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Building a Cell Phone Accessible Home Security System Using Raspberry Pi Zero 2 and Zero Cam
- A home security system using Raspberry Pi Zero 2 and Zero Cam was built for remote camera access 24x7 without subscriptions, costing £55.50.
- Hardware required includes Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, Zero Cam, Pibow Case, Power Supply, and a 32GB SD Card.
- Software needed includes Raspberry Pi OS, Rpicam, and VNC Viewer for setting up the surveillance system.
- Assembling the camera module with Raspberry Pi Zero 2 is simple, with commands like rpicam-vid -t 0 used for video capture.
- Issues like a flashing black frame and Wi-Fi power saving were addressed with solutions like adding a dummy HDMI display and disabling power saving.
- Scripts were created to start the camera automatically at boot, with careful consideration given to resource management.
- Monitoring RAM and CPU usage helped optimize the system to prevent random freezes, allowing continuous camera capture.
- Multiple cameras can be monitored using Windows Terminal, and VNC Viewer enables remote access to the cameras from a cell phone.
- Cost savings were highlighted compared to subscription-based services, offering flexibility to customize notifications and add more devices.
- The article concludes by inviting feedback, offering consulting services, and suggesting potential topics for future posts.
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