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Sensemakers DIY Makers Night
2026-08-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Maakplaats OBA A’dam (floor -1), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
Experiment and learn how to work with 3D printing, electronics, ESP’s, RaspberryPi, AI, Meshcore and smart applications. You can also work on your own projects with likeminded and discuss your challenges. We have various little (fun) projects to work on! Please bring a laptop!

Note that we don’t provide a course, it is all about DIY, for more ideas, materials and tutorials you can also check our DIY page.

Looking forward to seeing you! We spreken trouwens ook Nederlands!

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Roboflow visual intelligence Workshop
2026-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Maakplaats OBA A’dam (floor -1), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
Roboflow is a great tool to help you create computer vision models. This evening is a hands-on workshop: a short introduction, two short use-case talks, and then you’ll start building your own computer vision model with help from the speakers.
Civic Sousveillance
For Tom van Arman from TAPP, civic sousveillance was the motivating use case to start using Roboflow as a computer vision solution. It was used to build this public camera detection app.
A Pragmatic Guide to Roboflow
Thomas Jongstra, Data Scientist & AI/Software Engineer at Mind Matter, has written a step-by-step guide for Roboflow that walks you through the full workflow of building your own computer vision model. From collecting and labelling training images, to training the model in Roboflow, and to testing it on your own use case. Thomas will introduce the guide and show some results from the sousveillance project that he worked on with Tom.
DIY Fatbike Detection
Laura Ponoran will share her experience working with Thomas’ Roboflow Guide to develop her own DIY object detection project designed to detect fat bikes, an increasingly relevant issue given their rise in both popularity and safety concerns. With this example, she highlights how accessible object detection systems have become, even for independent users. Laura Ponoran is an AI, Data, and Smart City Research Intern at TAPP, a Smart City Architecture firm. She has previously collaborated with LosAparatos and NDSM on different sensing and awareness projects grappling with modern day problems.
Workshop: Build your Own Computer Vision Model
In the practical part of this meeting, Tom, Thomas and Laura will help you start your own computer vision project using Roboflow. You can check this video for inspiration to come up with your own use case for the workshop.
Please bring your laptop to the workshop, with any images/videos that you’d like to use for your computer vision project. If you can create an account on roboflow.com before the workshop, that would be great!
De workshop is in het Engels maar we spreken ook Nederlands!
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Unmanned systems & sustainability @Formula 1
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Forumzaal OBA A’dam (floor 6), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
Unmanned systems; Developments & challenges
Pieter Elands, Program Manager Unmanned Systems at TNO, is an experienced manager of people and complex research programs. Pieter will share insights into the latest developments and key challenges in the field of unmanned systems. With a strong background in Aerospace and Defence, responsibility for coordinating research on unmanned systems and extensive knowledge of how unmanned systems are deployed in today’s military operations, the talk will explore technological, organizational, and strategic challenges.
Break
Sustainability at the F1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix Dimitri Bonthuis is director Media & Sports Development at SportVibes and currently involved in major events like ABN AMRO Open and F1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. At the Dutch GP he is responsible for sustainability. This evening, Dimitri will talk about his experiences with sustainability at the Grand Prix, exploring how he approaches the topic, which innovations have been key, the challenges of driving sustainable initiatives, and how these efforts fit into a broader strategic vision.
21.00 Networking with coffee/tea
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DIY Makers Night & Guest Lecture: The Future of Robotics & 3D Printing
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Maakplaats OBA A’dam (floor -1), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
Special Guest Lecture: The Future of Robotics & 3D Printing

​We are thrilled to announce that together with the Amsterdam Robotics Club we’ll host an exclusive evening session featuring Igor Mars, the co-founder of KM Studio,A successful 3D printing hub.

​As robotics continues to evolve, the bridge between digital design and physical realization has never been more critical. Whether you are building drones, humanoid actuators, or industrial arms, understanding how to effectively leverage additive manufacturing is a vital skill for the modern engineer.

