Part III: Using the Raspberry Pi for Both Work and Play
by Sean McManus
Raspberry Pi For Dummies, 2nd Edition
- Introduction
- Introduction
- Part I: Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi
- Chapter 1: Introducing the Raspberry Pi
- Chapter 2: Downloading the Operating System
- Chapter 3: Connecting Your Raspberry Pi
- Inserting the SD Card
- Connecting the Raspberry PiCamera Module
- Connecting a Monitor or TV
- Connecting a USB Hub
- Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse
- Connecting Audio
- Connecting to Your Router
- Connecting the Power and Turning on the Raspberry Pi
- Using Raspi-config to Set Up Your Raspberry Pi
- Logging In
- Configuring Your Wi-Fi
- Testing the Camera Module
- Taking Your Next Steps with the Raspberry Pi
- Part II: Getting Started with Linux
- Chapter 4: Using the Desktop Environment
- Chapter 5: Using the Linux Shell
- Understanding the Prompt
- Exploring Your Linux System
- Understanding the Long Listing Format and Permissions
- Slowing Down the Listing and Reading Files with the Less Command
- Speeding Up Entering Commands
- Using Redirection to Create Files in Linux
- Top Tips for Naming Your Files in Linux
- Creating Directories
- Deleting Files in Linux
- Using Wildcards to Select Multiple Files in Linux
- Removing Directories
- Copying and Renaming Files
- Installing and Managing Software on Your Raspberry Pi
- Managing User Accounts on Your Raspberry Pi
- Learning More about Linux Commands
- Customizing Your Shell with Your Own Linux Commands
- Shutting Down and Rebooting Your Raspberry Pi
- Part III: Using the Raspberry Pi for Both Work and Play
- Part IV: Programming the Raspberry Pi
- Chapter 9: Introducing Programming with Scratch
- Chapter 10: Programming an Arcade Game Using Scratch
- Starting a New Scratch Project and Deleting Sprites
- Changing the Background
- Adding Sprites to Your Game
- Drawing Sprites in Scratch
- Naming Your Sprites
- Controlling When Scripts Run
- Using Random Numbers
- Detecting When a Sprite Hits Another Sprite
- Introducing Variables
- Making Sprites Move Automatically
- Fixing the Final Bug
- Adding Scripts to the Stage
- Duplicating Sprites
- Playing Your Game
- Adapting the Game’s Speed
- Taking It Further with Scratch
- Chapter 11: Writing Programs in Python
- Starting Python
- Entering Your First Python Commands
- Using the Shell to Calculate Sums
- Creating the Times Tables Program
- Creating the Chatbot Program
- Introducing lists
- Using lists to make a random chat program
- Adding a while loop
- Using a loop to force a reply from the player
- Using dictionaries
- Creating your own functions
- Creating the dictionary look-up function
- Creating the main conversation loop
- Final thoughts on Chatbot
- The final Chatbot program
- Chapter 12: Creating a Game with Python and Pygame
- Installing and Updating Pygame
- Importing Pygame
- Setting Up the Game Window
- Using Colors in Pygame
- Drawing with Pygame
- Creating the Game Map
- Drawing the Bricks
- Positioning the Bat
- Positioning the Ball
- Displaying the End Game Messages
- Checking for a Win
- Setting Up the Timings
- Making the Bat Move
- Making the Ball Move
- Adapting the Game
- Chapter 13: Programming Minecraft with Python
- Playing Minecraft
- Preparing for Python
- Using the Minecraft Module
- Understanding coordinates in Minecraft
- Repositioning the player
- Adding blocks
- Stopping the player from changing the world
- Setting the maze parameters
- Laying the foundations
- Placing the maze walls
- Understanding the maze algorithm
- Setting up the variables and lists
- Creating the functions
- Creating the main loop
- Adding a ceiling
- Positioning the player
- The final code
- Adapting the Program
- Chapter 14: Making Music with Sonic Pi
- Understanding the Sonic Pi Screen Layout
- Playing Your First Notes
- Writing Shorter Programs
- Composing Random Tunes Using Shuffle
- Using Array Names in Your Programs
- Using Threads to Play Accompaniments
- Playing Random Notes
- Turning Names into Music
- Using Note Names
- Using Samples
- Adding Special Effects
- Synchronizing with Your Drumbeat
- Part V: Exploring Electronics with the Raspberry Pi
- Chapter 15: Understanding Circuits and Soldering
- Chapter 16: Making Your First Project with the Raspberry Pi
- Chapter 17: Putting the Raspberry Pi in Control
- Chapter 18: The Raspberry Pi in an Analog World
- Part VI: The Part of Tens
- Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Configuring the Raspberry Pi
- Appendix B: The GPIO on the Raspberry Pi
- Appendix C: RISC OS
- About the Authors
- Cheat Sheet
- More Dummies Products
Part III
Using the Raspberry Pi for Both Work and Play
Visit www.dummies.com/extras/raspberrypi to discover how to extend your first Python program on the Raspberry Pi.
In this part …
- Use LibreOffice to write letters, manage your budget in a spreadsheet, create presentations, and design a party invitation.
- Use GIMP to edit your photos, including rotating and resizing them, retouching imperfections, and cropping out unnecessary detail.
- Watch high-definition movies and play music on your Raspberry Pi using Raspbmc or OpenELEC, which turn your Raspberry Pi into a media center.
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