Raspberry Pi: Amazing Projects from Scratch

Explore the powers of Raspberry Pi and build your very own projects right out of the box.

About This Book

From robotics to gaming, this learning path will unlock your creativity!
Build your own impressive IoT projects to transform your home.
Featuring some of Packt's very best Raspberry Pi content, this Learning Path doesn't just get you to your destination—it opens up a whole horizon of possibilities!

Who This Book Is For

Want new ideas for your next Raspberry Pi project? Got one lying around gathering dust? This learning path gets you straight into the creative dirty work of programming and playing with your pi. Whether you're new to Raspberry Pi or an experienced maker, we think this learning path will inspire you and get your creative juices flowing!

What You Will Learn

Discover an amazing range of Raspberry Pi projects.
Using your Pi, learn how to make an operating system interact with cameras and other hardware.
Find out how to use your Raspberry Pi for gaming.
Secure your home with this tiny computer!
Make science fiction a reality—build a walking robot.

In Detail

Looking for inspiration for your next Raspberry Pi project? Not sure where to begin? This learning path is the perfect place to begin, providing you with an accessible yet comprehensive journey through Raspberry Pi. Following three modules, you'll soon be confident and prepared to get creative with your microcomputer.

The first module in this learning path, Raspberry Pi by Example, does what it says. It doesn't just teach; it shows you how to go and build some awesome Raspberry Pi projects immediately. Build and play your own games with the Pi; build a complete Internet of Things home automation system that controls your house through Twitter; let your imagination run wild!

In the next module, we'll look in more depth at building a home security system. This module will build on your first-module skills to create something more complex and impressive. Using a Linux-based operating system as the foundation, you'll gradually build up an entire security infrastructure, adding cameras, remote controls, and even intrusion alerts!

In the final module, we'll take you into the world of Raspberry Pi robotics. By the end of it, you'll have built a biped robot that can interact with its environment!

This learning path combines some of the best that Packt has to offer in one complete, curated package. It includes content from the following Packt products:

Raspberry Pi by Example by Ashwin Pajankar and Arush Kakkar
Building a Home Security System with Raspberry Pi by Matthew Pole
Raspberry Pi Robotics Essentials by Richard Grimmett

Style and approach

It's not every day you build a home automation system. It's not every day you build a walking robot. But with this learning path, you'll do just that. So get started and let this tiny computer expand your imagination.

About the Author

Ashwin Pajankar is a software professional and LoT enthusiast with more than five years of experience in software design, development, testing, and automation. Arush Kakkar is a computer version and deep learning researcher focusing on autonomous robotics, which includes drones and self-driving cars. He has been involved in building such systems in different capacities, such as navigation, localization, and path planning. Matthew Poole is a software architect and mobile technology specialist with 20 years of industry experience and has worked for several consultancies and global organizations. Richard Grimmett enjoys teaching computer science and electrical engineering at Brigham Young University, Idaho.