A meetup for electronics enthuisasts

Breaking Breadboards is a welcoming group of tech tinkerers in Brighton (UK) interested in the intersection of hardware and software, no matter their experience level.


Come Find Us at EVOLVE [26]! 🎉

Breaking Breadboards will be at EVOLVE [26]: Shaping Tomorrow on 26 June 2026!

Whether you're a seasoned maker or just curious about microcontrollers, robots, and all things tinkering, come say hello and connect with us on the day.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and use code BREAKINGBREADBOARDS at checkout for 50% off the ticket price!

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Next event: : EVOLVE [26]: Shaping Tomorrow

Join us on Meetup

In the meantime come and chat on #breaking-breadboards on Silicon Brighton's Slack.

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You can also find us on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

At Breaking Breadboards meetups, you'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share your projects, and learn from others. Whether you're interested in diving into the intricacies of microcontollers, exploring the latest in hardware, or simply looking for inspiration for your next project, you'll find it here.

Breaking Breadboards is free for everyone to attend, and we're able to keep it that way thanks to the support of our generous sponsors and patrons. If you'd like to contribute, or know of any organisations interested in supporting us, please don't hesitate to get in touch or donate via this link.


Upcoming events

: EVOLVE [26]: Shaping Tomorrow

Breaking Breadboards The meetup of all meetups is back!

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50% discount code for the Breaking Breadboards community: BREAKINGBREADBOARDS

* (Please note, clicking "Attend" via Meetup does not confirm your attendance – you need to buy your ticket via the link above)

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EVOLVE [26]: Shaping Tomorrow is a one-day event in Brighton that brings together the brightest minds in technology, business, and education.

Join us for a day of discovery, connect with top employers, explore ground-breaking technologies, and learn how tech can transform industries and enrich lives.

Exhibitions Explore the future of tech at our innovation showcase. Dive into cutting-edge solutions as companies reveal their latest tech breakthroughs, inspiring ideas, and career opportunities.

Keynotes & Panels Keynotes from tech's leading minds. Hear from industry trailblazers and thought leaders as they explore the future of technology, social impact, and business transformation.

Meetup sessions that drive innovation Join passionate developers, data scientists, and designers for interactive sessions on the latest trends in tech, from AI to UX and everything in between.

Workshops Skill up, innovate, and excel: hands-on workshops. Gain practical expertise in coding, cybersecurity, and product design, or polish your career skills with focused workshops led by industry pros.

Hackathon Hack the future: Real-time innovation in our coding challenge. Compete to solve real-world problems with code and creativity in an exciting hackathon, with rewards for the best teams and ideas.

Get your Early Bird ticket today!

Find out more about EVOLVE on the official website: evolve.siliconbrighton.com

: Breaking Breadboards September-2026

The Breaking Breadboards team are excited to announce our, September 1st Event at Freedom Works in Brighton. This is the perfect opportunity for tech hardware enthusiasts in Brighton and beyond to connect, and share their passion for all things tinkering!

Whether you’re into Raspberry Pi, Arduino, modifying Game Boys, building robots, or any other hardware-based projects, this event is for you. From seasoned professionals to complete beginners, everyone is welcome.

The event is hybrid, so while we’d love to see you in person, you can also join us live on YouTube if you can’t make it to Brighton.

If you have any questions or want to get involved, please reach out.


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