Electronics
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The Arduino microprocessor is one of our favourite platforms to explore electronics and physical computing - where software meets hardware. With code, breadboards, and loads of fun components, you can create devices with sensors and outputs able to interact with the world. Beyond the basics, there are wearable and IoT platforms that also use Arduino technology, and Arduino is widely used in programmes like the Design Engineering degree programme at Imperial College. Working with Arduino shows teens how things work, and brings code to life.  Our students can explore Arduino in our Intro to Arduino course and our Python and Electronics with Minecraft course.

The Makey Makey is an inventor's kit for everyone.  This simple microprocessor turns anything conductive into a computer keyboard.  That means that we can build our own games controllers as Minecraft Makers, and build electronic musical instruments using high fives or drum kits with bare feet and paper plates (and a bit of copper tape).  Creativity is limitless with Makey Makey as kids create physical environments that they can code with Scratch or any other program and we think it's the best way ever for kids to take a first look at circuits, conductivity, and  making.