Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids

14COMPUTER GAMES WITH THE SENSE HAT

IN THE FINAL PROJECT IN THIS BOOK, YOU’LL USE THE SENSE HAT HARDWARE AND PYTHON CODE TO BUILD A VERSION OF THE CLASSIC GAME OF ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS — BUT WITH A TWIST. YOU’LL PROGRAM A COLORFUL LED MATRIX AND A JOYSTICK TO ADD A GAME DISPLAY AND CONTROL TO YOUR PROGRAM.

In late 2015, the European Space Agency (ESA) sent a supply rocket to replenish the International Space Station (ISS). Among the cargo were two Raspberry Pi computers, each fitted with a special add-on board known as the Astro Pi. These were sent in preparation for the inaugural visit of Major Tim Peake, a British astronaut. Each Astro Pi boasts an array of hardware and sensors and an 8 × 8 LED display—perfect for taking and displaying readings ...