Raspberry Pi for kids for dummies

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Raspberry Pi for kids for dummies

Author:

Wentk, Richard, author.

ISBN:

9781119049517

Physical Description:

viii, 338 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Series:

--For dummies.

General Note:

Includes index.

"13 fun projects!"--Cover.

"Get your Raspberry Pi up and running. Learn to program with Scratch and Python®. Write games, build websites, and make art."--Cover.

Contents:

Introduction -- Making a Pi : Find parts for your Pi; Create a mind for your Pi; Connect your Pi; Power up and get started; Use the desktop -- Simple programming projects : Start Scratch from scratch; Meet Sonic Pi -- Finding out more about programming : Get started with Python; Make a guessing game with Python; Dig into Linux commands; Manage and customize Linux -- Fun Pi software projects : Throw shapes with turtles; Combine Minecraft and Python; Make a dumb website; Make a smart website -- Working with a webcam : Take photos with a webcam; Make a simple webcam.

Subject Term:

Raspberry Pi (Computer)

Raspberry Pi (Computer) -- Programming.

Mobile computing.

Pocket computers.

Microcomputers.

Computer programming.

Summary:

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 it can be tricky. This guide shows you how to use your Raspberry Pi to work and play, edit photos, watch videos, and even craft your own programs!

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Getting acquainted with your Raspberry Pi has never been sweeter

Raspberry Pi For Kids For Dummies makes it easy for kids to set-up, operate, and troubleshoot like a Pi pro! Introducing you to Pi through a series of entertaining and inspiring projects, this handy, step-by-step guide shows you how to write computer games, build websites, make art and music, create electronic projects, and much more! From downloading the operating system and setting up your Raspberry Pi to creating art in Tux Paint and designing games with Scratch, everything you need to have fun with Pi is inside!

Raspberry Pi For Kids For Dummies leaves the confusing tech talk behind and explains in plain English how to unleash all the cool possibilities of Pi, like playing Minecraft in Python, using HTML to make a website, managing and customizing your Raspberry Pi, playing music with Sonic Pi, and understanding and playing with the GPIO.

Teaches the basics of Raspberry Pi in a simple and thorough approach Shows you how to zoom around Pi, all while learning valuable programming skills Offers tons of exciting projects to keep you engaged as you learn Includes instruction on everything you need to troubleshoot Raspberry Pi

If you're aspiring computer programmer age 8-18 and want to start having fun with Pi, look no further than Raspberry Pi For Kids For Dummies .

Author Notes

Richard WentK. is a developer with more than 15 years' experience and is one of the UK's most reliable technology writers. He has authored or coauthored several books on coding, app development, and software, including Teach Yourself Visually Raspberry Pi.

