The Raspberry Pi has reignited interest in bare-metal computing in schools. As a platform for open-source software, it has also inspired millions of people to try Linux. Have a go with this innovative gadget and practise your skills with the help of our creative projects. Featuring: Meet the Raspberry Pi family - Tour all the current models to find out which one will suit your needs best. Getting started - Take your first steps, from setting up to mastering the absolute basics. Creative projects - Test your skills by embarking on a number of fun and creative Pi projects. Suitable for Pi Zero - Get to grips with the latest device with guides to setting up and specific projects.

Welcome to Raspberry Pi • The Complete Manual

Raspberry Pi 3 • A super-charged Raspberry Pi that _nally does everything you’d want it to, for the exact same price as the previous models

Raspberry Pi Model A+ • Good things come in small packages: find out why the Raspberry Pi A+ is ideal for mobile projects.

Raspberry Pi Zero • The tiny £4 computer has taken the world by storm, but what’s changed?

The starter kit • There’s more to your Pi than first meets the eye. Here are some vital peripherals to get you started

Set up your Raspberry Pi • Learn what goes where in your brand new Raspberry Pi with our easy-to-follow guide

Set up your Pi Zero • Get to grips with your Raspberry Pi Zero, either as a headless device or for use together with a screen and keyboard

Install a distro • We take a look at some of the key aspects involved in installing a pre-built OS

Command line basics • Learn an alternative way to control your Raspberry Pi by using the command line and your keyboard

The Raspbian desktop • Although the Raspberry Pi’s Raspbian operating system is closer to the Mac than Windows, it’s the latter that the desktop most closely resembles

Master the Config tool • Tell your Raspberry Pi how to behave using the powerful built-in Config tool

Get online • To access a world of utilities, apps and resources you need to get online. This is how to do it…

Install and use packages • The Raspberry Pi is great, but it’s made better with the software you install onto it

Use graphical installations • Would you prefer a graphical interface to install new programs? If so, then read on…

GPIO port explained • Learn how to harness the power of the GPIO port on your Raspberry Pi. It’s easier than you think…

Top four add-on boards • Get more out of your Raspberry Pi by using these add-on boards to extend its functionality

Back up your Pi • Take the initiative and back up your Raspberry Pi to make sure you never lose files again

Beginner’s guide to nano • Learn how to edit text on the command line and in a terminal with one of Linux’s best tools

Gain remote desktop access • Learn how to get access to your Raspberry Pi desktop without it being in front of you…

Access your files with SSH • Use the terminal of your home computer to gain quick and secure access to your Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi plus Arduinos • Find out just how to get your Raspberry Pi to talk to and use your Arduino

PyFirmata can help even more • Discover ways to make interacting easier

Program with Scratch • An interactive guide to coding with the Pi’s graphical programming language

Use Scratch blocks and tools • Getting to grips with the Scratch Studio toolbox

Create a Snake clone in Scratch • Design your own version of Snake to test your new programming skills!

Check your mail • With Python, you can have your Raspberry Pi act as mail checker, giving you a running list on incoming email

What about sending emails? • Find out how...