The Raspberry Pi is a small, affordable single-board computer that you will use to design and develop fun and practical IoT devices while learning programming and computer hardware. In addition, you will learn how to set up up the Raspberry Pi environment, get a Linux operating system running, and write and execute some basic Python code on the Raspberry Pi. You will also learn how to use Python-based IDE (integrated development environments) for the Raspberry Pi and how to trace and debug Python code on the device. Please note that this course does not include discussion forums.
This course is part of the An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) Specialization
The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi
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An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) SpecializationUniversity of California, Irvine
About this Course
4.6
1,325 ratings
Skills you will gain
Computer ProgrammingPython ProgrammingInternet Of Things (IOT)Raspberry Pi
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1Module 1
This module describes the basic functionality the Raspberry Pi B+ board. I'll describe how to set up the board, configure it, and use it. An important point differentiating Raspberry Pi from the Arduino platform which we have talked about previously is that Raspberry Pi uses an operating system. I'll describe some of the implications of an operating system on the behavior of the Raspberry Pi as an IoT device.
10 videos (Total 59 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
10 videos
Lecture 1.1 - Raspberry Pi Board6m
Lecture 1.2 - Raspberry Pi Processor5m
Lecture 1.3 - Raspberry Pi vs. Arduino8m
Lecture 2.1 - Operating System Benefits7m
Lecture 2.2 - Processes8m
Lecture 2.3 - Raspberry Pi IoT4m
Lecture 3.1 - Raspberry Pi Setup5m
Lecture 3.2 - Raspberry Pi Configuration5m
Lecture 3.3 - Overclocking7m
4 readings
Pre-Course Survey10m
Course Overview10m
Module 1 Objectives10m
Module 1 Reading10m
1 practice exercise
Module 1 Quiz16m
Week
2Module 2
The Raspberry Pi is typically installed with a Linux-based operating system, so we present the basics of Linux and its use. We describe some of the main features including navigating the file system and managing processes. We describe the text-based user interface through the shell and we overview the graphic user interface which is the default with the Raspian Linux distribution.
10 videos (Total 39 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
10 videos
Lecture 1.1 - Linux Basics4m
Lecture 1.2 - Login2m
Lecture 1.3 - Linux Filesystem3m
Lecture 2.1 - Navigating the Filesystem4m
Lecture 2.2 - Text Editors3m
Lecture 2.3 - Accessing Files4m
Lecture 3.1 - Permissions6m
Lecture 3.2 - Processes3m
Lecture 3.3 - Linux Graphic User Interface3m
2 readings
Module 2 Objectives10m
Module 2 Reading10m
1 practice exercise
Module 2 Quiz16m
Week
3Module 3
We present the basics of the Python programming language to prepare you for programming on the Raspberry Pi. Many languages can be used but Python is the most convenient for the Raspberry Pi because convenient APIs are provided for basic operations such as controlling the pins. Python is a powerful language with useful features that we will present so that you can use these features to control the Raspberry Pi.
10 videos (Total 45 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
10 videos
Lecture 1.1 - Python on Raspberry Pi7m
Lecture 1.2 - Python Programming Environment6m
Lecture 1.3 - Python Expressions3m
Lecture 2.1 - Strings6m
Lecture 2.2 - Functions4m
Lecture 2.3 - Function Arguments3m
Lecture 3.1 - Lists3m
Lecture 3.2 - List Methods3m
Lecture 3.3 - Control Flow5m
2 readings
Module 3 Objectives10m
Module 3 Reading10m
1 practice exercise
Module 3 Quiz16m
Week
4Module 4
In this module we describe how to communicate with devices through the pins of the Raspberry Pi. We examine the RPi.GPIO library which provides Python functions used to access the pins. We discuss how to set up the pins, apply digital voltages, and generate Pulse Width Modulated signals. We also describe the Tkinter Python library and show how it can be used to access pins through a graphic user interface.
10 videos (Total 54 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
10 videos
Lecture 1.1 - General Purpose IO Pins6m
Lecture 1.2 - Protocol Pins4m
Lecture 1.3 - GPIO Access4m
Lecture 2.1 - General Purpose IO Pins6m
Lecture 2.2 - Pulse Width Modulation8m
Lecture 2.3 - Demo of a Blink5m
Lecture 3.1 - Graphic User Interface6m
Lecture 3.2 Tkinter Library3m
Lecture 3.3 - Interaction6m
3 readings
Module 4 Objectives10m
Module 4 Reading10m
End-of-Course Survey10m
1 practice exercise
Module 4 Quiz16m
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By GB•Mar 9th 2018
Extremely helpful if you want to start using Raspberry Pi. Gives you the required knowledge to kickstart your Raspberry Pi learning and you get a hint of python programming as well which is useful
By JP•Apr 28th 2017
It was very good, all the basics about python and the raspberry pi platform. I would like if you publish a book to read about the topics, for example I have been reading the book "Think Python".
Instructor
Ian Harris
ProfessorDepartment of Computer Science
About University of California, Irvine
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About the An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) Specialization
Design, create, and deploy a fun IoT device using Arduino and Raspberry Pi platforms.
This Specialization covers embedded systems, the Raspberry Pi Platform, and the Arduino environment for building devices that can control the physical world. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll apply the skills you learned by designing, building, and testing a microcontroller-based embedded system, producing a unique final project suitable for showcasing to future employers. Please note that this specialization does not offer discussion forums.
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