# Learning kit for Raspberry Pi **URL:** https://forum.sunfounder.com/c/learning-kit-for-raspberry-pi/9.md [Latest](https://forum.sunfounder.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sunfounder.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.sunfounder.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Learning kit for Raspberry Pi category](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/about-the-learning-kit-for-raspberry-pi-category/16)
**Author:** [@SunFounder\_Moderator](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/SunFounder_Moderator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/about-the-learning-kit-for-raspberry-pi-category/16 "2025-04-11T15:39:54Z")
Post here about your Raspberry Pi projects, and get help-for Sunfounder customers. --- ## [Raphael Kit Lesson 2.1.6 for Raspberry Pi (Rotary Encoder Module)](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-2-1-6-for-raspberry-pi-rotary-encoder-module/5006)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-2-1-6-for-raspberry-pi-rotary-encoder-module/5006 "2026-09-21T08:33:54Z")
A couple of things 3.3V or 5V? The Schematic Diagram does not specify. The Wiring Example shows it going to 3.3V BUT the text directly under the wiring example says to connect \[+\] to 5V. If you edit the wiring exampl… --- ## [Raphael Kit Lesson 2.1.5 for Raspbarry Pi (Tilt Switch)](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-2-1-5-for-raspbarry-pi-tilt-switch/5005)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-2-1-5-for-raspbarry-pi-tilt-switch/5005 "2026-09-21T08:31:38Z")
Hey, two things on this one. The ‘Required Components’ section shows a 1kΩ resistor but the ‘Schematic Diagram’ and the ‘Wiring Example’ both show using a 10kΩ resistor. Which should it be? But more importantly… I … --- ## [Raphael Kit Lesson 2.1.2 for Raspberry Pi (Micro Switch)](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-2-1-2-for-raspberry-pi-micro-switch/4973)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-2-1-2-for-raspberry-pi-micro-switch/4973 "2026-09-15T08:07:05Z")
Notes/Questions on this lesson: Confusing GPIO assignments for LED1 and LED2 In the schematic diagram, you have LED1 connected to GPIO27 and LED2 connected to GPIO22. In the wiring example you show the YELLOW LED c… --- ## [Raphael Kit Micro Switches do not connect in breadboard](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-micro-switches-do-not-connect-in-breadboard/4969)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-micro-switches-do-not-connect-in-breadboard/4969 "2026-09-08T14:18:41Z")
The micro switches that came in the Raphael Kit have really short pins and do not make connection in the breadboard. They just fall over when even bumped. I tried using the F-M jumper wires but those are too loose. Wha… --- ## [I lost the thumb drive of the picar-X](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/i-lost-the-thumb-drive-of-the-picar-x/4970)
**Author:** [@martinly](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/martinly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/i-lost-the-thumb-drive-of-the-picar-x/4970 "2026-09-07T09:34:22Z")
I lost the thumb drive of the picar-X, Where I can find those files for download like the “calibration.py” etc. Thanks! --- ## [Raphael Kit Lesson 1.3.3 for Raspberry Pi (Relay)](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-1-3-3-for-raspberry-pi-relay/4936)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-1-3-3-for-raspberry-pi-relay/4936 "2026-09-03T21:29:03Z")
This is a tough lesson to wrap my head around. Can you please provide a pin-out for the relay that comes in the kit? I found a data sheet for it but it doesn’t make sense given the wiring example. If the two pins that … --- ## [Can not open gpiochip with raphael kit](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/can-not-open-gpiochip-with-raphael-kit/1628)
**Author:** [@Nlawver](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Nlawver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/can-not-open-gpiochip-with-raphael-kit/1628 "2026-08-23T13:54:08Z")
sudo python3 blinkingLED.py /usr/lib/python3/dist-packages/gpiozero/devices.py:295: PinFactoryFallback: Falling back from lgpio: ‘can not open gpiochip’ warnings.warn( Traceback (most recent call last): File “/usr/li… --- ## [Raphael Kit Lesson 1.3.2 for Raspberry Pi (Servo)](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-1-3-2-for-raspberry-pi-servo/4931)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-1-3-2-for-raspberry-pi-servo/4931 "2026-08-18T10:06:38Z")
Arm Orientation. is there a ‘correct’ orientation to place the white ‘arm’ (I presume you are to use the one-armed attachment for this lesson - the lesson doesn’t mention using it at all).? Arm Screw: I tried attaching … --- ## [Raphael Kit Lesson 1.3.1 for Raspberry Pi (Motor)](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-1-3-1-for-raspberry-pi-motor/4924)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-1-3-1-for-raspberry-pi-motor/4924 "2026-08-17T14:52:46Z")
Ok on this one: Fan. You don’t mention (or show) the fan attached to the motor. That is kind of critical to this lesson. It should be listed in the components we will use, and maybe a note on popping it on and off the … --- ## [Raphael Kit Lesson 1.1.7 for Raspberry Pi - issues](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-1-1-7-for-raspberry-pi-issues/4913)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/raphael-kit-lesson-1-1-7-for-raspberry-pi-issues/4913 "2026-08-13T10:09:45Z")
