Hacking Raspberry Pi
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Books › Technology & Engineering › Robotics
ISBN: 0789751569 / Publisher: Que Publishing, October 2013
This guide to programming and hacking with the Raspberry Pi provides detailed information on creating a variety of software and hardware projects with this versatile $35 computer. Beginning with a discussion of Pi basics and some of the available peripheral accessories, the work starts with basic Linux usage as it relates to Pi programming, Python and Scratch programming for the Pi, and basic networking. The second section of the work covers Pi projects such as creating a home theater media player, Minecraft server, web server personal VPN, and portable webcam. Additional chapters cover hardware hacking, including overclocking and adding peripheral boards for further functionality. Color illustrations and code example are included throughout, and additional online resources are provided. Warner is a technology trainer and author. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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DIY hardware hacking...easy as Pi ®! Raspberry Pi is taking off like a rocket! You can use this amazing, dirt-cheap, credit card-sized computer to learn powerful hardware hacking techniques as you build incredibly creative and useful projects! This complete, full-color guide requires absolutely no experience with either hardware hacking or computer programming. Colorful photos guide you through each project, and the step-by-step instructions are stunningly clear and easy! 1. Start with the absolute basics: Discover why millions of people are so passionate about the Pi! Tour the hardware, including storage, connections, and networking Install and run Raspbian, Raspberry Pi's Linux-based operating system Manage devices and configuration files Network Raspberry Pi and add Wi-Fi Program Raspberry Pi using Python, Scratch, XHTML, PHP, and MySQL 2. Next, build all these great projects: Media Center Retro Console Video Game Station Minecraft Server Web Server Portable Webcam Security & Privacy Device 3. Then, master all these cutting-edge techniques: Overclock Raspberry Pi for better performance Link Raspberry Pi to the Arduino and Arduino clones, including the AlaMode and the Gertboard Use the Pi to build electronics prototypes using a breadboard
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