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Continuation - 3D printing and assembling, part 3

A project log for Wearable Raspberry Pi personal assistant

Powered by Raspberry Pi, Python, #pyLCI, 18650 cells and tons of peripherals.

aryaArya 07/28/2016 at 23:280 Comments

I didn't have time for this project for quite some time. However, after I've finished work on some other projects that had higher priority, I decided it's time I finish this project. Let's do a writeup on how it looks now:


So, first thing to come is 3D-printed parts. inb4 - just updated the files for download.


Modules

Main module (with the Pi board) got completely redesigned. Now there's a Pi Zero in there. I can still use the native camera with the adapter cable, CPU power is the same (I was planning to use a B+ anyway) and power consumption will probably be less than the B+'s (though a USB hub I'll add might just compensate for this). It's got a 3D-printed case which dimensions make this the smallest module, and I could make it even smaller. Some features:

A IDE cable connects Pi's GPIO straight to the display module.

Then, it goes to the power module:

From the power module, another cable goes to the communications module:


What's lacking now?

  1. GPS. I have a module right now, might just find some free place for it in the communication module.
  2. GSM. Ditto, another small module waiting for inclusion ASAP. I want a DIY phone, dammit!
  3. Sound card. One of the most urgent things, actually, since listening to music on the go is one of the most important things for this to do.
  4. Keypad glove. I've recently received a ton of buttons from China, but I'm still confused over how exactly I'd connect them. Will need to think about feasible ways - I'll probably choose a spare Pro Micro over USB though.
  5. Battery management. I haven't yet thought of where I'd be carrying batteries, much less about their management. I'll probably whip up something when it's time.
  6. Some kind of belt clips attached to the back of all modules so that the case can be held together by the belt that wraps around the wrist. It's now held by the IDE cable but this is not enough.

Some simple belt clips - to be glued to the back of each module so that I can attach belts:

See you soon with updates, hopefully.

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