Cool add-on hardware sources developed for the Raspberry Pi platform
by Sai Yamanoor, Srihari Yamanoor
Raspberry Pi Mechatronics Projects HOTSHOT
- Raspberry Pi Mechatronics Projects HOTSHOT
- Table of Contents
- Raspberry Pi Mechatronics Projects HOTSHOT
- Credits
- About the Authors
- About the Reviewers
- www.PacktPub.com
- Preface
- 1. Hello World
- A quick introduction to the Raspberry Pi
- Where can I buy a Raspberry Pi?
- Mission briefing
- Hunting and gathering
- Setting up the GPIO
- GPIO programming using Python
- Electrical output of our program
- Mission accomplished
- Hotshot challenge
- 2. A Raspberry WebIDE Example
- Mission briefing
- Installation, features, and usage of the Occidentalis operating system from Adafruit
- Setup of a remote login into the Raspberry Pi
- Installation of the Raspberry Pi WebIDE
- Python development on the WebIDE
- Test and debugging examples using the WebIDE
- Mission accomplished
- Hotshot challenge
- 3. The Arduino Raspberry Pi Interface
- Mission briefing
- Installing the Arduino IDE
- Programming the Arduino using the Raspberry Pi
- Raspberry Pi AlaMode
- The Weasley weather clock
- Controlling the stepper using the Arduino
- Controlling the RGB LED Strip using the Arduino
- I2C Communication using the Arduino (optional)
- Serial port communication with the Raspberry Pi
- Mission accomplished
- Hotshot challenge
- 4. Christmas Light Sequencer
- 5. Internet of Things Example – An E-mail Alert Water Fountain
- 6. Raspberry Pi as a Personal Assistant
- 7. Raspberry Pi-based Line Following Robot
- Mission briefing
- Assembly of the Pi Plate for the line following robot
- Sensor selection, interface, and data interpretation
- Implementation of line following logic based on sensor data
- Testing the motor driver circuit
- Preparation of the line following course
- Designing the chassis for the line following robot
- A step-by-step assembly of the robot
- Mission accomplished
- Hotshot challenge
- 8. Connect Four Desktop Game using Raspberry Pi
- Mission briefing
- Hello world example with the pygame
- Getting started with the Connect Four game (UI and sound effects)
- Interfacing game inputs using the PiFace module
- A brief description of the Connect Four Game AI
- Marquee design and control (optional)
- Setup of the switches using a cardboard box
- Mission accomplished
- Hotshot challenge
- 9. The Raspberry Pi-enabled Pet/Wildlife Monitor
- 10. Raspberry Pi Personal Health Monitor
- Mission briefing
- Setting up a web server to record health parameters
- A simple exercise tool using the Raspberry Pi
- Setting up an e-mail feed parser to refill a prescription as well as remind the user about an upcoming doctor's appointment
- A simple tool that reminds a person to take his/her pills
- Mission accomplished
- Hotshot challenge
- 11. Home Automation using Raspberry Pi
- 12. Using a Raspberry Pi for Science and Education
- 13. Tips and Tricks
- Mission briefing
- Setting up Raspberry Pi as a development platform
- Remotely logging in the Raspberry Pi from anywhere on the Internet
- Problems that might be encountered while using Raspberry Pi
- Cool add-on hardware sources developed for the Raspberry Pi platform
- Project ideas that can be implemented over a weekend
- Useful resources for the Raspberry Pi
- Mission accomplished
- Index
There are several products and add-on hardware developed specifically for Raspberry Pi. Most of them are designed specifically for Raspberry Pi. Some of them are available through DIY product sellers such as Sparkfun and Adafruit Industries. Most products are developed through crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo. We made our best effort to introduce a new piece of hardware in each project. A simple web search should pop up a new product for a specific application.
The Raspberry Pi model A+ and B+ has more GPIO pins than the model A and B. The model B+ has two more USB ports while model A+ consumes less power than the model A. Hence, it is possible use a power over Ethernet module (PoE). Check out http://www.silvertel.com/component/content/article/22-latest-news/304-raspberry-pi-poe.html for more information.
If you own a Raspberry Pi B+ but the hardware you own is compatible with Raspberry Pi model B, you can make use of a 40 pin to 26 pin adapter available from Adafruit Industries (https://www.adafruit.com/products/1986).
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