Top 5 Projects to build from Raspberry Pi 5

The Raspberry Pi 5, with its impressive performance and capabilities, offers a versatile platform for robotics projects. You can leverage this powerful device to create innovative and impactful solutions. Here are five top projects that you can consider building with the Raspberry Pi 5 from ThinkRobotics.

What is Raspberry?

The Raspberry Pi is a credit card-sized single-board computer that has revolutionized the world of computing and electronics. It offers a powerful and affordable platform for a wide range of applications, from education and hobby projects to industrial and commercial uses. With its versatility, ease of use, and growing community of developers, the Raspberry Pi has become a popular choice for anyone looking to explore the exciting possibilities of computing and technology.

1. MasterPi AI Vision Chassis with Mecanum Wheels and Robot Arm

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MasterPi is a versatile AI vision robot car powered by a Raspberry Pi. It's designed on a Mecanum-wheel chassis, incorporating high-quality metal gear servos and an HD camera. This platform is highly programmable in Python, opening up a wide range of AI applications.

Key Features-

• Robotic Arm- Equipped with a 5-DOF robotic arm, MasterPi can easily grasp and manipulate objects. The arm's end-effector features a wide-angle HD camera for tasks like eye-following.
  
  
• 360° Omnidirectional Movement- Powered by four omnidirectional Mecanum wheels, MasterPi can move freely in any direction, including forward, backward, sideways, and rotation. This agility allows it to navigate complex environments with ease.
  
  
• Visual Line Following and Intelligent Handling- Utilizing OpenCV for image processing and FPV for target recognition, MasterPi can perform tasks like color sorting, color recognition, and line following. These capabilities make it suitable for various AI-driven games and applications.

2. reTerminal CM4104032 - AI, IoT, IIoT Human Machine Interface

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The reTerminal CM4104032 is a versatile Human-Machine Interface (HMI) platform designed for a wide range of applications, from personal IoT and AI projects to industrial monitoring and control. This powerful, all-in-one board is powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4) and offers a rich set of features and components.

Key Features-

• Raspberry Pi All-in-One- Powered by the RPi CM4 32GB, integrated with an IPS multi-touch screen, dual-band Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, and a pre-installed compatible Linux system.
  
  
• Modular Design- Features an industrial high-speed expansion interface and a 40-pin Raspberry Pi compatible header for easy customization and integration with other devices.
  
  
• Rich Interfaces and Components- Equipped with USB Type-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, micro-HDMI, micro-SD card slot, MIPI camera interface, light sensor, accelerometer, buzzer, RTC, and programmable buttons
  to meet your project needs.
  
  
• Neat Personal Assistance- Enjoy creating your own custom dashboards or AI projects using the built-in sensors and components and leveraging the resources available from Seeed and the community.
  
  
• Powerful Industrial Facility- Benefit from the stable Raspberry Pi-based operating system, multiple expanded industrial-level connectors, cryptographic co-processor, and official Seeed expansion board reTerminal E10-1, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications.

3. EdgeLogix RPI-1000 CM4102032 - All-in-one Industrial Edge Controller

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EdgeLogix RPI-1000 CM4102032 is a powerful and versatile industrial edge controller designed to meet the demands of modern automation applications. Combining the capabilities of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Programmable Automation Controller (PAC), Industrial Personal Computer (IPC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) gateway, this all-in-one device offers exceptional performance and flexibility.

Features-

• High-Performance All-in-one Device
  

-A high-performance PLC/PAC, IPC, lightweight HMI, IIoT gateway, OPC UA Server, and Industry PC all in one device.

• Powerful Processors and Flexible OS
  

-Powered by Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, up to 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC

• Rich IO Resources and Robust Scalability
  

-Up to 24 isolated DI, DO along with RS485, RS232, CAN-FD, and 3 Gigabit Ethernet ports. High-speed local BUS extension, supporting additional DIO, ADC, and Relay expansion modules.

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4. Advanced ThinkRobotics NVIDIA Jetson Nano Deployment Kit (B01-4GB)

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The reComputer J202 carrier board has nearly the same design and function as NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier NX™ carrier board, perfectly works with Jetson Nano/Xavier NX module, and consists of USB 3.2 gen 2 ports(4x), M.2 key E for WIFI, M.2 Key M for SSD, RTC, CAN, Raspberry Pi GPIO 40-pin, and so on.

The carrier board can work as NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX Dev Kit carrier board alternative, accelerating your next AI application development and deployment.

Features-

• Perfectly suited- Design for Jetson Nano/Xavier NX (260-pin SODIMM).
• Developer Kit carrier board alternative- 1:1 matches the size and nearly the same functional design as the carrier board of Nvidia’s official Jetson Xavier NX Developer Kit. 
• Rich peripherals- Higher performance stability consists of USB 3.2 gen 2 ports(4x), M.2 key E for WIFI, M.2 Key M for SSD, RTC, CAN, Raspberry Pi GPIO 40-pin, and so on.
• High versatility- Suitable for complicated AI graphical applications.
• Comprehensive certificates- FCC, CE, RoHS, KC

5. Wio Terminal: ATSAMD51 Core with Realtek RTL8720DN BLE 5.0 & Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G Dev Board

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The Wio Terminal is a powerful IoT development board that combines a high-performance microcontroller with a variety of integrated sensors and wireless connectivity options. Powered by the ATSAMD51P19 microcontroller, it offers exceptional processing capabilities and a rich feature set.

Equipped with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, enabled by the Realtek RTL8720DN chip, the Wio Terminal provides reliable and flexible communication options for your IoT projects. This dual-band wireless capability allows you to connect to the internet and other devices seamlessly.

Beyond its wireless capabilities, the Wio Terminal boasts a comprehensive array of onboard features. These include a 2.4-inch LCD screen, an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), a microphone, a buzzer, a microSD card slot, a light sensor, and an infrared emitter. Additionally, it offers two Grove ports for easy integration with a wide range of compatible modules and 40 Raspberry Pi-compatible GPIO pins for more advanced customization.

Key Features

• Powerful Microcontroller: ATSAMD51P19 with ARM Cortex-M4F core running at 120MHz
• Reliable Wireless Connectivity: Dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Integrated Features: 2.4-inch LCD, IMU, microphone, buzzer, microSD slot, light sensor, IR emitter
• Grove Ports: Two multi-functional Grove ports for easy module integration
• GPIO Pins: 40 Raspberry Pi-compatible GPIO pins for customization
• Compact Design: Built-in magnets and mounting holes for easy setup
• USB OTG Support: Can act as both a USB host and client
• Software Support: Arduino, CircuitPython, MicroPython, ArduPy, AT Firmware, Visual Studio Code
• Azure Certified Device: Seamless integration with Azure IoT Central
• TELEC Certified: Meets regulatory requirements for wireless devices

Conclusion

The Raspberry Pi 5 is a versatile and powerful platform that offers endless possibilities for robotics projects. From autonomous mobile robots to humanoid robots and smart home automation systems, the Raspberry Pi 5 can be used to create innovative and impactful solutions. By leveraging the capabilities of this device, you can explore the exciting world of robotics and bring your ideas to life.