Raspberry Pi 3: 2016 User Guide

Raspberry Pi 3: 2016 User Guide

The goal of this book is to get you up and running with your Raspberry Pi 3 as soon as you take it out of the box. Here’s an idea of what you’ll find inside this book: <br />•What is the Raspberry Pi 3? <br />•How is it different from the other Raspberry Pi Models? <br />•How is it the same as previous models?<br />•What operating system should I install? What if I am a beginner?<br />•How do I access the software?<br />•How do I connect to the internet?<br />•I heard that it is good for project involving the Internet of Things – what does that mean?<br />•I have a Raspberry Pi 3, but is there anything else 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?<br />•I want to build my own circuits. What should I get? Are kits good investments for beginners?<br />•What is GPIO and what does it mean to me?<br />•How can I used Mathematica or Python to control the GPIO?<br />•How do I access Mathematica or Python to start running my own programs?<br />•What are some really good online resources as I continue my journey?