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+====== Meetings 2025 ======
+===== Winter ====
+ ==== PTP LTE ====
+ What it is and his modifications.  Alan Turner
+==== Raspberry Pi Pico ====
+ - Stewart Watkiss his venture using this popular board.
+===== Spring  =====
+==== Standing on a Victorian Computer ====
+  Presented by Tony Jackson
+Tony explored the ingenious railway safety systems of the Victorian era, focusing on the mechanisms that assisted signalmen. His talk covered the interlocking of points and signals, as well as the Block Section system and how these principles can be applied by modellers.
+==== Digital Logic ====
+Presented by David Roberts
+Although PICs and other microcontrollers are commonly used today—even for simple tasks—there’s still a valuable place for digital logic. David introduced the fundamentals of logic functions and explained the more common logic families. He provided practical examples showing how simple logic gates can deliver useful functions for railway modellers.
+===== Summer  =====
+==== Electrical Wiring for the Railway Modeller  ====
+Presented by David Roberts.
+The talk briefly covered some of the theoretical aspects of wiring and then cover wire types and where they should be used. The second part was more practical looking at wire termination and  discussed some of the types of terminals and connectors. Finally, a few general recommendations were  made.
+==== An introduction JAL. ====
+Presented by Colin Mitchell
+Just Another Language produces code for Merg’s Pocket Money Projects and Pocket Money Kits.
+Combined with a low cost PIC programmer, this free software allows you to customise the kits to match your needs.
+Colin showed a simple program to flash an LED and compare it with the Ardunio.
+===== Autumn =====
+==== Digital Sound Modules ====
+Presented by David Roberts
+David introduced digital sound modules and their use for railway modellers. He covered sound file formats, explain the basics of sound modules, and highlight some readily available options. The talk concluded with a look at both static and dynamic sounds.
+==== A Sound Suggestion ====
+Presented by Tony Chamberlain
+Following on from Davey Dick’s MERG Journal article on building a sound player (MERG Journal, September 2024, p.21), Tony expanded on the ideas and share practical insights.
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+====== October 2024 ======
+We were given two presentations in the morning.
+===== Pocket Money Project  =====
+Colin Mitchell
+===== Baby Steps in PIC  =====
+Andy Cumming
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+====== April 2024 ======
+We were given two presentations in the morning.
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