An updated guide to programming your own Raspberry Pi projects
Learn to create inventive programs and fun games on your powerful Raspberry Pi—with no programming experience required. This practical TAB book has been revised to fully cover the new Raspberry Pi 2, including upgrades to the Raspbian operating system. Discover how to configure hardware and software, write Python scripts, create user-friendly GUIs, and control external electronics. DIY projects include a hangman game, RGB LED controller, digital clock, and RasPiRobot complete with an ultrasonic rangefinder.

Set up your Raspberry Pi and explore its features 

Navigate files, folders, and menus 

Write Python programs using the IDLE editor 

Use strings, lists, functions, and dictionaries 

Work with modules, classes, and methods 

Create user-friendly games using Pygame 

Build intuitive user interfaces with Tkinter 

Attach external electronics through the GPIO port 

Add powerful Web features to your projects