Ball balancing robot, a new approach: MirrorBallBot [Raspberry Pi, RP2040, TMC2209, stepper motors] Andrea Favero 2026-09-28 | Ball balancing robot, a new approach: MirrorBallBot [Raspberry Pi, RP2040, TMC2209, stepper motors]
Raspberry Pi Pico as I2C Responder | Micropython, RP2040, RP2350 Andrea Favero 2025-03-08 | Micropython I2C communication with Raspberry Pi Pico as ResponderSetup:Controller:- Raspberry Pi Zero 2Responders: - Raspberry Pi Pico - RP2040-Zero - RP2350-ZeroConnections (for video recording only): - RPi Zero 2 connected via WiFi - Picos connected via USBData Transmission: - Data fields are encapsulated in dataframes with a checksum for validation at the receiver. - Structure: STX + Field1 + Field2 + ... + Checksum + ETX (with escape characters if needed). - Each transmission includes up to four 16-bit fields. - The responder returns an 8-bit response: 1 if the checksum is correct, 0 otherwise.I2C Bus: - 4.7kΩ pull-up resistors on SDA & SCL. - 470Ω series resistors on SDA & SCL (at Raspberry Pi Zero).Code & Examples: github.com/AndreaFavero71/i2c_pico_responderOne example demonstrates using one Pico as the Controller and others as Responders.
SENSORLESS homing of stepper motor| Micropython, Raspberry Pi Pico, PIO, TMC 2209, StallGuard Andrea Favero 2025-02-23 | Short demo showcasing MicroPython-based SENSORLESS homing & centering of a stepper motor. The control uses RP2040-Zero and PIO (Programmable Input/Output) combined with Trinamic TMC2209 driver.The StallGuard feature is used for homing detection, while the PIO's are used for steps counting and for stepper centering: The stepper is stopped in the middle of the 2 detected homes.Setup: - 1 NEMA 17 stepper motors. - 1 RP2040-Zero board. - 1 Trinamic TMC2209 driver. - the stepper is 200 pulses/rev, set to 1/8 microstep, therefore 1600 pulses/rev. - the stepper is controlled by the RP2040-Zero board, running MicroPython. - the range in between the hard-stops (homes) is varied along the video. - each time the push button is pressed, a new homing & centering cycle is started. - the stepper speed is alternated between 400Hz and 1200Hz.- UART comunication between RP2040 and TMC2209.This control method is part of a larger project, but it can be adapted for other applications requiring sensorless homing. Code & Examples: github.com/AndreaFavero71/stepper_sensorless_homingCode tested on RP2040-Zero, and it's expected to also work on RP2350-Zero (both having the RGB led onboard).
MicroPython Stepper Motor Control | RP2040, PIO & Raspberry Pi Demo Andrea Favero 2025-02-07 | Short demo showcasing MicroPython-based stepper motor control using RP2040-Zero and PIO (Programmable Input/Output).Steppers runs for a predefined number of steps, at speed (info sent to the PIO).Setup:• 3 NEMA 17 stepper motors.• Each motor is controlled by an RP2040-Zero board.• Commands (speed, direction, steps) sent via I2C, from a Raspberry Pi to the 3 RP2040-Zero boards.• Stepper class built on PIO for efficient step generation and accurate positioning.This control method is part of a larger project, but it can be adapted for other applications requiring precise stepper motor movement. Code & Examples: github.com/AndreaFavero71/pio_stepper_controlCode tested on Raspberry Pi Pico, Pico W, Pico 2, RP2040-Zero and RP2350-Zero.With RP2350 the accuracy extends to a broader range of steps frequency (info at GitHub).
