Author(s): Sean McManus (Author), Mike Cook (Author)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 26 Mar. 2013
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 432 pages
ISBN-10: 9781118554210
ISBN-13: 9781118554210
Book Description
Embrace the exciting new technology of Raspberry Pi!
With the invention of the unique credit–card sized single–board computer, the Raspberry Pi, comes a new wave of hardware geeks, hackers, and hobbyists who are excited about the possibilities of the Raspberry Pi, and this is the perfect guide to get you started in this exhilarating new arena. With this fun and friendly book, you′ll quickly discover why the supply for the Pi cannot keep up with the demand! Veteran tech authors Sean McManus and Mike Cook show you how to download and install the operating system, use the installed applications, and much more.
Covers connecting the Pi to other devices such as a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and more
Teaches you basic Linux System Admin
Walks you through editing images, creating web pages, and playing music
Details how to program with Scratch and Python
Explores creating simple hardware projects
Raspberry Pi For Dummies makes computing as easy as pie.
Now discover the history of Raspberry Pi!
The Raspberry Pi sold a million units in its first year, and came from a previously unknown organisation, The Raspberry Pi Foundation. If you’ve ever wondered how it came into being, and what inspired its creation, Sean McManus, co–author of Raspberry Pi For Dummies, has the answer. He has set up a section on his website to share bonus content, which includes a short history of the Raspberry Pi. At Sean’s website, you can also read reviews of the book, see videos of its projects, and read several exclusive blog posts about the Raspberry Pi and its community.
Overall, the Raspberry Pi For Dummies book is an eclectic mix, just like anything Pi–related, of educational goodness which all but the most advanced of users will find something interesting within. Personally I′ve learned a handful of bits and bobs from it already, and am eager to let it guide me through some interesting things I might otherwise have passed up. (gadgetoid.com, April 2013)
If you ve been toying with the idea of finding out for yourself just what all the fuss surrounding the Raspberry Pi is about but are concerned that if you order one, you won t have a clue what to do with it when it arrives then this is absolutely the book you need. (Tech Secondary, June 2013)
If you have just purchased a Pi and are not sure where to begin, this book provides an excellent place to start. (BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT, June 2013)
This book has personality and it s easy to like the style. (Raspberry Pi Pod, March 2014)
From the Back Cover
Learn to:
Connect the Raspberry Pi and install the OS
Get productive with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and images
Learn simple programming with Scratch and Python
Create electronics projects connected to the Raspberry Pi′s GPIO port
Join the Raspberry Revolution and start having fun with your Raspberry Pi today!
As small as a credit card and ultra–affordable, the Raspberry Pi packs plenty of power into a pocket–size computer. But getting the hang of the Raspberry Pi can be tricky. For Dummies is here to help. You′ll discover how to use your Raspberry Pi to work and play, edit photos, watch videos, and even craft your own programs! No programming experience? No problem. This friendly guide makes mastering this cool, compact computer as easy as pie.
Ready, set, go download the operating system software, hook everything up, and configure your Raspberry Pi
You′ll love Linux find your way around the Linux shell, make the most of its desktop environment, and use it to manage your new computer
Have a little fun play videos, listen to your favorite music, create documents, and even build a brilliant website
The Pi′s the limit create your own software with Scratch and Python programming
Conquer the world master Raspberry Pi electronics in no time from soldering your own circuits to creating games, musical instruments, and interfaces
Open the book and find:
How to download and install Raspbian, the Raspberry Pi OS
Help connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor
Tips on editing images and creating web pages
How to play music and videos on your Raspberry Pi
Advice on finding and installing free software
How to create your own arcade games and animations
Exciting electronics projects to try out your skills
About the Author
Sean McManus (Uxbridge, UK) is a technology and business author. His books include Microsoft Office for the Older and Wiser, Social Networking for the Older and Wiser, iPad for the Older and Wiser, Small Business WebsitesThat Work (Prentice Hall) and the co–authored Customer Service Pocketbook. As a journalist, Sean was a staff writer at Internet Magazine and has written tutorials and articles for Internet Works, Business 2.0, and Start and Run Your Business. With the introduction of his own blog and website, Sean shares his expertise further, providing readers with exclusive reviews and tips. Visit: http://www.sean.co.uk/books/raspberry–pi–for–dummies/index.shtm
Mike Cook (Manchester, UK) is a veteran tech author and a freelance consultant for all things to do with Physical Computing.
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