Your code in space!
Mission Zero is back at York CoderDojo, giving young people the chance to have their code run in space (we're serious)!
Write a simple program to take a reading from the colour and luminosity sensor on an Astro Pi computer on board the International Space Station, and use it to set the background colour in a personalised image for the astronauts to see as they go about their daily tasks.
You will write a program to display a personalised image (or series of images) on an Astro Pi computer on board the ISS to remind the astronauts of home, using a reading from the Astro Pi’s colour and luminosity sensor to set the colour of the background.
The theme for Mission Zero 2023/24 is ‘Flora and Fauna’. Images could represent any aspect of this theme as long as they follow the official guidelines, for example, flowers, trees, animals, or insects.
It only takes between 1-2 hours (the duration of our session)
Anyone aged 19 and under can participate, but we advise that the young person is 7+.
It's suitable for beginners! Our mentors are on hand to help with this fun challenge.
This opportunity is free and will be hosted at Acomb Explore Library, York, on Monday 4th March 2024.
Need to get in touch with the York CoderDojo team?
Drop them an email at york@gwiddle.club and they'd be more than happy to assist you with your query.
Your Code In Space 2022/23 projects have been run on the ISS!
The Mission Zero 2022/23 projects have been run up on the International Space Station, and we have the data back from the teams that participated at York CoderDojo!
Are you a local school that wants to bring this opportunity to the classroom? Get in touch with our team and we can support you in setting this challenge up. Drop us an email at hello@keepingdigital.org.uk
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