The Raspberry Pi Page

I’ve been working on developing device controllers with the Raspberry Pi. I’ve also had to learn a lot about programming the Pi in the process.

From Apple to Raspberry Pi

A collection of my ongoing blog-posts on transitioning into a Raspberry Pi from being a iPhone App developer since 2011.

Going from Apple to Raspberry Pi An introduction to my adventures with the Raspberry Pi

Basic Programming Techniques

• Variables and Types A few thoughts on the difference between static and dynamic typing.
• Look ma! No Braces!! Unlike C-based syntax, Python uses a four space tab to indicate blocks of code. What does that mean?
• Python’s If An introduction to the If…elif…else structure of Python, which does all of Switch…case and if in one foul swoop.
• While Loops A look at one common loop structure in Python.
• Python for Loops A very differnt philosophy went into the for loop compared to many computer languages. Think “fast enumeration”

Using Functions and Classes

• Transitioning into Functions. How to make a function in Python.
• Making Classes in PythonAn introduction to classes in Python, and how to make class constructors correctly.
• Importing Classes and Disturbing Attributes.How to use classes in other modules, and some disturbing discoveries about class attributes.
• Using Inheritance and Overrides A beginning discussion about inheritance in Python where we override a function in a subclass, and add an attribute.

Python GUI :TKinter

Tkinter is the standard module for Graphical user interfaces in Python.

• Windows Buttons and Widgets — on Pi!
• From Apple to Raspberry Pi: Configuring Buttons for GUI
• Living without Storyboards and Interface Builder
• Making Icons and Cool Buttons
• Making Round Rectangle buttons — The Movie
• More widgets! More Power!!
• A Gentle Introduction to Themed Widgets With ttk
• Using Object Oriented Programming with Tkinter
• Adding Combo Box Selections and Message Boxes
• A MVC Template for Tkinter
• An Example of Implementing a Python MVC (Part 1)
• An Example of Implementing a Python MVC (Part 2)
• How to Make a List Box (Somewhat) Useful
• Adding Scroll Bars and Frames
• Adding a Tkinter Text Box in Python
• A Scroll List Box that Works

Other Links

A number of other resources out there that have been very helpful:

Adafruit Learning System — Raspberry Pi

I learned a lot about setup here. I have not yet tried some of the electronics projects, but I’m planning to. Here’s ones I’ve used:
• Adafruit’s Raspberry Pi Lesson 1. Preparing an SD Card for your Raspberry Pi
• Adafruit’s Raspberry Pi Lesson 2. First Time Configuration
• Adafruit’s Raspberry Pi Lesson 6. Using SSH
• Adafruit’s Raspberry Pi Lesson 7. Remote Control with VNC