Machine Project

The first class session will focus on getting the Raspberry Pi up and running which will include: installing the system, configuring a WIFI module, and running basic commands

– Raspberry Pi basics
– Installing Linux on the Pi
– Initial Settings for the Pi
– Writing a shell script to email the RPi’s IP address
– Configuring a WIFI card to work on the Pi
– Getting the Camera Module running

The second class meeting will cover playing back HD video files with a Raspberry Pi and using the camera module to capture HD videos to disk, creating a Python script to make a time-lapse camera capture device, and if time permits we will explore a RaspberryPi “Video Synth” that is remotely controlled from your laptop.

– Simple Video Playback using a Python script
– Capturing HD video to a file
– Create a time-lapse video capture script via the Python programming language
– Create a “video synthesizer” using your laptop to control a Python script
– Demonstration of a programable pan/tilt controller for the Pi

The third class will meeting will delve into using the Raspberry Pi’s built-in audio functions which will include: basic audio playback, installing Pure Data, and running Pure Data patches on a Raspberry pi.

– Simple Audio playback using the Pi
– Installing Pure Data on the Pi
– Basic patches for sound using Pure Data
– controlling a Pure Data patch on a Pi remotely using your laptop