Introduction	p. 1
About This Book	p. 2
Foolish Assumptions	p. 4
Icons Used in This Book	p. 5
Beyond This Book	p. 5
Where to Go from Here	p. 6
Week 1 Making a Pi	p. 7
Chapter 1 Find Parts for Your Pi	p. 9
Understand the Pi	p. 10
Discover the Different Pi Models	p. 12
Understand Pi Extras	p. 14
Add Optional Extras	p. 21
Collect Parts the Lazy Way	p. 24
Chapter 2 Create a Mind for Your Pi	p. 27
Understand Operating Systems	p. 28
Meet Linux on the Pi	p. 29
Meet Raspbian	p. 30
Get NOOBS the Hard Way	p. 32
Chapter 3 Connect Your Pi	p. 46
Find a Space	p. 47
Find the Power	p. 47
Plug in a Memory Card	p. 48
Connect a Monitor or TV	p. 50
Connect a USB Hub	p. 52
Connect a Keyboard and Mouse	p. 53
Connect to the Internet	p. 54
Connect Power	p. 54
Chapter 4 Power Up and Get Started	p. 57
Power Up Your Pi	p. 58
Boot Raspbian	p. 60
Configure Your Pi	p. 62
Set Up Advanced Options	p. 71
Shut Down or Reboot the Pi	p. 74
Chapter 5 Use the Desktop	p. 76
Get Started with the Desktop	p. 77
Use the Older Desktop	p. 78
Tour the Desktop	p. 79
Use the Taskbar	p. 80
Use the Quick Launch icons	p. 81
Use the Desktop Menu	p. 88
Edit Files	p. 88
Week 2 Simple Programming Projects	p. 93
Chapter 6 Start Scratch from Scratch	p. 95
Understand Scratch	p. 96
Connect Blocks and Making Scripts	p. 97
Find and Start Scratch	p. 98
Look around Scratch	p. 99
Understand the Stage	p. 99
Move a Sprite with go to	p. 101
Make a Simple Script	p. 104
Control a Script	p. 106
Make a Simple Bounce Script	p. 109
Introduce Variables	p. 111
Chapter 7 Meet Sonic Pi	p. 118
Get Started with Sonic Pi	p. 119
Set Up Sound on the Pi	p. 119
Play Tunes with Sonic Pi	p. 121
Take a Guided Tour	p. 125
Understand Music and Sound	p. 129
Make More Complicated Music	p. 134
Week 3 Finding Out More about Programming	p. 135
Chapter 8 Get Started with Python	p. 137
Meet Python	p. 138
Remember Information	p. 144
Use the Shell and the Editor	p. 148
Chapter 9 Make a Guessing Game with Python	p. 153
Think about Code	p. 154
Ask the Player a Question	p. 157
Check the Answer	p. 160
Repeat Questions	p. 166
Figure Out Variable Types	p. 168
Put the Guessing Game All Together	p. 171
Repeat Code and Make It Simpler	p. 173
Add Smarts and Magic	p. 176
Chapter 10 Dig into Linux Commands	p. 179
Understand the Command Line	p. 180
Use Commands	p. 180
Get Started with Commands	p. 181
Find and Learn Commands	p. 184
Meet Important Linux Directories	p. 188
Become a Superuser with sudo	p. 189
Use Command Shortcuts	p. 190
Chapter 11 Manage and Customize Linux	p. 193
Meet File Permissions	p. 194
Understand Read, Write, and Execute	p. 194
Understand Users and Groups	p. 197
Work with Permissions	p. 200
Work with Users and Groups	p. 206
Make and Work with Files	p. 208
Install Software	p. 211
Week 4 Fun Pi Software Projects	p. 215
Chapter 12 Throw Shapes with Turtles	p. 217
Meet the Python Turtle	p. 218
Draw and Move	p. 223
Control the Pen	p. 228
Draw with Functions	p. 233
Use Smart Repeats	p. 237
Chapter 13 Combine Minecraft and Python	p. 240
Get Started with Minecraft	p. 241
Explore the World	p. 242
Understand APIs	p. 244
Use the Minecraft API	p. 246
Try a Few More Things	p. 253
Chapter 14 Make a Dumb Website	p. 254
Meet Web Servers	p. 255
Understand Dumb Websites	p. 256
Choose a Web Server	p. 256
Make Simple Web Pages	p. 259
Find Out More about Web Design	p. 265
Go Deeper into CSS and HTML	p. 270
Chapter 15 Make a Smart Website	p. 273
Understand Smart Websites	p. 274
Meet PHP	p. 275
Install PHP	p. 275
Get Started with PHP	p. 279
Check PHP	p. 280
Play with PHP	p. 282
Link PHP to Linux	p. 289
A Quick Note about JavaScript	p. 293
Week 5 Working with a Webcam	p. 295
Chapter 16 Take Photos with a Webcam	p. 297
Understand Webcams	p. 298
Understand Photo Cams	p. 298
Choose a Webcam	p. 298
Use the RPI Camera	p. 299
Meet Pygame	p. 300
Take and Save a Photo	p. 304
Fix Problems	p. 307
Improve the Script	p. 308
Chapter 17 Make a Simple Webcam	p. 309
Set UpaWebpage	p. 310
Debug a Web Page	p. 314
Do More Advanced Debugging	p. 317
Index	p. 321

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