Explore how to control hardware devices using Python in this 21-minute EuroPython 2020 conference talk. Learn the basics of device manipulation, understand why Python is suitable for this task, and discover how to expand your skillset beyond data analysis and web development. Gain insights into implementing device control functions, calculating data types, and applying Python to practical scenarios such as massive storage systems. Suitable for Pythonistas interested in IoT, infrastructure automation, or creating tangible projects, this talk requires basic knowledge of Python syntax and operating systems. By the end, acquire the fundamental concepts of device control with Python and broaden your programming capabilities for interesting and useful tasks beyond machine learning and web scraping.