Makerspace@VSU Library

MakerBot Projects Blueprints is a project-based book, with each chapter taking you through the creation of an awesome stand-alone project. MakerBot Project Blueprints is for anyone with an interest in the 3D printing revolution and the slightest bit of computer skills. Whether you own a 3D printer or not you can design for them. All it takes is Blender, a free 3D modeling tool, this book and a little creativity and someday you'll be able to hold something you designed in the computer in your hands.

This is a hands-on tutorial for a user to become well-versed with 3D printing using MakerBots."3D Printing for Architects with MakerBot" is ideal for architects looking to creating stunning prototypes using the MakerBot Replicator 2X 3D printer. Having experience using 3D CAD software is beneficial but not necessary as this book mentions several different CAD packages for beginners, up to those more advanced users who are perhaps looking for additional features.

You know your fellow librarians are a creative bunch-- 63 Maker Projects for Librarians leaves no doubt. Editor and maker Ellyssa Kroski has gathered librarians and makers who work with libraries offer how-to guidance for a remarkable range of projects, as fun as an upcycled fashion show, as practical as Bluetooth speakers, or as mischievous as a catapult. With takeaways like origami tea lights or a T-shirt tote bag, your patrons will remember their fun at the library. You'll find projects for artists, sewers, videographers, coders, and engineers. The quick reference format will help you quickly identify the estimated costs, materials, equipment, and whether the project requires a makerspace (plenty don't). Below is a sampling of the projects.Foam rocket launcherMakey-Makey musical instrumentsStop-Motion Film with 3D Print characters.Found-Object RobotsGlowing ghost marionettes3D Bust Selfie or a giant cardboardArduino eTextilesMagnetic slimeYarn paintingFidget FlannelsLED broochCardboard sculpture

If you have a passion for technology and want to explore the world of Raspberry Pi, then this book provides you with all the tools and information you are looking for. Although being familiar with basic programming concepts is useful, you can still learn a lot from this book as a wide variety of topics are covered.

Explore the powers of Raspberry Pi and build your very own projects right out of the boxAbout This Book- From robotics to gaming, this Learning Path will unlock your creativity!- Build your own impressive IoT projects to transform your home- Featuring some of Packt's very best Raspberry Pi content, this Learning Path doesn't just get you to your destination - it opens up a whole horizon of possibilities!Who This Book Is ForWant new ideas for your next Raspberry Pi project? Got one lying around gathering dust? This Learning Path gets you straight into the creative dirty work of programming and playing with your pi. Whether your new to Raspberry Pi, or an experienced maker, we think this Learning Path will inspire you and get your creative juices flowing!What You Will Learn- Discover an aweome range of Raspberry Pi projects- Bridge the gap between software and hardware through your Pi and find out how to make an operating system interact with cameras and other hardware- Find out how to use your Raspberry Pi for gaming- Secure your home with this tiny computer!- Make science fiction a reality - build a walking robotIn DetailLooking for inspiration for your next Raspberry Pi project? Not sure where to begin? This Learning Path is the perfect place to begin, providing you with an accessible yet comprehensive journey through Raspberry Pi. Following three modules, you'll soon be confident and prepared to get creative with your microcomputer.Raspberry Pi by Example is the first module in this Learning Path - and it does exactly what it says. It doesn't just teach, it shows you how to go and build some awesome Raspberry Pi projects immediately. Build and play your own games with the Pi, build a complete Internet of Things home automation system that controls your house through Twitter... let your imagination run wild!In the next module we'll look in more depth at building a home security system. You'll be using some of the skills you devoped through the first module, but apply them to something more intricate and impressive. Using a Linux based operating system as the foundations, you'll gradually build up an entire security infrastructure adding cameras, remote controls, and even intrusion alerts!In the final module, we'll take you into the world of Raspberry Pi robotics. By the end of it, you'll have built a biped robot that can interact with its environment!This Learning Path combines some of the best that Packt has to offer in one complete, curated package. It includes content from the following Packt products:- Raspberry Pi By Example by Ashwin Pajankar and Arush Kakkar- Building a Home Security System with Raspberry Pi by Matthew Pole- Raspberry Pi Robotics Essentials by Richard GrimmettStyle and approachIt's not every day you build a home automation system. It's not every day you build a walking robot. But with this Learning Path you'll do just that. So get started and let this tiny computer expand your imagination.

Programmers new to the Raspberry Pi and novice programmers with little to no experience with micro board computing will find the book useful. A basic knowledge of programming languages in general will prove useful for a better understanding of the topics.

