Let's talk about that graveyard of old phones you have stashed in a drawer. Instead of letting them collect dust until they become ancient artifacts, it's time to put one of them to work as part of ...

The PIR library implements a class to monitor 1 or more PIR sensors. The library supports default 8 PIR sensors per object, which typically are added in setup(). It is possible to add a sensor (pin) ...

Ever wanted to track your bike, car, or even monitor your loved one's location in real-time? Building your own Arduino GPS tracker gives you complete control over your tracking data without expensive ...

Photoelectric sensors detect objects and surface changes using variations in optical properties. Each sensor includes a light emitter and a receiver, with most relying on infrared light. In optical ...

Monitor your property day and night with one of the best smart floodlight cameras we've tested. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts ...

Gas leaks can pose serious safety risks, especially in homes, kitchens, and small commercial spaces. In this project, you'll learn how to build a simple and budget-friendly gas leakage detector using ...

Rutronik Adapter Board RAB7 is an open-source hardware Arduino shield designed for AI-powered Sensor Fusion with seven environmental and inertial sensors from Bosch, Infineon, and Sensirion. The ...

As radar technology continues to advance, it offers an increasingly broad range of capabilities, making it a viable alternative to traditional passive infrared (PIR) sensors. With radar’s enhanced ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...