Chapter 0:
Episode 0 – Introduction and Overview
Course Introduction
The course is led by Pinder, who brings over four years of expertise in Raspberry Pi and web application security.
It is aimed at beginners and is divided into four key sections:
Course Layout
- Overview: Explains what a Raspberry Pi is and how to select the right model based on individual requirements.
- Setting Up the Environment: Walks through the installation of the operating system and setting up the network.
- Hands-On Projects: Showcases practical projects that leverage the full potential of the Raspberry Pi.
- Project Development: Focuses on using the Raspberry Pi Zero W for more complex, advanced projects.
Understanding Raspberry Pi Models
Describes the various Raspberry Pi models, helping learners understand the distinctions and guiding them on which model best fits their needs.
Setting Up Your Raspberry Pi
Guides you through the installation of the OS.
Teaches how to access the system remotely using a graphical user interface (GUI).
Covers projects related to security, including ethical hacking methods.
Practical Projects and Applications
- Building a Wi-Fi jammer to disrupt network signals in a specific area.
- Creating an ad blocker that works across an entire network.
- Using the Raspberry Pi to monitor environmental factors like temperature, humidity, pressure, and motion.
Exploring the Raspberry Pi Zero W
Focuses on the compact Raspberry Pi Zero W and its versatile applications:
- Building a functional Wi-Fi router.
- Crafting a portable personal computer.
- Cracking Wi-Fi passwords.
- Integrating a camera module.
Conclusion and Next Steps
The course is designed for beginners, offering both basic knowledge and hands-on practice.
It’s also beneficial for more experienced users who want to discover new project ideas.
Pinder encourages ongoing learning with additional follow-up videos.
Episode 1 – What is Raspberry Pi
Before diving deeper, it’s crucial to first understand what a Raspberry Pi actually is. It’s a compact, credit card-sized computer that integrates all the key components (such as RAM, processor, storage, etc.) on a single board—hence the term “single-board computer.” This video serves as a basic introduction, and the next one will go over the different versions of the Raspberry Pi.
Episode 2 – Which Raspberry Pi Model Should You Choose?
In this video, we’ll explore the different Raspberry Pi models to help you pick the one that suits your needs best.
- Raspberry Pi 1: A basic model that is no longer available.
- Raspberry Pi 2: Comes with HDMI but lacks Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
- Raspberry Pi 0: Extremely affordable at $5, but doesn’t have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Raspberry Pi 3: The most recommended option. It includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and is priced at $35.
- Raspberry Pi 0W: Very similar to the Pi 0, but with added Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, costing $10.
Episode 3 – Raspberry Pi 3 Review - In this tutorial, we’ll take a closer look at the Raspberry Pi 3, focusing on its hardware features:
- Ports: Equipped with 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 Ethernet port, 1 HDMI port, and 1 audio output. Note that it lacks USB 3.0 and a microphone input (you’ll need a USB mic).
- Storage: There’s no internal storage. It relies on microSD cards for data storage.
- Memory: 1 GB of RAM, which is adequate for most basic tasks.
- Processor: Powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, running at speeds of up to 1.2 GHz.
- Connectivity: Features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It also supports monitor mode, which is useful for network-related activities.
- GPIO Pins: Perfect for projects involving the Internet of Things (IoT).
- Architecture: Built on ARMv8, which is a step up from the ARMv6 architecture in the Pi 0W.
Episode 4 – Raspberry Pi Zero W Review - The Raspberry Pi Zero W is a small, affordable board that shares similarities with the Raspberry Pi Zero, but it comes with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Key specifications include:
- ARM11 CPU, running at speeds of up to 1.1 GHz.
- 512 MB of RAM.
- Ports: Includes Micro USB, HDMI, power, microSD, and a CSI camera port.
- 40 unpopulated GPIO pins, allowing for flexibility in hardware projects.
- Supports monitor mode and packet injection, making it useful for network tasks.
- Perfect for compact projects such as time-lapse cameras, web servers, or Wi-Fi access points.
Episode 5 – How to Install the Operating System on Your Raspberry Pi - In this section, we’ll walk you through the steps to prepare the SD card for your Raspberry Pi:
- Selecting an SD Card: Use a card with a minimum capacity of 8 GB (Class 10 recommended for better performance).
- Downloading the Raspbian OS: Get the desktop version of Raspbian OS from the official Raspberry Pi website.
- Flashing the OS: Extract the OS image and use Etcher to flash it onto the SD card.
- Enabling SSH: Create an empty file named ssh in the SD card’s boot partition to enable SSH.
- Setting Up User Credentials: Create a userconf.txt file to specify your username and an encrypted password.
- Generating an Encrypted Password: Use OpenSSL on a Linux machine or an online terminal to generate the encrypted password.
- Once these steps are completed, the Raspberry Pi will boot up, ready for remote SSH access with the credentials you’ve set.