Introduction to Raspberry Pi 4

Name: Introduction to Raspberry Pi 4
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Learn to create software & hardware projects using Raspberry Pi 4 & Python

Created byVenkatesh Varadachari, Naveen PS

Last updated 6/2022

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What you'll learn

Get deep knowledge about the hardware features of the Raspberry Pi 4 and its applications
Become confident in setting up the hardware and software for the Raspberry Pi 4 and troubleshooting
A basic understanding of Linux and Python Programming
Basics of physical computation, and would be able to interface a wide variety of sensors and actuators like LED, Button, Light Sensor, Motion Sensor, Motors, Ultrasonic Sensors, and much more
Learn about UART, I2C and SPI Protocols on the Raspberry Pi 4 using hands-on projects
Control GPIO pins wirelessly using Bluetooth and be able to build basic IoT projects using the Cayenne Platform

Course content

6 sections • 36 lectures • 4h 10m total length

Introduction to the course5:46
Initiate the course with an overview of Raspberry Pi 4 and its hardware features. Learn to set up hardware and software, Linux, Python, and physical computing with sensors and actuators.
Getting acquainted with Raspberry Pi, the credit card sized computer8:34
Discover the Raspberry Pi, a credit card-sized, low-cost single-board computer. Watch a brief hardware overview of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and its features.
Part 1: In-depth insights into the hardware features of the Raspberry Pi 46:06
Explore the raspberry pi 4 model b hardware in depth, including the 64-bit quad-core bcm2711 cpu, video core vi gpu, lpddr4 ram options, micro sd storage, and 40 gpio pins.
Part 2: In-depth insights into the hardware features of the Raspberry Pi 49:51
Explore the Raspberry Pi 4 model B hardware features, including ports and networking chips. Understand USB-C power, OTG, dual micro HDMI outputs, and CSI camera interface to enable GPU offload.
Essential Accessories & Setting up the hardware9:32
Identify essential accessories for the Raspberry Pi 4 and set up the hardware for first boot. Follow power, storage, display, input, and cooling steps to ensure a reliable, safe start.
Assignment 1

Installing and Setting up the OS9:26
Learn to prepare a microSD card, install Raspbian Buster via NOOBS, configure Wi-Fi, update the OS, and explore headless installation and remote communication for the Raspberry Pi 4.
Updated Method to Do Headless Installation on Raspberry Pi 40:32
Important Update After the Release of Raspberry Pi OS0:39
The New 64 Bit Raspberry Pi OS0:18
FAQ on Troubleshooting the Raspberry Pi 43:03
Remote Communication with the Raspberry Pi 410:47
Configure the Raspberry Pi 4 for remote communication with SSH and VNC, enable remote access and file transfer over the internet, and set a static IP for reliable control.
Overview of the Buster OS5:59
Explore the Raspberry Pi 4 with the Raspbian Buster OS, covering the desktop, applications menu, file manager, LXTerminal, Chromium browser access, and the Raspberry Pi configuration and preferences tools.
Updated Backup & Restore Method for Pi0:24
How to backup & restore in the Raspberry Pi 47:02
Back up the Raspberry Pi 4 micro SD card on Windows using Win32 Disk Imager. On Mac OS, clone the card via terminal to a .dmg image and restore.
Raspberry Pi Troubleshooting7:24
Learn practical Raspberry Pi 4 troubleshooting methods to diagnose and fix power, HDMI, SD card, network, and boot issues using a structured flowchart and practical checks.
Assignment 2

Basics of Linux6:46
Explore the Linux kernel and its functions, the file system hierarchy in Raspbian Buster, and Linux commands for user management, automation, and scheduling tasks on a Raspberry Pi 4.
Basic Linux commands7:20
Master basic linux commands for the Raspberry Pi, including navigating with pwd, ls, and cd, and managing files with mkdir, rmdir, rm -rf, cp, mv, and sudo.
Advanced Linux commands5:07
Learn advanced Linux commands for Raspberry Pi 4, including grep with regular expressions, find -iname, ps and kill, vcgencmd measure_temp, dmesg, netstat, and chmod permission management.
Automating & Scheduling Tasks7:40
Learn basic shell scripting to automate tasks on the Raspberry Pi 4 and schedule them with crontab, including boot-time automation and running simple hello-world style scripts.
Assignment 3
Quiz 1

Basics of Python Programming11:17
Explore the basics of Python programming on Raspberry Pi 4, covering variables, data types (numbers, strings, lists, tuples, dictionaries), type casting, loops, and IDE use.
Typecasting & loops in Python8:26
Explore typecasting and loops in Python on the Raspberry Pi 4, using type(), str(), int(), and examples of concatenation, arithmetic, and for and while loops.
Conditional Branching & Functions in Python6:24
Explore conditional branching and user defined functions in Python by building a simple calculator project, using if and else, input handling, type casting, and return values.
Modules in Python6:06
Discover how to import and use Python modules, call functions with the dot notation, and access constants like pi and e. Install packages from raspberry archives with apt and pip.
Create a GUI with Python7:34
Create a graphical user interface with python using widgets and geometry managers to build a simple gui app. Explore core widgets and the main window with the event loop.
Assignment 4
Quiz 2

