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Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids: Create an MP3 Player, Mod Minecraft, Hack Radio Waves, and More!

Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids: Create an MP3 Player, Mod Minecraft, Hack Radio Waves, and More!

by Dan Aldred
Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids: Create an MP3 Player, Mod Minecraft, Hack Radio Waves, and More!
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Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids: Create an MP3 Player, Mod Minecraft, Hack Radio Waves, and More!

Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids: Create an MP3 Player, Mod Minecraft, Hack Radio Waves, and More!

by Dan Aldred

Overview

Learn coding and electronics through 12 original and daring projects that hack wireless signals.

The Raspberry Pi is an inexpensive, pocket-sized computer that will help you build and code your own hardware projects.

Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids will show you how to harness the power of the Raspberry Pi to create 12 cool projects using simple code and common materials like a webcam, microphone, and LED lights. Step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams guide you through each project.

After a brief introduction to the Python programming language, you'll learn how to:
  • Create an LED night-light that turns itself on and off
  • Set up a Raspberry Pi camera to take selfies and videos
  • Set up a webcam to stream video to your cell phone
  • Manipulate environments in Minecraft
  • Hijack local radio waves to play your own songs and recordings
  • Configure Raspberry Pi to send texts to a cell phone
  • Track your family members' locations via wi-fi and Bluetooth
  • Create an MP3 player
  • Set up a camera to take motion-triggered photos of wildlife
  • Control the electronics in your home with your cell phone
  • Teach Raspberry Pi to read aloud posts from your Twitter feed
  • Play "Rock, Paper, Scissors" against Raspberry Pi

    • Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids will deliver hours of fun and endless inspiration!

    Product Details

    ISBN-13: 9781593279462
    Publisher: No Starch Press
    Publication date: 12/02/2019
    Pages: 288
    Sales rank: 1,089,143
    Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)
    Age Range: 10 - 12 Years

    About the Author

    Dan Aldred is a Computer Science teacher, freelance writer, and hacker. He has championed the use of the Raspberry Pi as a tool for learning and creativity, and is a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator. Aldred led the winning team of students for the first Astro Pi competition whose code is now orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station. He currently lives in the United Kingdom.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction
    Chapter 1: Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi
    Chapter 2: Python Programming
    Chapter 3: Hot Glue Night-Light
    Chapter 4: The Pi Camera: Selfie Snapper
    Chapter 5: Pi Spy Part 1: Hacking Webcams for Secret Surveillance
    Chapter 6: Manipulating Minecraft
    Chapter 7: Radio Invasion
    Chapter 8: The Automatic Texting Machine
    Chapter 9: Pi Spy Part 2: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Tracking
    Chapter 10: Magic Music Box
    Chapter 11: Nature Box: Motion-Sensing Camera
    Chapter 12: Smart Plugs for Smart Home Hacks
    Chapter 13: Mirror, Mirror: The Social Media Status Mirror
    Chapter 14: Computer Games with the Sense Hat
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