Xpider with Explorer pHat and Raspberry Pi Zero

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This is a remake of Xpider using an Explorer pHat and a Raspberry Pi Zero, including a NoIR camera and Infrared Flash Light. Original Xpider Files can be found at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1706512. Xpider's instructables are available at http://www.instructables.com/id/Xpider-the-Smallest-Smart-Robot-Spider-in-the-World/. To enable OpenCV face tracking, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo3obfQ5cXY. For an example of OpenCV ball follower functionality, check out https://youtu.be/SLSsNQT4X1I. Scratch Wifi Control can be accessed via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhntZ-DjDhU. The Explorer pHat from Pimoroni is available at https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/explorer-phat. A suitable ultra micro servo for this project is the HK-282A single screw ultra micro servo, available at https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hk-282a-single-screw-ultra-micro-servo-2g-0-2kg-0-08sec-1.html. The Zippy Flightmax 350mAh 2S 20C LiPo battery can be purchased at https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-flightmax-350mah-2s-20c.html. An Infrared Flash Light with a wavelength of 940nm, available from Conrad Electronics at http://www.conrad.com/ce/en/product/149241/IR-emitter-940-nm-40-5-mm-Kingbright-BL0106-15-28?ref=list. A small UBEC module is also required, along with a wifi dongle for connectivity.