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Component List
	1 x Raspberry Pi 3B
	1 x DFRobot Black Gladiatior Chassis
		Chosen for cost and build quality
	2 x 12v DC Motors
		Control track movement	
	1 x L298N Motor Controller
		Controls the 12v DC motors
	1 x 28BYJ-48 Stepper Motor
		Control camera angle
	1 x ULN2003 Motor Controller
		Controls 28BYJ-48 Stepper Motor
	1 x Rii I8 Wireless Keyboard (Non-bluetooth model)
		Allows pilot to control robot
		Chosen for size and useable range
	1 x Raspberry Pi NoIR v2
		Chosen for lack of IR cut filter
		Allows the robot to "see" in low-light environments
	2 x 3000MaH 18650 batteries with protection circuits
		To power motors
	1 x 10000MaH Battery Pack
		To power raspberry pi
		Will likely remove this and upgrade to 3 x 18650 batteries
	1 x 2 slot 18650 Battery holder
		To allow easy removal of 18650 batteries for recharging
	Various LEDs (IR and Blue)
		2 x Blue - robot status indicators
		4 x IR - To assist camera in low-light environments
	Electonic component housing made using ABS plastic sheets
	18 AWG Wire
		To connect 12v DC motors to motor controller
	5 x Jumper Wires (Female to Female)
		To connect components to the raspberry pi
	1 x Dual Pole Single Throw Switch
		To disconnect the 12v DC motors from power while the pi is booting
	1 X DC Power pigtail connector
		To easily remove 18650 battery holder for charging

Purpose of the build
	To inspect locations that are either harzardous or too small to fit a human
	To learn about robotics fundamentals
	To have fun

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Python code for a raspberry pi based robot

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