Build-a-Frog Workshop: Build an Open-Source Climate Sensor

Welcome to the Build-a-Frog Workshop: Building Open-Source Climate Sensors! Join us for a hands-on experience at The Nucleus Building, The University of Edinburgh. Dive into the world of open-source technology and learn how to construct your very own climate sensor. This event is perfect for tech enthusiasts, environmentalists, and anyone curious about the intersection of technology and climate science. Don't miss this opportunity to tinker, learn, and contribute to a greener future!

Ribbit Network invites students, teachers, makers, corporations, and scientists to build and deploy open-source sensors that contribute to a global climate observation network.

We know that increased levels of greenhouse gases (GHG), like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), are the primary causes of climate change, and humanity is pumping them into the atmosphere at an unprecedented rate. However, we do not yet have a map of the world that can tell us the GHG concentration at any spot in real time.

Ribbit Network was created to generate this missing map of GHG concentrations. By creating and deploying the world's largest network of CO2 sensors, we will form a better picture of CO2 concentrations and engage with a worldwide community of citizen scientists.

Our "Frogs" are small, open-source sensors that you can build on your own and deploy at your home. The Frog sensors measure the amount of CO2 in the air using a tiny internal laser. The parts are printed with recycled materials, contain electronics, and run MicroPython software.

In this workshop, participants will:

• Build their own complete Frog sensor
• Learn about the design process and engineering decisions
• Modify the MicroPython code to customize their sensor's behavior
• Understand how to deploy and maintain their sensor

We welcome participants of all skill levels and have successfully run this workshop with diverse age groups!

At the end of the workshop you will have your very own Frog sensor that you will be able to take home with you and deploy at your home or anywhere you like!