Raspberry Pi Controlled Lego Train with Build HAT -- Episode 560

So, the Duplo train can be automated using coloured tiles, but the Lego train can’t… Until now. With a Raspberry Pi, a build Hat and the Lego train Motor 88011, Let's modify the Lego Hogwarts Express Train (Set 75955) to run autonomously using coloured Lego tiles!

Supplemental Content:

Link to the Github: https://github.com/hifromkatie/LegoTrain
Resources_560.zip

Bill of Material:

Product Name	Manufacturer	Quantity	Buy Kit
RPI4-MODBP-4GB - Raspberry Pi 4 Model B	RASPBERRY-PI	1	Buy Now
16GB MicroSD Card with NOOBS for Raspberry Pi	TRANSCEND	1	Buy Now
SC0622 RASPBERRY PI BUILD HAT	RASPBERRY-PI	1	Buy Now
8459-0674 BATTERY STRAP, 9V, WIRE LEAD	MULTICOMP PRO	1	Buy Now
BUD INDUSTRIES Battery Retainer Clip, PP3 (9V) x 1, Through Hole, Wire Leads	BUD INDUSTRIES	1	Buy Now
CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DC Power Connector, Plug, 2 A, 2.1 mm, 9.5 mm, Cable Mount, Solder	CLIFF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS	1	Buy Now
MULTICOMP PRO Rechargeable Battery, 1.2 V, Nickel Metal Hydride, 2.6 Ah, AA, Raised Positive and Flat Negative	MULTICOMP PRO	2	Buy Now
1356 Color Sensor, Flora, White Illumination LED	ADAFRUIT	1	Buy Now