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SunFounder PiCar-X

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The PiCar-X is an AI-driven self-driving robot car for the Raspberry Pi platform, upon which the Raspberry Pi acts as the control center. The PiCar-X’s 2-axis camera module, ultrasonic module, and line tracking modules can provide the functions of color/face/traffic-signs detection, automatic obstacle avoidance, automatic line tracking, etc.

PiCar-X has two programming languages: Blockly and Python. No matter what language you program in, you’ll find detailed steps to teach you everything from configuring the Raspberry Pi to running the relevant example code.

• Play with Python

  • This chapter is for those who enjoy programming in Python or want to learn the Python language.

  • To get Picar-X working properly, you must install some libraries first.

  • The Raspberry Pi configuration and samples code for the PiCar-X are provided in this chapter.

  • An APP - SunFounder Controller is also provided to allow you to remotely control the PiCar-X on your mobile device.

• Play with Ezblock

  • In this section, you will use a Blockly based APP, Ezblock Studio, which, like Scratch, allows you to drag and drop blocks to make Picar-X move.

  • It is required to reinstall the SD card with the operating system we provide with pre-installed Ezblock environment before programming. It is recommended to use a new or unused TF card for this section.

  • Ezblock Studio is available for nearly all types of devices, including Macs, PCs, and Androids.

  • Ezblock Studio is a good choice if you are 6-12 years old, or don’t have programming skills, or want to test Picar-X quickly.

Content

• About This Kit
• Introduction
  • The History of Self-driving Cars
  • About PiCar-X
  • Deep Learning and Neural Networks
• Assembly Instructions
• Adjust Servo for Assembly
• Play with Python
  • Quick Guide on Python
    • 1. What Do We Need?
    • 2. Installing the OS
    • 3. Power Supply for Raspberry Pi (Important)
    • 4. Set up Your Raspberry Pi
    • 5. Install All the Modules(Important)
    • 6. Enable I2C Interface(Important)
    • 7. Servo Adjust(Important)
  • 0. Calibrating the PiCar-X
    • Calibrate Motors & Servo
    • Calibrate Grayscale Module
  • 1. Let PiCar-X Move
  • 2. Keyboard Control
  • 3. Text to Speech & Sound Effect
  • 4. Obstacle Avoidance
  • 5. Line Tracking
  • 6. Cliff Detection
  • 7. Computer Vision
  • 8. Stare at You
  • 9. Record Video
  • 10. Bull Fight
  • 11. Video Car
  • 12. Treasure Hunt
  • 13. Controlled by the APP
• Python Video Course
  • Video A1: Starting with Raspbrry Pi
  • Video A2: Assembly of the PICAR-X
  • Video A3: Calibrate the PiCar-X
  • Video 1: Motor Move and Steering Control
  • Video 2: Controlling the PiCar-X using keyboard
  • Video 3: Text to Speech
  • Video 4: Obstacle Avoidance with Ultrasonic
  • Video 5: Greyscale Line Tracking
  • Video 6: Cliff Detection
  • Video 7: PiCar-X Computer Vision
  • Video 8: PiCar-X Stares at You
  • Video 9: Recording Video
  • Video 10: Bull Fight with PiCar-X
  • Video 11: PiCar-X as Video Car
  • Video 12: Treasure Hunt Game
  • Video 12: Control PiCAR-X Robot Car use mobile app
• Play with Ezblock
  • Quick Guide on EzBlock
  • Install and Configure EzBlock Studio
  • Calibrate the Car
  • Move
  • Remote Control
  • Test Ultrasonic Module
  • Test Grayscale Module
  • Color Detection
  • Face Detection
  • Sound Effect
  • Background Music
  • Say Hello
  • Music Car
  • Cliff Detection
  • Minecart
  • Minecart Plus
  • Bullfight
  • Beware of Pedestrians
  • Traffic Sign Detection
  • Orienteering
• Appendix
  • Filezilla Software
  • PuTTY
  • Install OpenSSH via Powershell
• FAQ
  • Q1: After installing Ezblock OS, the servo can’t turn to 0°?
  • Q2: When using VNC, I am prompted that the desktop cannot be displayed at the moment?
  • Q3: Why does the servo sometimes return to the middle position for no reason?
  • Q4: About the Robot HAT Detailed Tutorial?
• Thank You

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