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Official LCA2021 pages document SwagBadge/DagBadge hardware, firmware, SAOs, MicroPython/Aiko software, and tested shipped badges, but this pass did not recover a stable schematic, BOM, Gerber, PCB, firmware-source, or license archive.

A linkable camp-impact record with badge context, severity, evidence confidence, and source notes.

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hardware archive gap · source-backed but incomplete · needs stable public hardware archive

The entry describes the public conference-badge programme and keeps component-level claims limited to sourced high-level evidence.

Badge
LCA2021 SwagBadge
Category
hardware archive gap
Severity
note
Confidence
source-backed but incomplete
Status
needs stable public hardware archive
Timeframe
2021 badge archive pass
Source note
LCA2021 Open Hardware Miniconf, SwagBadge talks, and Adafruit Daily secondary note.

Evidence

Related Resources

event news

LCA2021 SwagBadge shipping news

Official linux.conf.au news post documenting the Open Hardware team, built SwagBadges, delegate shipping, named badge team, Australia-ticket availability, and event dates.

Badge: LCA2021 SwagBadge

schedule

LCA2021 schedule

Official schedule page listing the SwagBadge software, hardware/SAO, and test-jig/wrap-up sessions in the Open Hardware Miniconf.

Badge: LCA2021 SwagBadge

Source trail

Evidence Sources

Adafruit Daily / Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter · retrieved 2026-05-15

The LCA2021 #swagbadge Project

Secondary contemporary source for ESP32, dual OLED display, MicroPython readiness, limited electronic-badge production, and distribution to conference attendees.

Badge: LCA2021 SwagBadge

linux.conf.au 2021 · retrieved 2026-05-15

Keynote Announcement - Cory Doctorow

Official source for SwagBadge build/shipping to delegates, remaining Australia-ticket SwagBadge availability, named SwagBadge team, and LCA2021 event date context.

Badge: LCA2021 SwagBadge

linux.conf.au 2021 · retrieved 2026-05-15

Open Hardware Miniconf

Primary source for SwagBadge/DagBadge framing, badge hardware/firmware/application sessions, SAO education, DagBadge build path, and show-and-tell context.

Badge: LCA2021 SwagBadge

linux.conf.au 2021 · retrieved 2026-05-15

Swagbadge test jig and software

Official source for testing hundreds of badges, completed-badge software testing, recovery, quirks, and SwagBadge/DagBadge future context.

Badge: LCA2021 SwagBadge