Experimenting with Java and Electronics on the Raspberry Pi

Explore the powerful combination of Java and Raspberry Pi in this comprehensive talk. Discover how Java has become an ideal match for Raspberry Pi, leveraging recent advancements in JDK and OpenJFX. Learn about the capabilities of the latest Raspberry Pi boards, including the affordable Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, and their potential as Linux machines for running Java applications. Dive into the current state of Pi4J and examine practical examples such as LED blinking, sensor data transmission to message brokers, Spring application deployment, and FXGL game execution. Gain hands-on experience with Java on a CrowPi, learning to read sensor values and control various electronic components. Witness the development process using IntelliJ IDEA to write, deploy, and run code on the Raspberry Pi, interacting with hardware components like LCD displays, LED matrices, and buzzers. Unlock new possibilities and expand your knowledge of Java programming on the versatile Raspberry Pi platform.