Build a Motion Capture Security System Using a Raspberry Pi

Of the many projects that you can build with the Raspberry Pi, one of the most interesting and permanently useful is the motion capture security system. All you need is the usual Raspberry Pi setup, a webcam and an optional battery pack, along with a nondescript case for concealing the security system. With this setup, you can keep an eye on your property from a remote location, receiving alerts if anything is captured by the webcam and a link to the footage if necessary. Compared with the price of off-the-shelf security systems, this is remarkably affordable and portable, and as...

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