Sometimes I get a question from a student or colleague on why we choose Java as our base for the introduction to programming classes. Here are some quick reasons: It is a ‘proven’ language to quickly learn programming It is used as first learned programming language in a lot of other universities and high schools It … Continue reading Why learn programming with Java?
Update March 2025: Until 2024, this course was part of module “Smart Products” of the programme Industrial Design Engineering. Its main focus was on learning programming with a focus on prototyping smart products. Starting September 2025, a new course “Design of Data Acquisition Systems” will be introduced for module “Data Driven Design”, which will have … Continue reading Application Development
To use leJOS you need 32 bits versions of the JDK and the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Also, sometimes after updates of Java or multiple removals/additions the environment can ‘go bad’. Follow the steps below to test the environment and fix it when necessary. Test Java Windows must be able to find Java programs. Therefore the … Continue reading Checking your Java environment (for use with leJOS)
Want to use an Arduino to prototype some electronics? But programming is not really ‘your thing’? Consider Modkit, a Visual Arduino Programming tool! This example is a program which makes a led blink, made with Modkit Micro, the free Modkit tool.
Materials for the workshops given for the minor program HTHT Science 2 Society are available on Canvas. The “Arduino & Programming” workshop which is part of the minor “From Idea to Prototype”, introduces various prototyping techniques, divided into physical prototyping (using Arduino, Lego Mindstorms, LittleBits) and ‘Virtual’ prototyping, like creating App mockups. You can see … Continue reading HTHT Science 2 Society