This document provides biographical information about the author and a history of electronics and computing. It discusses digital logic, circuit boards, microcontrollers, computers, and introduces the Arduino and Raspberry Pi open-source hardware platforms. Details are provided about the Arduino, including common boards, projects, and an introductory video. Specifications and supported operating systems are listed for the Raspberry Pi along with example introductory and demo videos.
About Myself
Ahmad Hafeezi bin Ali Amat
Consultant for IFCA Consulting (Sabah) Sdn Bhd
Software Developer & ICT Trainer for Insan Solutions
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Short Background
Microsoft .Net Developer since 2005.
Internal Auditor in 2009.
Experimenting on Open Source Solutions since 2010.
Conducting Training in IT specific areas in 2011.
Attained Certified Trainer by Human Resource
Development Fund (HRDF) in 2012.
Arduino
Open-Source Electronics Prototyping Platform based
on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software.
Single-Board Microcontroller.
Programmed using Wiring-based language similar to
C++ and comes with a Processor-based Integrated
Development Environment (IDE)
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Arduino Project
An initiative to produce a device for controlling
student-built interaction design less expensive.
Started out in Ivrea, Italy.
Project named after Arduin of Ivrea, a historal
character of the town.
Fork of the Open-Source Wiring Platform.
Arduino Intro Video& Sample
Projects
Introduction to Arduino Video by Make Magazine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqrQmQqpHXc
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Raspberry Pi
A credit card sized single-board computer plugs into
your TV and keyboard.
Developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in UK.
Main objective is to stimulate the teaching of basic
computer science in schools.
Raspberry PI Intro& Demo
Video
Raspberry Pi Board B Introduction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BbufUp_HNs
Raspberry Pi: Sweet $35 DIY Media Center!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd3hn9q1vhw