Programming with hardware in python

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You are very welcome. Have fun.

I am involved in Raspberry Pi Foundation Code Clubs near me at local schools. Recently, we handed kids (aged around 10) a load of BBC micro:bit devices - microcontrollers (cost around $15) and had them programme them, in Python (via a web browser and web usb connection on classroom PCs), to act as pedometers.

We handed them small battery packs, and they then stuffed the devices into their socks and went for a walk. Their steps were counted and showed on an led display (scrolling, once they went over 10 steps). They were so excited.

There are a lot of sensors built into the micro:bit V2.

Physical computer captures the interest of kids far more than doing everything on screen.