Raspberry Pi Course Series

IXR - The Institute for Exploratory Research at the
InfoAge Science Center, 2201 Marconi Road, Wall,
New Jersey

Announcing a 4 part course series on the Raspberry
Pi

Thursday evenings, beginning April
10th.

Register at:

www.meetup.com/IXR-NJ The
Raspberry Pi is a credit card-sized that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It
is  a compatible little computer which can be used in electronics projects, and
for many other things that your PC does, like spreadsheets word-processing,
games, and can also play high-definition video.

Maybe you've already
purchased a Raspberry Pi, or have been thinking about diving in? This hands-on,
4 part course series will help you get started on making amazing projects with
your Pi!

This course series is designed to introduce a new user to
the Raspberry Pi. Each session will consist of a presentation, a demonstration
on the Pi, and a hands-on lab session, all designed to explain how to build
experience with the Pi. At the end of the course, you should be able to use the
Pi and understand its hardware and software.


Class 1: April 10th,
7-9pm

Introduction of the Raspberry Pi

• Review of the hardware
  
• Installing the operating system on an SD card
  
• Configuration of the Pi
  
• Hands-on session to setup and configure your Pi

Class 2: April 17th,
7-9pm
Introduction of the Linux Operating
System

• What is Linux? The history of Linux
  
• Useful command line tools
  
• Useful Graphical User Interface (GUI) tools
  
• Hands-on session to use the common tools   

Class 3: April 24th,
7-9pm
Introduction to Programming with Python

• Introduction to Python commands
  
• Using Python from the GUI and the command line
  
• Some example Python code
  
• Hands-on session to write code for simple functions   

Class 4: May 1th,
7-9pm
Expanding your Pi through the
Input/Output Ports (GPIO)

• Explanation of all input and output ports on the Pi and their use
  
• Examples of hardware add-ons for the Pi (prototyping boards and shields)
  
• Example hardware and software setup for common applications
  
• Hands-on session to use the GPIO ports through hadware and software 
   

COST: $100, or
$25 each class.

• Bring a +1 Free - bring a child, a spouse, or a friend for
  no additional charge. Work together as a team and share your hardware
  
• Payable in person - cash or check
  
• All money goes to support IXR (Institute for Exploratory Research)
  and InfoAge Science Center

RSVP on Meetup.com 
Space is limited, so RSVP soon. This is
sure to be a popular class! Additional details are posted on
Meetup.


www.meetup.com/IXR-NJ