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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi | No | $30 | Limitless |
| Lego Mindstorms | Yes | $350 | Medium |
| Platform | Self- Contained | Cost | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi | No | $30 | Limitless |
| Lego Mindstorms | Yes | $350 | Medium |
| Platform | Self-Contained? | Cost | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi | No | $30 | Limitless |
| Lego Mindstorms | Yes | $350 | Medium |
| Platform | Self-Contained? | Cost | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi | No | $30 | Limitless |
| Lego Mindstorms | Yes | $350 | Medium |
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:
