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Python Programming with Raspberry Pi

By : Sai Yamanoor, Srihari Yamanoor
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Python Programming with Raspberry Pi

By: Sai Yamanoor, Srihari Yamanoor

Overview of this book

Raspberry Pi Zero is a super-small and super-affordable product from Raspberry Pi that is packed with a plethora of features and has grabbed the notice of programmers, especially those who use Python. This step-by-step guide will get you developing practical applications in Python using a Raspberry Pi Zero. It will become a valuable resource as you learn the essential details of interfacing sensors and actuators to a Raspberry Pi, as well as acquiring and displaying data. You will get started by writing a Python program that blinks an LED at 1-second intervals. Then you will learn to write simple logic to execute tasks based upon sensor data (for example, to control a motor) and retrieve data from the web (such as to check e-mails to provide a visual alert). Finally, you will learn to build a home automation system with Python where different appliances are controlled using the Raspberry Pi. The examples discussed in each chapter of this book culminate in a project that help improve the quality of people’s lives.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
Credits
About the Authors
About the Reviewer
www.PacktPub.com
Customer Feedback
Preface

Some mini-project challenges for the reader


Here are some of mini-project challenged for our readers:

  • In this chapter, we discussed interfacing inputs for the Raspberry Pi and controlling motors. Think about a project where we could drive a mobile robot that reads inputs from whisker switches and operate a mobile robot. Is it possible to build a wall following robot in combination with the limit switches and motors?
  • We discussed controlling a DC motor in this chapter. How do we control a stepper motor using a Raspberry Pi?
  • How can we interface a motion sensor to control the lights at home using a Raspberry Pi Zero?

Read on to find out!

Note

Interested in playing tricks on your friends with your Raspberry Pi Zero? Check this book's website!