Elite Tech Academy - Raspberry PI: A Step By Step Guide For Beginners

RASPBERRY

PI

A Step by Step Guide For Beginners

Elite Tech Academy

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Introduction

W elcome to the exciting world of Raspberry PI! I am so glad that you picked up this book.

The Raspberry PI is one of the most versatile pieces of technology that has ever been built. Since its initial release in February 2012, this small, $35 micro-computer has really taken off and has jump-started a cottage industry of hobbyists, makers and tinkerers.

Over the years, the Raspberry PI has been used to create retro game consoles, weather balloons, robots and art installations. They have even been into space!

Eben Upton, the 40 year old chip-architect and mastermind behind the Raspberry PI, probably never realized that he was starting something of a revolution when he, along with David Braben initially conceived of this project many years ago.

Their goal was to inspire the next generation of programmers. They felt that the best way to achieve this was to provide a computer cheap enough for kids and easy enough for them to hack. They had expected to sell just a few thousand Raspberry PIs when they first started out.

Today more than 14 million Raspberry Pi computers have been sold. In 2017, the Raspberry PI edged out the Commodore 64 to become the third best-selling general purpose computer in the world.

Third place might not sound that interesting but if you consider the top 2 in that list Windows PC and Apple Macintosh and their astronomical sales its really an incredible achievement.

Upton and his colleagues are genuinely surprised that the demand for the Raspberry PI has proved to be orders of magnitude larger than their initial expectation.

The Raspberry PI Model 3 is the best-selling Raspberry PI and has accounted for almost a third of all the Raspberry PI boards sold. It seems that the Raspberry PI has reignited the fire for digital making and home computing.

Through this book, you will learn about the Raspberry Pi, its history, the versions available, its processor types, and its various uses. You will also see examples of projects that you can mimic using your own Raspberry Pi kit.

So lets get started, shall we?

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1

PI? What RASPBERRY PI?

W hat is the Raspberry Pi?

The Raspberry Pi is a microcomputer. You can say that it is akin to the components of a laptop computer, but with less power. It isnt very expensive (you can get it for only $35). Nevertheless, it has a tinker-ability. You can use it for various electronics and computing projects.

Since the Raspberry Pi is just like a tiny computer, it also has similar parts. For instance, it has a graphics chip, a processor, an Ethernet port, USB ports, an HDMI output, RAM, and integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

You can even install Windows and Linux operating systems into it. Then again, because it is tiny and has limited capabilities, it cannot be used to run highly advanced software.

The Raspberry Pi was first created in the United Kingdom as a means for promoting coding and computer science. The Raspberry Pi Foundation oversees its development. At present, approximately 14 million devices have already been produced and sold all over the world.

Nearly everyone who loves do-it-yourself electronics projects approve of the Raspberry Pi due to its efficiency, versatility, and affordability. Countless electronics and computer enthusiasts use it to create devices easier and faster. They no longer have to start from scratch. Companies have also started using the Raspberry Pi to start hardware projects.

Being aware of what you can do with the Raspberry Pi can help you understand exactly what it is. In fact, the Raspberry Pi grows in technical prowess with you. You can even use it as a basis for projects on do-it-yourself computing.

The pins on the board allow you to hook up motors, LED lights, buttons, sensors, and other electronics with ease. The ease of use and simplicity are what make the Raspberry Pi very appealing to users.

The Raspberry Pi is indeed a great way to create simple and complex projects that are not only fascinating, but useful as well.

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