Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids: Create an MP3 Player, Mod Minecraft, Hack Radio Waves, and More!

By: Dan Aldred

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Synopsis: Learn coding and electronics through 12 original and daring projects that hack wireless signals.The Raspberry Pi is an inexpensive, pocket-sized computer that will help you build and code your own hardware projects.Raspberry Pi Projects for Kids will show you how to harness the power of the Raspberry Pi to create 12 cool projects using simple code and common materials like a webcam, microphone, and LED lights. Step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams guide you through each project.After a brief introduction to the Python programming language, you'll learn how to: • Create an LED night-light that turns itself on and off • Set up a Raspberry Pi camera to take selfies and videos • Set up a webcam to stream video to your cell phone • Manipulate environments in Minecraft • Hijack local radio waves to play your own songs and recordings • Configure Raspberry Pi to send texts to a cell phone • Track your family members' locations via wi-fi and Bluetooth • Create an MP3 player • Set up a camera to take motion-triggered photos of wildlife • Control the electronics in your home with your cell phone • Teach Raspberry Pi to read aloud posts from your Twitter feed • Play "Rock, Paper, Scissors" against Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi Projects for Kids will deliver hours of fun and endless inspiration!