[LUG]Re: anyone use "Arduino" device?

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Subject: [LUG]Re: anyone use "Arduino" device?

From: Katie Dumont <hifromkatie@xxxxxxxxx>

Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:07:02 +0000

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I do lots of Arduino programming, I'm in Lanner (So I'm guessing not far away, if you describe as between Redruth and Truro).

These are a couple projects I've done with an Arduino

https://youtu.be/fro_tWxGNkg?si=y6pzSDwCdb4i1_Il

https://youtu.be/FQIIQ1V3MxQ?si=QqReZ2ptpPKFQLvD

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a great alternative, you can program it easily in C or microPython (or circuitPython), most tutorials are in microPython though.

This is a great pico starter set: https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pico-intro-kit?variant=39893512945747

as it has all the bits to do the tutorials on the raspberry pi projects site: https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/pathways/pico-intro

Katie

On Mon, 26 Feb 2024 at 09:24, rds_met <dcglug@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi there.

Software Cornwall - went to a "Tech Jam" and had a "micro:bit" doing
its thing. Bril. - didn't realise how accessible these things are -
and seeing is understanding ... :-)
"micro:bit" - wrote programs in Python - came readily - soon had the
device doing things and things.
Lot of things I have wanted to do might be doable with a "micro:bit".

Was *shown* an "Arduino" - and example programs in C/C++
Looked online next day - says "Arduino" device has advantages when
dealing with analog inputs.
eg. voltage from a thermocouple?

I have programmed in "C" before.
Was mainly in later 1990's - somewhat credible programs

I'd like to be able to say I have tried an "Arduino".
Anyone in the vicinity have "Arduino"s?
I'm between Truro and Redruth.
Could order bits, but would be so wrong to try to do this alone - fall
into my own tiny furrow.
Would travel for invitation to see applications.

Regards,
Rich Smith
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