Expanding the View: Adding a Graphical Interface to the DIY Breadboard Computer
Session Format
Poster Session (60 minutes)
Location
Holiday Inn
Second Time and Location
Friday, March 4 from 1:10-1:40 p.m. at the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center
Abstract for the conference program
The DIY Breadboard Computer is the product of an on-going collaboration between faculty and students from the Departments of Teacher Education and Computer Science. The goals of this project are: (1) decrease costs associated with owning handheld data collecting computers for use in science classrooms, and (2) involve students and teachers in the creation of these devices expanding their understanding of computers. Currently, our computer costs approximately $20 per unit, which is significantly lower than the $200 plus cost for commercially available units. The current generation of the the DIY Breadboard Computer integrates a 2.3” display with touch interface. This display greatly expands the options for the display of collected data, as well as possibility of interacting with the computer. The ever-changing nature of the computer technology allows for opportunities to customize and upgrade the device. Our poster will include hands-on interaction with the latest generation of our computer.
Proposal Track
Non-research Project
Start Date
3-3-2016 7:00 PM
End Date
3-3-2016 9:00 PM
Recommended Citation
Covert, Joseph S.; Hitz, Markus; and Baldwin, Paul F., "Expanding the View: Adding a Graphical Interface to the DIY Breadboard Computer" (2016). Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference (2012-2019). 27.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/stem/2016/2016/27
Expanding the View: Adding a Graphical Interface to the DIY Breadboard Computer
Holiday Inn
The DIY Breadboard Computer is the product of an on-going collaboration between faculty and students from the Departments of Teacher Education and Computer Science. The goals of this project are: (1) decrease costs associated with owning handheld data collecting computers for use in science classrooms, and (2) involve students and teachers in the creation of these devices expanding their understanding of computers. Currently, our computer costs approximately $20 per unit, which is significantly lower than the $200 plus cost for commercially available units. The current generation of the the DIY Breadboard Computer integrates a 2.3” display with touch interface. This display greatly expands the options for the display of collected data, as well as possibility of interacting with the computer. The ever-changing nature of the computer technology allows for opportunities to customize and upgrade the device. Our poster will include hands-on interaction with the latest generation of our computer.
