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Recommended equipment and supplies

We have compiled a list of items that are very useful to have when organizing in-person and virtual events.

Make sure you don’t run out of power! Some important items are:
- Power strips (enough to accommodate participants’ needs)
- International voltage and plug adaptors
- USB charging hubs
- Portable USB chargers
Some equipment to practice synchronization via WiFi:
- For small groups of 5 or fewer - access to 1-2 routers
- For group 6 or more - portable routers, power sources, and charging cables.
For file transfer, device storage, and troubleshooting, make sure you have:
- OTG adaptors for troubleshooting (MicroUSB and USB C are common)
- External hard drive with space
- USB sticks with space
For demonstration outdoors or in low-tech spaces you can use:
- Tabloid (11”x17”) printouts of Mapeo screen or presentation slides and a wall or laundry line to display them. We recommend you laminate them to make them more resistant to use and weather conditions
- You can also use big textile prints - they are easy to carry around, can be used rain or shine and you can use Velcro pieces to make them more interactive.
For demonstration indoors or in spaces where projection is possible, you might need:
- Projector and power cable
- Projection surface in a shaded or dark area. White walls are best. White with fabric backed with black light-blocking fabric works well hung properly.
- Video cables and adapters
Other workshop supplies that are handy:
- Notepad and thick marker (for organizing teams and activities)
- Masking tape and utility tape
- Spare notebooks and pens for participants

For demonstration in virtual events:

Screen sharing software and connections for devices demonstration
Sample content that can be seen, recorded, or captured by attendees
Pre-recorded videos of demos are recommended to have on hand in the case that live demos are not working well.

We have compiled a list of items that are very useful to have when organizing in-person and virtual events.

Make sure you don’t run out of power! Some important items are:
- Power strips (enough to accommodate participants’ needs)
- International voltage and plug adaptors
- USB charging hubs
- Portable USB chargers
Some equipment to practice synchronization via WiFi:
- For small groups of 5 or fewer - access to 1-2 routers
- For group 6 or more - portable routers, power sources, and charging cables.
For file transfer, device storage, and troubleshooting, make sure you have:
- OTG adaptors for troubleshooting (MicroUSB and USB C are common)
- External hard drive with space
- USB sticks with space
For demonstration outdoors or in low-tech spaces you can use:
- Tabloid (11”x17”) printouts of Mapeo screen or presentation slides and a wall or laundry line to display them. We recommend you laminate them to make them more resistant to use and weather conditions
- You can also use big textile prints - they are easy to carry around, can be used rain or shine and you can use Velcro pieces to make them more interactive.
For demonstration indoors or in spaces where projection is possible, you might need:
- Projector and power cable
- Projection surface in a shaded or dark area. White walls are best. White with fabric backed with black light-blocking fabric works well hung properly.
- Video cables and adapters
Other workshop supplies that are handy:
- Notepad and thick marker (for organizing teams and activities)
- Masking tape and utility tape
- Spare notebooks and pens for participants

For demonstration in virtual events:

Screen sharing software and connections for devices demonstration
Sample content that can be seen, recorded, or captured by attendees
Pre-recorded videos of demos are recommended to have on hand in the case that live demos are not working well.