Alarm systems are complicated affairs. However, if you’re just looking to catch a sandwich thief at work or a cat spilling over all you water bottles, then Make shows you how to build an alarm system ...

Here is a simple general-purpose security alarm circuit built on the Arduino platform. It brings up an obtrusive alert signal when an intrusion/theft attempt is observed by its front-end sensor. In ...

This article will help you build a simple Arduino-based DCC system. Growing up in the 1980s I was living the dream. I had an ...

In the microcontroller era today, Arduino is more than just a tool to accomplish hobby tasks. There is actually a close relationship between microcontroller technology and home security, since you can ...

There’s a huge market for 433 MHz alarm system hardware out there, from PIR motion detectors to door and window sensors. If you want to put them to work, all you need is a receiver, a network-enabled ...

Making your own security system isn't too hard, but if you'd like a super cheap and simple method, Instructables user deba168 shows how to make a wireless motion detector with an Arduino. Deba168's ...

Learn how to make a simple fire alarm with our step-by-step guide in this video! Discover the essential components and ...

Arduino is one of those boards that has become synonymous with hacking and making. Since its introduction in 2005, over 700,000 official Arduino boards have been sold, along with untold millions of ...