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Smart Security Camera

IoT Raspberry Pi security camera running OpenCV for object detection. The camera will send an email with an image of any objects it detects.

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Smart Security Camera

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless
Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless
×1
Camera Module
Raspberry Pi Camera Module
×1
Adafruit Raspberry Pi Zero Camera Cable
×1
Micro-USB to USB Cable (Generic)
Micro-USB to USB Cable (Generic)
×1
1/4" MDF Board
×1
90 Degree Angle Bracket
×1
Outdoor Mounting Tape
×1
M4 X 20mm Long Machine Screws
×2
M4 Hex Nuts
×2
M2.5 Machine Screws
×4
#8 X 3/4" Long Machine Screws
×1
#8 Hex Nut
×1
#8 Wing Nut
×1

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Screwdriver
Electric Hand Drill
Electric Jigsaw
Glue

Story

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Schematics

Housing Bottom Schematic

Dimensions for the MDF housing. The dimensions that you use may be different depending on the hardware and MDF board thickness you have. Use this schematic as a general guideline.

Housing Top Schematic

Dimensions for the MDF housing. The dimensions that you use may be different depending on the hardware and MDF board thickness you have. Use this schematic as a general guideline.

Code

Security Camera Code

Credits

Hacker Shack

Hacker Shack

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Hacker Shack is a team of two engineers that make instructional DIY videos about robotics, software, and other cool tech related projects.

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