Learn to:

• Connect the Raspberry Pi and install the OS
• Learn programming with Scratch^® and Python^®
• Create electronics projects connected to the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO port
• Make virtual worlds in Minecraft^® and computer music with Sonic Pi

Write games, compose and play music, even explore electronics — it’s as easy as Pi!

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!

• Start cookin’ — begin by setting up your Raspberry Pi, downloading the operating system, connecting it all, and using the configuration software
• 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
• 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
• Electrifying — learn the basics of electronics theory and how to connect the Raspberry Pi to your own electronics circuits

Open the book and find:

• What you can do with Python
• Ways to use the Raspberry Pi as a productivity tool
• How to surf the web and manage files
• Secrets of Sonic Pi music programming
• A guide to creating animations and arcade games
• Fun electronic games you can build
• How to build a 3D maze in Minecraft
• How to play music and videos on your Raspberry Pi

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.