This code is for a simple pi robot built using continuous rotation servos conneceted directly to the pi without the use of motoro controllers.
First you will need to install servoblaster:
git clone https://github.com/richardghirst/PiBits.git
cd PiBits/ServoBlaster/user/
make
sudo make install
The clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/ipswichmakerspace/simplePiBot.git
cd simplePiBot
Run the setup.sh script to setup the servoblaster pins:
./setup.sh
Install readchar:
pip install readchar
Wire up your servos as in this diagram:
The run the program:
python robot.py
The following keys will be used:
| key | action |
|---|---|
| W | go forwards |
| X | go backwards |
| A | spin left |
| D | spin right |
| Space | Stop |
| O | exit program |