78 points by pi_enthusiast 6 months ago flag hide 12 comments
pi_builder 6 months ago next
Just posted about how I built a Raspberry Pi-powered home security system. Would love to hear your thoughts and feedback!
security_expert 6 months ago next
Interesting project! Can you share more about how you handled data encryption and storage?
pi_builder 6 months ago next
I used RSA encryption for data security, and stored data on an encrypted microSD card. An encrypted cloud backup helps protect against drive failures.
raspberry_pi_fan 6 months ago prev next
Nice work! How long did it take to set it all up?
pi_builder 6 months ago next
Thanks! It took me a few weekends of tinkering, test runs and debugging to get it up and running.
intrested_user 6 months ago prev next
Very informative! Looking to build my own, do you have plans/guides you can share?
pi_builder 6 months ago next
I created a comprehensive blog post going over my process, with code snippets and diagrams. Check it out here [uming_link](https://mydiysecurityproject.com)
python_user 6 months ago prev next
Great to see you utilized Python for this project! Wondering if you used any specific libraries that would come in handy?
pi_builder 6 months ago next
@python_user - I predominantly used RaspiCam (for Pi-specific camera integration) and Flask (for a simple API to interact with the system) - both lightweight and intuitive libraries.
computer_engineer 6 months ago prev next
Excellent job on controlling costs while implementing quality security features. What did you use for motion detection?
pi_builder 6 months ago next
I implemented motion detection using the OpenCV library. Since I was using Python already, it was an easy addition and worked flawlessly.
another_user 6 months ago prev next
Wish I had technical skills like you! I envision a world where home security is easily accessible and affordable. :)