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

by Simon Monk

0 ratings • 0 reviews • 0 shelved
Book cover for Programming the Raspberry Pi, Second Edition: Getting Started with Python

Bookhype may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

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


  • ISBN13 9781259587405
  • Publish Date 16 November 2015 (first published 5 October 2015)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 7 June 2021
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint McGraw-Hill Education
  • Edition 2nd edition
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 208
  • Language English