1. Core Dependencies

These are essential for basic operation:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y python3-pip python3-numpy python3-smbus i2c-tools

2. Hardware-Specific Dependencies

For interfacing with motors, encoders, and sensors:

# For GPIO/PWM (Motor Control)
sudo apt-get install -y python3-gpiozero

# For I2C devices (Compass, Encoders, INA219)
sudo pip3 install smbus2 ina219

# For Camera (OpenCV)
sudo apt-get install -y python3-opencv libopencv-dev

3. Gamepad Control

For gamepad input handling:

sudo pip3 install inputs

4. Text-to-Speech

For voice feedback:

sudo apt-get install -y festival

5. Logging & CSV Handling

For data logging:

sudo pip3 install fastlogging

6. Additional Utilities

For timing and system commands:

sudo apt-get install -y python3-time

Full Installation Script

You can run this all-in-one command to install everything:

sudo apt-get update && \
sudo apt-get install -y python3-pip python3-numpy python3-smbus i2c-tools python3-gpiozero python3-opencv libopencv-dev festival python3-time && \
sudo pip3 install smbus2 ina219 inputs fastlogging

Post-Installation Setup

1. Enable I2C & Camera:

   sudo raspi-config

   • Navigate to Interfacing Options → Enable I2C and Camera

2. Set Audio Output (for TTS):

   sudo amixer cset numid=1 100%

3. Test Components:

   • Verify I2C devices:

     sudo i2cdetect -y 1

   • Test text-to-speech:

     echo "SCUTTLE is ready" | festival --tts

Troubleshooting

• If python3-opencv fails, try:

  sudo pip3 install opencv-python

• If gamepad isn’t detected, check USB permissions or try:

  sudo chmod a+rw /dev/input/js0