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Building a Home Security System with Raspberry Pi
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Building a Home Security System with Raspberry Pi

by Matthew Poole
December 2015
Beginner content levelBeginner
190 pages
3h 52m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

In "Building a Home Security System with Raspberry Pi", you'll explore how to transform a Raspberry Pi into a comprehensive home security controller. The book guides you step by step from setting up your Raspberry Pi to interfacing sensors and cameras, creating a fully modular and customizable system.

What this Book will help me do

  • Set up Raspberry Pi with your custom configuration for the home security application.
  • Interface various sensors and devices with safe electrical connections to the Pi.
  • Write scripts for monitoring and controlling the security setup effectively.
  • Expand the functionality with additional inputs and outputs using the I2C bus.
  • Enable remote access and notifications using cameras and mobile integrations.

Author(s)

None Poole has a wealth of experience in electronics and software integration, with a focus on Raspberry Pi projects. With a background in teaching technological skills, they have a knack for making complex topics approachable. Through this book, they aim to empower users to explore creative uses of the Raspberry Pi.

Who is it for?

This book is perfect for beginners enthusiastic about building DIY home security systems using Raspberry Pi. If you are an electronics hobbyist or even an engineering professional looking to explore practical applications of the Raspberry Pi, this book is for you. A basic understanding of soldering and programming will help maximize your experience. By the end, you will not only build the system but will deeply understand its working principles.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781782175278Supplemental Content