The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

This course is part of An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) Specialization

Instructor: Ian Harris

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There are 4 modules in this course

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 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.

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10 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review

10 videos Total 55 minutes

Module 1 Introduction (Video) 1 minute
Lecture 1.1 - Raspberry Pi Board (Updated) 3 minutes
Lecture 1.2 - Raspberry Pi Processor 6 minutes
Lecture 1.3 - Raspberry Pi vs. Arduino (Updated) 7 minutes
Lecture 2.1 - Operating System Benefits 7 minutes
Lecture 2.2 - Processes 8 minutes
Lecture 2.3 - Raspberry Pi IoT 4 minutes
Lecture 3.1 - Raspberry Pi Setup 5 minutes
Lecture 3.2 - Raspberry Pi Configuration 5 minutes
Lecture 3.3 - Overclocking (Updated) 9 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Course Overview 10 minutes
Module 1 Objectives 10 minutes
Module 1 Reading 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Module 1 Quiz 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Module 1 Peer Assignment: 60 minutes

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.

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10 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review

10 videos Total 44 minutes

Module 2 Introduction (Video) 1 minute
Lecture 1.1 - Linux Basics 5 minutes
Lecture 1.2 - Login 3 minutes
Lecture 1.3 - Linux Filesystem (Updated) 4 minutes
Lecture 2.1 - Navigating the Filesystem (Updated) 9 minutes
Lecture 2.2 - Text Editors (Updated) 5 minutes
Lecture 2.3 - Accessing Files 4 minutes
Lecture 3.1 - Permissions 7 minutes
Lecture 3.2 - Processes 4 minutes
Lecture 3.3 - Linux Graphic User Interface 4 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Module 2 Objectives 10 minutes
Module 2 Reading 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Module 2 Quiz 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Module 2 Peer Assignment 60 minutes

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.

What's included

10 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review

10 videos Total 45 minutes

Module 3 Introduction (Video) 1 minute
Lecture 1.1 - Python on Raspberry Pi 7 minutes
Lecture 1.2 - Python Programming Environment 7 minutes
Lecture 1.3 - Python Expressions 4 minutes
Lecture 2.1 - Strings 6 minutes
Lecture 2.2 - Functions 4 minutes
Lecture 2.3 - Function Arguments 4 minutes
Lecture 3.1 - Lists 4 minutes
Lecture 3.2 - List Methods 3 minutes
Lecture 3.3 - Control Flow 6 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Module 3 Objectives 10 minutes
Module 3 Reading 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Module 3 Quiz 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Module 3 Peer Assignment 60 minutes

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.

What's included

10 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review

10 videos Total 52 minutes

Module 4 Introduction (Video) 2 minutes
Lecture 1.1 - General Purpose IO Pins 6 minutes
Lecture 1.2 - Protocol Pins 5 minutes
Lecture 1.3 - GPIO Access 5 minutes
Lecture 2.1 - General Purpose IO Pins (Updated) 5 minutes
Lecture 2.2 - Pulse Width Modulation 9 minutes
Lecture 2.3 - Demo of a Blink 5 minutes
Lecture 3.1 - Graphic User Interface 6 minutes
Lecture 3.2 Tkinter Library 3 minutes
Lecture 3.3 - Interaction 6 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

Module 4 Objectives 10 minutes
Module 4 Reading 10 minutes
End-of-Course Survey 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Module 4 Quiz 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Module 4 Peer Assignment 60 minutes

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Reviewed on Dec 24, 2015

Really nice and easy introduction to Raspberry Pi and Python. I loved the part when the professor said something about Scratch, like 'we'll not use it, we're way above it'. :)

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2021

Very easy and useful introduction to the Raspberry Pi and Python platforms. Hopefully, further courses will include more advanced practical applications.

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2019

As an intro course to Raspberry Pi platform it's okay. I guess the next course in the series will have assignments that are more difficult and enable us to learn more.

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