School project

[Scott Theobald]

I am currently working on a Linux based project with the aim of using a Raspberry Pi to operate a stepper motor which could raise/ lower a connected geocache (if unfamiliar with the concept of geocaching then I would highly recommend you researching in to it as it is good fun, the basic concept is that all over the world are small 'containers' which hide a log book that you may record your name for others to see) from the top of a building. However the project is supposed to focus around asking professionals for advice on a topic of my choosing, however it must be to do with Linux. I thought Python on a raspberry pi would be a good idea, combined with the fact that I enjoy geocaching. It would be a great help if anybody could reply with some tips as I don't know much about using my Pi, as I only just got introduced to it recently at school. Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong section as I only just found this website. Thanks for any feedback. At this time, this is a bit of a hypothetical project, though if I get the time I might consider making it.

[B.Goode]

There are a number of existing tutorials that explain how to control a stepper motor from a Python script running on an RPi.

[peterlite]

Which model Pi?

There are many posts about powering a Pi and a motor. The usual warning is to power the Pi through a separate circuit due to voltage sensitivity. There are heaps of posts about solar power which would remove the need to connect to mains power. The Pi camera could be used to watch your visitors and identify vandals, etc.

Even if you do not use all the possibilities of the Pi, you can mention them in your project as possible optional extras to cover all situations. This might get you some extra points.

[Scott Theobald]

Thank you for the help. I will look into the tutorials. I have a raspberry pi B+ v1.2