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Richard Chambers edited this page Nov 18, 2017 · 8 revisions

A Raspberry Pi Project using the Osoyoo Raspberry Pi Starter Kit

This repository is the home for a set of learning projects using the Osoyoo Raspberry Pi Starter Kit. The Osoyoo web site has lesson plans for the kit which are in English and appear to have both C language and Python language examples that work with the kit components. However the example source code is a bit lean on comments and information so I am putting together this repository for two purposes.

The first purpose is to have a copy of my work which I can share with others. The second purpose is to have a backup copy of my work when the inevitable microSD card goes bad event happens.

I am primarily using Raspbian for these projects. Any projects with Windows 10 IoT and UWP applications will be clearly marked.

The C language programs use the wiringPi library. The project source code is in the C or C++ programming language and uses the wiringPi library in order to interface with the Raspberry Pi GPIO board.

The library was already part of my Raspbian build and I did not need to install it. You can check if it is already installed by using the following command line: gpio -v which should print out something like:

pi@raspberrypi:~ $ gpio -v 
gpio version: 2.44 
Copyright (c) 2012-2017 Gordon Henderson
This is free software with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY.
For details type: gpio -warranty

Raspberry Pi Details:
   Type: Pi 3, Revision: 02, Memory: 1024MB, Maker: Embest
   * Device tree is enabled.
   *--> Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Rev 1.2
   * This Raspberry Pi supports user-level GPIO access.
pi@raspberrypi:~ $

The wiringPi GPIO Interface library for the Raspberry Pi is at URL: http://www.wiringpi.com

The web site has a blog with quite a bit of information about using the library and the Raspberry Pi. The library has also been ported to other boards and several different programming languages.

My Setup

I have a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B kit I bought from newegg.com sold by Makerbright. The kit is composed of:

  • Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
  • 5v 2.5a power supply that plugs into the wall with a micro-USB connector
  • 16 GB microSD card with NOOBS installed on it
  • HDMI cable
  • clear plastic case

I then purchased an ASUS 23" monitor with HDMI connector for a display and a Perixx PERIPAD-501 touchpad from newegg.com. I already had a USB keyboard lying around.

I purchased an Osoyoo Raspberry Pi Starter Kit from Amazon which has the necessary breadboard with 40 pin cable and the T connector along with several sensors, a servo motor, a few LEDs, and a package of resistors.

The manufacturer's web site is at URL http://osoyoo.com/2017/07/13/raspberry-pi-3-starter-learning-kit-introduction/ which has a parts list as well as a number of lessons using the parts.

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