Things needed for this book

The following items are needed for this book. The sources provided are just a suggestion. The reader is welcome to buy them from an equivalent alternative source:

The other items needed for this include a USB mouse, USB keyboard, and a monitor with the HDMI output or DVI output. We will also need an HDMI cable (or DVI to HDMI cable if the monitor has an DVI output). Some vendors such as the Pi Hut sell the Raspberry Pi Zero accessories as a kit (for example, https://thepihut.com/collections/raspberry-pi-accessories/products/raspberry-pi-zero-essential-kit).

Apart from the components mentioned in this section, we will also discuss certain features of the Raspberry Pi Zero and Python programming using additional components such as sensors and GPIO expanders. These components are optional but definitely useful while learning the different aspects of Python programming.

The electronics starter kit mentioned in the bill of materials is just an example. Feel free to order any beginners electronics kit (that contains a similar mix of electronic components).