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** I have published a new version of this course that uses Raspbian Lite, Python 3, and newer versions of all software and hardware components. **
** The name of the new course is Tech Explorations™ Raspberry Pi Full Stack Raspbian **
** Please consider enrolling to the new course, unless you prefer to use Minibian and Python 2.7 for this project **
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The objective of this course is to take you to a whirlwind tour of the Raspberry Pi, and introduce you to everything that is great about it.
Structured as a project, you will become familiar with the various components that make up the web development stack: the operating system, the hardware (including the GPIOs), the application server, web server, database server, and the Python programming language.
You will also become familiar with Cloud services that you will integrate into your Raspberry Pi-powered web application.
You application will take sensor data and make them available to the user via a web interface that is constructed based on jQuery and HTML5.
You will need a Raspberry Pi, a DHT22 sensor, a button, an LED, a few resistors and a breadboard.
If you have a Wifi USB dongle, you will learn how to set it up with your Raspberry Pi.
To make the most from this course, you should be familiar with basic programming and be comfortable with the command line.
Peter Dalmaris is an educator, electrical engineer, electronics hobbyist, and Maker. Creator of online video courses on DIY electronics and author of three technical books, and has recently released his book Maker Education Revolution.
As a Chief Tech Explorer since 2013 at Tech Explorations, the company he founded in Sydney, Australia, Peter’s mission is to explore technology and help educate the world.
Tech Explorations offers educational courses and Bootcamps for electronics hobbyists, STEM students and STEM teachers.
A life-long learner, Peter’s core skill is in explaining difficult concepts through video and text. With over 15 years of tertiary teaching experience, Peter has developed a simple yet comprehensive style in teaching that students from all around the world appreciate.
His passion for technology and in particular for the world of DIY open source hardware has been a dominant driver that has guided his personal development and his work through Tech Explorations.
Peter’s current online courses have helped over 60,000 people from around the world to be better Makers.
For more information on Peter's work, please go to his web site.