Tracking Turret Project Files (Patreon)

How to Make a Raspberry Pi Motion Tracking Airsoft / Nerf Turret

See how we built it, including our materials, code, and supplemental instructions, on Hackster.io: https://www.hackster.io/hackershack/raspberry-pi-motion-tracking-gun-turret-77fb0b In this video we show you how to build a DIY motion tracking airsoft (or nerf gun) turret with a raspberry pi 3. The airsoft turret is autonomous so it moves and fires the gun when it detects motion. There is also an interactive mode so that you can control it manually from your keyboard. We used an airsoft gun for this project, but you can easily change modify this build to use a Nerf instead. This project is small, lightweight and entirely battery operated. We created two separate operation modes: Interactive and Motion Detection. Interactive allows you to control the turret remotely and stream live video. Motion Detection uses openCV and computer vision to track moving targets in front of the camera. Since this device fires projectiles, please use the necessary safety precautions while operating the turret. :) *Note* we no longer sell these parts. In order to download the 3d printable files, visit our website: https://www.thehackershack.com/parts.html If you don't have a 3d printer, you should be able to print the parts on a local community printer or with an online service like Shapeways. USEFUL LINKS: Get the code and the project instructions on our github page: https://github.com/HackerHouseOfficial/Tracking-Turret Adafruit I2C setup guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruits-raspberry-pi-lesson-4-gpio-setup/configuring-i2c Adafruit stepper motor HAT: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit-Motor-HAT-Python-Library OpenCV 3 on a Raspberry Pi 3: http://www.pyimagesearch.com/2016/04/18/install-guide-raspberry-pi-3-raspbian-jessie-opencv-3/ Get our 3D printer: http://robo3d.myshopify.com?rfsn=1004615.c5abe MATERIALS 1 x Raspberry Pi 3 Amazon Affiliate Link - https://goo.gl/oVJcxK 1 x Electric airsoft gun 1 x Raspberry Pi compatible webcam (We used a Logitech C210) 1 x Stepper Motor HAT: https://www.arrow.com/en/products/2348/adafruit-industries?ssaid=1396099&utm_source=sas&SSAID=1396099&utm_source=sas 2 x Stepper Motor NEMA 17 200 steps/rev: https://www.adafruit.com/products/324 or http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Ship-Nema-17-Stepper-Motor-37oz-in-12V-0-4A-3D-Pinter-Reprap-Arduino-DIY-CNC-/331601550532?hash=item4d34fe1cc4:g:9-QAAOSwjVVVmyt8 1 x Single Relay: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VRUAHLE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 x Step up converter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011EBSKK0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 x Mobile cell phone battery: http://www.ebay.com/itm/12000mAh-Dual-USB-Portable-External-Battery-Charger-Power-Bank-For-Cell-Phone-/161852372666?hash=item25af2736ba:g:l2IAAOSwM0FXIQXT 1x Female to female jumper wire kit: https://www.adafruit.com/products/826 2 x Micro usb cables 2 x 90 degree metal brackets 10 x #8 1/2" screws 16 x #8 washers 8 x M3 screws 1 x 2' by 2' 1/4" MDF sheet OTHER LINKS: Subscribe to Hacker Shack: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEcNXmr7DYq1XxpWHSxaN0w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Hacker Shack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackershackofficial/?hl=en Music by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud *Disclaimer* The methods shown in this video should be used as a guide only. We do not endorse firing projectiles at live targets. HACKER SHACK ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS ARISING FROM INDIVIDUALS UNDERTAKING ANY OF THE TASKS DESCRIBED. IN PARTICULAR, IF UNSURE YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONTACT A QUALIFIED EXPERT BEFORE PROCEEDING.