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Raspberry Pi Zero Cookbook

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Raspberry Pi Zero Cookbook

Overview of this book

The Raspberry Pi Zero, one of the most inexpensive, fully-functional computers available, is a powerful and revolutionary product developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. The Raspberry Pi Zero opens up a new world for the makers out there. This book will give you expertise with the Raspberry Pi Zero, providing all the necessary recipes that will get you up and running. In this book, you will learn how to prepare your own circuits rather than buying the expensive add–ons available in the market. We start by showing you how to set up and manage the Pi Zero and then move on to configuring the hardware, running it with Linux, and programming it with Python scripts. Later, we integrate the Raspberry Pi Zero with sensors, motors, and other hardware. You will also get hands-on with interesting projects in media centers, IoT, and more.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
Raspberry Pi Zero Cookbook
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
www.PacktPub.com
Customer Feedback
Preface

Chapter 7.  Controlling the Hardware

In this chapter, we will explore the following recipes:

  • Integrating voltage translators with the RPZ

  • Controlling a stepper motor using a RPZ and motor drivers

  • Connecting a DC motor and controlling its speed and direction

  • Controlling high power AC load using relays

  • Controlling high power DC load using MOSFETs

  • Controlling a buzzer with an RPZ

  • Monitoring the physical health of the RPZ hardware

  • Interfacing the PiFace with the RPZ