Raspberry Pi Projects [PDF]

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English | 2013 | ISBN: 1118555430 | 478 pages | PDF | 30 MB


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

Raspberry Pi represents a new generation of computers that encourages the user to play and to learn and this unique book is aimed at the beginner Raspberry Pi user who is eager to get started creating real-world projects. Taking you on a journey of creating 16 practical projects, this fun and informative resource introduces you to the skills you need to have in order to make the most of the Pi. The book begins with a quick look at how to get the Pi up and running and then encourages you to dive into the array of exciting software and hardware projects.

• Features projects that use Python, which is Raspberry Pi's programming language of choice

• Includes projects for creating an information center for e-mail, Twitter, Facebook, weather, train times, and more

• Shows you how to recreate Pong and Pacman or write Tic Tac Toe

• Teaches you how to use Raspberry Pi's general purpose input/output port in order to speak to external hardware devices

• Walks you through setting up computer-controlled slot car racing, a swipe card door lock, disco lights, and more
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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"...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)