Damien Greathouse has written a tutorial on using the Google Voice API to send SMS messages via the Pi.
Develop Java Apps using the #RaspberryPi – new MOOC from Oracle
A new Massive Open Online Course has been released by Oracle, and it’s FREE. In this course, you will write Java Embedded applications that:
- Read input data from switches and drive LED’s using the GPIO interface
- Read temperature and barometric pressure from an I2C device
- Read the device’s current location using a GPS UART device
- Store and manage data collected
- Report data to a client through a variety of communication options
Sounds exciting, and a great way to learn Java with the Pi.
Set up WordPress on your #RaspberryPi
Gary Newell has written a comprehensive guide to getting WordPress working on the Pi.
First of all, you need to follow his tutorial on starting a personal web server. This ensures you have all the required software.
Then, follow his new blog post to install WordPress itself and get it working with your database.
Auto install X remote control on the #RaspberryPi
Simon Walters has written a script that will allow you to install X11VNC onto your Pi. This will allow you to connect, using a VNC client, to the X-windows desktop. Very useful as the procedure can be a little tricky. Instructions are available over on his blog.
Code Club announces new CPD initiative for schools & teachers
Code Club, the not-for-profit organisation that started up 100s of school learn-to-program clubs, has announced a new initiative Code Club Pro which will launch in April. With the support of Google and CAS (Computing at Schools), Code Club Pro will be a nationwide training programme to teach core computing skills to primary school teachers.
You can read more about it over on the Raspberry Pi Foundation blog or alternatively you can visit the Code Club Pro site and express your interest.
#CamJam – Live Streaming from tomorrow’s Jam #rjam @Raspberry_Pi #r
We are hoping to stream live video and audio from the Jam tomorrow, courtesy of the brilliant Institute of Astronomy. The URL you need to use to view the stream is as follows:
http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/ioa/streaming/
The programme is available to download from: http://camjam.me/camjam/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/CamJam-5-Programme-v2.pdf
The stream is also recorded so if you miss watching it live, you can catch up in a few days time once we’ve uploaded everything to YouTube.
If you aren’t coming to the Jam, we hope that watching the stream will give you an idea of what goes on and that you’ll be able to join us next time either in person or by watching the live stream again.
Michael Horne & Tim Richardson