With the Joy-Pi, Joy-iT has developed a comprehensive education solution and incorporated its many years of experience in the production of open source electronics. The German-based manufacturer has been developing and producing electronic articles since 1996 and is known for its innovative products in the Raspberry Pi and Open Source area. The Joy-Pi is an experimental case, based on the Raspberry Pi, and is ideal for the entry into electrical engineering and programming.
The sophisticated case system offers a perfect all-in-one solution and puts an end to many fiddly small parts solutions and the cable chaos on the worktable.
The Joy-Pi is particularly suitable for school projects, as you can simply switch it off at the end of the lesson, close it and continue working on the project in the next lesson. Another advantage of the case is its great mobility and compactness. This allows you to take it with you wherever you go and explore the world of Raspberry Pi with friends.
What is included in the Joy-Pi experimental case?
The Joy-Pi has a large number of sensors and modules which, thanks to the very detailed application examples, can be operated independently of your own previous knowledge.
A clear and easy to understand manual for Python, Linux and Scratch with 21 lessons is available.
Overview of the individual lessons:
Lesson 1: Using the Buzzer for Warning Sounds
Lesson 2: Controlling the Buzzer with a Button
Lesson 3: How a relay works and how to control it
Lesson 4: Send a vibration signal
Lesson 5: Detecting Noise with the Sound Sensor
Lesson 6: Detecting Brightness with the Light Sensor
Lesson 7: Detecting Temperature and Humidity
Lesson 8: Detect Movements
Lesson 9: Measuring Distances with the Ultrasonic Sensor
Lesson 10: Controlling the LCD Display
Lesson 11: Reading and Writing RFID Cards
Lesson 12: Using Stepper Motors
Lesson 13: Servomotor Control
Lesson 14: Controlling the 8×8 LED Matrix
Lesson 15: Controlling the 7-Segment Display
Lesson 16: Recognizing Touch
Lesson 17: Detecting Inclinations with the Inclination Sensor
Lesson 18: Using the Probe Matrix
Lesson 19: Controlling and Using the IR Sensor
Lesson 20: Own Circuits with the Breadboard
Lesson 21: Photographing with the Raspberry Pi Camera
And that’s also included:
The experiment case is immediately ready for use thanks to the prepared system image. The 7-inch touch display integrated in the lid has a resolution of 1024 x 600 DPI, making it easy to operate. The implemented plug-in board allows additional external sensors and modules or self-constructed circuits to be connected and used.
The installed sensors include: A light sensor for measuring brightness, a sound sensor for detecting noises, a motion sensor, an ultrasonic sensor for measuring distances, a tilt sensor, a touch sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor and an infrared sensor, which can also be used to receive commands from an infrared remote control (included in delivery), for example.
The modules include: A GPIO LED display, a 16×2 LCD module, an 8×8 LED matrix, a 7 segment LED display, a buzzer, a relay, a key matrix, independent keys, an RFID module, a 5V stepper motor, a servo motor, the 7 inch touch display and a camera – both built into the lid.
More than just learning the basics
Once you have learned how these sensors and modules work, there are almost unlimited possibilities to extend the example programs and combine the individual components in your own programs. For example, you can combine the LEDs with the motion sensor and the light sensor to switch the LEDs on as soon as motion is detected in the dark. Or you can use the keys to influence the pitch of the buzzer and build a small piano. There are no limits to your imagination.And if you don’t want to experiment with the case, you can simply use it as a small laptop. Thanks to the Linux operating system with desktop interface and integrated Internet browser as well as a Bluetooth keyboard including touchpad, nothing stands in the way of your surfing experience (Internet connection required).
The Joy-Pi is compatible with the following Raspberry versions: 2B, 3B, 3B+, 4B
Of interest to electronics enthusiasts aged 12 and over, developers, makers, schools, universities, training companies.
Images: Joy-iT, Adobe Stock
An article about the latest “Joy-Pi Advanced Developer Board” you can find here:
