Year 10 - Computing
Programming project - Sense HAT I
Programming: strings and lists
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces pupils to string-handling techniques, they will explore how a string can be iterated over using a loop and sliced to create substrings. Pupils will be introduced to arrays and lists and explore the differences between the two. They will manipulate with a variety of list methods.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use a Sense HAT to display text and pixel animations.
Key Notes
- The Sense HAT is an add-on board for the Raspberry Pi computer.
- HAT stands for Hardware Attached on Top.
- The Sense HAT allows you to write programs that interact with the sensors and the LED matrix.
- The SenseHAT emulator can be used if you do not have the physical equipment.
- You can use lists to set all of the pixels on the matrix in one structure.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Sense HAT: hardware that attaches to the top of a Raspberry Pi computer and allows you to write programs that collect data from sensors — it also has an LED matrix for displaying output
- Sense HAT emulator: a digital representation of the physical Sense HAT device
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- You must have the physical Sense HAT device to practice coding with the Sense HAT.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
The Sense HAT is an add-on board for the Raspberry Pi computer. HAT stands for Hardware Attached on Top.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'Sense HAT'
hardware that attaches to the top of a Raspberry Pi computer and allows you to write programs that collect data from sensors — it also has an LED matrix for displaying output. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: You must have the physical Sense HAT device to practice coding with the Sense HAT. Correction: You do not have to have the physical Sense HAT to try this out. The Sense HAT emulator provides a digital representation of the device.
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