Tracking-Turret
A motion tracking turret for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRPWUl_sF8
Install Guide
Make sure pip is installed.
sudo apt-get install python pipSetup I2C on your Raspberry Pi
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruits-raspberry-pi-lesson-4-gpio-setup/configuring-i2c
Install the Adafruit stepper motor HAT library.
sudo pip install git+https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-Motor-HAT-Python-LibraryInstall OpenCV 3. Follow all steps for python 2.7 instructions
http://www.pyimagesearch.com/2016/04/18/install-guide-raspberry-pi-3-raspbian-jessie-opencv-3/
Make sure to create your virtual environment with the extra flag.
mkvirtualenv cv --system-site-packages -p python2Source your bash profile
source ~/.profileActivate your virtual environment
workon cv
Clone this repository
git clone git@github.com:HackerHouseYT/Tracking-Turret.git
Navigate to the directory
cd Tracking-Turret
Install dependencies to your virtual environment
pip install imutils RPi.GPIO
Run the project!
python turret.py
Setting Parameters
turret.py has a couple parameters that you can set.
### User Parameters ###
MOTOR_X_REVERSED = False
MOTOR_Y_REVERSED = False
MAX_STEPS_X = 30
MAX_STEPS_Y = 15
RELAY_PIN = 22
#######################These will be located at the top of the file. Use vim turret.py to open the file. Press i to edit.
Once you've made your changes, press esc then ZZ to save.