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Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Zero

By : Richard Grimmett
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Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Zero

By: Richard Grimmett

Overview of this book

Raspberry Pi Zero is half the size of Raspberry Pi A, only with twice the utility. At just three centimeters wide, it packs in every utility required for full-fledged computing tasks. This practical tutorial will help you quickly get up and running with Raspberry Pi Zero to control hardware and software and write simple programs and games. You will learn to build creative programs and exciting games with little or no programming experience. We cover all the features of Raspberry Pi Zero as you discover how to configure software and hardware, and control external devices. You will find out how to navigate your way in Raspbian, write simple Python scripts, and create simple DIY programs.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi Zero
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Chapter 7. Adding Raspberry Pi Zero to an RC Vehicle

You've now built robots that can roll, walk, and respond to voice commands. In this chapter, you'll modify an RC car to add Raspberry Pi Zero to control the vehicle. Additionally, you'll add a webcam so that you can see what your car is seeing remotely.

In this chapter, you'll learn the following topics:

  • How to modify an Xmods RC car using Raspberry Pi Zero

  • How to set break into the control circuitry of the car and use the Raspberry Pi to control it

  • How to use wireless communication to add remote control to the car

  • How to add a webcam so you can control your car via First Person View (FPV)