Rockford Dev October Meetup - Building a Parkinson Buzzer Glove

The Rockford Dev October Meetup is just around the corner! The month's event will take place on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Maker Lab in the Rockford Public Library.

Explore the Intersection of Hardware and Software with Parkinson Buzzer Glove

Join us for our monthly Software Engineering meetup as we delve into the exciting world of assistive technology! Our speaker will present on their experience building the Parkinson Buzzer Glove, a wearable device that helps individuals with motor disorders.

During the presentation, they'll share:

• Their journey from idea to prototype
• Challenges they faced when merging hardware and software
• And introduction to embedded programming

We invite you to ask questions, learn from their experiences, and get a glimpse into the world of wearable technology. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow enthusiasts, learn new skills, and contribute to an innovative project.

All are welcome! Register now to attend and join the discussion.

About The Speaker:

Ryan Wolff, a Danfoss Drives Embedded Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience, focuses mainly on C and C++. In his personal time, he uses embedded microcontrollers to power some of his projects like his Penta Buzzer project that aims to reduce symptoms of Parkinson's. For leisure, he likes Go-Karting, riding rollercoasters, and designing CPUs.

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