Introduction
This personal project was executed under the inspiration of a Youtube video and is not an original product. After recently encountering the Python programming language and joining the STEM club in high school, my friend and I were looking to dedicate ourselves to project-based learning. This was our first project. Given a Raspberry Pi 3 from the club, we researched projects involving the device. In the end we chose to create a motion sensor camera equipped with an automated notification system.
Project Equipment Requirements
-Raspberry Pi device
-Raspberry Pi compatible camera
-USB mouse and keyboard
Project Tasks
-The Pi must be able to detect motion
-The camera must take a picture once motion has been detected
-The captured image must draw an outline over the moving object in question
-The captured image must be emailed to the end-user in a timely manner
Some Test Results
Conclusion
The project's success rate was rather random. Our test results were elastic. Failures include boxes drawn over incorrect objects, boxes not covering entire bodies, and no notification alerts during some movement. We believe it depended on the amount of light, distance, and time the movement took place in front of the camera. Some improvements that could have taken place were to make a dedicated case, finding a way to host the program without manaully starting it, and finding the root trigger for the alerts. Despite, its inconsistencies, the project was a great learning experience.
