Raspberry Pi: Explore the RPi in 45 Electronics Projects

Costing around 30 dollars, the Raspberry Pi is a computer system that allows all sorts of electronic parts and extensions to be connected to it. This book addresses one of the strongest aspects of the Raspberry Pi: the ability to combine hands-on electronics and programming.

Initially, the book provides a concise introduction to the Linux operating system, after which you will start programming in Bash, Python and Javascript. Although much of the programming emphasis is on Python, the coverage is highly succinct, enabling you to grasp the quintessence of the projects and start adapting them to your requirements.

45 exciting and compelling projects are discussed in detail and range from flashing lights, driving an electromotor, processing and generating analog signals, through to a lux meter and temperature control. There are also several more complex projects like a motor speed controller, a webserver with CGI, client-server applications and Xwindows programs. You will be able to use the book as a catalog of ideas, replicating the projects for instant use or practice.

The book is ideal for self-study. Each project has detailed design descriptions. The process of reading, building and programming not only provides insight into the Raspberry Pi, Python, and the electronic parts used, but also enables you to modify or extend the projects in any way you choose.

Even if you manage to build all of the projects, the book is an excellent source of reference material and a must to remain in the vicinity of your Raspberry Pi.