Public Invention Presents Our June Inventor Gathering - Come Hear About Rapid Gadgeteering Interfaces (Online via Zoom, June 18th)

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Megan Cadena

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Jun 17, 2026, 11:17:52 PMJun 17

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I'd like to invite interested members to an online discussion on the Rapid Gadgeteering Interface (RGI) this Thursday.

When: Thursday, June 18, 8:00–9:30 PM CST
Where: Zoom (registration via Eventbrite and Zoom)

Many of the devices we might call "gadgets" are created by combining a microcontroller with sensors, actuators, or other control systems. While the underlying electronic components are highly modular, the process of integrating them into new devices often remains labor-intensive and bespoke.

This presentation explores the idea of applying the Unix philosophy to physical computing. If software can be built from small composable tools, and electronic systems from modular components, can we create a physically compositional framework that enables extraordinarily rapid gadget development?

Topics will include:

• Unix-inspired approaches to hardware design
• Modular interfaces between sensors, controllers, and microcontrollers
• Physical composability and reusable hardware building blocks
• Rapid prototyping workflows
• Opportunities for makers, educators, researchers, and engineers

The session will consist of a presentation followed by discussion and Q&A.

All are welcome, particularly those interested in embedded systems, hardware hacking, physical computing, maker technologies, and rapid prototyping.

Registration is available through Eventbrite and Zoom: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-2026-inventor-gathering-tickets-1992097508273