Connect your Raspberry Pi to the world with this essential collection of recipes for basic administration and common network services About This Book - Install, administer, and maintain your Raspberry Pi - Explore a new world of computing with this low cost, credit-card sized computer - Connect your Raspberry Pi to other devices on local networks and utilise IoT services Who This Book Is For This book is intended for students, scientists, and hobbyists who wish to connect their Raspberry Pi to other devices on a local area network or to the Internet of Things. Whether you are new to the Raspberry Pi, or already have a lot of experience with it, the recipes in this book will be a valuable reference to you and inspire your next project. You will want to have this book handy as a guide whenever you are working on networking projects for the Raspberry Pi. What You Will Learn - Install, update, and upgrade your Raspberry PI - Configure a firewall to protect your Raspberry Pi and other devices on your local area network - Set up file sharing, remote access, a web server, and your own wiki - Create a wireless access point and use it as an Internet gateway - Stream video, audio, and local device data to IoT services as well as your own websites - Control devices connected to the Raspberry Pi from your phone via the web - Create a giant video wall using multiple monitors and Raspberry Pis In Detail With increasing interest in Maker Projects and the Internet of Things (IoT), students, scientists, and hobbyists are using the Raspberry Pi as a reliable, inexpensive platform to connect local devices to Internet services. This book begins with recipes that are essential to installing the Raspberry Pi and configuring it for network access. Then it continues with recipes on installing common networking services such as firewalls and file sharing. The final chapters include recipes for network monitoring, streaming data from the Raspberry Pi to IoT services, and using clusters of Raspberry Pis to store and analyze large volumes of data. Style and approach This book contains a collection of practical, engaging recipes that will guide you through enhancing your Raspberry Pi's existing network.

Work through a mix of amazing robotic projects using the Raspberry Pi Zero or the Raspberry Pi 3About This Book- Easy to follow instructions, yet the ones that help you build powerful robots, and exclusive coverage of mobile robots with the Pi Zero- Build robots that can run, swim and fly and the cutting-edge dimension of robotics that is possible with the Raspberry Pi Zero and Pi 3- Interact with your projects wirelessly and make sci-fi possible, right in your homeWho This Book Is ForThis book is for hobbyists and programmers who are excited about using the Raspberry Pi 3 and Raspberry Pi Zero. It is for those who are taking their first steps towards using these devices to control hardware and software and write simple programs that enable amazing projects. No programming experience is required, Just a little computer and mechanical aptitude and the desire to build some interesting projects.What You Will Learn- Control a variety of different DC motors- Add a USB webcam to see what your robot can see- Attach a projector to project information- Insert USB control hardware to control a complex robot with two legs- Include speech recognition so that your projects can receive commands- Add speech output to that the robot can communicate with the world around it- Include wireless communication so that you can see what the robot is seeing and control the robot from a distanceIn DetailThis book will allow you to take full advantage of Raspberry Pi Zero and Raspberry Pi 3 by building both simple and complex robotic projects. The book takes a mission-critical approach to show you how to build amazing robots and helps you decide which board to use for which type of robot. The book puts a special emphasis on designing mobile (or movable) robots using the Raspberry Pi Zero. The projects will show inexpensive, yet powerful, ways to take full advantage. It will teach you how to program Raspberry Pi, control the movement of your robot, and add features to your robots.Style and approachThis fun and practical tutorial contain step-by-step instructions to get you hands-on building inexpensive projects. It contains mission-critical chapters and everything you need to know to get started.

Create unique and amazing projects by using the powerful combination of Yocto and Raspberry PiAbout This Book- Set up and configure the Yocto Project efficiently with Raspberry Pi- Deploy multimedia applications from existing Yocto/OE layers- An easy-to-follow guide to utilize your custom recipes on your Raspberry PiWho This Book Is ForIf you are a student or a developer of embedded software, embedded Linux engineer or embedded systems in competence with Raspberry Pi and want to discover the Yocto Project, then this book is for you. Experience with Yocto is not needed.What You Will Learn- Explore the basic concept of Yocto's build system and how it is organized in order to use it efficiently with Raspberry Pi- Generate your first image with Yocto for the Raspberry Pi- Understand how to customize your Linux kernel within the Yocto Project- Customize your image in order to integrate your own applications- Write your own recipes for your graphical applications- Integrate a custom layer for the Raspberry PiIn DetailThe Yocto Project is a Linux Foundation workgroup, which produces tools (SDK) and processes (configuration, compilation, installation) that will enable the creation of Linux distributions for embedded software, independent of the architecture of embedded software (Raspberry Pi, i.MX6, and so on). It is a powerful build system that allows you to master your personal or professional development.This book presents you with the configuration of the Yocto Framework for the Raspberry Pi, allowing you to create amazing and innovative projects using the Yocto/OpenEmbedded eco-system. It starts with the basic introduction of Yocto's build system, and takes you through the setup and deployment steps for Yocto. It then helps you to develop an understanding of Bitbake (the task scheduler), and learn how to create a basic recipe through a GPIO application example. You can then explore the different types of Yocto recipe elements (LICENSE, FILES, SRC_URI, and so on). Next, you will learn how to customize existing recipes in Yocto/OE layers and add layers to your custom environment (qt5 for example).Style and approachA step by step guide covering the fundamentals to create amazing new projects with Raspberry Pi and Yocto.