Full-color, step-by-step guidance for learning to use Raspberry Pi!
Raspberry Pi is an inexpensive, single-board computer that serves as an introductory board for students and developing computer professionals. This image-driven, visual guide shows you how the Raspberry Pi can be easily used as a stand-alone computer, a media center, a web server, and much more. Vivid, full-color images bring Raspberry Pi projects to life, while well-illustrated circuit diagrams and step-by-step practical advice cover everything from working with the included software to branching out into typical but more complex endeavors.
* Covers interesting topics for students and aspiring computer professionals
* Demonstrates how to create custom projects, work with the Raspberry OS, install other operating systems, get the most out of the Raspberry Pi, and much more
* Encourages users to study and tinker with the Raspberry Pi
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Raspberry Pi is an ideal resource for anyone who learns better with visual instruction and puts them well on their way to making the most of this low-cost computer.
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978-1-118-76819-8 (9781118768198)
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Richard Wentk (London, UK) is a developer with more than fifteen years experience in publishing, and is one of the UK's most reliable technology writers. He covers Apple products and developments for MacWorld and MacFormat magazines, and also writes about technology and business strategy for titles such as Computer Arts and Future Music. As a trainer and a professional developer who currently focuses on iOS, he's uniquely placed to explain the development process in a way that emphasizes benefits, avoids pitfalls and bear traps, and clarifies memorable key points.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Raspberry Pi
Introducing Raspberry Pi 4
Take a Tour of Raspberry Pi 5
Choose Accessories 6
Choose and Use a Case 8
Connect a Monitor 10
Connect USB Accessories 12
Connect Power and Boot 14
Chapter 2 Selecting an Operating System
Understanding OS Options 18
Prepare an SD Card 20
Copy NOOBS to an SD card 22
Select and Install Raspbian Wheezy 24
Back Up an SD Card 26
Get Started with BerryBoot 28
Chapter 3 Setting Up Raspbian
Set a Password 32
Select a Keyboard Layout 34
Select a Time Zone 36
Manage Memory and SD Card Options 38
Set Up Overclocking 40
Connect to the Internet 42
Revise the Configuration 43
Update the Operating System 44
Launch the Desktop 46
Shut Down the Pi 47
Chapter 4 Working with Applications
Introducing Raspberry Pi Apps 50
Set Up Wi-Fi 52
View Web Pages 54
Work with Files in File Manager 56
Edit Text with Leafpad 58
Configure the Desktop 60
Configure the Launch Panel 62
Chapter 5 Working with the Command Line
Introducing Linux 66
Using the Command Line 68
Become the Superuser 69
Understanding the File System 70
Navigate and List Directories 72
Create a Directory 74
Delete Files and Directories 75
View a File 76
Find a File or Command 77
Copy, Move, and Rename Files 78
Work with File Permissions 80
Using the Command Line History 82
Chapter 6 Understanding Advanced Commands
Understanding Advanced Linux 86
Using the Nano Editor 88
Set Up Autologin 90
Download and Install Applications 92
Configure an Application 94
Redirect Screen Output to a File 96
Combine Commands with a Pipe 97
Process Text with grep and sed 98
Create a Simple Script 100
Run a Command at Set Times 102
Chapter 7 Networking Raspberry Pi
Understanding Networking 106
Set a Static IP Address 108
Set Up ssh 110
Using ssh for Remote Command Line Access 111
Set Up Remote Access with VNC 112
Share Files with Samba 114
Set Up a Simple Web Server 116
Create a Simple Web Page 118
Install PHP 119
Create a Smart Web Page 120
Send E-Mails 122
Get Started with curl and wget 124
Put Your Pi on the Internet 126
Chapter 8 Getting Started with Sound and Video
Understanding Media on the Pi 130
Set Monitor Resolution and Overscan 132
Set Up Audio 134
Play Video with omxplayer 136
License Extra Video Formats 138
Connect a USB Media Drive 140
Chapter 9 Programming with Scratch
Understanding Scratch 144
Import a Costume 146
Switch a Costume with Blocks 148
Create a Loop 150
Move a Sprite 152
Add a Bounce 154
Check for Collisions 156
Respond to the Mouse and Keyboard 158
Edit a Costume 160
Change the Stage Background 162
Play Sounds 164
Work with Variables 166
Using the Pen 168
Chapter 10 Getting Started with Python
Introducing Python 172
Launch IDLE 174
Work with Numbers 176
Create Variables 178
Get Started with Strings 180
Split Strings 182
Pick Words from Strings 184
Convert Strings and Numbers 186
Work with Files 188
Create and Run a Python Script 190
Chapter 11 Organizing Information with Python
Get Started with Lists 194
Using List Methods 196
Explore Tuples 198
Work with Dictionaries 200
Understanding Repeats and Decisions 202
Make Decisions 204
Work with Loops and Repeats 206
Understanding Functions and Objects 208
Create a Function 210
Define a Class 212
Using a Class 214
Load Modules 216
Work with pickle 218
Using the Debugger 220
Chapter 12 Getting Started with Pygame
Introducing Pygame 224
Create a Window 226
Close a Window 228
Load a Background Image 230
Read the Mouse 232
Respond to Keyboard Events 234
Scan the Keyboard 236
Create a Timed Loop 238
Chapter 13 Creating Graphics with Pygame
Understanding Graphics and Animation 242
Understanding Sprites and Images 244
Get Started with Surfaces 246
Define Colors 248
Draw Shapes 250
Animate an Object 252
Bounce a Shape 254
Draw Text with Fonts 256
Load and Show an Image 258
Create a Sprite Class 260
Check for Sprite Collisions 262
Create a Breakout Game 264
Share Your Games 268
Chapter 14 Adding Custom Hardware
Understanding Electronics 272
Using a Digital Multimeter 274
Set Up GPIO Control Software 276
Control an LED with a Button 278
Connect a Digital Temperature Sensor 280
Log Sensor Readings to a File 282
Graph Readings on a Web Page 284
Connect a Real-Time Clock 286
Create a Python Webcam 288
Control a Relay 290
Learn to Solder 292
Create a Circuit on Stripboard 294
Understanding Further Options 296
Index 298
