A little computer with a "brain the size of a planet" (to quote Douglas Adams, the author of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) would be perfect as the brain of your own robotic creation. In reality, the Raspberry Pi probably provides far more processing power than a little robot or rover needs; however, its small size, excellent connectivity, and fairly low-power requirements mean that it is ideally suited.
This chapter will focus on exploring the various ways we can combine motors or servos to produce robotic movement, use sensors to gather information, and allow our creation to act upon it.
Be sure to check out the Appendix, Hardware and Software List; it lists all of the items used in this chapter and the places you can obtain ...
