Raspberry Pi Configuration Settings with raspi-config
While working on our latest project with the Raspberry Pi, I was installing various modules on the Raspbian version of Linux, when I was informed that I had run out …
Tech-Based Activities for Grownups and Kids
While working on our latest project with the Raspberry Pi, I was installing various modules on the Raspbian version of Linux, when I was informed that I had run out …
The Rasbperry Pi is a fully functional cleverly designed microcomputer that you can buy for only $35 (a more stripped-down version will soon be available for $25). The developer’s intent was …
Last spring I taught an after-school class on LEGO Mindstorms robotics and the NXT programming language at my son’s elementary school. The motivation for the class was to provide a …
After completing the Programmable LED Sweatshirt project with the Arduino LilyPad. I was intrigued by the idea of a soft-circuit LED array that could be used as a scrolling message …
I just finished my latest project, but I’m still in the process of writing up the backlog of older projects we’ve done. I’m too happy with this project and too …
I discovered e-textiles this past fall. The Arduino LilyPad is a micro controller designed to be included in clothing and other projects using soft circuits. There are some interesting LilyPad …
Today was a big day for the members of our two Jr. FLL teams, the Super Sonic Seniors and the Ultimate Elderlies. The coaches and kids, along with family and …
Jr. FLL (Junior FIRST LEGO League) is a terrific organization designed to introduce kids ages 6 to 9 to the concepts of basic engineering, scientific research and teamwork, among other …
This is my first blog post, and I think the default title “Hello world!” is very appropriate, so I’m leaving it as is. Learning to use WordPress (an open source …