Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1: Setting Up Your Raspberry Pi 5

Chapter 1: Introducing the Raspberry Pi 7

Chapter 2: Downloading the Operating System 25

Chapter 3: Connecting Your Raspberry Pi 33

Part 2: Getting Started with Linux 49

Chapter 4: Using the Desktop Environment 51

Chapter 5: Using the Linux Shell 79

Part 3: Using the Raspberry Pi for Both Work and Play 119

Chapter 6: Being Productive with the Raspberry Pi 121

Chapter 7: Editing Photos on the Raspberry Pi with GIMP 133

Chapter 8: Playing Audio and Video on the Raspberry Pi 143

Part 4: Programming the Raspberry Pi 155

Chapter 9: Introducing Programming with Scratch 157

Chapter 10: Programming an Arcade Game Using Scratch 177

Chapter 11: Writing Programs in Python 201

Chapter 12: Creating a Game with Python and Pygame Zero 233

Chapter 13: Programming Minecraft with Python 251

Chapter 14: Making Music with Sonic Pi 275

Part 5: Exploring Electronics with the Raspberry Pi 291

Chapter 15: Understanding Circuits 293

Chapter 16: Taking Control of Your Pi’s Circuitry 319

Chapter 17: Lots of Multicolored LEDs 357

Chapter 18: Old McDonald’s Farm and Other RFID Adventures. 391

Part 6: The Part of Tens 425

Chapter 19: Ten Great Software Packages for the Raspberry Pi 427

Chapter 20: Ten Inspiring Projects for the Raspberry Pi 439

Chapter 21: Ten Great Add-Ons for the Raspberry Pi 447

Appendix: Troubleshooting and Configuring the Raspberry Pi 455

Index 467

About the Author

Sean McManus is an expert technology and business author. His previous books include Mission Python, Coder Academy, and Cool Scratch Projects in Easy Steps.

Mike Cook is a former professor in physics at Manchester Metropolitan University. His other books include Raspberry Pi Projects and Raspberry Pi Projects For Dummies.