A recipe for having fun and getting things done with the Raspberry
Pi
The Raspberry Pi makes it easy to learn about computers and computer
programming, and Raspberry Pi For Dummies makes it even easier! Using
this extremely affordable and compact computer, you can learn to code in
languages like Scratch and Python, explore how electronics work, create
computer-generated buildings in Minecraft and music in Sonic Pic, become
Linux-savvy, make Internet-of-Things devices, or just play around! This
book gets you up and running on your Raspberry Pi, starting with setting
it up, downloading the operating system, and using the desktop
environment. Then, the only limit is your imagination! It doesn't matter
whether you have a Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 400, Raspberry Pi Zero W
or an older model: we've got you covered.
Raspberry Pi For Dummies explores the latest technology--the Raspberry
Pi 4 and 400, Scratch 3 programming language, new games bundled with the
Raspberry Pi, and the hottest Add-Ons out there. This introductory guide
is the perfect place to start if you want to get a taste of everything
the Raspberry Pi can do!
- Set up your Raspberry Pi, install the operating system, and connect to
the Internet
- Learn the basics of the Linux desktop and Linux shell so you can
program, work, and play
- Use Python, Scratch, and Sonic Pi to write your first programs and
make games and digital music
- Discover how circuits work hand-in-hand with your Pi
If you want to make the most of the Raspberry Pi for school, work, or
play, you'll love this easy-to-read reference.