Dayton Microcomputer Association, Inc.

DMA is a 501c3 nonprofit, one of the first computer user groups formed in the nation.
Our mission is to promote interest and knowledge in all facets of computer technology.
We are a valuable resource for all things digital.

DMA General Membership Meeting
 – Hybrid (Online and In-Person)

TJ Chump’s, 7050 Executive Blvd, Huber Heights OH
All DMA meetings are free and open to the public. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Our General Meeting Timeline:

  • 6:00 PM Social Hour for those attending In-Person.
  • 7:00 PM Presentation: Quick Dive into Pi 5
  • 8:00 PM Presentation Q&A.
  • 8:15 PM DMA and Technology News.
  • 8:30 PM Ask our ‘Brain Trust’ experts your tech questions.
  • 8:45 PM Door Prize Drawing for Members.

Quick Dive into Pi 5
Presented by Dave Schwab

Pi 5 – The everything computer – Optimised. The Pi 5 has a number of improvements over the Pi 4, including a faster CPU, more memory, and better power management. It also has a PCIe interface which enables the use of NVMe (nonvolatile memory express) drives for storage.

Looking for an ambitious project?

  • Simon J. Cox and his team of researchers at the University of Southampton added multiple Raspberry Pi devices together to build a relatively inexpensive supercomputer.
  • Colin Cunningham uses his Raspberry Pi to “mine” for bitcoins:

Dave Schwab is our DMA President, Single Board Computer SIG leader, and Trustee. He is an Amateur Radio operator and has a fondness for Pi. He will explain the basics of the Pi 5.

Our meeting starts at 7:00 pm. DMA members will receive an invite by email for Zoom. Others may request an invite using https://dma1.org/contact us/ Or… join us at TJ CHUMPS, 7050 Executive Blvd, Huber Heights OH

Upcoming Meetings

If the meeting is Online, you will need to attend the Meetup Event to get the Online information to attend the meeting. Select the meeting below to visit the Meetup Event to attend that meeting.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
DMA Monthly General Meeting – Hybrid (Online and In-Person)

Thursday, May 2, 2024
Genealogy SIG – Online only

Friday, May 3, 2024
DDL SIG: Python self-study group – Online

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Classic Computer SIG – Phone Support

Monday, May 6, 2024
Board of Trustees – Online

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Dayton Dynamic Languages

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Visit our graphical calendar or DMA Meetup Events page for all meetings including SIG’s. Visit the SIG’s page for location & map.

Check back a few days before the meeting for more detail’s about our next monthly meeting.