MNT-EC Workshop: Introduction to Raspberry PI

Abe Michelen, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, New York

The “Raspberry Pi” is a very small computer that was developed to teach people how to program. Not only the Raspberry Pi (RPi) is a great tool for learning programming skills, but there are also dozens of cross-curricular applications in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).

Note: A Raspberry PI board and a set of components will be distributed to the participants to be used in classes for hands-on activities. Please email Billie Copley – billie@micronanoeducation.org with your mailing address, US residents only. There will be a max of 15 participants for this session.

Register at https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtdOyvqz8vHdzQq4gS3lkpaW4buNrV3fo3

Basics General content you will learn in this workshop:

• How to install the PI, and learn about the inner working of the Raspberry Pi system?
• How to program with Python? The best way to program the RPi is with Python. We will spend some time to introduce the attendees to the basic Python language.
• Use the General Purpose Input-Output pins (GPIO) to interface with other hardware / sensors / electronics devices.
• Some sensors used:
  • LEDs
  • Temperature and humidity sensors.
  • LCD displays
• Some projects:
  • VNC for the Raspberry PI (remote access)
  • RPi Oscilloscope
  • Kodi on the Raspberry PI (home theater) – if time permits
  • Motion Sensor with the PI – if times permits