Building Smart Devices Using Java on the Raspberry Pi - An Intro to Pi4J

Explore the world of building smart devices using Java on the Raspberry Pi in this informative conference talk. Discover how the affordable and versatile Raspberry Pi, with its full Linux PC capabilities and prices ranging from 6 to 95€, can run Java applications just like heavier machines. Learn about the unique possibilities offered by this small board, including creating touch-screen devices for home automation or machine interaction using JavaFX and the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. Dive into the potential of the Raspberry Pi's 40 pins for connecting various electronic components, from measuring temperatures and distances to controlling LED matrices and playing tunes on buzzers. Examine the current state of Pi4J (www.pi4j.com) and explore code examples for different use cases. Watch as the speaker demonstrates Java experiments on a CrowPi, a Raspberry Pi-based laptop, reading sensor values, controlling electronic components, and displaying data on a JavaFX dashboard. Gain insights from Frank Delporte, a Java developer, technical writer, blogger, and author, as he shares his expertise in combining Java with electronic components on the Raspberry Pi.