Posts about home security

I recently obtained two so-called LED Series One T8 tubes and thought I would share my thoughts with you on a blog entry. I originally obtained the ‘LED Series One T8’ in an attempt to add more light while filming my YouTube videos. Although the results were undesirable, I thought to write something about it here. More…

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This post introduces magnetic door sensors, also called reed switches, that are used to trigger movement of the objects (e.g. doors and windows) it is mounted too. More…

Categories Electronics

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Sharing a Raspberry Pi directory on a local network is required in many different scenarios. This post will show how it is done and mention considerations and potential problems in the process. More…

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Relay switch modules are used as high voltage AC switches by connecting a signal and DC power supply to it. These modules are made up by a relay (the ‘heart’), screw terminal connectors, a resistor, diode, capacitor, transistor and LED – making it perfect for electronic hobbyists to use in projects. More…

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Laser Transmitter Receiver Modules consist of a collimated Laser Transmitter module (a straight, non-diverging laser beam) and a separate non-modulating Laser Tube Sensor/Receiver module (a laser beam sensor). More…

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