Raspberry Pi Projects For Dummies

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Raspberry Pi Projects For Dummies is a hands-on guide to unleashing the potential of the Raspberry Pi, a small and affordable computer. The authors provide step-by-step instructions and advice for building a variety of practical and fun projects, from setting up your own media centre to understanding electronics and programming basics. Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or a curious beginner, this book offers creative inspiration and technical know-how to help you explore the world of computing with Raspberry Pi.
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You might enjoy this book if you're eager to explore the potential of the Raspberry Pi in a fun and accessible way. It offers practical projects and step-by-step guidance for both beginners and enthusiasts looking to dive into computing and technology tinkering. Perfect for anyone interested in developing hands-on skills with this versatile microcomputer.

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Raspberry Pi Projects For Dummies

Join the Raspberry revolution with these fun and easy Pi projects The Raspberry Pi has opened up a whole new world of innovation for everyone from hardware hackers and programmers to students, hobbyists, engineers, and beyond.

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Join the Raspberry revolution with these fun and easy Pi projects.

The Raspberry Pi has opened up a whole new world of innovation for everyone from hardware hackers and programmers to students, hobbyists, engineers, and beyond. Featuring a variety of hands-on projects, this easy-to-understand guide walks you through every step of the design process and will have you creating like a Raspberry Pi pro in no time. You’ll learn how to prepare your workspace, assemble the necessary tools, work with test equipment, and find your way around the Raspberry Pi before moving on to a series of fun, lively projects that brings some power to your plain ol’ Pi.

Introduces Raspberry Pi basics and gives you a solid understanding of all the essentials you’ll need to take on your first project:

  • Includes an array of fun and useful projects that show you how to do everything from creating a magic light wand to enhancing your designs with Lego sensors.
  • Install and write games for the RISC OS.
  • Build a transistor tester, and more.

Provides an easy, hands-on approach to learning more about electronics, programming, and interaction design for Makers and innovators of all ages.

Bring the power of Pi to your next cool creation with Raspberry Pi Projects For Dummies!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118766699

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 658g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Mike Cook is a lifelong electronics buff, a former lecturer in physics at Manchester Metropolitan University, and the author of more than 300 articles on computing and electronics. You'll often find him monitoring technology forums under the moniker Grumpy Mike. Brock Craft is a lecturer in creative coding in the Department of Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London, and a senior tutor at the Royal College of Art. He is a specialist in physical computing, data visualization, and the Internet of Things. Jonathan Evans is a distinguished IT professional with more than 20 years of experience. He enjoys sharing his ideas at http://projects.privateeyepi.com, where he continues to explore the endless possibilities of this computing platform.

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