Raspberry Pi Projects - Softcover

Robinson, Andrew; Cook, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118555430 ISBN 13: 9781118555439

Publisher: Wiley, 2013

Synopsis

Learn to build software and hardware projects featuring the Raspberry Pi!

Congratulations on becoming a proud owner of a Raspberry Pi! Following primers on getting your Pi up and running and programming with Python, the authors walk you through 16 fun projects of increasing sophistication that let you develop your Raspberry Pi skills. Among other things you will:

• Write simple programs, including a tic-tac-toe game
• Re-create vintage games similar to Pong and Pac-Man
• Construct a networked alarm system with door sensors and webcams
• Build Pi-controlled gadgets including a slot car racetrack and a door lock
• Create a reaction timer and an electronic harmonograph
• Construct a Facebook-enabled Etch A Sketch-type gadget and a Twittering toy

Raspberry Pi Projects is an excellent way to dig deeper into the capabilities of the Pi and to have great fun while doing it.

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Review:

this book is a must if you want to do more with your Raspberry Pi. (Connected Digital World, January 2014) A great introduction to the Pi and the sort of things that can be accomplished. (MmIT, February 2014) Books like this will guide you through a given project and provide you with learning points along the way, which is a great way to learn about Linux, Python, hardware hacking or anything. Beginner or not you ll learn lots by following the guide set out by experts such as these. (RaspberryPi.org, March 2014) This book provides a great entry into the world of the Raspberry Pi. It has a wide range of different projects something for everyone (BCS, September 2014)

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1118555430
• ISBN 13: 9781118555439
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 478