Raspberry Pi Cookbook: Software and Hardware Problems and Solutions - Softcover

Monk, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1492043222 ISBN 13: 9781492043225

Publisher: O'Reilly Media, 2019

Synopsis

With millions of new users and several new models, the Raspberry Pi ecosystem continues to expandâ??along with many new questions about the Piâ??s capabilities. The third edition of this popular cookbook provides more than 200 hands-on recipes that show you how to run this tiny low-cost computer with Linux; program it with Python; hook it up to sensors, motors, and Arduino boards; and even use it with the internet of things (IoT).

Prolific hacker and author Simon Monk also teaches basic principles to help you use new technologies with the Raspberry Pi. This cookbook is ideal for programmers and hobbyists familiar with the Pi through resources such as Getting Started with Raspberry Pi (Oâ??Reilly). Code examples from the book are available on GitHub.

• Set up your Raspberry Pi and connect to a network
• Work with its Linux-based operating system
• Program your Raspberry Pi with Python
• Give your Pi "eyes" with computer vision
• Control hardware through the GPIO connector
• Use your Raspberry Pi to run different types of motors
• Work with switches, keypads, and other digital inputs
• Use sensors to measure temperature, light, and distance
• Connect to IoT devices in various ways and automate your home

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Simon Monk has a degree in Cybernetics and Computer Science and a PhD in Software Engineering. Simon spent several years as an academic before he returned to industry, co-founding the mobile software company Momote Ltd. He has been an active electronics hobbyist since his early teens. Simon is now a full time author and his books include 'Getting Started with IOIO', '30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius', '15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius' and 'Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius'.

Edition details

• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1492043222
• ISBN 13: 9781492043225
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 605