shanepaton / m.a.d.

The source code for the Mounted Assistant Device or M.A.D.

M.A.D.

The source code for the Mounted Assistant Device or M.A.D.

Requirements

Hardware:

• 1x Raspberry Pi
• 1x Passive Buzzer
• 4x Push Buttons
• 1x I2C 1602 Charecter LCD
• 14x Wires
• ( Optional ) USB Flash Drive for custom software

Software

• Python 3.7.3
• M.A.D. Source Code
• ( Python ) RPLCD
• ( APT ) python-smbus

Setting Up

GPIO

The I2C Screen should be connected to:

5V : 5V
GND: GND
SDA: SDA
SDL: SDL

The Passive Buzzer should be connected to:

IN : GPIO 23
OUT: GND

The Home Button should be connected to:

IN : GPIO 16
OUT: GND

The Left Menu Button should be connected to:

IN : GPIO 21
OUT: GND

The Right Menu Button should be connected to:

IN : GPIO 22
OUT: GND

The Select Button should be connected to:

IN : GPIO 22
OUT: GND

Setup Python Libraries

pi@raspberrypi $ sudo pip install RPLCD
pi@raspberrypi $ sudo apt-get install python-smbus

Starting the software

Extract the source code from the zip file then run by using the command:

pi@raspberrypi $ python3 mad.py

(Optional) Custom software setup

• Create a FAT32 formated USB drive with the exact title of "PROGRAM"
• Create a "programs" folder on the drive
• Put software onto the drive

Then if you've done everything right you should see the screen come to life and display the M.A.D. interface.