Using MicroPython in the wild
MicroPython is a complete reimplementation of Python that runs on small devices like microcontrollers. It enables users to build cool stuff - like Internet of Things devices - by combining their existing Python knowledge with a little bit of hands-on hardware hacking. In this talk I will start with a brief overview of MicroPython, how it works, how you can try it out, and how you can use it. I will then discuss some of the technical advances in the MicroPython software that have occurred over the past 12 months. Finally, I will talk about some of the things MicroPython is being used for, from robotics to IoT.
Presented by
Damien George
Damien has a background in theoretical physics, robotics and computer\nengineering, and loves to program and build things. He is the creator\nof MicroPython and ran two very fruitful Kickstarter campaigns to\nbuild a community around this microcontroller language. He has built a\nsuccessful company based on MicroPython and the pyboard, brought it to\nmakers, teachers and industry developers around the world, worked with\nthe BBC on the micro:bit project, and embarked on projects with the\nEuropean Space Agency to bring MicroPython into space. Damien now\nworks full time improving and maintaining the MicroPython ecosystem.
