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Donkeycar is minimalist and modular self driving library for Python. It is
developed for hobbiests and students with a focus on allowing fast experimentation and easy
community contributions.
* [Build instructions and Software documentation](http://docs.donkeycar.com)
#### Use Donkey if you want to:
* Compete in self driving races like [DIY Robocars](http://diyrobocars.com)
* Experiment with autopilots, mapping computer vision and neural networks.
* Log sensor data. (images, user inputs, sensor readings)
* Leverage community contributed driving data.
* Use existing harsupport
supportdware CAD designs for upgrades.
After building a Donkey2 you can turn on your car and go to http://localhost:8887 to drive.
The donkey car is controlled by running a sequence of events
```python
#Define a vehicle to take and record pictures 10 times per second.
from donkeycar import Vehicle
from donkeycar.parts.camera import PiCamera
from donkeycar.parts.datastore import Tub
V = Vehicle()
#add a camera part
cam = PiCamera()
V.add(cam, outputs=['image'], threaded=True)
#add tub part to record images
tub = Tub(path='~/d2/gettings_started',
inputs=['image'],
types=['image_array'])
V.add(tub, inputs=['image'])
#start the drive loop at 10 Hz
V.start(rate_hz=10)
See [home page](http://donkeycar.com), [docs](http://docs.donkeycar.com)
or join the [Slack channel](http://www.donkeycar.com/community.html) to learn more.