Live Project Update!

I just had to say that I’m in the process of hooking up this LCD screen to my Raspberry Pi and it’s very exciting! This is my third beginner project dealing with circuitry of any type, so all of this is very new.

I would have never guessed that identifying the proper pins and finding the right wires and inputs would create such a satisfying feeling. Like most new things, you become incredibly focused on the task since you’re tuning new skills. I believe that this aspect of intensely “zoning in” to the project by counting the pins and looking at the diagrams is what creates a uniquely relaxing mental relief for my over-stimulated creative mind. To say it plainly, I love to follow and create instructions so learning all of this is essentially learning how to create, follow, and test multiple sets of instructions (algorithms!), so this subject as a whole is a very kismet match for me. Then, the circuitry and physicality of the Raspberry Pi reminds me of the feeling of switching between writing on the computer versus a pen and paper, or painting digitally versus with real paints, water and a canvas; working with the Raspberry Pi helps make programming feel more physically tactile helps motivate me and keep me interested to learn more.

Earlier today I was learning on Team Treehouse (which was awesome!) and then I ended up taking a break. I think that I will continue alternating between learning through the classroom courses, books, with breaks of Raspberry Pi projects in between to help split up the rhythm and keep myself motivated.

Well, this was a nice break. Time to get back to my LCD screen!