Introduction – dedicated to a specific task The HVAC system in any house is a great starting point for home automation. This is commonly used in practically every home in the US. The heat or air conditioning part my vary from state to state, but the system as a whole remains standard. Controlling the HVAC system using RPi is a great way to learn the RPi platform and enhance your home. In this section, we’ll take inputs from thermostats and…
Introduction – there is always a need for an introduction When I first saw the Raspberry Pi, I was amazed at the simplicity. My thoughts were it’s a linux pc on an small embedded platform. I recalled a balloon project that predated the release of the first Raspberry Pi. Now everyone can do it. Everyone except me. All though the RPi is touted as being simple, I managed to find the complexity. It’s really my oversight, I’m so farsighted, I’m nearsighted. Purpose – what is…
Introduction – there is more than one way to get bits from point to point Connecting devices using wired connections can be too complex or costly. The agility of some systems is compromised when hard wiring the components. Modifying becomes labor intensive. This is problematic for systems that are used for research or development. Wireless technology has advanced recently with the release of Bluetooth Low Energy. Bluetooth LE has brought about a simpler way to connect and control devices. Earlier…