gallaugher
@gallaugher.bsky.social
Tech & Business professor @ Boston College. Teaches SwiftUI, iOS YouTube.com/profgallaugher, Physical Computing with CircuitPython, Electronics, robots, YouTube.com/@BuildWithProfG, advisor to collegiate entrepreneurs. Textbook https://gallaugher.com/book
Considering options for volumetric LED cube. Am trying to straighten pebble lights in these tubes. There is a back channel signal wire currently superglued & I pulled this through with a thread. Thoughts on support to glue lights to & straighten? Grateful for technique & material ideas.
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Considering options for volumetric LED cube. Am trying to straighten pebble lights in these tubes. There is a back channel signal wire currently superglued & I pulled this through with a thread. Thoughts on support to glue lights to & straighten? Grateful for technique & material ideas.
Today’s look at Boston College: Pumpkin Chunkin’ with MakeBC. Fun was had amid… questionable design choices.
November 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Today’s look at Boston College: Pumpkin Chunkin’ with MakeBC. Fun was had amid… questionable design choices.
The CircuitPython prototypes, most with Raspberry Pi Pico builds were being refined before students present the 1st week in Dec. Jukebox, Minecraft pick, glow hopscotch, squid game red light/green light, arcade games, sculptures. 12/5, 4-6pm, 245 Beacon St. Rm 301. All welcome!
November 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The CircuitPython prototypes, most with Raspberry Pi Pico builds were being refined before students present the 1st week in Dec. Jukebox, Minecraft pick, glow hopscotch, squid game red light/green light, arcade games, sculptures. 12/5, 4-6pm, 245 Beacon St. Rm 301. All welcome!
More work in progress. Hope to see you on Friday 12/5 4-5pm for the student tech showcase. Boston College campus 245 Beacon St Room 301.
November 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
More work in progress. Hope to see you on Friday 12/5 4-5pm for the student tech showcase. Boston College campus 245 Beacon St Room 301.
Low cost robot with a raspberry pi pico2w, two continuous rotation servos, and a mobile phone battery. Uses CircuitPython MQTT.
November 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Low cost robot with a raspberry pi pico2w, two continuous rotation servos, and a mobile phone battery. Uses CircuitPython MQTT.
Projects dry run today in Physical Computing. Lots of hacking!
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Projects dry run today in Physical Computing. Lots of hacking!
A glimpse of Physical Computing Week 12 with 3D printed robot arms in CircuitPython driven by a Raspberry Pi Pico.
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 AM
A glimpse of Physical Computing Week 12 with 3D printed robot arms in CircuitPython driven by a Raspberry Pi Pico.
My students @eshapatel.bsky.social & @jennywbe.bsky.social use break beam sensors for their #CircuitPython #NeoPixel Hop Scotch. Major prototype milestone complete. So proud of your work & can’t wait to see the final product!
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
My students @eshapatel.bsky.social & @jennywbe.bsky.social use break beam sensors for their #CircuitPython #NeoPixel Hop Scotch. Major prototype milestone complete. So proud of your work & can’t wait to see the final product!
Tomorrow’s CircuitPython in-class build - Raspberry Pi Pico 3D printed robot arms. If it works, you can choose candy! Build lesson coming soon at YouTube.com/@BuildWithProfG
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Tomorrow’s CircuitPython in-class build - Raspberry Pi Pico 3D printed robot arms. If it works, you can choose candy! Build lesson coming soon at YouTube.com/@BuildWithProfG
PixelBlaze audio meter (left) and concentric circle mapping (right). New fun stuff in Fulton 460.
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 AM
PixelBlaze audio meter (left) and concentric circle mapping (right). New fun stuff in Fulton 460.
#Caturday Contraption. Testing build for the RaspberryPi Pico CircuitPython rubber band launcher before I create a tutorial. Unclear if Admiral Grace is enjoying this or just humoring me. #CircuitPython #RaspberryPi #Pico
November 9, 2025 at 4:59 AM
#Caturday Contraption. Testing build for the RaspberryPi Pico CircuitPython rubber band launcher before I create a tutorial. Unclear if Admiral Grace is enjoying this or just humoring me. #CircuitPython #RaspberryPi #Pico
And here is the accelerometer showing a level on two led matrix displays.
November 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM
And here is the accelerometer showing a level on two led matrix displays.
PixelBlaze sensor boards with sound recognition plotting on the spectrum analyzer
November 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM
PixelBlaze sensor boards with sound recognition plotting on the spectrum analyzer
Week 11 of Boston College Physical Computing. Students built joystick controlled rubber band launchers. 3 servos, a joystick, button, a 3D printed model & laser cut base. We learned about recognizing ways to improve user experience & code for improved control & positioning.
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Week 11 of Boston College Physical Computing. Students built joystick controlled rubber band launchers. 3 servos, a joystick, button, a 3D printed model & laser cut base. We learned about recognizing ways to improve user experience & code for improved control & positioning.