Hardware and Code¶
When you get to the point where you are dealing with both hardware and code, you’re really about to unleash some great fun and learning.
- Understanding how physical design might affect the code you write
- Learning about libraries that can be used to make coding easier
Key Goals¶
Options¶
The following table offers some simple comparisons of the different platforms....
| Platform | Self-Contained? | Cost | Flexibility | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi | No | $30 | Limitless | Mini computer board with GPIO pins for interfacing and experimentation. |
| Lego Mindstorms | Yes | $350 | Medium | Lego robotics sytem with motors and sensors. Build a robot, then write logic to move it around and do stuff. |
Raspbery Pi (Family)¶
Here’s what a Raspberry Pi 2 and a Sense HAT look like:
With these, you can do cool things like program your own version of Connect-4 – you will need to consider how to check for a win by evaluating options as shown in the diagram below:
