{"product_id":"raspberry-pi-for-dummies-isbn-9781119796824","title":"Raspberry Pi For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA recipe for having fun and getting things done with the Raspberry Pi \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Raspberry Pi makes it easy to learn about computers and computer programming, and \u003ci\u003eRaspberry Pi For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaspberry Pi For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up your Raspberry Pi, install the operating system, and connect to the Internet \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the basics of the Linux desktop and Linux shell so you can program, work, and play  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse Python, Scratch, and Sonic Pi to write your first programs and make games and digital music \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how circuits work hand-in-hand with your Pi \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want to make the most of the Raspberry Pi for school, work, or play, you’ll love this easy-to-read reference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Setting Up Your Raspberry Pi 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introducing the Raspberry Pi 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Downloading the Operating System 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Connecting Your Raspberry Pi 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Getting Started with Linux 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Using the Desktop Environment 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Using the Linux Shell 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Using the Raspberry Pi for Both Work and Play 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Being Productive with the Raspberry Pi 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Editing Photos on the Raspberry Pi with GIMP 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Playing Audio and Video on the Raspberry Pi 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Programming the Raspberry Pi 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Introducing Programming with Scratch 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Programming an Arcade Game Using Scratch 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Writing Programs in Python 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Creating a Game with Python and Pygame Zero 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Programming Minecraft with Python 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Making Music with Sonic Pi 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Exploring Electronics with the Raspberry Pi 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Understanding Circuits 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Taking Control of Your Pi’s Circuitry 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Lots of Multicolored LEDs 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Old McDonald’s Farm and Other RFID Adventures. 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 425\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Great Software Packages for the Raspberry Pi 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Inspiring Projects for the Raspberry Pi 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Great Add-Ons for the Raspberry Pi 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Troubleshooting and Configuring the Raspberry Pi 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSean McManus \u003c\/b\u003eis an expert technology and business author. 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