GMVCSC talk to middle and high school students on connecting arduino to python.
To have a high baud rate with our arduino, we'll use pymata-express.
To get started, you'll need to install FirmataExpress on your arduino. Installation instructions here
Files
- joystick.py - the joystick control example, outputs values
- game.py - a simple app to show joystick control
Keys:
use directional arrows to move the ball
use spacebar to toggle leaving a trail after the ball. hold down spacebar to draw stripped lines.
use the r key to reset the screen.
To quit, simply close the window.
Joystick: up/down/left/right moves the ball. Click the joystick to change to a random color, click again to revert to the default color.