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Learn Electronics with Raspberry Pi

Physical Computing with Circuits, Sensors, Outputs, and Projects

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Authors:

  1. Stewart Watkiss

    1. Redditch, United Kingdom

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  • Learn about sensors and how to make a PCB

  • Learn how devices talk to each other

  • Shows how to control a LEGO train with a Pi.

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiv
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  2. Getting Started with Electronic Circuits

    • Stewart Watkiss
    Pages 1-11

  3. All About Raspberry Pi

    • Stewart Watkiss
    Pages 13-21

  5. Using Python for Input and Output: GPIO Zero

    • Stewart Watkiss
    Pages 55-87

  7. Adding Control in Python and Linux

    • Stewart Watkiss
    Pages 127-166

  8. Creating Video with a Pi Camera

    • Stewart Watkiss
    Pages 167-188

  9. Rolling Forward: Designing and Building a Robot

    • Stewart Watkiss
    Pages 189-216

  11. Making Your Circuits Permanent

    • Stewart Watkiss
    Pages 235-246

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 263-290
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About this book

Make a variety of cool projects using the Pi with programming languages like Scratch and Python, with no experience necessary. You'll learn how the Pi works, how to work with Raspbian Linux on the Pi, and how to design and create electronic circuits. 

Raspberry Pi is everywhere, it’s inexpensive, and it's a wonderful tool for teaching about electronics and programming. This book shows you how to create projects like an arcade game, disco lights, and infrared transmitter, and an LCD display. You'll also learn how to control Minecraft's Steve with a joystick and how to build a Minecraft house with a Pi, and even how to control a LEGO train with a Pi. You'll even learn how to create your own robot, including how to solder and even design a printed circuit board!

Learning electronics can be tremendous fun — your first flashing LED circuit is a reason to celebrate! But where do you go from there, and how can you move into more challenging projects without spending a lot of money on proprietary kits? Learn Electronics with Raspberry Pi shows you how to and a lot more. 

What You'll Learn

  • Design and build electronic circuits
  • Make fun projects like an arcade game, a robot, and a Minecraft controller
  • Program the Pi with Scratch and Python
Who This Book Is For

Makers, students, and teachers who want to learn about electronics and programming with the fun and low-cost Raspberry Pi.
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Keywords

  • Arduino
  • Minecraft
  • LEGO
  • electronics
  • programming
  • Redstone
  • maker
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Redditch, United Kingdom

    Stewart Watkiss

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About the author

Stewart Watkiss graduated from the University of Hull, United Kingdom, with a masters degree in electronic engineering. He has been a fan of Linux since first installing it on a home computer during the late 1990s. While working as a Linux system administrator, he was awarded Advanced Linux Certification (LPIC 2) in 2006, and created the Penguin Tutor website to help others learning Linux and working toward Linux certification.

Stewart is a big fan of the Raspberry Pi. He owns several Raspberry Pi computers that he uses to help to protect his home (Internet filter), provide entertainment (XBMC), and teach programming to his two children. He also volunteers as a STEM ambassador, going into local schools to help support teachers and teach programming to teachers and children.
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eBook USD 39.99
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  • ISBN: 978-1-4842-1898-3
  • Instant PDF download
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