Machine Learning in Python With Raspberry Pi & Sensors (Level 2)
What's included
10 live meetings
10 in-class hoursProjects
2-4 hours per week. Projects are not mandatory but we strongly encourage students to complete themAssessment
includedCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
In this advanced-level course, Machine Learning in Python with Raspberry Pi & Sensors (Level 2), students will dive deeper into coding and hardware integration using the Raspberry Pi. Designed for learners with prior experience in Python and Raspberry Pi, the class covers a variety of hardware projects, from controlling LED lights to using a joystick for a Snake game, and implementing 7-segment displays. Each lesson focuses on hands-on learning, with students setting up circuits and developing code to integrate sensors, displays, and other hardware components. The course is structured around practical applications of concepts like I2C communication, AD/DA conversion, and PWM control. By the end of the course, students will have completed multiple hardware projects and developed a final project that demonstrates their understanding of both hardware and machine learning fundamentals. Topics include RGB LED lighting, thermistor setup, servo control, and integrated circuits. What will be taught? Raspberry Pi hardware setup and coding I2C communication and AD/DA conversion Circuit configuration for sensors, LEDs, and displays Python integration with machine learning models What topics will be covered? LCD screen displays, RGB lighting systems, and thermistor circuits Snake game programming using a joystick Servo and bar graph LED integration Creating machine learning models in Python How is the class structured? Each lesson features a project-based approach, with students completing hands-on tasks to reinforce learning. Lessons build progressively in complexity, starting with basic circuit setups and advancing to full project creation, culminating in a final project where students apply everything they've learned. For a week-to-week program, check out the syllabus.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the concept of Internet of Things (IoT) and how to control and communicate with various sensors using Python coding and Raspberry Pi
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
LCD Screen
Designed to provide students with an introduction to I2C communication, as well as experience in displaying information on an LCD Screen.
Task: LCD Screen Implementation
Assist students with I2C setup, circuit creation, and development of code which will allow the screen to display the current time and CPU temperature.
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
AD/DA
Designed to provide students with a more in-depth view of various circuit components and I2C communication in conjunction with the concepts of potentiometers, Analog-to-Digital conversion, and Digital-to-Analog conversion.
Task: Demonstrate AD/DA
Assist students in the creation of the project circuit and development of code which will
represent the AD/DA conversion process
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
RGB LED
Instruct students on the concepts of the RGB lighting system as well as the circuit components used to generate various combinations of RGB lighting.
Task: RGB LED Implementation
Walk students through the programming and circuit configuration necessary in order to set up an RGB LED
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Thermistor
Walk students through the concept of heat-associated resistance and how it can be implemented on the Pi/Circuit.
Task: Thermistor Setup
Walk students through the programming and circuit configuration necessary in order to set up a thermistor within a circuit.
60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
To join this course, students must have learned how to build physical models using Raspberry Pi and Python, or participated in our Machine Learning in Python with Raspberry Pi and Sensors. We presume you already had Raspberry Pi and Sensors and your Pi has been connected to your computer
Pre-Requisites
Python experience (15 hours at least) and Raspberry Pi experience (10 hours at least) required, or to have taken our Raspberry Pi level 1 course
Supply List
Prerequisites: Python experience (15 hours at least) and Raspberry Pi experience (10 hours at least) required Materials needed: we presume you already had the following hardware. If any parts are spoiled please repurchase from Amazon: 1, CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Kit with 2.5A Power Supply ($60) https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Premium-Supply-Listed/dp/B01C6EQNNK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=raspberry+pi+3&qid=1575431887&sr=8-3 2, 32GB microSDHC Class 10 microSD Memory Card ($9) https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-32GB-microSDHC-microSD-SDCS/dp/B079GTYCW4/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=32GB+microSDHC+Class+10+microSD+Memory+Card&qid=1589205799&s=electronics&sr=1-3 3, Freenove Ultimate Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi 4 B 3 B+ ($50) https://www.amazon.com/Freenove-Raspberry-Processing-Tutorials-Components/dp/B06W54L7B5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=freenove+ultimate+starter+kit+for+raspberry+pi+4b+3+b%2B&qid=1589205731&s=electronics&sr=1-1 4, If your computer doesn't have a SDHC card port, you also need to purchase a Vanja Micro USB OTG Adapter https://www.amazon.com/Vanja-Adapter-Portable-Memory-Reader/dp/B00W02VHM6/ref=sr_1_6?crid=27W57S4IKFGO9&dchild=1&keywords=sd+card+to+pc+adapter&qid=1591152969&sprefix=sd+card+to+pc%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-6
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Live Group Course
$30
weekly or $299 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Completed by 56 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-8 learners per class