Preface
Machine learning and predictive analytics are becoming one of the key strategies for unlocking growth in a challenging contemporary marketplace .It is one of the fastest growing trends in modern computing and everyone wants to get into the field of machine learning. In order to obtain sufficient recognition in this field, one must be able to understand and design a machine learning system that serves the needs of a project. The idea is to prepare a Learning Path that will help you to tackle the real-world complexities of modern machine learning with innovative and cutting-edge techniques. Also, it will give you a solid foundation in the machine learning design process, and enable you to build customized machine learning models to solve unique problems
What this learning path covers
Module 1, Raspberry Pi By Example, provides you an introduction to the Raspberry Pi. It helps in building games with PyGame and creation of real-life applications with the Raspberry Pi. It further demonstrates the GPIO and cameras with advanced concepts in OpenCV. This module further delves with setting up a web server and creating network utilities.
Module 2, Building a Home Security System with Raspberry Pi, lets you explore the GPIO Port along with building input/ output expansion board which helps in overcoming the limitations on GPIO. It helps you to create log files based on events using Bash Scripts. This module further covers a miscellany of things for accessing home security control panel.
Module 3, Raspberry Pi Robotics Essentials, starts with configuring and programming Raspberry Pi, along with construction of biped platform. It further covers in-depth planning of biped with the details of connecting webcam, hardware and software in order to use input visual data into our system.
What you need for this learning path
- Module 1, Raspberry Pi By Example, recommends you to use the following kit:
Raspberry Pi Model B, B+ or 2 (Multiple boards for last two chapters)
USB hub, powered preferably
Networking hub
PC for preparing SD card
Webcam and/or Pi Camera
- Module 2, Building a Home Security System with Raspberry Pi,, will need the following software:
Gparted dd fake-hwclock
Win32 Disk Imager 0.9.5 PuTTY
i2c-tools
- Module 3, Raspberry Pi Robotics Essentials, asks you to use Raspbian, putty, Image Writer for Windows, libusb-1.0-0-dev and VncServer.
Who this learning path is for
Novice programmers and hobbyists who want to understand how to use Raspberry Pi to build interesting projects and home automation systems, as well as for those who want to delve deeper into the world of Raspberry Pi
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