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Pi-Cars python GPIO handler for Scratch configuration

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

This details how to install and configure the Python Scratch handler for the Pi-Car and get it working with Scratch. You can download the software for doing this from the Pi-Store or buy one of our SD cards which is … Continue reading →

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Pi-Cars Showroom

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Welcome to the Pi-Cars showroom. We plan to showcase any radio controlled cars in here that have been converted to Pi-Cars and also some of the things they get up to. If you have created a Pi-Car with our Tool … Continue reading →

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Setting up a wireless connection on the Raspberry Pi

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

To setup the wireless connection on the Raspberry Pi you will need to: Buy a USB wireless adapter such as this one Plug it into the USB slot on your Raspberry Pi Configure it to join a wireless network To … Continue reading →

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Python while loops – Driving lesson #5

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Pre-driving checks If you are here you should be able use an editor to write Python code to control  your Pi-Car and understand what we mean when we talk about constants, variables and print statements. If not by all means … Continue reading →

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Python if else statements – Driving Lesson #4

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

Pre-driving checks If you are here you should be able use an editor to write Python code to control  your Pi-Car and understand what we mean when we talk about constants, variables and print statements. If not by all means … Continue reading →

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Cats, cameras and cars

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Thanks very much for all your interest in the competition we are running for a free Pi-Car – and of course to Raspberry Pi for featuring us in their Sunday Grab Bag so you could all find us. The response has … Continue reading →

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Pi-Cars – control your radio controlled cars through your raspberry pi

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

Everyone loves a radio controlled car and a quick look in the toy cupboard of any household will normally reveal at least one and most probably more in various states of disrepair – you can also guarantee that the batteries … Continue reading →

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