First I would like to mention a site for anyone new to linux. http://cli.learncodethehardway.org/book/ I consider myself a newbie although I ran a multi-line Dial-up BBS (1200Bps!) on DOS back in the late 80's early 90's and used a linux shell account to import Internet e-mail and Usenet newsgroups for my users. Now that I am starting with the Pi, I have to learn the basics all over again. Anyhow this site is a really quick read, just over an hour and I think I am up to speed with the basic shell commands again. Someone with no experience with CLI might take a bit longer, but it is a free site and very informative. I Absolutely recommend it to the beginner. (I am now using the sister site for Python learnpythonthehardway.org/book/ ..looks like it will take a bit longer to complete, but just as "easy going"!)
Now for what I have been doing the past few days with the Raspberry Pi. I have fully installed the Gertboard and all of the related software. It has taken a lot of research and hunting since the software and details of the complete setup are in several different sites. I read and did ALL of the sample projects in the user manual. (Python Samples, not the "C". I also got both the RPi.GPIO and the WiringPi for Python versions working so I could try all the examples!)
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Made a custom case for my Raspberry Pi
Update:
Just received my new Raspberry Pi and the Gertboard! So here's a picture of the new case with both installed. Works way better than I could ever imagine!
One thing that makes me nervous is working on the RPI and Arduino with all the circuits exposed. Well I had some acrylic plastic sitting around for the past few year and I had a spare 30 minutes this afternoon, so I cranked out a protyping platform/protective case. The boards will mount inside so they are secure. All 4 sides are open so I can run wires in and out with no problems. On the very top I think I am going to mount the solderless breadboard.
The top cover comes off by removing the 4 top nuts. Maybe make it even easier by using wing-nuts or even barrel-nuts if I can find them. The whole thing measures 8x9 inches and the opening is a generous 2" inches. Enough room for the raspberry pi, an Arduino mega 2560 and a relay board or motor controller.. Can even stack my pi face or Gert board.
Just received my new Raspberry Pi and the Gertboard! So here's a picture of the new case with both installed. Works way better than I could ever imagine!
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One thing that makes me nervous is working on the RPI and Arduino with all the circuits exposed. Well I had some acrylic plastic sitting around for the past few year and I had a spare 30 minutes this afternoon, so I cranked out a protyping platform/protective case. The boards will mount inside so they are secure. All 4 sides are open so I can run wires in and out with no problems. On the very top I think I am going to mount the solderless breadboard.
The top cover comes off by removing the 4 top nuts. Maybe make it even easier by using wing-nuts or even barrel-nuts if I can find them. The whole thing measures 8x9 inches and the opening is a generous 2" inches. Enough room for the raspberry pi, an Arduino mega 2560 and a relay board or motor controller.. Can even stack my pi face or Gert board.
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