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If you are new to the Raspberry Pi, the Arduino, or home automation and wish to develop some amazing projects using these tools, then this book is for you. Any experience in using the Raspberry Pi would be an added advantage.
Revolutionize the way you interact with your home and become part of the rapidly growing group of hobbyists and enthusiasts by combining the powerful Raspberry Pi with an Arduino board.
Starting with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi and Arduino boards you will set up your very own home automation system through a series of exciting projects, making your life a lot easier.
Build a thermostat, a Raspberry Pi control device, a parcel delivery detector, and a water and damp detector, and then move on to more complex projects including a motor mechanism to control your curtains.
By the end of this practical guide, you will be a confident user who can program, set up, and run a wide range of applications using both the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino.
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and Home Automation
Chapter 2: Getting Started – Setting Up Your Raspberry Pi and Arduino
Chapter 3: Central Air and Heating Thermostat
Chapter 4: Temperature Storage – Setting Up a Database to Store Your Results
Chapter 5: Parcel Delivery Detector
Chapter 6: Curtain Automation – Open and Close the Curtains Based on the Ambient Light
Chapter 7: Water/Damp Detection – Check for Damp/Flooding in Sheds and Basements
Chapter 8: Wrapping Up
