Kids can start with simple things like installing Ubuntu and a web browser (not as easy as it sounds on Linux, but a good skill to start). You can also download/make a few different images that you can load on for different interests. The pi's hard drive is a micro SD card, so you can wipe them after each rental.
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If the kids have an HDMI tv or computer monitor, and can borrow a mouse and keyboard they can now learn lots of computer lessons that will help them out. The reason a Pi might be a good idea is it is a computer in itself. Not only does that cost money, but it requires you have a home computer to use for programming and experimentation. My favourite aspect of arduinos is you can buy lots of additional hardware and make all sorts of cool things. Normally I would recommend the Arduino because it is cheap, so people who are interested can buy many more to have for themselves and almost treat them disposably if you mess some soldering up or something. I don't recommend buying these in china but buying them locally at your "dollar store" equivalent.Īt first I was going to discourage the use of a raspberry Pi, but after reading the rest of your post I may think it's a good idea. an esp8266 doesn't require much but still, better have some margin. You will need acceptable micro usb phone chargers. Lux Light sensor modules (get 3.3v modules):ġ0 temp sensors for 5$, these are the cheaper version of the BME280 but for classes this is fine. Delivery has been getting faster these last few months though.ġ.3" screens. I just linked at random and that's where I usually buy if i'm not in a rush.
I'll link you what to get.Īliexpress is absolutely not your only choice for these. light sensors for a few dollars, temperature sensors for a few dollars. If you want to do more than blinking lights. the combined price per 10 pupils is reasonable. This should get you started with building blinking leds. Using 5V modules on a 3.3v micro can easily be done using a bidirectional logic level shifter.Ĭurrent price for 10 wemos D1 mini with an esp12F compatible module: 21.70$ + post
Most libraries either work with arduino and ESP these days or at the very least have a working alternative. They cost around 3$ and can be programmed using the arduino ide. You can get ESP8266's for a fraction of the price and they do a lot more than a standard arduino uno including wifi. SO, any help for any of this would be much appreciated!Īrduino's are very expensive atm due to the chip shortage. that I could as for donations from? I'm in a weird position where I can ask for freebies/donations from non-community places BUT I also have to make sure I'm sort of working around the policies in a sense (aka, do and then ask for forgiveness). SO, another part of my question would be is there any place/organization/etc. and I truly can't afford ANY tech related things (i.e. And those that use the library tend to be our underserved populations. Our community is around 17.6% in the county is at/below poverty level and nearly half are POC. However, our teens have shared an interest in wanting to learn more about comsci and I really want to get them access and start familiarizing themselves with as much tech as possible. go the raspberry pi route? something else I don't know about?). I feel like arduino would be the best bet, but I also have VERY limited knowledge on it so I don't really know (i.e. I really want to get some sort of programming/robotics/tech aspect going for some of our programming but I'm at a loss for two major areas: where to begin & funding. Hey! I'm a new librarian and I'm taking over the teen programming at our county library.
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