Meeting robot builders – competitions, makerspaces, and meetups

As you start to build more, meeting up with other makers is a must. First, you will gain from the experience and knowledge in the community, but also there is a great social aspect. Some events are free, but the larger ones will have fees associated with them, with the best mix being free and regular local groups, with travel to larger gatherings occasionally.

Makerspaces

Makerspaces – these spaces are for any kind of maker, be it robotics, crafting, arts, or radio specialists. They serve as tool collectives with a collection of the tools a maker may need, along with space to use them.

It is in these spaces you can expect to find a collection of...