This lecture will be in the junior lab (level minus 1), we’ll also still host the DIY makersevening in the Makerspace on the same floor (children department). Experiment and learn how to work with 3D printing, electronics, ESP’s, RaspberryPi, AI, Meshcore and smart applications. You can also work on your own projects with likeminded and discuss your challenges. We have various little (fun) projects to work on! Please bring a laptop!

Note that we don’t provide a course, it is all about DIY, for more ideas, materials and tutorials you can also check our DIY page.

Looking forward to seeing you! We spreken trouwens ook Nederlands!

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Sensemakers Workshop: From LLM to AI agents
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Maakplaats OBA A’dam (floor -1), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
Large Language Models that answer questions are old news. The frontier is AI agents — systems that browse the web, write code, and complete multi-step tasks with minimal human input. But how do they actually work, and what could go wrong?
In this two-hour session by Michiel Bontenbal, we start from first principles: what AI models can and genuinely cannot do on their own. From there, we build up step by step — how AI systems are extended with tools and external capabilities. We’ll look at frameworks developers use to orchestrate them today and a close look at where the technology currently stands. Of course we’ll look at the risks of this early technology. There are many examples where things can go wrong.
If you are willing, you can go a bit more hands on and do some coding yourself. If you prefer to go handson, some experience with programming (preferably python) is requested. If you don’t have much experience our volunteers are there to help you get started. The event is in English but if you only speak Dutch, we’ll help you out.
We’re sure to have a great evening.
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Sensemakers DIY Makers Night
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Maakplaats OBA A’dam (floor -1), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
Experiment and learn how to work with 3D printing, electronics, ESP’s, RaspberryPi, AI, Meshcore and smart applications. You can also work on your own projects with likeminded and discuss your challenges. We have various little (fun) projects to work on! Please bring a laptop!
Note that we don’t provide a course, it is all about DIY, for more ideas, materials and tutorials you can also check our DIY page.
Looking forward to seeing you! We spreken trouwens ook Nederlands!
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Betrouwbaarheid in tijden van GenAI (deepfakes) & datalekken
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Forumzaal OBA A’dam (floor 6), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
Op 18 maart organiseren OBA en Sensemakers twee lezingen over betrouwbaarheid in tijden van AI en datalekken.

De eerste lezing gaat over datalekken, waarbij criminelen gegevens over jou hebben buitgemaakt. Wat nu, waar moet je op letten? Naar aanleiding van de recente datalekken vertelt Armin van Politie Eenheid Amsterdam aan de hand van voorbeelden hoe criminelen hier gebruik van maken en wat jij kunt doen.

De tweede lezing gaat over wat er kan met AI en hoe criminelen hier gebruik van maken, bijvoorbeeld met deepfake plaatjes en nagemaakte stemmen. Is het nog mogelijk om te weten wat betrouwbaar is? En wanneer is dat belangrijk? Want met AI kan ook veel leuks en goeds gedaan worden. Aan de hand van voorbeelden laat Manon van Politie Eenheid Amsterdam zien waar je het tegenkomt en hoe je beter kunt herkennen of iets echt of nep is. Er is veel ruimte voor vragen en voor de positieve en nuttige kanten van AI.

Deze Nederlandstalige lezing is bedoeld voor iedereen die meer wil weten over de risico’s van deepfakes (denk aan stemklonen, plaatjes en chatgpt) en wat het betekent als je een mail krijgt dat jouw gegevens in een datalek stonden.

