We will learn step by step, how to use a PiCam to recognize face in real-time.On my last tutorial exploring OpenCV, we learned AUTOMATIC VISION OBJECT TRACKING. Now we will use our PiCam to recognize faces in real-time, as you can see below: This project was done with this fantastic “Open Source Computer Vision Library”, the OpenCV. […]
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[OUTDATED] Having Amazon Alexa, via an Amazon Echo, control a Google Chromecast via a Raspberry Pi running a Python script. Story Doing the Impossible: Google Chromecast and Amazon Alexa Ever since the release of the Amazon Echo, people have been asking for One thing. — This is outdated, please view new instructions on Github — Is there
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Why spend lots of money going out for drinks when you can have your own smart personal bartender at your service right in your home?! Story Tired of paying $12 for a small drink at the bars? Well be tired no more. You can have your very own personal bartender in your home, and also
Build an automated door that unlocks itself using facial recognition.Home security systems are a growing field of projects for Makers. A self-built system is not only less expensive than a bulky professional installation, but it also allows for total control and customization to suit your needs. With the introduction of Microsoft’s Project Oxford, facial recognition applications are
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Walabot Touchpad A low profile solution that can turn any surface into a touchpad for your laptop.Imagine using a book, a table, or a wall as a touchpad. Combined with projector technology, you can replicate touch screens on any surface. This project aims to bring this utility and ease of use by through simple socket
Toilet tracker can tell you either the toilet is clean or not. It also shows either it is engaged or not. Story Introduction Have you ever found a dirty toilet especially in public place? It is very common in my place. Some people forget to flush and some don’t care if they flush. Even sometime
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Exhibit: The Primal Display This very simple protip connects an LCD to a Raspberry Pi to display any data you need, like readings from a temperature sensor. Story Introduction LCD is a very useful add-on to any project. This very simple protip connects LCD to Raspberry Pi to display any data you need. In our case,
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Monitoring 100 year old factory processes are hard, but it gets easier, safer and more reliable with a Network of nRF24L01 RF transmitters. Story The modern factory process relies heavily on digital technology to monitor different parts of the facility. With digital technology, factories have become safer, more productive and easier to operate. This technology
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Walabasquiat is an interactive generative art installation using the Walabot 3D imaging sensor, Raspberry Pi, and Android. Story Idea ? ? In the mid-1990s, William Latham amazed the world with his Organic Art PC application and screensavers – introducing the public to bizarre, other-worldly forms rendered using cutting-edge genetic algorithms that continually mutate simple shapes into elaborate
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MQTT is a messaging protocol for the IoT. In this example, we show how quickly you can get up and running without a single line of code! Story The Internet of Things is getting everywhere – so more important it is to understand the principals behind. In this example we show how easy everybody can
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