Introduction: Budget Raspberry Pi Robot
Comprehensive Online Guide: http://www.piddlerintheroot.com/project-nomad/
Step 1: Parts Breakdown/Budget
PARTS:
RPI 3 - https://amzn.to/2VA9pQY
RPI 3 Camera - https://amzn.to/2VF3UjL
4 Amp Power Adapter - https://amzn.to/2CTptWu
16GB micro SD - https://amzn.to/2SFMwd3
120 pcs jumper cable: https://ebay.to/2VAb9cY
HC-SR04 Sensors - https://amzn.to/2Ryw0hH
Resistor Assortment - https://amzn.to/2CV8vHa
HC-SR04 Brackets - https://amzn.to/2C6iwzY
16-Channel Servo Controller: https://amzn.to/2CasoIK
5.5x2.1mm Male+Female DC Power Socket: https://amzn.to/2VA5ZNW
Breadboards - https://amzn.to/2CZfCyF
9g Servos: https://amzn.to/2VAvcrF
L298N - 5 Pcs: https://amzn.to/2VycIIm
Buck Converters - https://amzn.to/2RzFEka
4WD Robotics Kit - https://amzn.to/2CXI4Ri (chassis in tutorial out of stock)
12V Lithium Ion Battery Bank - https://amzn.to/2ADQVWG
Misc. items needed:
-small zip ties
-mounting tape
-hot glue gun
-rigid plastic for servo base/camera
Step 2: Assembly
Step 3: Final Assembly/Testing/Code
REFERENCE LINKS:
Raspberry Pi Camera Setup – https://www.linux-projects.org/uv4l/installation/
Motor Controller Setup – http://www.piddlerintheroot.com/l298n-dual-h-bridg...
Servo Controller Setup – http://www.piddlerintheroot.com/16-channel-servo-c...
Ultrasonic Sensor Setup – http://www.piddlerintheroot.com/hc-sr04/
CODE:
Step 4: Updates*
Added WEB GUI:
Dashboard displays live-stream video along with live updates from obstacle avoidance system.
More information can be found here: https://github.com/dapiddler/NOMAD