Introduction To Raspberry Pi

Name: Introduction To Raspberry Pi
Rating: 4 (225 reviews)
Author: Venkatesh Varadachari

Learn how to create software and hardware projects using Raspberry Pi and Python.

updated on icon Updated on Apr, 2024

language icon Language - English

person icon Venkatesh Varadachari

category icon IT & Software,Hardware,Raspberry Pi

Lectures -34

Resources -7

Duration -1.5 hours

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Course Description

This is an introductory course about the credit card sized computer Raspberry Pi. This course is ideal for those who are interested in exploring the possibilities of Raspberry Pi as a computer. The course does not assume any prior knowledge on computers or programming. However, a knowledge of Linux operating system and Python programming language would greatly help you in getting up to speed.

If you do not know Linux or Python, no need to worry. The course has sections that cover the basics of Linux and Python to get you started.

Small as it is, The Raspberry Pi packs quite a punch. The course will teach you to hook up the Pi with a key board and monitor so that you can use it as a low cost computer. You will also learn how to interact with the hardware of the Pi, something that you normally do not do with your home computer or laptop.

You will learn from 2 complete projects. The first one teaches you how to write a software program to make the most of your Raspberry Pi, using the Python language.

The second project involves learning how to control the Raspberry Pi hardware using a computer program written in Python. You will hook the Pi up with a Christmas tree light and will use your program to create various lighting patterns. Sounds exciting?

Jump in straight ahead!

The course provides complete code for both the above mentioned projects.

The entire course can be completed over a period of 2 hours, including the hardware assembly for the Christmas tree light project.

By the end of this course, you will learn how to boot and wire up a Raspberry Pi. You will also have learnt how to write your own python code to make the Raspberry Pi do some really cool things.

Who this course is for:

This is an introductory course meant for those who are interested in exploring the Raspberry Pi. While a knowledge of Linux operating system and Python programming language will be helpful, it is not required to follow this course. The basics of Linux and Python will be taught as a part of this course.

Goals

What will you learn in this course:

Wire up your Raspberry Pi to create a fully functional computer, running on Raspbian operating system
Get up to speed with simple Linux commands and the Python programming language
Write a Python program to create a simple number guessing game
Write Python code to control the Raspberry Pi hardware
Light up your Christmas tree with intricate light patterns by controlling the Raspberry Pi hardware

Prerequisites

What are the prerequisites for this course?

Raspberry Pi Model B Kit

Curriculum

Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course

Introduction
4 Lectures

What will you learn from this course 01:04 01:04
Introduction to Raspberry Pi 10:02 10:02
Download and transfer NOOBS to SD card 04:42 04:42
Install and configure Raspbian OS 04:17 04:17

Learning Linux and Python
4 Lectures

First step to physical computing
5 Lectures

The number guessing game - Programming the Pi using Python
5 Lectures

Dancing Christmas tree lights - Controlling the Raspberry Pi hardware
11 Lectures

Bonus content : Raspberry Pi - Media Player & Libre Office
5 Lectures

Instructor Details

Venkatesh Varadachari

Venkatesh Varadachari is the founder of MAKERDEMY, a pioneer maker education company head-quartered in Singapore.

Venkatesh believes that knowledge should be made available to people in all walks of life. Venkatesh also believes in the power of education to transform lives.

Venkatesh has an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

He also has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Madras University and a Masters in Financial Engineering from National University of Singapore.