The goal of this book is to get you up and running with your Raspberry Pi 3 as soon as you take it out of the box. Here’s an idea of what you’ll find inside this book:
•What is the Raspberry Pi 3?
•How is it different from the other Raspberry Pi Models?
•How is it the same as previous models?
•What operating system should I install? What if I am a beginner?
•How do I access the software?
•How do I connect to the internet?
•I heard that it is good for project involving the Internet of Things – what does that mean?
•I have a Raspberry Pi 3, but is there anything else I need? Do I need a monitor and keyboard? What about WiFi? Does it have enough power? Can I plug four USB devices in it and it still work properly?
•I want to build my own circuits. What should I get? Are kits good investments for beginners?
•What is GPIO and what does it mean to me?
•How can I used Mathematica or Python to control the GPIO?
•How do I access Mathematica or Python to start running my own programs?
•What are some really good online resources as I continue my journey?