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Introduction  1 <p><b>Part I: Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Introducing the Raspberry Pi  7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Downloading the Operating System  19</p> <p>Chapter 3: Connecting Your Raspberry Pi  29</p> <p><b>Part II: Getting Started with Linux  49</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Using the Desktop Environment  51</p> <p>Chapter 5: Using the Linux Shell  75</p> <p><b>Part III: Using the Raspberry Pi for Both Work and Play  111</b></p> <p>Chapter 6: Being Productive with the Raspberry Pi 113</p> <p>Chapter 7: Editing Photos on the Raspberry Pi with GIMP  125</p> <p>Chapter 8: Playing Audio and Video on the Raspberry Pi  135</p> <p><b>Part IV: Programming the Raspberry Pi  145</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Introducing Programming with Scratch  147</p> <p>Chapter 10: Programming an Arcade Game Using Scratch  163</p> <p>Chapter 11: Writing Programs in Python  185</p> <p>Chapter 12: Creating a Game with Python and Pygame  215</p> <p>Chapter 13: Programming Minecraft with Python  233</p> <p>Chapter 14: Making Music with Sonic Pi  255</p> <p><b>Part V: Exploring Electronics with the Raspberry Pi  269</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: Understanding Circuits and Soldering  271</p> <p>Chapter 16: Making Your First Project with the Raspberry Pi  291</p> <p>Chapter 17: Putting the Raspberry Pi in Control  323</p> <p>Chapter 18: The Raspberry Pi in an Analog World  347</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens  367</b></p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Great Sof  tware Packages for the Raspberry Pi  371</p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Inspiring Projects for the Raspberry Pi  381</p> <p>Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Configuring the Raspberry Pi  389</p> <p>Appendix B: The GPIO on the Raspberry Pi  403</p> <p>Appendix C: RISC OS  407</p> <p>Index  415</p> <p>Bonus Chapter 1: Mathematica BC1</p>

<p><i>“Perfect for beginners to computer science, this book shows you how to make the most of your Raspberry Pi”</i> (Times Educational Supplement, January 2015)<br /><i><br />“This is the second edition of a title that has proven very popular…the varied and eclectic nature of the Pi makes it a good fit for the ‘Dummies’ Brand”</i> (Linux Voice, February 2015)<br /><br /><i>“…this Dummies title is an excellent introduction for the complete beginner to the hardware and Linux itself" </i>(Linux Voice, April 2015)<br /><br /></p> <p><i>“..for the uninitiated, Raspberry Pi For Dummies does an outstanding job of accompanying their first steps into the world of computers..”</i> (Professional Engineering, September 2015)</p>

<p><b>Sean McManus</b> is an expert technology author. He is also a Code Club volunteer, helping children at a local school to learn computer programming. <b>Mike Cook</b> is a lifelong electronics buff, a former lecturer in physics at Manchester Metropolitan University, and author of more than 300 articles.</p>

<p><b><i>Learn to:</i></b></p> <ul> <li>Connect the Raspberry Pi and install the OS</li> <li>Learn programming with Scratch^® and Python^®</li> <li>Create electronics projects connected to the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO port</li> <li>Make virtual worlds in Minecraft^® and computer music with Sonic Pi</li> </ul> <p><b>Write games, compose and play music, even explore electronics — it’s as easy as Pi!</b></p> <p>The Raspberry Pi offers a plateful of opportunities, and this great resource guides you step-by-step, from downloading, copying, and installing the software to learning about Linux and finding cool new programs for work, photo editing, and music. You’ll discover how to write your own Raspberry Pi programs, create fun games, and much more!</p> <ul> <li>Start cookin’ — begin by setting up your Raspberry Pi, downloading the operating system, connecting it all, and using the configuration software</li> <li>Learn about Linux — get the ins and outs of Linux and learn how to discover and install great free software, run programs, manage your files, browse the web and more</li> <li>Build games from Scratch — learn to use Scratch and Python, two programming languages that work brilliantly on the Raspberry Pi, to create games, build a Chatbot, and venture into Minecraft</li> <li>Electrifying — learn the basics of electronics theory and how to connect the Raspberry Pi to your own electronics circuits</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li>What you can do with Python</li> <li>Ways to use the Raspberry Pi as a productivity tool</li> <li>How to surf the web and manage files</li> <li>Secrets of Sonic Pi music programming</li> <li>A guide to creating animations and arcade games</li> <li>Fun electronic games you can build</li> <li>How to build a 3D maze in Minecraft</li> <li>How to play music and videos on your Raspberry Pi</li> </ul> <p>Visit the companion website at www.dummies.com/extras/raspberrypi to download all the files used in the programming and electronics projects explained in this book.</p>

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