MicroBlocks Makes Physical Computing Fun!
Maker Faire Bay Area 2023
October 13th-22nd
MicroBlocks is a free, non-profit, open-source software project that enables young and old alike to learn how to program microcontrollers. These chips are the brains of small electronics devices like hands-free soap and water dispensers, 3D printers, assembly-line automation, and even giant robots. MicroBlocks is the only blocks-based programming tool that is LIVE — it's like Scratch for physical computing. As an educational programming language for the "real world", it lets learners of nearly any age learn and do things faster, in any area of interest or study. And for those interested in pure fun, making electronically enhanced Halloween costumes and a smart Christmas tree becomes a whole lot easier to create!
MicroBlocks
After 30+ years in the tech industry, Kathy has been increasing the amount of time she spends "giving back" for the last several years. Two main areas: mentoring for the TechWomen.org program, improving and promoting MicroBlocks for edu + Makers.
