Introduction to Python and Electronics - code your own game controller
Ever wonder how Python and electronics work together? What's CircuitPython? This exciting electronics-based workshop brings creativity and technology together to enhance the gaming experience. Learning how to build a custom game controller, participants will develop skills to tailor the design and functionality of their gaming preferences. 👉 What you need to bring is your laptop with Thonny installed - https://thonny.org We will provide the rest of the components and materials needed for the workshop.
Vicky Twomey-Lee
Vicky Twomey-Lee, a techie who has been involved with the Irish Tech Community since 2005, and currently advocates diversity in tech through Coding Grace and PyLadies Dublin. She also co-organises game jams through GameCraft. And with her Maker hat on, she was also the Maker Advocate for Dublin Maker a few years ago. https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickyleeire
Michael Twomey
Michael has been working professionally as a software engineer for over twenty-five years, and has worn many hats over the years in the software industry. In his spare time he helps bring people together through various groups, including Coding Grace and GameCraft. Through co-organizing GameCraft game jams and workshops he's enjoyed teaching people coding and a small bit of electronic engineering. He can always be found tinkering on various electronics projects and is still amazed you can design, order and receive a bunch of circuit boards in the mail in a couple of weeks.