Me again. I am determined to make my way through these lessons, but this is, honestly, a bit grueling. It might be helpful for someone (other than me) to take a pass through these lessons. On this lesson: the comments… --- ## [Lesson 1.1.6 - LED Dot Matrix - spidev, rotation, and cleanup](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/lesson-1-1-6-led-dot-matrix-spidev-rotation-and-cleanup/4912)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/lesson-1-1-6-led-dot-matrix-spidev-rotation-and-cleanup/4912 "2026-08-12T09:43:45Z")
Two things on this lesson, The fact that you need to install spidev in the \*\*virtual environment&& is a missing (or misordered?) step. I was super frustrated with this until I found the correction buried in a response … --- ## [Sunfounder Agent - apparently does not work with a Pi?](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/sunfounder-agent-apparently-does-not-work-with-a-pi/4914)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/sunfounder-agent-apparently-does-not-work-with-a-pi/4914 "2026-08-10T10:11:37Z")
I love that you can copy code from the web lessons - it really helps with installing libraries and for creating my own documentation for the code, BUT It doesn’t seem like the \[Run\] button should be on them as it is appe… --- ## [Jumper wire graphic/labeling odd](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/jumper-wire-graphic-labeling-odd/4915)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/jumper-wire-graphic-labeling-odd/4915 "2026-08-10T10:10:45Z")
On page: https://docs.sunfounder.com/projects/raphael-kit/en/latest/\\\_shared/component/cpn\_wires.html#cpn-wires You show the following: Um… that is actually a picture of a Female-to-Male jumper wire. I would suggest … --- ## [1.1.4 7-segment display - only one resistor?](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/1-1-4-7-segment-display-only-one-resistor/4886)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/1-1-4-7-segment-display-only-one-resistor/4886 "2026-08-06T01:14:37Z")
Going through the SunFounder Raphael Kit for Raspberry Pi In Lesson 1.1.2 - RGB LED, we had to put a resistor on EACH of the anode pins. In Lesson 1.1.3 - LED Bar Graph, each of the TEN LEDs needed a resistor I am hav… --- ## [Lessons/code for Pi 3b - can I use the Pi 5 lessons instead?](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/lessons-code-for-pi-3b-can-i-use-the-pi-5-lessons-instead/4887)
**Author:** [@ErinW](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ErinW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/lessons-code-for-pi-3b-can-i-use-the-pi-5-lessons-instead/4887 "2026-07-29T08:50:30Z")
SunFounder Raphael Kit for Raspberry Pi and am going through the lessons using a Pi 3b. I noticed that the lessons as written for the Pi 5 use a much improved (presumably newer) GPIO library module and I have been able … --- ## [The wiring diagram illustration and finished photo are opposite](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/the-wiring-diagram-illustration-and-finished-photo-are-opposite/3096)
**Author:** [@NewKrys](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/NewKrys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/the-wiring-diagram-illustration-and-finished-photo-are-opposite/3096 "2026-07-29T00:50:49Z")
The wiring diagram illustration - the breadboard is opposite the from the photo of the finished . I matching the wiring of the illustration - wrecked my board and ADCO0834. Can you confirm which diagram should be fol… --- ## [Lesson 8 of Mcwhorter course - it crash!](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/lesson-8-of-mcwhorter-course-it-crash/4816)
**Author:** [@marciuse70](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/marciuse70)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/lesson-8-of-mcwhorter-course-it-crash/4816 "2026-07-24T10:17:12Z")
I am reporting a reproducible system reboot issue when using Piper TTS on a Raspberry Pi 5 with the AI Fusion HAT software image provided by SunFounder. The problem does not occur on Raspberry Pi 4 using the correspond… --- ## [OV5647 Camera Not Working With Raspberry Pi 5](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ov5647-camera-not-working-with-raspberry-pi-5/4855)
**Author:** [@ProblemSolver](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/ProblemSolver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ov5647-camera-not-working-with-raspberry-pi-5/4855 "2026-07-20T10:12:28Z")
The camera that comes with the AI Fusion Lab Kit is not working with my Raspberry Pi 5. I have made sure that the camera is connected to the PI 5 using the cable in the correct orientation. When I type the following comm… --- ## [1.1.1 Blinking LED Raspberry Pi 5](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/1-1-1-blinking-led-raspberry-pi-5/1698)
**Author:** [@electron29](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/electron29)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/1-1-1-blinking-led-raspberry-pi-5/1698 "2026-07-20T08:22:32Z")
In this experiment, we connect the Raspberry Pi’s GPIO pin 17 to the anode (long pin) of the LED, then the cathode (short pin) of the LED to a resistor, and then connect the other end of the resistor to the GND pin on th… --- ## [480x320 GPIO Display Colors](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/480x320-gpio-display-colors/4852)
