PIR sensor

Build a Basic IR Motion-Sensing Camera with Weekend Projects

Build a Basic IR Motion-Sensing Camera with Weekend Projects

Combine some common components and several pieces of software into one, and assemble this microcontroller-driven motion-sensing camera that records VGA resolution pictures to SD card.

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Build a Basic Infrared Motion Alarm with Weekend Projects

Build a Basic Infrared Motion Alarm with Weekend Projects

Build a motion-sensing alarm by combining a few common components: an Arduino, a PIR sensor, a piezo buzzer, and a breadboard. All you need is some jumper wire to connect them all, and the software to run it.

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Monkey Hacking on Weekend Projects

Monkey Hacking on Weekend Projects

Turn a cymbal-banging monkey into a couch guardian to stop furballs from shedding on your favorite furniture.

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