I bought the rasberryPi then didnt use it for a media server so I thought id try getting into robotics I am new at physical computing and electronics.
Can the RasberryPi operate H-bridge motor controllers byitself using the connections headers on it and python , in fact can i directly connect some sensors to the rasberry pi and read the values coming back to the pi, or do you need a microcontoller for that ?
Ive seen the RaspiRobot board for $29, I want to avoid this due to needing money for sensors. Maybe I shoulddn’t be using the Rasberry pi, I’ve got a Gadget gangster propellor board(using spin languaage) that can communicate sensors ,motor controllers etc.
Or I could use both the propellor and the rasberry pi ? I just thought using the rasberry pi and python might help make things easier .
We’ll be releasing a mini tracked robot with mounting holes for the Pi shortly
We only have one motor control option for the Pi and we are actively searching for new ones.
the Raspberry Pi is a more advanced board simply because it’s running a full operating system. If you are new to robotics, starting with the Gadget Gangster would be easier. Python is a great tool to get started with.
The Propeller tool seems to be restricted to Windows, so it’s not really compatible with the Raspberry Pi which is Linux-based.
Based on the title, are you looking for a tracked robot kit for the Pi?
To be honest I am giving it another day to decide what chassis, the tracked i think would be great outdoors but i am also considering Product Code : RB-Dag-71, a 4WD unit., as its cheaper especially for a first project and the money i save will go to sensors. I can easily add another ‘floor’ to the chassis , if i were to use the raspberry pi and propeller, or i also have a small Basic Stamp Homework board which I could use. I’m going to be learning stamp code over next few weeks and I even think there is a graphical editor making programming easier.
The advantage of the prop is probably the libraries of code just waiting to be downloaded to operate sensors and control motors, the Basic stamp would be a little similar. I just have been enjoying learning python and since I have a raspberry pi i just thought it would be good to try and use that?
PS. Sometimes I think I’m missing out ,never having any interest in C or the Arduino because when I Google robotics there is so much stuff promoted for arduino. But I’ll get over it !
I am new at physical computing and electronics.