Getting started with physical computing on the Raspberry Pi 49:35
Introduction to Hardware Interfacing on the Raspberry Pi 47:50
Explore hardware interfacing on the Raspberry Pi 4 by setting up a breadboard, wiring an LED with a resistor, and using the GPIO Zero library with Python to blink it.
Working with LEDs & Buttons7:57
Master pulse width modulation to control LCD brightness and multiple LEDs on Raspberry Pi 4, and use buttons with Python to switch LEDs on and off and adjust duty cycles.
Working with LDR & PIR Sensors7:55
Explore how a light dependent resistor and a passive infrared (pir) sensor work and interface them with the Raspberry Pi using an adc or a capacitor.
Working with Relays6:40
Explore the basics of relays, their operating principle, and interfacing a two-channel relay module with Raspberry Pi, including NO/NC contacts, common ground, and a CFL demo.
Working with Ultrasonic Sensor & DC Motors11:24
Learn the basics of ultrasonic sensors and distance measurement, interface an HC-SR04 with a Raspberry Pi, and drive a DC motor with a motor driver to build an obstacle-avoidance robot.
Working with UART, I2C & SPI Protocols19:38
Explore UART, I2C, and SPI protocols and how to configure a Raspberry Pi 4 to interface with LCD displays and an RFID reader using Python.
Assignment 5
Quiz 3

Introduction to Wireless Communication in Raspberry Pi 47:18
Explore the Raspberry Pi 4's built-in Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, Bluetooth 5.0 benefits, and how Zigbee and NFC modules expand wireless options for robotics, environmental sensing, and remote control.
Remote GPIO Control with Bluetooth7:33
Explore wireless control of Raspberry Pi GPIO over Bluetooth using the Blue Dot library, pairing an Android phone to drive a two-wheel robot and light an LCD on GPIO 17.
Update: How to work with BlueDot?
Introduction to the Cayenne Platform5:26
Explore the Cayenne platform for IoT, including its app, online dashboard, cloud, and agent, and learn to set up Raspberry Pi, drag-and-drop projects, and manage sensors, actuators, data, and alerts.
IoT Project With Cayenne7:39
Learn to build an IoT project on Raspberry Pi using the Cayenne dashboard, monitor CPU, RAM, storage, and temperature with widgets, and control an LCD via GPIO as a switch.
Assignment 6

Requirements

Good Logical Thinking
Basic Understanding of Electronics

Description

June 2022 Update:

Added a New Lecture With Updated Steps for Headless Installation using Raspberry Pi Imager App
Overview of the new Raspberry Pi 64 Bit OS
Updated Backup & Restore Method for Pi

September 2020 Update

Important Update After the Release of Raspberry Pi OS - Changes in VNC Viewer Setup
FAQ on Troubleshooting the Raspberry Pi 4

July 2020 Update

Included Documentation to implement Remote GPIO Control over Bluetooth without any error.

Hello learners, Welcome to MAKERDEMY’s "Introduction to Raspberry Pi 4" course. This is an introductory course about Raspberry Pi 4, the credit-card sized computer, which is the latest & greatest in the line-up from the Raspberry Pi foundation. As this is a beginner level course, no prior knowledge of programming or electronics is required to start. If you are a hobbyist, a teacher, or an absolute beginner who wants to get introduced to the world of physical computing using the Raspberry Pi 4, this fully self-contained course is meant for you. We have tailored this course by giving equal importance to projects as well as the concepts. Furthermore, with numerous custom-made illustrations and animations, we have set the standard in terms of production quality. All so that you can have a terrific learning experience.

By the end of the course, you will get deep insights into the hardware features of the Raspberry Pi 4. You will learn to configure and set up the software properly and also learn to do proper troubleshooting. You will become competent with Linux & Python programming. You will learn to work with several actuators & sensors like LED, Button, Light Sensor, Motion Sensor, Motors, Ultrasonic Sensors, and much more. You will be confident in working with UART, I2C, and SPI Protocols on the Raspberry Pi 4. You will also learn wireless communication using Bluetooth and implement an IoT project using the Cayenne Platform.

So, come join me in this introductory course on the Raspberry Pi 4. I am looking forward to being your instructor and hearing about all the wonderful projects you were able to build after completing this course.

Who this course is for:

A hobbyist who wants to learn to work with the latest Raspberry Pi
A teacher who wants to get a head start into the world of Physical computing for guiding his or her students
A total beginner, who wants to do projects to solve problems using the Raspberry Pi

Introduction to Raspberry Pi 4

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Course content

Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi 45 lectures • 40min

Setting up the Software10 lectures • 46min

Linux Fundamentals for Raspberry Pi4 lectures • 27min

Python Programming5 lectures • 40min

Physical Computing with Raspberry Pi 47 lectures • 1hr 11min

Wireless Communication in the Raspberry Pi 45 lectures • 28min

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