Microprocessors
A microprocessor is a computer processor that incorporates the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) onto just a few (and often only one) integrated circuits.
The Raspberry Pi is a tiny and affordable microprcessor that you can use to learn programming through fun, practical projects.
The Raspberry Pi is a tiny and affordable microprcessor that you can use to learn programming through fun, practical projects.
Raspberry Pi
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Leveled Raspberry Pi Challenges: Level 1: Getting Started Getting started with Raspberry Pi - Introduction | Raspberry Pi Projects Level 2: Beginner Projects Projects | Raspberry Pi Projects Projects | Raspberry Pi Projects Level 3: Advanced Projects Projects | Raspberry Pi Projects Projects | Raspberry Pi Projects |
Microcontrollers
A microcontroller is a chip that is designed to control electronic devices. It controls other portions of an electronic system, usually via a microprocessor unit. It contains memory, a processor, and a programmable Input/Output (I/O). Below are the various microcontrollers available in our STEM lab.
The Arduino Uno is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P (datasheet). Together with the other components found in the starter kit, students will learn about current, voltage, and digital logic as well as the basic fundamentals of Python programming.
Arduino Uno
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Leveled Arduino Challenges:
Level 1: Getting Started Getting Started with Arduino products | Arduino Simple Arduino Uno Projects For Beginners - Step-by-Step Tutorial (makerspaces.com) Level 2: Beginner Projects 15 Great Arduino Projects for Beginners (makeuseof.com) Awesome and Exciting Arduino Projects for Beginners - Tutorial45 Level 3: Advanced Projects 200+ Arduino Project Ideas for Engineers & Enthusiasts (electronicsforu.com) |
The BBC Micro:Bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world.
Micro:Bit
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Leveled Micro:Bit Challenges:
Level 1: Getting Started Set up | micro:bit (microbit.org) Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit (microbit.org) Level 2: Beginner Projects 10 Awesome Beginner Projects for the BBC Micro:bit Board (makeuseof.com) Level 3: Advanced Projects Learning Portal (HB Select) - BirdBrain Technologies |
The Makey Makey is an invention kit designed to connect everyday objects to computer keys. Using the microcontroller, alligator clips, and a USB cable, the MaKey MaKey uses closed loop electrical signals to send the computer either a keyboard stroke or mouse click signal. This function allows the Makey Makey to work with any computer program or webpage that accepts keyboard or mouse click inputs.
MaKey MaKey
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Leveled Makey Makey Challenges:
Level 1: Getting Started Microsoft Word - Makey Makey Getting Started Plug And Play Coding Apps For Kids Level 2: Beginner Projects Simple Invention How-To Guides For Makey Makey -Beginners Level 3: Advanced Projects Simple Invention How-To Guides For Makey Makey -Intermediate |
Bare Conductive Touch Board is a microcontroller board with dedicated capacitive touch and MP3 decoder ICs. Combined with electric paint, students can use Bare Conductive to create painted simple circuits that respond to touch!
Bare Conductive
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Leveled Bare Conductive Challenges:
Level 1: Getting Started Touch Board: Get Started – Bare Conductive Level 2: Beginner Projects Resources – Bare Conductive 5 Projects to Make With your Touch Board Starter Kit – Bare Conductive Level 3: Advanced Projects Community Projects – Bare Conductive |