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Sensemakers DIY Makers Night
2026-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Maakplaats OBA A’dam (floor -1), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
Experiment and learn how to work with 3D printing, electronics, ESP’s, RaspberryPi, AI, Meshcore and smart applications. You can also work on your own projects with likeminded and discuss your challenges. We have various little (fun) projects to work on! Please bring a laptop!
Note that we don’t provide a course, it is all about DIY, for more ideas, materials and tutorials you can also check our DIY page.
Looking forward to seeing you! We spreken trouwens ook Nederlands!
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Sensemakers Workshop DIY Smart Glasses
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Maakplaats OBA A’dam (floor -1), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
Paul Stefaan Mooij will demo the PMSG kit and bring several arms to play with. Bring your laptop + USB-C cable we’ll code, flash, and test right there! We will go from hello world to full lora cyber device.
Quick setup is super easy with PMSGPT < https://chatgpt.com/g/g-69664e0874508191acd7f3a1c9b82f85-pmsg-setup-guide-tool > (just follow the AI prompts to get your board running in minutes). Got questions? Ask away, we’re here to hack and brainstorm new sensors, IoT ideas, and wild possibilities together.
Want to take a kit home that day to experiment more? Or pre-order yours for around 88€ to prototype your own flows and crazy concepts? Head to or landing page < pmsg.online > for full details, firmware, guides, and updates. You can swap out the boring old arms from your existing (sun)glasses… or grab a stylish pair from without.live to start fresh.
Let’s turn regular eyewear into your personal face computer see you there! Also have look at or legal disclaimer < https://github.com/Control-C/PMSG/blob/main/Legal/Legal%20Disclaimer%20and%20Regulatory%20Notices.md >
Click here and here for more info. We spreken ook Nederlands maar de workshop is in het Engels.
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Sensemakers DIY Makers Night
2026-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Maakplaats OBA A’dam (floor -1), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
Experiment and learn how to work with 3D printing, electronics, ESP’s, RaspberryPi, AI, Meshcore and smart applications. You can also work on your own projects with likeminded and discuss your challenges. We have various little (fun) projects to work on! Please bring a laptop!

Note that we don’t provide a course, it is all about DIY, for more ideas, materials and tutorials you can also check our DIY page.

Looking forward to seeing you! We spreken trouwens ook Nederlands!

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Sensemakers MeshCore Workshop
2026-01-21 19:00 - 21:00
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We spreken ook Nederlands maar de workshop is in het Engels.
Join us and learn more about the concept of MeshCore, an open-source, off-grid, decentralized network designed to run on affordable, energy-efficient devices and independent of current telecom networks! Configure your own device to contribute to or use this backup (emergency) network in Amsterdam. The workshop is based on this; choose the 868MHz version! You can also purchase the device during the workshop (€25).
As of today you can only join the workshop if you have a device! The workshop is based on the Heltec V3, choose the 868MHz version!
Please also make sure to:

Bring your laptop (and it’s charger)
USB-C cable (from your laptop to usb-c)
Device (preferably Heltec ESP32 V3), unless you asked to use one of ours (which many did), there are only 2 left in our stock (you can order it e.g. at TinyTronics, they have stock in the Netherlands). If you already have it and want to try it, please be sure to put on the antenna first, before powering it (or you’ll blow your device)
iOS or Android mobile phone (incl charging cable and charger), you’ll need to install the meshcore app.

More info: https://meshcore.co.uk/

Sensemakers DIY Makers Night
2026-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Maakplaats OBA A’dam (floor -1), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
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Experiment and learn how to work with 3D printing, electronics, arduino, RaspberryPi and smart applications. You can also work on your own projects with likeminded and discuss your challenges. We have various little (fun) projects to work on!
Note that we don’t provide a course, it is all about DIY, for more ideas, materials and tutorials you can also check our DIY page.
Looking forward to seeing you! We spreken trouwens ook Nederlands!

Sensemakers DIY Christmas Special!
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Maakplaats OBA A’dam (floor -1), Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam, 1011DL, Netherlands
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As usual, for our end-of-the year event we have some extra opportunities to build, create, program your own souvenir to take home!
During this evening you can also work on your own projects with like-minded and discuss your challenges. But as said, we have some special kits, also for children!!
Please if you want to make and take home the Xmas lights you see in the picture, send your email address to Manon: sensemakersams@protonmail.com. As the set costs 25 euro we have limited availability, we would like you to pay beforehand, so that you’re sure of participating. If you for any reason lack the money but want to participate, mail me as well, we have 2 Pay-it-forward kits! Of course you can also work in other small projects or 3D print a small Xmas tree or make (for children!) some different superhero-lamps!
Note that we don’t provide a course, it is all about DIY, but we do help each other!
Looking forward to seeing you! We spreken trouwens ook Nederlands!
We’re also on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13512032/
