Programming the Raspberry Pi, Second Edition: Getting Started with Python

The second edition of this bestselling TAB guide from electronics guru Simon Monk is fully updated for the latest version, Raspberry Pi B+, the smaller Raspberry Pi A+, and updates to the Raspbian operating system and associated hardware.

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An updated guide to programming your own Raspberry Pi projectsLearn to create inventive programs and fun games on your powerful Raspberry Pi—with no programming experience required. This practical book has been revised to fully cover the new Raspberry Pi 2, including upgrades to the Raspbian operating system. Discover how to configure hardware and software, write Python scripts, create user-friendly GUIs, and control external electronics. DIY projects include a hangman game, RGB LED controller, digital clock, and RasPiRobot complete with an ultrasonic rangefinder.




Updated for Raspberry Pi 2
Set up your Raspberry Pi and explore its features 
Navigate files, folders, and menus 
Write Python programs using the IDLE editor 
Use strings, lists, functions, and dictionaries 
Work with modules, classes, and methods 
Create user-friendly games using Pygame 
Build intuitive user interfaces with Tkinter 
Attach external electronics through the GPIO port 
Add powerful Web features to your projects