Raspberry Pi SBCs (single board computers) are low-cost, credit-card-sized computers that plug 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. It’s capable of doing everything you’d expect a desktop computer to do, from browsing the internet and playing high-definition video, to making spreadsheets, word-processing, and playing games.
The SparkFun Pi Servo pHAT provides your Raspberry Pi with 16 PWM channels that can be controlled over I2C. These channels are broken out in a header combination that is perfect for connecting servo motors.
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This week on Maker Update: building your own submarine drone, Qualcomm buys Arduino, an animatronic virtual pet, a Clap Trap that claps back, and a mirror with a message.