Raspberry Pi 3 Mastery - 2 Books in 1: The Raspberry Pi 3 Introductory Book and The Raspberry Pi 3 Project Book - With Source Code and Sep by Step Guides

by Steve McCarthy

This is a special 2-in-1 special that contains the Setup, Programming and Developing Amazing Projects with Raspberry Pi for Beginners - With Source Code and Step by Step GuidesThe Raspberry Pi 3 Project More Project Ideas! With Step-By-Step Configuration Guides and Programming Examples in Python and Node.jsWith the Raspberry Pi, you have access to a beginner friendly computer and we want you to be able to dive in without fear of the pool being too cold. This book will help you make that dream come alive as easy as possible…How? Simple…Because within this book you will find out how versatile your Raspberry Pi is so you can be guided into your project of choice from creating your own retro gaming console or to running a media center.You will no longer be second guessing yourself on how to get your Pi up and running. You will be guided from A to Z in short, easy to follow steps that will have you done in less than an hour.Because connecting to your Pi will be made clear to you using example source codes whether you are attempting to connect from a Mac or Linux.Because everyone loves video games, we made the steps of building a retro game console as easy as possible to follow. You will be kicking retro butt with all your nostalgic classics in few minutes time.And we even included, programming with Python, the most popular coding language for 5 years to bridge the gap from old to new. This chapter covers all the essentials so you won’t have to guess how to build a circuit and learn how to clean up the right way.And other beginner friendly projects that Building your own photo frame to see all your cherished memories and loved ones inCreating a Magic Mirror which will WOW all your friends with your technological wizardryAdding Voice Control to your Raspberry Pi. Discover how simple it is to have your own version of Microsoft’s Cortana, Apple’s Siri, and Amazon’s Alexa.And much more...The Project BookMcCarhty begins by introducing the reader to OpenCV, which is the computer vision library used for the projects he describes throughout the book. He then outlines in detail how to program video cameras, how to create a GPS designated photo camera, and even link your Raspberry Pi to your Google Home to bring automation to your smart house. In this book you’ll work through a series of projects that outline basic Raspberry Pi programming. The projects in this book How to create a face detection app Creating a print server that is network accessible How to create a weather app Building your own Smart TV More! Perhaps just as important as the projects themselves, McCarthy’s book guides the reader on what he or she should already know before starting any of the projects. His “prerequisites” section explains how a basic understanding of Raspberry Pi is important to executing his projects, and provides resources for the Raspberry Pi programmer-to-be. But this book doesn’t just stop with prerequisites! It also includes a “Chapter 0” for very beginners. This chapter takes a step-by-step approach to setting up the Raspberry Pi, connecting devices, and more. Once you set up your Raspberry Pi you’ll be off and running! This book explores achievable, functional projects that you can create with your Raspberry Pi, and introduces you to the endless possibilities of Raspberry Pi programming.

187 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2018

About the author

Steve McCarthy has been writing a column called "Road Trippin'" for several years, giving advice on how best to enjoy driving, seeing the odd and unusual, and generally ruminating on all things Road Trip related. He and his wife Marianne enjoy taking their old Triumph TR3 on long back roads trips and love sharing their experiences with others. He is also a regular contributor to "Garage Style Magazine." Steve and Marianne are also photographers and offer their work through their website www.mccarthypix.com. In real life, Steve has been a high school history teacher for over 30 years, enjoys model railroading and they have raised 3 fine daughters and a Basset Hound named Mat."

Reviews

[Don Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for anyone wanting to learn or extend their Raspberry Pi knowledge.

Well laid out. Simple step by step helped me get started. Lots of great projects I want to try. Thanks!