Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids
Create an MP3 Player, Mod Minecraft, Hack Radio Waves, and More!
Published on 2. December 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-59327-946-2 (ISBN)
Description
Learn to build and code with these cool projects that hack common things and interact with the real world. Use the Raspberry Pi to turn lights on in your room through Minecraft; build an MP3 player you can send music to wirelessly; create a motion-triggered camera to automatically take pictures of wildlife; and other dastardly deeds. Aldred explains the code in simple, step by steps ways that doesn't overwhelm, but allows the reader to pick up concepts and learn the specifics through building.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is ideal for those who have either just got their Pi and are in their early teens, or perhaps slightly younger, and also those who have used the Pi for a bit and want something to get their teeth into."-Michael Horne, Raspberry Pi Pod
"...it is a clearly written, accessible, high-quality production, which certainly should inspire youngsters to build things with their Raspberry Pi."
-Alun Williams, Electronics Weekly
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
1 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
559 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59327-946-2 (9781593279462)
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Dan Aldred
Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids
Create an MP3 Player, Mod Minecraft, Hack Radio Waves, and More!
E-Book
12/2019
No Starch Press
€19.49
Available for download
Person
Dan Aldred is a Computer Science teacher, freelance writer, and hacker. He has championed the use of the Raspberry Pi as a tool for learning and creativity, and is a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator. Aldred led the winning team of students for the first Astro Pi competition whose code is now orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station. He currently lives in the United Kingdom.
Content
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi
Chapter 2: Python Programming
Chapter 3: Hot Glue Night-Light
Chapter 4: The Pi Camera: Selfie Snapper
Chapter 5: Pi Spy Part 1: Hacking Webcams for Secret Surveillance
Chapter 6: Manipulating Minecraft
Chapter 7: Radio Invasion
Chapter 8: The Automatic Texting Machine
Chapter 9: Pi Spy Part 2: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Tracking
Chapter 10: Magic Music Box
Chapter 11: Nature Box: Motion-Sensing Camera
Chapter 12: Smart Plugs for Smart Home Hacks
Chapter 13: Mirror, Mirror: The Social Media Status Mirror
Chapter 14: Computer Games with the Sense Hat
Chapter 1: Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi
Chapter 2: Python Programming
Chapter 3: Hot Glue Night-Light
Chapter 4: The Pi Camera: Selfie Snapper
Chapter 5: Pi Spy Part 1: Hacking Webcams for Secret Surveillance
Chapter 6: Manipulating Minecraft
Chapter 7: Radio Invasion
Chapter 8: The Automatic Texting Machine
Chapter 9: Pi Spy Part 2: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Tracking
Chapter 10: Magic Music Box
Chapter 11: Nature Box: Motion-Sensing Camera
Chapter 12: Smart Plugs for Smart Home Hacks
Chapter 13: Mirror, Mirror: The Social Media Status Mirror
Chapter 14: Computer Games with the Sense Hat