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PiBBot - Robotic Project - Phase 1 - Testing Components

This is the first phase on my Balancing Robot project.
Which I think I will call PiBBot. (Pi balancing Bot)

I want to test all the components first before I put them in their final position on the frame for my balancing robot.

Components2
Components1

Hardware list;

  • Raspberry Pi rev 2
  • Two breadboards
  • 1.8" TFT, connected via SPI
  • Three 8x8 led matrix's connected via I2C
  • One MinIMU  (Accelerometer, Gyro & Compass) all connected via I2C
  • H-Bridge to control the motors
  • Temperature sensor connected via I2C
  • 315Mhz RF Receiver
  • One LED

Click the image below to see the components named on the breadboard;
Breadboard with Labels

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