Introduction to Raspberry Pi

Fundamentals of Raspberry Pi










This is an introductory course about the credit card sized computer Raspberry Pi. This course is ideal for those who are interested in exploring the possibilities of Raspberry Pi as a computer. The course does not assume any prior knowledge on computers or programming. However, a knowledge of Linux operating system and Python programming language would greatly help you in getting up to speed.

If you do not know Linux or Python, no need to worry. The course has sections that cover the basics of Linux and Python to get you started.

Small as it is, The Raspberry Pi packs quite a punch. The course will teach you to hook up the Pi with a key board and monitor so that you can use it as a low cost computer. You will also learn how to interact with the hardware of the Pi, something that you normally do not do with your home computer or laptop.

You will learn from 2 complete projects. The first one teaches you how to write a software program to make the most of your Raspberry Pi, using the Python language.

The second project involves learning how to control the Raspberry Pi hardware using a computer program written in Python. You will hook the Pi up with a Christmas tree light and will use your program to create various lighting patterns. Sounds exciting?

Jump in straight ahead!

The course provides complete code for both the above mentioned projects.

The entire course can be completed over a period of 2 hours, including the hardware assembly for the Christmas tree light project.

By the end of this course, you will learn how to boot and wire up a Raspberry Pi. You will also have learnt how to write your own python code to make the Raspberry Pi do some really cool things.

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"Both the video and the lectures are quite interesting. This course appealed to me because it was a step-by-step tutorial. I was looking forward to learning more about the Raspberry Pi and determining where and how to obtain this instrument, but I discovered far more than I had imagined. Thank you."

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Muhammad Hazman Haikal bin Khairul Nizam

"Helped me reconnect with my raspberry pi. I like the music-free lectures and the pace."

- Barry Poulson

"After watching the videos, I was very quickly able to get Bluetooth running on an Arduino I had lying around. Thanks also for the introduction to the Cayenne platform. I have added 2 of my Raspberry Pis to it already, and will look at adding some Arduinos to it also. All up, watching these videos was time well spent."

- Diana Barr

Your Instructor


Venkatesh Varadachari
Venkatesh Varadachari

Venkatesh Varadachari is the founder of MAKERDEMY, a pioneer company in the field of maker education.

MAKERDEMY is a pioneer in teaching technology related maker courses online.

Venkatesh has an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

He also has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Madras University and a Masters in Financial Engineering from National University of Singapore.


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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