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Raspberry Pi: 2 Beginner's Users Manual
Raspberry Pi 2My name is Alex Benjamin and I am here to introduce Raspberry Pi 2 to you.The Raspberry Pi 2 is truly a marvel of technology. The capabilities of mini computer Raspberry Pi 2 is unlimited. You have just purchased an unusual book about the Raspberry Pi 2: a book that will get you up and running with your RP2 right out of the box. Here is some of the information you will find •What is the Raspberry Pi 2? What makes it special?•I know nothing about programming. Can you get me started?•What operating system should I install if I am a beginner?•How do I access the software?•How do I connect to the internet?•What are some examples of unusual projects that people have been able to do with the Raspberry Pi?•I have a Raspberry Pi, but what else do I need? Do I need a monitor and keyboard? What about WiFi? Does it have enough power? Can I plug four USB devices in it and it still work properly?•I want to build my own circuits. What should I get? Are kits good investments for beginners?•What is GPIO and what does it mean to me as a Raspberry Pi enthusiast?•What are these languages I see – Python? Mathematica? Sonic Pi?•Is it true that I can use the Raspberry Pi 2 as a home audio controller or a media center?•What’s this I hear about Minecraft on the RP2?•How can I use Mathematica or Python to control the GPIO?•How can I set up my RP2 to work with apps on my smartphone?•How do I watch videos on my RP2?•I don’t know where my file went! How is the RP2 file system structured?•What are some really good online resources as I continue my journey?The answers to all these questions are here! Ready to go?Get your copy today
75 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 5, 2015
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January 3, 2016
More overview than user manual
Alex provides a brief overview of the Pi in this book, which may be just what the reader needs, but I found myself wanting more in terms of what this device can do that can't be more easily accomplished using other devices. I know there are tons of project ideas out there for the Pi, and I think that might be a good way to baptize the reader into its benefits. More focus should be placed on the Pi's GPIO, expansion boards and accessories that are designed to add more capabilities to the Pi.
Finally, I'm fairly tolerant of poor English and grammar, especially if English is not the author's primary language. I was able to decipher the meanings, but it would be a good idea to have an editor read through and correct these mistakes before they're published.
I do appreciate many of the insights and suggested sites to explore that have been shared in this book.
Alex provides a brief overview of the Pi in this book, which may be just what the reader needs, but I found myself wanting more in terms of what this device can do that can't be more easily accomplished using other devices. I know there are tons of project ideas out there for the Pi, and I think that might be a good way to baptize the reader into its benefits. More focus should be placed on the Pi's GPIO, expansion boards and accessories that are designed to add more capabilities to the Pi.
Finally, I'm fairly tolerant of poor English and grammar, especially if English is not the author's primary language. I was able to decipher the meanings, but it would be a good idea to have an editor read through and correct these mistakes before they're published.
I do appreciate many of the insights and suggested sites to explore that have been shared in this book.
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