Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids

Create an MP3 Player, Mod Minecraft, Hack Radio Waves, and More!

by Dan Aldred

December 2019, 288 pp.

ISBN-13:

9781593279462

4-Color

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Download Chapter 3: HOT GLUE NIGHT‐LIGHT

“This book is ideal for those who have either just got their Pi and are in their early teens, or perhaps slightly younger, and also those who have used the Pi for a bit and want something to get their teeth into.”
—Michael Horne, Raspberry Pi Pod

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!

Requirements: Compatible with all Raspberry Pi models. Model 3B+ recommended

Author Bio

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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Reviews

“This book is ideal for those who have either just got their Pi and are in their early teens, or perhaps slightly younger, and also those who have used the Pi for a bit and want something to get their teeth into.”
—Michael Horne, Raspberry Pi Pod

“…it is a clearly written, accessible, high-quality production, which certainly should inspire youngsters to build things with their Raspberry Pi.”
—Alun Williams, Electronics Weekly

Watch Tom's Hardware interview Dan Aldred about Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids on Youtube.