Hello,
    There exists a low cost tool, called expEYES, to learn science by experiments developed in Python.
Real time measurements are done in Python with the help of external hardware (also open source, available commercially).
Users manual  & programmers manual.

Also there is a GFDLd book on Python available, along with a code browser program.

Ajith


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Dr. Ajith Kumar B.P.
Scientist SH
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