SunFounder PiDog User manual

SunFounder PiDog Kit
Release 1.0
sunfounder
Jan 09, 2023

CONTENTS
1 Component List and Assembly Instructions 3
2 Play with Python 5
2.1 Quick Guide on Python ......................................... 5
2.2 Funny Project ............................................... 44
2.3 Easy Coding ............................................... 75
3 Hardware 89
3.1 Robot HAT ................................................ 89
3.2 Camera Module ............................................. 91
3.3 Sound Direction Sensor ......................................... 95
3.4 6-DOF IMU ............................................... 96
3.5 Dual Touch Sensor ............................................ 97
3.6 11-channel Light Board ......................................... 97
3.7 Ultrasonic Module ............................................ 98
3.8 18650 Battery .............................................. 100
4 Appendix 101
4.1 Filezilla Software ............................................. 101
4.2 Get the IP address ............................................ 103
5 Copyright Notice 105
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Thank you for choosing our PiDog.
PiDog is a Raspberry Pi pet robot with aluminum alloy structure. It can act as a mechanical pet, show cuteness to you,
and interact with you.
It is equipped with a camera module, which can perform color recognition, face detection and other projects; 12 metal
gear servos support it to walk, stand, sit, shake its head, and pose in various poses; The ultrasonic module on the head
enables it to quickly detect obstacles ahead; Special touch sensors allow it to respond to your touch; The Light Board
on the chest can emit colorful light effects, and with the speaker equipped with the robot HAT, PiDog can express
emotions such as happiness and excitement. In addition, PiDog is also equipped with a sound direction sensor and a
6-DOF IMU module to realize more complex and interesting usage scenarios.
This document includes the list and assembly pdf, hardware introduction and PiDog programming.
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CHAPTER
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COMPONENT LIST AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
You need to check whether there are missing or damaged components according to the list first. If there are any
problems, please contact us and we will solve them as soon as possible.
Please follow the steps on the PDF to assemble.
If the servo has been powered on, please do not turn the Servo shaft to avoid damage.
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CHAPTER
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PLAY WITH PYTHON
If you want to program in python, then you will need to learn some basic Python programming skills and basic
knowledge of Raspberry Pi, please configure the Raspberry Pi first according to Quick Guide on Python.
2.1 Quick Guide on Python
This section is to teach you how to install Raspberry Pi OS, configure wifi to Raspberry Pi, remote access to Raspberry
Pi to run the corresponding code.
If you are familiar with Raspberry Pi and can open the command line successfully, then you can skip the first 3 parts
and then complete the last part.
2.1.1 What Do We Need?
Required Components
Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a
standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables people of all ages to explore computing, and to
learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python.
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Power Adapter
To connect to a power socket, the Raspberry Pi has a micro USB port (the same found on many mobile phones). You
will need a power supply which provides at least 2.5 amps.
Micro SD Card
Your Raspberry Pi needs an Micro SD card to store all its files and the Raspberry Pi OS. You will need a micro SD
card with a capacity of at least 8 GB
Optional Components
Screen
To view the desktop environment of Raspberry Pi, you need to use the screen that can be a TV screen or a computer
monitor. If the screen has built-in speakers, the Pi plays sounds via them.
Mouse & Keyboard
When you use a screen , a USB keyboard and a USB mouse are also needed.
HDMI
The Raspberry Pi has a HDMI output port that is compatible with the HDMI ports of most modern TV and computer
monitors. If your screen has only DVI or VGA ports, you will need to use the appropriate conversion line.
Case
You can put the Raspberry Pi in a case; by this means, you can protect your device.
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