Raspberry Pi User Guide - Paperback

by Eben Upton (Author), Gareth Halfacree (Author)

Learn the Raspberry Pi 3 from the experts!

Raspberry Pi User Guide, 4th Edition is the "unofficial official" guide to everything Raspberry Pi 3. Written by the Pi's creator and a leading Pi guru, this book goes straight to the source to bring you the ultimate Raspberry Pi 3 manual. This new fourth edition has been updated to cover the Raspberry Pi 3 board and software, with detailed discussion on its wide array of configurations, languages, and applications. You'll learn how to take full advantage of the mighty Pi's full capabilities, and then expand those capabilities even more with add-on technologies. You'll write productivity and multimedia programs, and learn flexible programming languages that allow you to shape your Raspberry Pi into whatever you want it to be. If you're ready to jump right in, this book gets you started with clear, step-by-step instruction from software installation to system customization.

The Raspberry Pi's tremendous popularity has spawned an entire industry of add-ons, parts, hacks, ideas, and inventions. The movement is growing, and pushing the boundaries of possibility along with it--are you ready to be a part of it? This book is your ideal companion for claiming your piece of the Pi.

• Get all set up with software, and connect to other devices
• Understand Linux System Admin nomenclature and conventions
• Write your own programs using Python and Scratch
• Extend the Pi's capabilities with add-ons like Wi-Fi dongles, a touch screen, and more

The credit-card sized Raspberry Pi has become a global phenomenon. Created by the Raspberry Pi Foundation to get kids interested in programming, this tiny computer kick-started a movement of tinkerers, thinkers, experimenters, and inventors. Where will your Raspberry Pi 3 take you? The Raspberry Pi User Guide, 3rd Edition is your ultimate roadmap to discovery.

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Build amazing creations with the ultimate beginner's guide to the Raspberry Pi (R)

The Raspberry Pi was created to make programming interesting and accessible to kids; with over 9 million sold, the small but mighty Pi has become a phenomenon for all ages. The Raspberry Pi User Guide is the unofficial "official" guide to getting started, with step-by-step instruction from the Pi's creator and a leading Pi guru. Covering everything you need to know about the board and its software, this book starts from the very beginning to get you up and running in no time. You'll discover how to add a camera, keyboard, storage, and more, and how to take your project to the next level by connecting to other devices. No experience? No problem! Clear instructions and expert advice walk you through each step so that you can get the most out of your Raspberry Pi.

This little credit-card-sized computer has spawned a global community of thinkers and tinkerers, inventors and creators. Where will your Pi take you? Find out, with this book as the guide for your next big adventure!

Updated to cover the latest revisions to the Raspberry Pi board and its software, this new fourth edition of the Raspberry Pi User Guide shows you how to:

• Install software and connect to display, audio, network, and more
• Master Linux nomenclature and conventions
• Write your own software using Scratch and Python
• Install, run, and explore Minecraft Pi edition
• Hack hardware and troubleshoot common issues
• Customise your Pi with software, hardware, and network configuration
• Extend the Pi's capabilities with add-ons like Wi-Fi dongles, a touch screen, and more

Author Biography

Eben Upton is the co-creator of the Raspberry Pi board, and the co-founder of the UK nonprofit Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Gareth Halfacree is a veteran tech author and an expert on the Raspberry Pi.