The Things Network, Mike Beardmore & Mark Hill (OSHCamp 2016)
Channel: AB Open
Date: 2017-08-29

In November 2015 a group of geeks in Reading were inspired to create an Internet for the IoT, a community project that has grown legs and is up and walking. The great thing about this project is how is has built connections with many abstract groups in the area. Mike will talk about the project to date, the plans for the future and how you can get involved, and Mark will outline the progress and gotchas when rolling out The Things Network on a grand scale.

* Mike (The Bee) Beardmore is a maker based in Berkshire. He tinkers with software and hardware, micros and 3D printing. He is an enthusiastic supporter of open source and is working with projects connecting things, including horticulture, energy systems and art installations.

* Mark Hill is the co-founder of OpenTRV, a company on a mission to cut carbon emissions. With smart thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs), OpenTRV aims to knock 10% off the entire UK's carbon emissions. Whether hardware, software or making a noise about guerilla IoT networks, Mark concentrates on making things happen, and in the right way.