Equipment

This page lists the equipment I will be using in my projects:

Hardware:
  • Raspberry Pi (version 1)
  • PiFace interface
  • EDImax USB Wireless LAN dongle
  • Adafruit licensed case
  • Shrimp (Arduino-compatible microcontroller)
Software:
  • Raspbian Linux with PiFace modules installed
  • Python programming language
  • Nano text editor
  • SSH remote access
  • VNC remote access via Chicken of the VNC on the iMac
  • Arduino IDE
Tools:
  • Mini breadboard
  • Multimeter
  • Wire, solder, flux and soldering iron
  • Cable stripper and cutter
Sensor / Actuator Hardware:
  • Male to female jumper wires
  • 5 illuminated arcade buttons (with lights and microswitches)
  • Assorted LEDs and resistors
  • Various push to make switches
  • Various DC motors
  • Stepper motor and driver board
  • Thermistor temperature sensor
  • LDR light sensor
  • CP2102 PIR sensor
Peripherals and Kits:
  • USB Robot Arm
  • DreamCheeky USB LED Scrolling Message Board
  • DreamCheeky USB Missile Launcher