Raspberry Pi new Build HAT makes it easier to integrate Legos

The Raspberry Pi Build HAT is an add-on board created in partnership with LEGOs Education that allows Raspberry Pi computers to easily connect and control LEGO® TechnicTM motors and sensors.

The HAT board can be used to create robots, cars, games, a smart house and even an egg-laying chicken. This project was aimed at increasing the impact and reach of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning – providing young people, teachers and makers with exciting and innovative learning opportunities.

The build allows a Rasberry Pi host to communicate with up to four LEGO LPF2 devices (LEGO Power Functions version 2) since these can support a wide range of actuators and sensors. The operating software specific to this device handles the LPF2 devices’ immediate-response needs, such as monitoring for connection and disconnection events and interrogating devices to discover their capabilities and characteristics.

This is a fantastic solution that extends the life of Lego’s costly kits and is a wonderful approach to teach Python with recognisable components if your wallet can take it.

Article Source: TechSpot

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