Learn Raspberry Pi Programming with Python

<p> Learn Raspberry Pi Programming with Python will show you how to program your nifty new $35 computer to make a web spider, a weather station, a media server, and more. You'll learn how to program in Python on your Raspberry Pi with hands-on examples and fun projects. </p><p>Even if you're completely new to programming in general, you'll figure out how to create a home security system, an underwater photography system, an RC plane with a camera, and even a near-space weather balloon with a camera.</p><p>You'll learn how to make a variety of fun and even useful projects, from a web bot to search and download files to a toy to drive your pets insane. You'll even learn how to use Pi with Arduino as well as Pi with Gertboard, an expansion board with an onboard ATmega microcontroller.</p><p> </p> What you'll learn Raspberry Pi and electronics basics Quick intro to Linux Python basics to get you started on a set of projects How to make a variety of Pi and Python projects, including servers and gadgets with cameras How to use Pi with Arduino and Gertboard Who this book is for <p> Readers who want to learn Python on a fun platform like the Pi and pick up some electronics skills along the way. No programming or Linux skill required, but a little experience with Linux will be helpful. </p> Table of Contents<p>1. Introducing the Raspberry Pi</p><p>2. Linux by the Seat of Your Pants</p><p>3. Introducing Python</p><p>4. Electronics at 100mph</p><p>5. The WebBot</p><p>6. The Weather Station</p><p>7. The Media Server</p><p>8. The Home Security System</p><p>9. The Cat Toy</p><p>10. The Radio-controlled Airplane</p><p>11. The Weather Balloon</p><p>12. The Submersible</p><p>13. The Gertboard</p><p>14. The Raspberry Pi and the Arduino</p>