Raspberry Pi Automation: Building a Touch-Screen Control Hub

Create a custom automation system to control hardware, lights, and electronics using a Raspberry Pi and a touch-screen interface.

4.4 (315) ⏱ 1h 44m 📚 9 lessons 🎧 Audio version

About this course

Transform your Raspberry Pi into a powerful, centralized command center for your workspace or home. This course provides a clear path for anyone looking to bridge the gap between software and the physical world by building a dedicated touch-screen automation hub. You will learn how to assemble a functional bench computer that can switch appliances on and off, manage hardware modules, and display a professional graphical interface. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to design and implement your own automation projects using modern Python practices and standard electronic components. What you'll learn: - Understand Raspberry Pi hardware architecture and GPIO pin management - Configure and calibrate a touch-screen display for interactive control - Build a custom graphical user interface using Python for hardware interaction - Master relay modules to safely control high-power devices like lights and fans - Practice modern Python coding standards including type hints and the gpiozero library - Integrate camera modules for monitoring and visual feedback - Apply basic electronics principles to wire components securely and efficiently The course begins with foundational concepts, covering the essential hardware and software setup required for a stable automation platform. You will then progress through step-by-step written guides on wiring, interface design, and logic implementation to create a fully operational control system. This course is designed for beginners, hobbyists, and makers who want to start with electronics and automation. No prior experience with programming or hardware assembly is required to begin. Start building your own custom hardware controller today.

What you'll get

  • 📜 Certificate of completion
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  • 🎧 Audio version included
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  • 📱 Phone or computer
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  • 💸 30-day refund
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  • Short & focused
    1h 44m of practical content

Reviews (2)

Roberto Morales EC Verified learner
★ 5 · 2026-01-01T17:45:55+00:00

This course delivered exactly what I needed. The explanations were clear and concise. Big thumbs up!

Oskari Niemi FI
★ 3 · 2025-02-04T15:59:55+00:00

Pretty informative. I liked the practical application examples, though the initial setup took longer than I expected.

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