Getting Started with the Autonomous Kit for the Sphero RVR
Contributors:
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Resources and Going Further
For more information on the SparkFun Autonomous Kit and the included hardware, check out the resources below:
GitHub Repositories:
Hardware:
Software:
- SparkFun Qwiic Python Package:
- I2C Driver Python Package
- Qwiic Titan GPS Python Package
- Pi Servo Hat Python Package
- Qwiic Mux (TCA9548A) Python Package
- Qwiic ToF (VL53L1X) Python Package
- SparkFun Autonoumous Kit Test Code
- Web Interface for Raspberry Pi Camera
Product Showcase Videos:
ReadtheDocs for Python Modules:
- Qwiic Titan GPS Python Package
- Pi Servo Hat Python Package
- Qwiic Mux (TCA9548A) Python Package
- Qwiic ToF (VL53L1X) Python Package
Raspberry Pi Documentation:
Sphero Resources:
Hardware Hookup Guides:
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SparkFun GPS Breakout - XA1110 (Qwiic) Hookup Guide
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Qwiic Distance Sensor (VL53L1X, VL53L4CD) Hookup Guide
The Qwiic Distance Sensor - VL53L1X is a time of flight sensor that is capable of several modes, as well as having a range of 4M. It's cousin VL53L4CD is also a time of flight sensor with similar characteristics but it has a range of about 1.3M. Let's hook it up and find out just how far away that thing over there is.
Qwiic MUX Hookup Guide
Have a bunch of sensors with the same I2C address? Put them on the Qwiic MUX (TCA9548A) to get them all talking on the same bus!
Pi Servo pHAT (v2) Hookup Guide
This hookup guide will get you started with connecting and using the Pi Servo pHAT on a Raspberry Pi.
Basic Autonomous Kit for Sphero RVR Assembly Guide
Get your Basic Autonomous Kit for Sphero RVR all hooked up with this guide!
Advanced Autonomous Kit for Sphero RVR Assembly Guide
Get your Advanced Autonomous Kit for the Sphero RVR built up with this hookup guide!
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