January 2016
Intermediate
29m
English
video
Using your Maker Skills to survive a Zombie Apocalypse with Raspberry Pi and Arduino
by Simon Monk
Closed Captioning available in German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Overview
Look out the window, and you will see chaos all around you. Society has broken down, crashed cars burn, and evidence of desperate attempts to escape the contagion litters the streets. There is no Internet, no power, and no law.In this webcast, Simon Monk will discuss his new book 'The Maker's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse' and highlight some of the Raspberry Pi, Arduino and other projects within the book and how they could help you survive in a post-apocalyptic world.This webcast will highlight:Taking charge of the environment:Monitor zombie movements with trip wires and motion sensorsKeep vigilant watch over the compound with surveillance camerasPower anti-zombie systems with car batteries, bicycle generators, and solar powerEscape imminent danger:Repurpose old disposable cameras for zombie-distracting flashbangsOpen doors remotely for a successful sprint homePrevent disasters with fire and smoke detectorsCommunicate with other survivors:Hail nearby humans with Morse codePass silent messages with two-way vibration walkie-talkiesScan radio stations with an automatic frequency hopper
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