Programming the Raspberry Pi: Getting Started with Python by Simon Monk

By Simon Monk

Program your personal Raspberry Pi tasks. Create leading edge courses and enjoyable video games in your tiny but strong Raspberry Pi.

In this ebook, electronics guru Simon Monk explains the fundamentals of Raspberry Pi software improvement, whereas offering hands-on examples and ready-to-use scripts.

See easy methods to arrange and software program, write and debug functions, create simple interfaces, and regulate exterior electronics.

Do-it-yourself initiatives comprise a hangman video game, an LED clock, and a software-controlled roving robot.

• Boot up and configure your Raspberry Pi;
• Navigate records, folders, and menus;
• Create Python courses utilizing the IDLE editor;
• paintings with strings, lists, and functions;
• Use and write your personal libraries, modules, and classes;
• upload net positive aspects on your programs;
• boost interactive video games with Pygame;
• Interface with units throughout the GPIO port;
• construct a Raspberry Pi robotic and LED Clock;
• construct professional-quality GUIs utilizing Tkinter

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