College of Engineering and Computer Studies

"The fast and easy way to learn"--Cover.

Includes index.

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Getting Started with Raspberry Pi -- Introducing Raspberry Pi -- Take a Tour of Raspberry Pi -- Choose Accessories -- Choose and Use a Case -- Connect a Monitor -- Connect USB Accessories -- Connect Power and Boot -- ch. 2 Selecting an Operating System -- Understanding OS Options -- Prepare an SD Card -- Copy NOOBS to an SD card -- Select and Install Raspbian Wheezy -- Back Up an SD Card -- Get Started with BerryBoot -- ch. 3 Setting Up Raspbian -- Set a Password -- Select a Keyboard Layout -- Select a Time Zone -- Manage Memory and SD Card Options -- Set Up Overclocking -- Connect to the Internet -- Revise the Configuration -- Update the Operating System -- Launch the Desktop -- Shut Down the Pi -- ch. 4 Working with Applications -- Introducing Raspberry Pi Apps -- Set Up Wi-Fi -- View Web Pages -- Work with Files in File Manager -- Edit Text with Leafpad -- Configure the Desktop -- Configure the Launch Panel. Contents note continued: ch. 5 Working with the Command Line -- Introducing Linux -- Using the Command Line -- Become the Superuser -- Understanding the File System -- Navigate and List Directories -- Create a Directory -- Delete Files and Directories -- View a File -- Find a File or Command -- Copy, Move, and Rename Files -- Work with File Permissions -- Using the Command Line History -- ch. 6 Understanding Advanced Commands -- Understanding Advanced Linux -- Using the Nano Editor -- Set Up Autologin -- Download and Install Applications -- Configure an Application -- Redirect Screen Output to a File -- Combine Commands with a Pipe -- Process Text with grep and sed -- Create a Simple Script -- Run a Command at Set Times -- ch. 7 Networking Raspberry Pi -- Understanding Networking -- Set a Static IP Address -- Set Up ssh -- Using ssh for Remote Command Line Access -- Set Up Remote Access with VNC -- Share Files with Samba -- Set Up a Simple Web Server. Contents note continued: Create a Simple Web Page -- Install PHP -- Create a Smart Web Page -- Send E-Mails -- Get Started with curl and wget -- Put Your Pi on the Internet -- ch. 8 Getting Started with Sound and Video -- Understanding Media on the Pi -- Set Monitor Resolution and Overscan -- Set Up Audio -- Play Video with omxplayer -- License Extra Video Formats -- Connect a USB Media Drive -- ch. 9 Programming with Scratch -- Understanding Scratch -- Import a Costume -- Switch a Costume with Blocks -- Create a Loop -- Move a Sprite -- Add a Bounce -- Check for Collisions -- Respond to the Mouse and Keyboard -- Edit a Costume -- Change the Stage Background -- Play Sounds -- Work with Variables -- Using the Pen -- ch. 10 Getting Started with Python -- Introducing Python -- Launch IDLE -- Work with Numbers -- Create Variables -- Get Started with Strings -- Split Strings -- Pick Words from Strings -- Convert Strings and Numbers -- Work with Files. Contents note continued: Create and Run a Python Script -- ch. 11 Organizing Information with Python -- Get Started with Lists -- Using List Methods -- Explore Tuples -- Work with Dictionaries -- Understanding Repeats and Decisions -- Make Decisions -- Work with Loops and Repeats -- Understanding Functions and Objects -- Create a Function -- Define a Class -- Using a Class -- Load Modules -- Work with pickle -- Using the Debugger -- ch. 12 Getting Started with Pygame -- Introducing Pygame -- Create a Window -- Close a Window -- Load a Background Image -- Read the Mouse -- Respond to Keyboard Events -- Scan the Keyboard -- Create a Timed Loop -- ch. 13 Creating Graphics with Pygame -- Understanding Graphics and Animation -- Understanding Sprites and Images -- Get Started with Surfaces -- Define Colors -- Draw Shapes -- Animate an Object -- Bounce a Shape -- Draw Text with Fonts -- Load and Show an Image -- Create a Sprite Class -- Check for Sprite Collisions. Contents note continued: Create a Breakout Game -- Share Your Games -- ch. 14 Adding Custom Hardware -- Understanding Electronics -- Using a Digital Multimeter -- Set Up GPIO Control Software -- Control an LED with a Button -- Connect a Digital Temperature Sensor -- Log Sensor Readings to a File -- Graph Readings on a Web Page -- Connect a Real-Time Clock -- Create a Python Webcam -- Control a Relay -- Learn to Solder -- Create a Circuit on Stripboard -- Understanding Further Options.

Presents an introduction to the Rasberry Pi computer, describing how to set it up, use the command line, load aplications, organize information with Python, create graphics with Pygame, and program arcade games. 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.

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