Monthly Archives: May 2019

tech_ventures

Q

A James Bond themed evening in aid of our local primary school called for an outfit festooned with gadgetry!

Cue Q: A Rav Power block running to a chest held hub so that USB devices could attach centrally with wires tucked away!

The wrist-worn Microbit had different messages displayed including “Pay attention 007” {button B} and {when shaken}: “shaken, not stirred”  (of course!)

Having a loudspeaker was fun, although the request for “James Bond to reception, James Bond to reception” could perhaps have sounded less Tesco and more Mountain Lair.

 

 

The neo pixels of a Circuit Playground, or a heart aglow?!

 

 

The gadgetry was investigated once the mission was completed..

 

 

 

 

 

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May 19, 2019
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Cotswold Raspberry Jam

Thanks to Andy Andy Andrew Mark and Paul for a great welcome to their Raspberry Jam, hosted at the Waterworth building of the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham campus.

We demonstrated the Cigar Box Computer in action and enjoyed trying out the Raspberry Pi creations that were on display.

Space Invaders, using three micro-switches

 

Paul has built the most amazing assortment of security equipment that can even face-track and monitor overflying aircraft.

 

Two children are now showing great interest in Scratch, which is a very happy outcome!

 

 

 

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May 18, 2019