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RubyConf 2019 - Rekindling a love of creation with Ruby and Raspberry Pi by Colleen Schnettler Does your life and work as a software developer ever leave you feeling depleted? Have you lost your inspiration to create? Do you want to share your love of software and design with your children but don't know how? Well, fortunately if you already know Ruby it is a short leap to building physical devices with the Raspberry pi! This talk will give a detailed explanation on how to get started on the Pi with Ruby, and outline a few fun projects you can build with your children (or just yourself) to explore your love of software and hardware. This talk will also cover basic electronics (don't be scared of the breadboard), and show you how to build a whoopie cushion prank with some paper plates and your Pi. Leave feeling inspired to create something fun! #rubyconf2019 #confreaks
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In her talk at RubyConf 2019, Colleen Schnettler explores the theme of rekindling creativity in software development through hands-on projects with Ruby and Raspberry Pi. She begins by reflecting on the journey into software engineering, from her passion for math and physics to her time at NASA, where her enthusiasm was tempered by bureaucracy. Colleen emphasizes how many developers experience burnout and loses their creative spark after years in the field, particularly when external pressures and responsibilities mount. To reignite her own passion for creation, she involved her children in fun projects using Raspberry Pi, illustrating how working on these projects helped her rediscover joy in programming. Key points of her talk include: - **Starting with Raspberry Pi**: Colleen provides a guide on the essentials needed to start projects, such as a Raspberry Pi kit, SD card, jumper wires, and basic electronics components. - **Learning through Play**: She underscores the importance of engaging with children who possess a natural fearlessness and creativity, which can help rekindle adult enthusiasm for creating. - **Basic Electronics and Circuit Fundamentals**: Colleen explains circuitry, breadboarding, and the significance of correctly connecting LEDs, emphasizing safe practices for working with electronics. - **Hands-on Projects**: She describes specific projects, such as blinking an LED using Raspberry Pi and Ruby, creating a whoopie cushion prank, and building a robot, each serving as practical illustrations of learning and creativity. - **Resources and Community**: Colleen highlights the value of online resources and community support in bringing ideas to life, including using libraries for 3D printing. In conclusion, Schnettler encourages viewers to find joy in making and innovation by utilizing affordable tools like the Raspberry Pi. Her message is to rediscover creativity and passion for projects, emphasizing that anyone can create fun experiences through simple electronics and programming.
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