CUBOTino: Rubiks cube solver robot (open source). #rubikscube #robot Andrea Favero 2024-06-01 | Project info: instructables.com/CUBOTino-Autonomous-Small-3D-Printed-Rubiks-Cube-RFor the code: github.com/AndreaFavero71/cubotino
CUBOTino in action Andrea Favero 2024-05-27 | This 3D-printed robot reads and solves Rubik's cubes of different colors.The latest code update uses the k-means clustering system to determine the dominant colors, extending the range of cubes this tiny bot can handle.The project is open source: instructables.com/CUBOTino-Autonomous-Small-3D-Printed-Rubiks-Cube-R or github.com/AndreaFavero71/cubotino
pi approximation (Raspberry Pi and Monte Carlo method) Andrea Favero 2024-04-25 | The Monte Carlo method can be utilized to approximate results for complex problems.In this instance, it's employed to estimate the value of pi, using a Raspberry Pi :-) While not the most efficient method for calculating pi, it serves as a valuable tool for comprehending the Monte Carlo method.For more information about this project, check out: instructables.com/Pi-Approximation-With-Raspberry-Pi-Monte-Carlo-Met
CUBOTino pocket: Rubiks cube optimal solver robot Andrea Favero 2024-01-27 | This is a very small robot, fully 3D printed, that reads and optimally solves a 2x2x2 Rubik's cube.This robot is part of the CUBOTino series, more info at instructables.com/CUBOTino-Pocket-Optimal-Solver-Robot-for-Rubiks-CuCUBOTino Pocket, aftert physically solving the cube, shows on the tiny display the solving animation: youtu.be/5abZdfyHW4g).It also incorporates a virtual solver, which can be plot on a PC screen, to test the state of the randomly generated cubes: youtu.be/ZorUd1qCAnw
Timelapse system, with Raspberry Pi and Picamera V3 (wide) Andrea Favero 2023-07-16 | Testing the timelapse system I've been working on.Project details at instructables.com/Timelapse-With-Raspberry-Pi-4b-and-PiCamera-V3-widCode at github.com/AndreaFavero71/timelapse
DIY Words smallest Rubiks cube solver robot Andrea Favero 2023-03-12 | CUBOTino micro, the smallest Rubik's cube solver robot in the World, at least for commercial Rubik's cubes: Dimensions less than 9cm x 7cm x 9cm, fully 3D printed.The robot works with a 30mm Rubik's cube keychain.It tipically takes less than 50 seconds to solve a scrambled cube, additionally to 20 seconds to adjust the camera and read the cube status.The robot is based on a Raspberry Pi Zero and Picamera; All coded in Python.Used the clever Rubik TwoPhase solver library by Mr. Kociemba.All the project details, to make your own robot, are available at: instructables.com/CUBOTtino-Micro-the-Worlds-Smallest-Rubiks-Cube-SoA big thank to PCBWay (pcbway.com) who has sponsored the "Connections_board" of this project; The received PCBs are well made, and integrating now the Raspberry Pi ACT led on a visible position.
Worlds smallest Rubiks cube solver robot, DIY, 3D printed, fully autonomous Andrea Favero 2023-02-24 | CUBOTino micro, the smallest Rubik's cube solver robot in the World, at least for commercial Rubik's cubes: Dimensions less than 9cm x 7cm x 9cm x 130gramms of 3D printed parts.The robot works with a 30mm Rubik's cube keychain.It tipically takes less than 50 seconds to solve a scrambled cube, additionally to 20 seconds to adjust the camera and read the cube status (a little longer when it shares graphical info via WiFi).The robot is based on a Raspberry Pi Zero2W (ZeroW also ok) and Picamera; All coded in Python.Used the clever Rubik TwoPhase solver library by Mr. Kociemba.All the project details, to make your own robot, are available at: instructables.com/CUBOTtino-Micro-the-Worlds-Smallest-Rubiks-Cube-SoA big thank to PCBWay (pcbway.com) who has sponsored the "Connections_board" of this project; The received PCBs are well made, and integrating now the Raspberry Pi ACT led on a visible position.0:00 Read and solve1:22 Dimensions1:51 Other robots
CUBOTino autonomous: A small, 3D printed, Rubiks cube robot (Raspberry Pi Zero 2, PiCamera) Andrea Favero 2022-05-28 | This is a very small robot, 3D printed, that reads and solves the Rubik's cube in about 90 seconds; In case you'd like to know more about this project, you'll find 3D files, code, the How to make it instructions, and other info at: instructables.com/CUBOTino-Autonomous-Small-3D-Printed-Rubiks-Cube-RThe cube status is detected via a camera and a vision system, based on a Raspberry Pi ZeroW. Kociemba solver is used to generate the solution (again very grateful to use Mr. Kociemba solver).A double touch to the touch-sensor activates a scrambling function.This is the Top version of the CUBOTino series; The Base version is visible at youtu.be/ZVbVmCKwYnQ.
