Part 3: Using the Raspberry Pi for Both Work and Play
by Mike Cook, Sean McManus
Raspberry Pi For Dummies, 3rd Edition
- Cover
- Cover
- Introduction
- Part 1: Setting Up Your 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 Pi Camera Module
- Preparing Your Pi Zero or Zero W
- 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
- Logging In
- Configuring Your Raspberry Pi in Raspbian
- Configuring Your Wi-Fi
- Configuring Bluetooth Devices
- Testing the Camera Module
- Setting Up the Data Partition
- Taking Your Next Steps with the Raspberry Pi
- Part 2: Getting Started with Linux
- Chapter 4: Using the Desktop Environment
- Navigating the Desktop Environment
- Using the Task Manager
- Using File Manager
- Browsing the Web
- Sending and Receiving Email with Claws Mail
- Using the Image Viewer
- Using the Text Editor
- Customizing the Desktop
- Finding and Installing New Applications
- Backing Up Your Data
- Logging Out from PIXEL and Shutting Down
- 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
- Creating Directories
- Deleting Files
- Using Wildcards to Select Multiple Files
- 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 the Shell with Your Own Linux Commands
- Shutting Down and Rebooting Your Raspberry Pi
- Chapter 4: Using the Desktop Environment
- Part 3: Using the Raspberry Pi for Both Work and Play
- Part 4: 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
- Chapter 12: Creating a Game with Python and Pygame Zero
- Chapter 13: Programming Minecraft with Python
- Chapter 14: Making Music with Sonic Pi
- Understanding the Sonic Pi Screen Layout
- Playing Your First Notes
- Using Note and Chord Names
- Writing Shorter Programs
- Composing Random Tunes Using Shuffle
- Changing the Random Number Seed
- Using List Names in Your Programs
- Playing Random Notes
- Experimenting with Live Loops
- Using Samples
- Adding Special Effects
- Synchronizing with Your Drumbeat
- Bringing It All Together
- Next Steps with Sonic Pi
- Part 5: Exploring Electronics with the Raspberry Pi
- Part 6: The Part of Tens
- Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Configuring the Raspberry Pi
- About the Authors
- Advertisement Page
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
Part 3
Using the Raspberry Pi for Both Work and Play
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 LibreELEC, which turns your Raspberry Pi into a media center.
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