PL JUGs United #1: Java, JavaFX and electronics programming on the Raspberry Pi - Frank Delporte

Speaker : Frank Delporte

Topic: Java, JavaFX and electronics programming on the Raspberry Pi

Speaker’s bio:
Author of “Getting Started with Java on Raspberry Pi” (https://webtechie.be/books/). Software developer with more than 25 years of experience in video, multimedia, technical project management, digital signage and (web) programming. Software developer at toadi.com. At work focusing on Java, but also used or using ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, SQL Server, Flex, CSS, HTML5, Java, Eclipse, Qt... At home experimenting with Raspberry Pi and Arduino. Team member of Pi4J, the framework to connect Java with the GPIO of the Raspberry Pi.

Presentation abstract:
Java, JavaFX and a Raspberry Pi are an ideal combination for any project where you want to connect software and hardware (LEDs, buttons, sensors...) with a beautiful, easy-to-use user interface. In this talk, we will go through the process of building some example Java applications which use electronic components connected to a Raspberry Pi.
This includes selecting a Java JDK for Raspberry Pi, setting up a Mosquitto queue, understanding the GPIO’s on the Raspberry Pi and Pi4J, creating a JavaFX user interface, and a lot more.
Hardware experiments may seem challenging but with some basic knowledge and cheap components, you’ll discover it’s a great way to learn a lot of new stuff!