Raspberry Pi 3 Projects for Java Programmers

Pradeeka Seneviratne

ISBN 10: 1786462125 / ISBN 13: 9781786462121

Published by Packt Publishing Limited, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Raspberry Pi 3 Projects for Java Programmers
• Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1786462125
• ISBN 13: 9781786462121
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Learn the art of building enticing projects by unleashing the potential of Raspberry Pi 3 using Java

About This Book

• Explore the small yet powerful mini computer in order to run java applications
• Leverage Java libraries to build exciting projects on home automation, IoT, and Robotics by leveraging Java libraries
• Get acquainted with connecting electronic sensors to your Raspberry Pi 3 using Java APIs.

Who This Book Is For

The book is aimed at Java programmers who are eager to get their hands-on Raspberry Pi and build interesting projects using java. They have a very basic knowledge of Raspberry Pi.

What You Will Learn

• Use presence detection using the integrated bluetooth chip
• Automatic light switch using presence detection
• Use a centralized IoT service to publish data using RPC
• Control a robot by driving motors using PWM
• Create a small web service capable of performing actions on the Raspberry Pi and supply readings
• Image capture using Java together with the OpenCV framework

In Detail

Raspberry Pi is a small, low cost and yet very powerful development platform. It is used to interact with attached electronics by the use of it's GPIO pins for multiple use cases, mainly Home Automation and Robotics.

Our book is a project-based guide that will show you how to utilize the Raspberry Pi's GPIO with Java and how you can leverage this utilization with your knowledge of Java. You will start with installing and setting up the necessary hardware to create a seamless development platform. You will then straightaway start by building a project that will

About the Author

Pradeeka Seneviratne

Pradeeka Seneviratne is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience in computer programming and systems designing. He is an expert in the development of Arduino and Raspberry Pi-based embedded systems. Pradeeka is currently a full-time embedded software engineer who works with embedded systems and highly scalable technologies. Previously, he worked as a software engineer for several IT infrastructure and technology servicing companies. He collaborated with the Outernet (Free data from space, forever) project as a volunteer hardware and software tester for Lighthouse, and Raspberry Pi-based DIY Outernet receivers based on Ku band satellite frequencies. He is also the author of three books: 1. Internet of Things with Arduino Blueprints [Packt Publishing] 2. IoT: Building Arduino-based Projects [Packt Publishing] 3. Building Arduino PLCs [Apress]