Raspberry Pi for Dummies - Softcover

McManus, Sean; Cook, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118904915 ISBN 13: 9781118904916

Publisher: For Dummies, 2014

Synopsis

Master your Raspberry Pi in a flash with this easy-to-follow guide

Raspberry Pi For Dummies, 2 Edition is a comprehensive guide to this exciting technology, fully updated to align with the Rev 3 board. Veteran technology authors provide expert insight and guidance that get you up and running fast, allowing you to explore the full capabilities of your Raspberry Pi. The clear, concise style makes this guide easy to follow for complete beginners, providing step-by-step instruction throughout the setup process and into systems administration and programming. Updated information includes coverage of Noobs, PiStore and making music with SonicPi, in addition to basic Raspberry Pi operations and features.

Raspberry Pi For Dummies, 2 Edition teaches you everything you need to know to get the most out of your device. Even if you've never ventured beyond e-mail and web browsers, this guide will give you the skills and confidence you need to take advantage of everything the Raspberry Pi has to offer.

• Find out how to install the operating system and connect to other devices
• Install, use and remove software like a pro
• Learn basic Linux systems administration
• Program with Scratch, Python and Minecraft on your Raspberry Pi

The Raspberry Pi has awakened a whole new generation of hardware geeks, hackers and hobbyists, and now it's your turn to join their ranks. Learning how to fully use your new technology is the first step, and Raspberry Pi For Dummies, 2 Edition is the ideal companion guide.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Connect the Raspberry Pi and install the OS
• Learn programming with Scratch and Python
• Create electronics projects connected to the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO port
• Make virtual worlds in Minecraft and computer music with Sonic Pi

Write games, compose and play music, even explore electronics — it’s as easy as Pi!

The Raspberry Pi offers a plateful of opportunities, and this great resource guides you step-by-step, from downloading, copying, and installing the software to learning about Linux and finding cool new programs for work, photo editing, and music. You’ll discover how to write your own Raspberry Pi programs, create fun games, and much more!

• Start cookin’ — begin by setting up your Raspberry Pi, downloading the operating system, connecting it all, and using the configuration software
• Learn about Linux — get the ins and outs of Linux and learn how to discover and install great free software, run programs, manage your files, browse the web and more
• Build games from Scratch — learn to use Scratch and Python, two programming languages that work brilliantly on the Raspberry Pi, to create games, build a Chatbot, and venture into Minecraft
• Electrifying — learn the basics of electronics theory and how to connect the Raspberry Pi to your own electronics circuits

Open the book and find:

• What you can do with Python
• Ways to use the Raspberry Pi as a productivity tool
• How to surf the web and manage files
• Secrets of Sonic Pi music programming
• A guide to creating animations and arcade games
• Fun electronic games you can build
• How to build a 3D maze in Minecraft
• How to play music and videos on your Raspberry Pi

Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/extras/raspberrypi to download all the files used in the programming and electronics projects explained in this book.

About the Author

Sean McManus is an expert technology author. He is also a Code Club volunteer, helping children at a local school to learn computer programming. Mike Cook is a lifelong electronics buff, a former lecturer in physics at Manchester Metropolitan University, and author of more than 300 articles.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1118904915
• ISBN 13: 9781118904916
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 436