Published: October 2015 Pages: 208
Learn to create inventive programs and fun games on your powerful Raspberry Pi-with no programming experience required. This practical TAB book has been revised to fully cover the new Raspberry Pi 2, including upgrades to the Raspbian operating system. Discover how to configure hardware and software, write Python scripts, create user-friendly GUIs, and control external electronics. DIY projects include a hangman game, RGB LED controller, digital clock, and RasPiRobot complete with an ultrasonic rangefinder.
Set up your Raspberry Pi and explore its features
Navigate files, folders, and menus
Write Python programs using the IDLE editor
Use strings, lists, functions, and dictionaries
Work with modules, classes, and methods
Create user-friendly games using Pygame
Build intuitive user interfaces with Tkinter
Attach external electronics through the GPIO port
Add powerful Web features to your projects
Dr. Simon Monk has a bachelor's degree in cybernetics and computer science and a Ph.D. in software engineering. He is now a full-time writer and has authored numerous books, including Programming Arduino, 30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius, Hacking Electronics, and Fritzing for Inventors. Dr. Monk also runs the website monk.makes.com, which features his own products.
