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Raspberry Pi for kids for dummies

by Wentk, Richard,

Format: Print Book 2015
Availability: Available at 4 Libraries 4 of 4 copies

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Bethel Park Public Library Juvenile Nonfiction j 005.13 WE
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Green Tree Public Library Children's J Entertainment Technology Wentk
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Monroeville Public Library Juvenile Display J MAKER 005.26 WENTK
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Sewickley Public Library Juvenile Nonfiction J 005.265 WEN 2015
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Call Number  J 005.265 WEN 2015
 
 

Summary
Getting acquainted with your Raspberry Pi has never been sweeter

Raspberry Pi For Kids For Dummies makes it easy for kids to set-up, operate, and troubleshoot like a Pi pro! Introducing you to Pi through a series of entertaining and inspiring projects, this handy, step-by-step guide shows you how to write computer games, build websites, make art and music, create electronic projects, and much more! From downloading the operating system and setting up your Raspberry Pi to creating art in Tux Paint and designing games with Scratch, everything you need to have fun with Pi is inside!

Raspberry Pi For Kids For Dummies leaves the confusing tech talk behind and explains in plain English how to unleash all the cool possibilities of Pi, like playing Minecraft in Python, using HTML to make a website, managing and customizing your Raspberry Pi, playing music with Sonic Pi, and understanding and playing with the GPIO.

Teaches the basics of Raspberry Pi in a simple and thorough approach Shows you how to zoom around Pi, all while learning valuable programming skills Offers tons of exciting projects to keep you engaged as you learn Includes instruction on everything you need to troubleshoot Raspberry Pi

If you're aspiring computer programmer age 8-18 and want to start having fun with Pi, look no further than Raspberry Pi For Kids For Dummies .

Contents
Introduction
Making a Pi : Find parts for your Pi; Create a mind for your Pi; Connect your Pi; Power up and get started; Use the desktop
Simple programming projects : Start Scratch from scratch; Meet Sonic Pi
Finding out more about programming : Get started with Python; Make a guessing game with Python; Dig into Linux commands; Manage and customize Linux
Fun Pi software projects : Throw shapes with turtles; Combine Minecraft and Python; Make a dumb website; Make a smart website
Working with a webcam : Take photos with a webcam; Make a simple webcam.
Additional Information
Series --For dummies.
Subjects Raspberry Pi (Computer) -- Juvenile literature.
Pocket computers -- Juvenile literature.
Microcomputers -- Juvenile literature.
Computer programming -- Juvenile literature.
Rapsberry Pi (Computer)
Pocket computers.
Microcomputers.
Publisher Hoboken, NJ :2015
Language English
Notes Includes index.
"13 fun projects!"--Cover.
"Get your Raspberry Pi up and running. Learn to program with Scratch and Python®. Write games, build websites, and make art."--Cover.
Description viii, 338 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
ISBN 9781119049517
1119049512
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