The Raspberry Pi

I am enthusiastic user of the Raspberry Pi! I have used it in a variety of settings and applications, including:

• for teaching
• for service projects
• for ham radio communications
• as a remote community hotspot to support education in places without internet access
• for home automation projects like a light controller and a home automation server
• as a home server for network attached storage and print server

I have also written a freely-available book titled Exploring CS with the Raspberry Pi. This guide is targeted to students (or hobbyists) in computer science or electrical engineering and covers a variety of topics in computer science with hands-on examples. Practical “how-to” examples are also highlighted like kernel compilation, machine learning examples, MQTT for IoT, and using SQL databases. It also contains a brief overview of some select technical tools including Git, Gnuplot, Octave, Sage, and NGSpice.

I am grateful for the work of the Raspberry Pi foundation in providing a device that is able to open up so many possibilities for education, hobbyists, service, and research. Technology is at its best when it opens up possibilities for exploration, learning, sharing, and creativity!