09-23, 10:30–11:30 (Europe/London), Lower Hall East
Physical computing involves building systems that interact with the world around them. Using a Raspberry Pi and the gpiozero Python library, you can sense information about the environment and display this information in a variety of formats.
This session will introduce you to the fundamentals of physical computing using a Raspberry Pi. With Python and the gpiozero library, we will cover key concepts and allow you the freedom to explore a variety of input devices (buttons, sensors), output devices (LEDs, buzzers, displays) and other electronic components (resistors, switches). You will leave the session with a broad knowledge of the types of projects you can take on and, hopefully, some next steps in mind for your own ideas following the conference.
I am Head of Digital Innovation & IT Services at Bridgend College. I lead the Digital Development, IT Services and Technology Enhanced Learning teams and am responsible for the coordination and delivery of the digital strategy across the curriculum.
I have a keen interest in finding new and creative ways of introducing programming concepts for young coders and the education of software development more broadly.