This project uses public dweet.io service to control an IoT device (in this case, the Raspi model 3B) via mobile phone. Basically the user enter
Tag: Raspberry Pi
Setting up a Python virtual environment in Linux using venv
When building a Python project, it’s good to sandbox your project so as to isolate the dependencies of the modules used. This is to avoid
Sending email from Raspberry Pi
This post is about using Raspi to send email using secure SMTP server like Gmail. Especially useful when the user need to be alerted about
Adding loop recording feature to Raspi Cam
I wanted to add loop recording feature for the Raspberry Pi camera system project (link to earlier project). This will free up the space in
Using Raspberry Pi camera (NOIR) and the power of Python and OpenCV TO BUILD A HOME SURVEILLANCE CAMERA – PART 3 OF 4 – USING OpenCV motion detection capability to trigger video recording, no need PIR sensor
Motion Detection script using the power of Python and OpenCV. Due to the problem of false triggering by the PIR motion sensor, I have decided
Using Raspberry Pi camera (NOIR) and Python to build a home surveillance camera – Part 2 of 4 – Using PIR motion sensor and using external usb Flash drive as storage for surveillance data
This post is about using Raspberry Pi and HC-SR505 PIR sensor to record surveillance images and videos.The 1st script uses the SD card as a