberryPi and the challenge of internet success.

#pro2summerschool2025

Pete Lomas stands in front of a desk in a lecture theatre with a laptop before him, holding a Raspberry Pi and looking toward the camera.

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 17

Nothing better than some live music to kick back after a busy day! The Usuals were back this year at the Device Prototyping Summer School at @lancasteruni.bsky.social with another brilliant gig 🎶

#pro2summerschool2025 @lmcunderwood.bsky.social

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 17

Also on the agenda yesterday was a talk and practical tutorial on 3D computer aided design, presented by @oliverchild.bsky.social of @bristolhci.bsky.social and John Vidler of @lancasteruni.bsky.social

#pro2summerschool2025 #CAD

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 17

Another brilliant talk yesterday from speaker Simon Monk of ‪@monkmakes.bsky.social‬ on building an electronics manufacturing business on a shoestring.

As a UK manufacturer of Micro:bit, Raspberry Pi and electronics accessories, Simon brought a wealth of expertise and advice.

#pro2summerschool2025

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 17

Nice work!

pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 16

Excellent keynote this morning from Mandy Xiang, a project manager with @bitcraze.io, on scaling electronic prototypes.

Mandy is a production specialist with previous experience working for Foxconn and @seeedstudio.com, where she directed a low-volume production service.

#pro2summerschool2025

Mandy Xiang speaks remotely to a crowded lecture theatre at Lancaster University at the Device Prototyping Summer School. Professor Steve Hodges takes questions at the front of the room while Mandy's face is displayed on a large screen.

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 16

Getting hands-on at day 2 of the Device Prototyping Summer School with a PCB surface mount assembly tutorial! Delegates worked with the 'solder:bit' developed by Lancaster Uni's Devices Lab, which will be used to control a BBC micro:bit

#pro2summerschool2025 @microbit.org @lancasteruni.bsky.social

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pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 16

Well done!!

pro² network+ @prosquared.org · Jul 15

Great talk today from Steve Hodges on 'Unlocking a Long Tail of Hardware' as part of the first day of the #2025pro2summerschool

@lancasteruni.bsky.social

Steve Hodges gives a talk in a crowded lecture theatre at Lancaster University as part of the Device Prototyping Summer School.

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