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