Spooky Coding
Cromar Future Group
Description
We have been challenged by the National Trust for Scotland's Crathes Castle and also Coull Kirk (an ancient community kirk/church) to bring special effects to life for their Halloween events.
It's a fantastic opportunity to focus on "physical computing" - combining creative LED effects, the use of motors, actuators, various sensors and a variety of physical mechanisms to produce special effects to enhance spooky story telling events that will be open to the pubic.
The younger/less-experienced coders will use block-coding on Microbits, the older/more-experienced will use a combination of Python and AI/Vibe coding on RP2040/2350 devices.
We will hold five 90 minute sessions on Monday evenings plus additional “hands-on” sessions for extra building testing and installation.
Participants will have the opportunity to experience the entire design lifecycle from ideation to deployment. They will learn about physical computing, sensors and actuators, as well as assembly of final effects.
They will also get exposure to "real-world" requirements such as ease of use and reliability etc. as well the extra buzz of working on something that the public will see and enjoy
It's a fantastic opportunity to focus on "physical computing" - combining creative LED effects, the use of motors, actuators, various sensors and a variety of physical mechanisms to produce special effects to enhance spooky story telling events that will be open to the pubic.
The younger/less-experienced coders will use block-coding on Microbits, the older/more-experienced will use a combination of Python and AI/Vibe coding on RP2040/2350 devices.
We will hold five 90 minute sessions on Monday evenings plus additional “hands-on” sessions for extra building testing and installation.
Participants will have the opportunity to experience the entire design lifecycle from ideation to deployment. They will learn about physical computing, sensors and actuators, as well as assembly of final effects.
They will also get exposure to "real-world" requirements such as ease of use and reliability etc. as well the extra buzz of working on something that the public will see and enjoy
Location
Age group
10 - 16
Difficulty
Type Offline-Event
Date 08.09.2025 18:30 - 20:00
15.09.2025 18:30 - 20:00
22.09.2025 18:30 - 20:00
29.09.2025 18:30 - 20:00
06.10.2025 18:30 - 20:00
Address Tornaveen Hall
AB31 4PA Banchory
Max. Participants 25
You want to take part in? Please contact our local contact person.
Participation is free.
Contact Cromar Future Group
Website: https://www.futuregroup.org.uk
Mail of contact person: info@futuregroup.org.uk
Social media https://www.youtube.com/@cromarfuturegroup5497
https://www.facebook.com/cromarfuturegroup
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Difficulty
Type Offline-Event
Date 08.09.2025 18:30 - 20:00
15.09.2025 18:30 - 20:00
22.09.2025 18:30 - 20:00
29.09.2025 18:30 - 20:00
06.10.2025 18:30 - 20:00
Address Tornaveen Hall
AB31 4PA Banchory
Max. Participants 25
You want to take part in? Please contact our local contact person.Participation is free.
Contact Cromar Future Group
Website: https://www.futuregroup.org.ukMail of contact person: info@futuregroup.org.uk
Social media https://www.youtube.com/@cromarfuturegroup5497
https://www.facebook.com/cromarfuturegroup
Share on Social Media
