Simple Electronics with GPIO Zero, 2nd edition

Simple Electronics with GPIO Zero (2nd Edition) by Phil King is a hands-on guide to physical computing with Raspberry Pi. From controlling LEDs and buttons to building robots and motion-sensing alarms, this book provides step-by-step projects that take you from beginner to confident maker.

Using Python and the GPIO Zero library, you'll learn to control electronic components and sensors with just a few lines of code. Clear explanations and easy-to-follow diagrams make the GPIO pins accessible to everyone.

What You'll Learn

• GPIO Basics – Understanding Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins
• LED Control – Light up and control LED circuits
• Push Buttons – Add interactive inputs to your projects
• Sensors – Work with distance, motion, and other sensors
• Python Programming – Control electronics with GPIO Zero library

Featured Projects

• Distance rangefinder
• Laser-powered tripwire
• Motion-sensing alarm
• Raspberry Pi robot

Specifications

• Author: Phil King
• Edition: 2nd
• Publisher: Raspberry Pi Press

Ideal For

• Beginners to physical computing
• Raspberry Pi enthusiasts
• Anyone learning Python for hardware control
• Makers wanting hands-on electronics projects