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Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids (Second Edition)

Leverage the power of programming to use the Raspberry Pi to create awesome games

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|Sep 2025
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Key Features

    Book Description

    This book is for kids who wish to develop games and applications using the Raspberry Pi. No prior experience in programming is necessary; you need only a Raspberry Pi and the required peripherals.

    What you will learn

    • Gear up to start programming by setting up the Raspberry Pi and taking a tour of available applications
    • Understand the fundamentals of programming and electronics using the Raspberry Pi
    • Use the Linux operating system and programming languages such as Scratch and Python to build interesting projects
    • Gain a basic understanding of how the Python programming language works by writing simple programs
    • Build a fully functioning game and explore how to modify it to create new levels
    • Create animations and music to make your games and applications more exciting
    • Make computer code interact with the physical world
    • Add markers to your personal mapping program
    • Get an understanding of Sonic Pi, and discover how to use it to create your own music

    Who this book is for

    This book is for kids who wish to develop games and applications using the Raspberry Pi. No prior experience in programming is necessary

    Table of Contents

    1. Getting Started
    2. Animating with Scratch
    3. Making your own "Angry Birds" game
    4. Creating random insults
    5. Testing your speed
    6. Building an interactive map of your city
    7. Building beats with Sonic Pi
    PDF ISBN: 978-1-78528-043-6
    Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited
    Copyright owner: © 2015 Packt Publishing Limited
    Publication date: 2025
    Language: English
    Pages: 146