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Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Zero

By : Richard Grimmett
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Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Zero

By: Richard Grimmett

Overview of this book

Raspberry Pi Zero is half the size of Raspberry Pi A, only with twice the utility. At just three centimeters wide, it packs in every utility required for full-fledged computing tasks. This practical tutorial will help you quickly get up and running with Raspberry Pi Zero to control hardware and software and write simple programs and games. You will learn to build creative programs and exciting games with little or no programming experience. We cover all the features of Raspberry Pi Zero as you discover how to configure software and hardware, and control external devices. You will find out how to navigate your way in Raspbian, write simple Python scripts, and create simple DIY programs.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Zero
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Constructing the platform


Constructing the quadcopter hardware can be daunting; however, there are several excellent websites that can lead you through the process, from component selection to build details and programming and controlling your quadcopter with a radio. The http://www.arducopter.co.uk/ website is a great place to start for those who are new to quadcopter flight. Go to http://copter.ardupilot.com/, which is another excellent website with lots of information.

For this project, you'll want to choose a project that uses the Pixhawk flight controller. There are other flight controllers that are significantly less expensive, but this particular flight controller provides easy access for Raspberry Pi Zero. Here are some possible websites that can guide you through the construction process: http://learnrobotix.com/uavs/quadcopter-build/pixhawk/connecting-the-q-brain-esc.html, http://learnrobotix.com/uavs/quadcopter-build/pixhawk/connecting-components-pixhawk-flight-controller.html...