Phidgets: Physical Computing with Python

Do you want to bridge the gap between software and the physical world, bringing your engineering or automation ideas to life? This course will guide you through the essentials of physical computing with Phidgets and Python, enabling you to design and implement systems that interact with their environment. What you'll learn: * Understand the core concepts of physical computing and Phidgets device architecture * Connect and configure various Phidgets sensors and actuators for data input and output * Program Phidgets devices using Python to acquire data and control physical components * Implement basic data logging and real-time monitoring strategies for sensor readings * Apply Phidgets for simple automation tasks and interactive system prototyping * Explore foundational electrical concepts relevant to safe Phidgets operation * Practice basic data visualization for sensor readings using Python libraries The course begins with foundational concepts and device setup, then progresses through practical examples of reading sensor data, controlling output devices, and building simple automated systems, all reinforced with Python code. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in electronics or physical computing; only basic familiarity with Python programming is helpful. Start your journey into physical computing and transform your ideas into tangible projects.