So you've got your hands on our 6V 60RPM DC Motors and all the mounting gear (coupler, mount & wheel) but you have no idea how it all goes together?! Don't worry, we've put a nice pictorial guide on how it all goes together, so you'll be zooming around on your Raspberry Pi robot in no time! 1.Check you've got all the kit required, each kit consists of the following: 1 x Wheel 1...
Written by PiBorg in Build, RockyBorg - Build on Jul 29, 2019
How to build a RockyBorg kit Here you'll find the instructions on how to build a RockyBorg kit from PiBorg. Before you embark on this journey of makery goodness, we recommend you set up your Raspberry Pi ready for being placed in the build. Follow the instructions from our Software Install Guide to get ready to build. Once your Pi is ready to go, start following the steps below: What's in the kit:
Written by PiBorg in Diablo - Build on May 20, 2019
The Diablo motor controller is a dual channel 55A motor controller capable of powering large motors with power supplies up to 36V. In this guide, we'll go through how to: Getting to know your Diablo Connect the Diablo to a Raspberry Pi Connect the Diablo to a power supply and motor How to enable I2C on the Raspberry Pi How to install the Diablo libraries and...
Written by PiBorg in Diablo - Build on May 17, 2019
In this example, we'll go through how to: Connect the Diablo to a Raspberry Pi Connect the Diablo to a power supply Connect the Diablo to two motors How to enable I2C on the Raspberry Pi How to install the Diablo libraries and use the sequence example Parts you will need One Diablo board with I2C connecting cables A Raspberry Pi A bench DC power...
Written by PiBorg in Diablo - Build on May 17, 2019
In this example, we'll go through how to: Connect the Diablo to a Raspberry Pi Connect the Diablo to a power supply Connect the Diablo to a 4 wire stepper using a multimeter How to enable I2C on the Raspberry Pi How to install the Diablo libraries and use the stepper example Parts you will need One Diablo board with I2C connecting cables. A Raspberry...
Written by PiBorg on Nov 20, 2018
Our latest board is here, the TroPi! Add a bar of LEDs to your Raspberry Pi to make it glow or take the TroPi and build it into your very own trophy.
Written by PiBorg on Nov 09, 2018
Using a Raspberry Pi, a PiBorg ZeroBorg and inspiration from new micro-organisms, artists Anna Dumitriu and Alex May have created ArchaeaBot, an underwater life form which is touring the UK and Europe.
Written by PiBorg in Build, TroPi - Build on Oct 01, 2018
Use the trophy lid kit and a TroPi to build your very own trophy using the Raspberry Pi.
Written by PiBorg in Build, TroPi - Build on Sep 25, 2018
Getting started guide for the TroPi add on board, add LEDs to your project.
Written by PiBorg on May 01, 2018
Wow! What a weekend it has been! Massive thank you shoutout to Michael Horne and Tim Richardson for putting together what has been an absolutely fantastically organised weekend! Being my first ever Pi Wars, and not really understanding anything technically (at least not yet!) it was great to start engaging in the community, though. I met so...
Written by PiBorg in Build, DiddyBorg V2 - Build on Mar 27, 2018
To follow these instructions, you will need a DiddyBorg v2, a Raspberry Pi touchscreen, a second Raspberry Pi, a second SD card with a recent version of Raspian installed, and a DiddyBorg v2 Touch Screen Kit Recent versions of Raspbian should not require extra software to run the touchscreen. For older versions you may need to update the Pi before connecting the touchscreen: sudo...
Written by PiBorg in Build, YetiBorg - Build on Oct 25, 2017
Play chase with your YetiBorg v2 Robots can make really fun pets and YetiBorg v2 is no exception. The best thing about pets is being able to play games and teach tricks, so we thought we would teach YetiBorg v2 how to follow us like a dog :) With this example you can see how we can get your robot to follow you around using only the camera. Parts...
Written by PiBorg in Build, DiddyBorg V2 - Build on Oct 25, 2017
Step by step instructions for building your DiddyBorg v2 Raspberry Pi Robot. Here you will find everything you need to get started.
Written by PiBorg in Build, YetiBorg - Build on Oct 25, 2017
Step 0: Ensure you have all parts as shown above. Step 1: You should have three Perspex parts. Step 2: Remove the protective film from the Chassis. Step 3: Orient the chassis so that the spoon shaped cutout is at the bottom and the oval is to the right. Add one of the [small...