What can you do with theRaspberry Pi, the affordable computer the size of a credit card? All sorts ofthings! If you're learning how to program--or looking to build new electronicprojects, this hands-on guide will show you just how valuable this flexiblelittle platform can be.
Updated to include coverageof the Raspberry Pi Model B+, Getting Started with Raspberry Pi takes youstep-by-step through many fun and educational possibilities. Take advantage ofseveral preloaded programming languages. Use the Raspberry Pi with Arduino.Create Internet-connected projects. Play with multimedia. With Raspberry Pi,you can do all of this and more.
In Getting Startedwith Raspberry Pi, you’ll:
Getacquainted with hardware features on the Pi's board
Learnenough Linux to move around the operating system
Startprogramming in Python and Scratch
Drawgraphics, play sounds, and handle mouse events with Pygame
Usethe Pi's input and output pins to do some hardware hacking
Discoverhow Arduino and the Raspberry Pi can work together
Createyour own Pi-based web server with Python
Workwith the Raspberry Pi Camera Module and USB webcams
