09:30 am
Mon Mar 11

Python for Asteroids, Using NASA's Open API (OFFICIAL)

Westin Austin Downtown
310 E. 5th St., Austin

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

Westin Austin Downtown

Continental 3

310 E 5th ST.

Speakers

Jeff Branson

SparkFun Electronics

Janet Hollingsworth

Boulder Public Library

Cameron Lemmon

SparkFun Electronics

NASA maintains an extensive open database that's served by an API. This workshop will examine the open API structure, use Python to call for data, and construct some simple projects based on the call made. The session is hands-on and can be run on a number of device platforms. We'll look at some culminating projects with RaspberryPi and explore getting web data to a physical computing output like an LED or servo.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Interactive Badge

Format: Workshop

Event Type: Session

Track: Coding & Development

Level: Beginner