{"product_id":"raspberry-pi-projects-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Raspberry Pi Projects for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike Cook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJonathan Evans\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrock Craft\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin the Raspberry revolution with these fun and easy Pi projects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces Raspberry Pi basics and gives you a solid understanding of all the essentials you'll need to take on your first project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes 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, installing and writing games for the RISC OS, building a transistor tester, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an easy, hands-on approach to learning more about electronics, programming, and interaction design for Makers and innovators of all ages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring the power of Pi to your next cool creation with \u003ci\u003eRaspberry Pi Projects For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave fun with LEDs and create a sauce bottle emptying game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance the Pi's capabilities with LEGO\u003csup\u003e(TM)\u003c\/sup\u003e and directly access LEGO sensors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstall and learn to program the RISC OS and use it to make a transistor tester\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGive your Raspberry Pi computer vision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to serve up some tasty Raspberry Pi projects? Here's how to do it yourself!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, you have your Raspberry Pi up and running and can't wait to do something with it? Here's what you've been looking for! This easy-to-follow guide walks you through every step of the design process, from preparing the workspace to working with test equipment. You'll learn to create some fun and useful projects that will inspire even more ideas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the lay of the land --\u003c\/b\u003e get acquainted with Raspberry Pi basics, prepare your workspace, and gather your tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaster techniques --\u003c\/b\u003e learn about soldering and desoldering, GPIO access, and signal-level conversion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeet LEDs and switches --\u003c\/b\u003e discover how to build games using the Light Fantastic Color Button Grid and a sauce bottle emptying race game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExplore analog conversion --\u003c\/b\u003e create a simple analog-to-digital converter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMore fun and games --\u003c\/b\u003e work with cloud service providers, build LEGO projects controlled by the Pi, and make a Connect Four computer vision game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA list of tools you'll need plus others you might want\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSteps for creating games with color\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for choosing cloud service providers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeb server and database basics for the Raspberry Pi\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat RISC OS has to offer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCool LEGO projects to build\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen suppliers of components and tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Cook\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cb\u003eBrock Craft\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cb\u003eJonathan Evans\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 504\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 13, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42173820534919,"sku":"9781118766699","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/62d945b5f0ff778241f87e60b4ea8dd0.webp?v=1733370093","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/raspberry-pi-projects-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}