Introduction – time to let the machine do the work In the last installment, I covered command functions to interact with the RPi’s GPIO header. The examples were interactive and had little in the way of full automation. In this discussion, I would like to focus on automating processes. These are tasks that we will define and schedule to run at times we specify. The purpose of this exercise is to establish a foundation for the RPi to run tasks,…
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…