Week 2 Blog Annabelle Li-Kroeger

 This week was my first week at the camp. The first day was mostly catch-up work, where I created a pedometer and pulse and oxygen level measuring device. I learned how to connect circuit boards and export codes onto them. I also learned how to use arduino software to make basic edits.

The second day, we moved to adding the next device - the GPS and SD card - to our smartwatch, and we went to the field to get signal and track our path.

We also worked with a micro:bit, and I learned to use python on makecode to play rock paper scissors with the makecode on shake.

After that. I started working on the StartKit, and made an LED light turn on and blink out a morse code message using arduino.

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On Wednesday, we worked with making Bluetooth devices, and we connected our micro:bits and our watches to our phones.

The same day, I managed to get 2 LEDs to blink at alternating rhythms using the delay function on arduino.

We also met Dr. Sano and she told us about the use of wearables and technology to monitor physical and mental wellbeing.

Today, we went to Rice University's clean room and heard about how they build nanometer sized devices and patterns.

All in all, I learned how to connect hardware to software using arduino, and I learned more about the use and design of hardware in real life applications.