**Author:** [@wjburl](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/wjburl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/480x320-gpio-display-colors/4852 "2026-07-13T07:58:17Z")
In 2017 I made a digit clock using a Raspberry Pi 3 and a 480x320 GPIO display. The brand of the display was Kuman. Yesterday the display quit working and is no longeer available. I replaced it with a SunFounder brand … --- ## [Ideas for young children to learn the basics - Pidog](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ideas-for-young-children-to-learn-the-basics-pidog/4837)
**Author:** [@SnoopDog](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/SnoopDog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ideas-for-young-children-to-learn-the-basics-pidog/4837 "2026-07-06T07:57:28Z")
Hi, I have built a Pidog version 2 - every aspect has worked perfectly (any issues were of my own making). I have since developed it further adding in may cool features. The original intention was to help teach my 5 and… --- ## [Delay when using external speaker on Ai Fusion hat](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/delay-when-using-external-speaker-on-ai-fusion-hat/4660)
**Author:** [@Xrayspex](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Xrayspex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/delay-when-using-external-speaker-on-ai-fusion-hat/4660 "2026-05-20T10:17:09Z")
Although Ive set the volume to maximum - it’s still relatively low. I added an external speaker using aux cable. The volume is much better, but there is a delay, meaning that the first 2-3 words are missing when using,… --- ## [AI Fusion Lab Kit and the 4-digit 7segments](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ai-fusion-lab-kit-and-the-4-digit-7segments/4521)
**Author:** [@paks](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/paks)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ai-fusion-lab-kit-and-the-4-digit-7segments/4521 "2026-05-19T01:22:47Z")
Hi! I can’t seem to get the 1.8 4-digit 7-segment display to work, I get these errors : Traceback (most recent call last): File “/home/pi/ai-lab-kit/python/1.8\_4-Digit.py”, line 7, in SDI = Pin(17,mode=Mode.OUT) # S… --- ## [Conflicting drivers for pironman5 and fusion hat](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/conflicting-drivers-for-pironman5-and-fusion-hat/4463)
**Author:** [@k7mnm](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/k7mnm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/conflicting-drivers-for-pironman5-and-fusion-hat/4463 "2026-05-18T22:16:00Z")
I have been trying to get my fusion hat to work in my pironman5 case. Nothing I do seems to work. Is there a conflict between the pironman libraries and the fusion hat. I am at a dead end trying to get may fusion boar… --- ## [Fusion Ai - hard shutdown](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/fusion-ai-hard-shutdown/4633)
**Author:** [@Xrayspex](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Xrayspex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/fusion-ai-hard-shutdown/4633 "2026-05-11T12:55:32Z")
After sudo shutdown now… Does having the battery connected to AiFusion hat have any impact on chips, registers or line states? Moreover for a hard shut down :- Should the Li battery be disconnected from raspberry pi /… --- ## [LCD1602 with Raspberry Pi 5 - Is there a scrolling marquee function?](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/lcd1602-with-raspberry-pi-5-is-there-a-scrolling-marquee-function/4609)
**Author:** [@Bilbo\_T\_Baggins](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/Bilbo_T_Baggins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/lcd1602-with-raspberry-pi-5-is-there-a-scrolling-marquee-function/4609 "2026-05-07T07:27:00Z")
Hello all, I am very new to all of this. It’s been great fun so far. I have a Raspberry Pi 5 and the SunFounder Raphael kit. I am curious if there is a scrolling marquee function for the LCD1502 as on beginning to learn… --- ## [AI Fusion Lab Batteries](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ai-fusion-lab-batteries/4620)
**Author:** [@leeg](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/leeg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ai-fusion-lab-batteries/4620 "2026-05-07T07:24:14Z")
AI Fusion Kit Batteries Documentation says to fully charge the batteries before connecting them to module. How are you supposed to do that? Do you connect the batteries to the board. Connect the PSU and let the batterie… --- ## [Connecting AI fusion hat camera gimbal fails](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/connecting-ai-fusion-hat-camera-gimbal-fails/4572)
**Author:** [@andreas](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/andreas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/connecting-ai-fusion-hat-camera-gimbal-fails/4572 "2026-04-24T12:10:02Z")
I have followed the instalation video for the fusion hat camera gimbal. When assembling the camera gimbal in the AI fusion HAT I had to press a reset button when connecting the servo 1 and servo 2 to the power pins (PWM)… --- ## [AI Fusion Lab Kit and Fusion Hat Kit](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ai-fusion-lab-kit-and-fusion-hat-kit/4564)
**Author:** [@paks](https://forum.sunfounder.com/u/paks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.sunfounder.com/t/ai-fusion-lab-kit-and-fusion-hat-kit/4564 "2026-04-21T09:25:25Z")
Hi! I was wondering if the Fusion Hat in the AI Lab Kit is the same as the one in the Fusion Hat Package and should the lessons work with my AI Fusion Lab Hat. I’ve tried the LCD1602 lesson and it did not work. Are the … [Next page](https://forum.sunfounder.com/c/learning-kit-for-raspberry-pi/9.md?page=1)