Physical Computing 201
Session 1:
What is a Circuit? |
Take PreSurvey
Peace Circle: Creating a Great Place to Learn Review:
Activity: Build a Light Up Copter Launcher Exit Ticket: What did you find challenging about the Light-Up Copter Launcher? How did you overcome them? |
Session 2: How do you control a circuit?
Video: Behind the MakerCode Hardware - LED's on micro:bit (4:47)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqBmvHD5bCw&feature=youtu.be
Activity: Raspberry Pi Robot Antenna: https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/projects/robot-antenna-scratch2
Video: Behind the MakerCode Hardware - LED's on micro:bit (4:47)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqBmvHD5bCw&feature=youtu.be
Activity: Raspberry Pi Robot Antenna: https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/projects/robot-antenna-scratch2
Session 3:
What is a breadboard?
PowerPoint: Physical Computing 201.3 Breadboards
Lesson: How to Use a Breadboard Source: Sparkfun (Thanks)
Note: [Add Breadboard simulator tool here]
Activity:
1st LED Blink Code:
from gpiozero import LED
import time
led = LED(26)
while True:
led.on()
time.sleep(3)
led.off()
time.sleep(3)
What is a breadboard?
PowerPoint: Physical Computing 201.3 Breadboards
Lesson: How to Use a Breadboard Source: Sparkfun (Thanks)
Note: [Add Breadboard simulator tool here]
Activity:
1st LED Blink Code:
from gpiozero import LED
import time
led = LED(26)
while True:
led.on()
time.sleep(3)
led.off()
time.sleep(3)
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Session 4:
Binary & Logic Gate Review Serial Sorting Activity |
Session 5:
Getting Started with Pi Camera
Resource: Tech Changers GitHub Starter Code (images.py & selfie.py)
More Resources: PiCamera Basic Recipes
Activity - Pi Party: Use the resources here to experiment with the Pi Camera.
Skim the document for ideas then brainstorm a plan in collaboration with your partner: https://picamera.readthedocs.io/en/release-1.12/
Getting Started with Pi Camera
Resource: Tech Changers GitHub Starter Code (images.py & selfie.py)
More Resources: PiCamera Basic Recipes
Activity - Pi Party: Use the resources here to experiment with the Pi Camera.
Skim the document for ideas then brainstorm a plan in collaboration with your partner: https://picamera.readthedocs.io/en/release-1.12/