Halfacree G. The Official Raspberry Pi Beginner's Guide 6ed 2026

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Learn how to set up your Raspberry Pi, write code, and build projects with electronic components.
Raspberry Pi is a small, clever, British-built computer that's packed with potential. Made using a desktop-class, energy-efficient processor, Raspberry Pi is designed to help you learn coding, discover how computers work, and build your own amazing things. This book was written to show you just how easy it is to get started.
Learn how to
Set up your Raspberry Pi, install its operating system, and start using this fully functional computer.
Start coding projects, with step-by-step guides using the Scratch 3, Python, and MicroPython programming languages.
Experiment with connecting electronic components, and have fun creating amazing projects.
Take photos with the Raspberry Pi Camera Module.
This revised edition is updated for the latest Raspberry Pi computers and software, including the Raspberry Pi 500+ and Raspberry Pi OS Trixie