Control relays connected to you RaspberryPi using Android app. Setup multiple RaspberryPi devices around your house. Single device can operate up to 8 relays and all of them are self-discoverable using lightweight network protocol. No complicated setup. Name each relay, give its type (button, switch) and operate it from a dead simple app interface. For […]
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In the previous tutorial we saw how you can drive the digital outputs of the Phidgets 1018 remotely, in this tutorial instead we will check the status of the digital inputs, which can be connected to magnetic contacts, push buttons, switches, etc. You need: a Raspberry Pi B or B+, with installed Web Server and
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Thanks to RaspberryPi.org for flagging the work of Gadget Nut, who is definitely a Gadet Master, too. They have been working on the PrivateEyePi project, building a DIY Home alarm system. It is modestly described as a simple system that can link to existing door contacts or alarm sensors, and there is also a Web
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It has become apparent that WebIOPi is not yet compatible with the Raspberry Pi v2. If you are following this tutorial, you must be using the first-generation Pi. The link below for the B+ model is still valid, and this model will still work for this project. I’ve updated the Amazon links to point to
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Introduction Following on from using a Raspberry Pi to capture the electricity consumption of my home, I have over the last 2 years installed Solar Thermal Hot Water panels and very recently Solar PV. This meant that I had an opportunity to create something I had been looking to do for a while – an
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Components Required Raspberry Pi Sensors – Temperature sensor (DS18B20) 8 Channel Relay (12V/ 7A/ 240 V AC) Bulb (60W) Description of components: Raspberry Pi The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that can plug into your TV and a keyboard which was found for the intention of teaching basic concepts in schools. It is
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I’m always on the lookout for those teachable moments. Inspiration struck me when my 5-year-old asked for help in keeping his little brother from sneaking into his room. I spotted the perfect time to teach him about inputs, outputs, and programming. Learning is easier when the lesson centers on solving a personal problem. I could
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I. Title and Abstract The Home Automation Framework provides a web interface that allows users to control devices in their home using the browser on a smartphone, tablet, or PC. So far, the system allows for powering outlets on and off, locking and unlocking a deadbolt, and opening and closing blinds. The framework created for
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