Pi Day at Toronto Reference Library - May 28, 2016
Pi Demo Day
When and Where
- Toronto Reference Library
- Saturday May 28, 2016 - noon to 5pm
Agenda
- 1 pm - Introduction to the Raspberry Pi - A tour of the Raspberry Pi computer family, the features and limitations of each model, suggestions on how to pick one, and a demonstration of how to hook it up and start using it.
- 2 pm - Programming the Raspberry Pi - The Raspberry Pi can be programmed in many different computer languages, from drag-and-drop visual languages to traditional computer languages such as Python, C/C++, and OCaml. This talk will introduce the basics of writing and running your own programs on the Pi in several of these languages.
- 3 pm - Sensing and Controlling Things with the Raspberry Pi - The Raspberry Pi can be easily connected to sense and control things around us. This talk will demonstrate the many types of devices that can be controlled by a Pi and how they can be connected and programmed.
- Additionally, interactive demonstrations will take place throughout the afternoon from 12 noon to 5 pm in the Discussion Room adjacent to the Hinton Theatre, including projects ranging from media players to radio transmitters to smart home automation.
Talks
- 1 pm - who?
- 2 pm - who?
- 3 pm - who?
Demos
- John Selmys - Line Tracking Robot - Two wheeled Pi Zero line tracking robot with range sensor and LEDs
Other Issues
- Tables - table and chair requirements - how many? - what kind?
- Projector - projector available in discussion room?
- Setup - what time do we come to set up demos etc? 10am? night before?
- Internet - will wifi be available>