CUBOTino: A small, simple, inexpensive Rubiks cube solver robot, 3D printed (Base version) Andrea Favero 2022-04-05 | This is a very small and simple robot, fully 3D printed, that solves the Rubik's cube in less than 90 seconds; In case you'd like to know more about this project, you'll find 3D files, code, the How to make it instructions, and other info at: instructables.com/CUBOTino-a-Small-Simple-3D-Printed-Inexpensive-RubVia a Webcam, or a mouse, the cube status is entered on a PC; Kociemba solver is used to generate the solution that is sent to the robot.A GUI, coded in python, interacts with the robot that is based on an ESP32 coded in micropython.This is the Base version, as this robot has been develloped to be scalable; The self-enclosed version is visible at: youtu.be/dEOLhvVMcUg
Unfolded Rubik cube images, logged by the robot Andrea Favero 2021-10-02 | During the Rubik cube's status detection, images are temporary stored by the raspberry pi used as controller.Once all the facelets are detected, and the cube status interpreted, a pictures collage is saved.On this short clip a set of these collage are shownAn idea of this robot: youtube.com/watch?v=oYRXe4NyJqs
Rubiks cube solver robot, with Raspberry Pi and Picamera Andrea Favero 2021-06-13 | Reads the state of the cube, gets the solution (Kociemba solver), and solves the cube usually within a minute. In case you'd like to know more about this project, you'll find 3D files, code, and other info at: instructables.com/Rubik-Cube-Solver-Robot-With-Raspberry-Pi-and-PicaThe robot works autonomously, or by sharing some graphical information via SSH (when a PC is connected).All coded in Python; The same script works either on raspberry Pi or Laptop.The cube's solver, in Python, is made available by Mr. Kociemba (speedsolving.com/threads/3x3x3-solver-in-python.64887 ); I am very very very grateful to use his solver.All parts made by 3D printing, except the box made in playwood; Movements carried out by a stepper motor and two servos, a photocell is used to synchronize the rotation position of the cube.On 2nd February 2022, this project got unexpectedely described on Hackday: hackaday.com/2022/02/02/forget-sudoku-build-yourself-a-minimalist-rubiks-solver-robot00:20 cube scan & solution at PC (same robot code)02:08 fully automated robot (same PC code)03:28 robot development04:15 cube flipping mechanism
Inverted pendulum Andrea Favero 2021-01-25 | Inverted pendulum, from an old A3 deskjet printer. Got inspired few years ago from a demostrator, at Cité des sciences et de l'industrie de Paris, and once the first Arduino board arrived in our home ... the project started :-) I tried to re-use as much as possible the printer's parts, and to make a clean design: All the signals to the car are integrated in the printer's ribbon, and the power supply is also from the printer.Control via Arduino Mega 2560 and LM298.Very good reference is the clip from kevin: youtube.com/watch?v=_kBZzQOslTc
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20180520 U12 Match4 Dutch Devils - Kemphanen Andrea Favero 2018-05-31 | 2018 Kemphanen Tournament U12
20180520 U12 Match3 Cold Play - Dutch Devils Andrea Favero 2018-05-31 | 2018 Kemphanen Tournament U12
20180520 U12 Match2 Dutch Devils - Amsterdam Wit Andrea Favero 2018-05-31 | 2018 Kemphanen Tournament U12
20170930 U12 Groningen Zoetermeer (only lines with Luca) Andrea Favero 2017-10-30 | 20170930 U12 Groningen ZoetermeerGroningen 13 - Zoetermeer 3Recorded only during lines with Luca
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