Raspberry Pi Mechatronics Projects HOTSHOT

by Sai Yamanoor, Srihari Yamanoor

Overview

A mechatronic system is an integration of mechanical and electronic systems designed to simplify or automate a repetitive task. The Raspberry Pi is one such low cost, low power consuming, miniature computer that can act as the brain for different types of applications.

Through 12 accessible and well-demonstrated projects, you will learn how to effectively identify and leverage the best components for your design. Beginning with a simple example of interfacing the Pi with an Arduino, you will delve into more complex projects. From a Weasley weather clock to a line-following robot, a pet monitor to a fun arcade game, you will implement powerful and entertaining projects to master the Raspberry Pi in and out.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781849696234
Publisher:	Packt Publishing
Publication date:	02/26/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	250
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Sai Yamanoor is a mechatronics engineer working for a private start-up school in the San Francisco Bay Area where he builds devices that help students achieve their full potential. He completed his degree in mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, and his undergraduate work in mechatronics at Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India. His interests, deeply rooted in DIY and open soft ware and hardware cultures, include developing gadgets and apps that improve quality of life, Internet of Things, crowdfunding, education, and new technologies. In his spare time, he plays with various devices and architectures such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Galileo, Android devices, and others. Sai shares his adventures with mechatronics at the aptly named "Mechatronics Craze" blog at http://mechatronicscraze.wordpress.com/.

Srihari Yamanoor is a nature photographer and mechanical engineer with experience working in medical device design and CAD/CAM. He completed his master's in science as well as a degree in engineering from Stanford University. His work and interests in medical devices include women's health, cancer, orthopedics, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as newer areas such as digital health and electronic health records. He has several thousands of hours of CAD experience behind him and is also certified among other things as a SolidWorks expert, simulation professional, and a SolidWorks instructor. His interests range from engineering and education to social entrepreneurship, animal welfare, and crowdfunding.