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Raspberry Pi for Python Programmers Cookbook

You're reading from   Raspberry Pi for Python Programmers Cookbook Over 60 recipes that harness the power of the Raspberry Pi together with Python programming and create enthralling and captivating projects

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ISBN-13 9781785288326
Length 510 pages
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Tim Cox works as a software engineer and is passionate about programming. He holds a bachelor's degree in electronics and electrical engineering and has a rich career in developing embedded software for a range of industries. To support the vision behind the Raspberry Pi and to encourage a new generation of engineers, Tim co-founded the MagPi magazine (the official magazine for the Raspberry Pi). He also produces electronic kits through his site PiHardware.
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Raspberry Pi for Python Programmers Cookbook - Second Edition
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Preface
1. Getting Started with a Raspberry Pi Computer FREE CHAPTER 2. Starting with Python Strings, Files, and Menus 3. Using Python for Automation and Productivity 4. Creating Games and Graphics 5. Creating 3D Graphics 6. Using Python to Drive Hardware 7. Sense and Display Real-World Data 8. Creating Projects with the Raspberry Pi Camera Module 9. Building Robots 10. Interfacing with Technology Hardware and Software List
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Chapter 9. Building Robots

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Building a Rover-Pi robot with forward driving motors

  • Using advanced motor control

  • Building a six-legged Pi-Bug robot

  • Controlling servos directly with ServoBlaster

  • Avoiding objects and obstacles

  • Getting a sense of direction

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Tim Cox works as a software engineer and is passionate about programming. He holds a bachelor's degree in electronics and electrical engineering and has a rich career in developing embedded software for a range of industries. To support the vision behind the Raspberry Pi and to encourage a new generation of engineers, Tim co-founded the MagPi magazine (the official magazine for the Raspberry Pi). He also produces electronic kits through his site PiHardware.
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