Open-source DIY Home Security System

[u/aivo83]

Hello r/PythonCoding,

I have recently finished building a DIY home security system that supports multiple devices. It works well on old laptops and can use a RaspberryPi Zero W for on-demand pictures and videos (I have found the Zero W too weak for full motion detection with OpenCV).

You can get the source code here: MingSec

Here is some more information about the project:

Features:

• Motion Detection: Utilizes OpenCV to detect motion and trigger responses.

• Image Capture: Captures and uploads an image every ten minutes to Dropbox.

• Alarm Response: Captures an image and records a video if the alarm is triggered. Both are uploaded to Dropbox.

• Offline Operation: Logs all videos and images when the internet connection is down, and uploads them once the connection is restored.

• REST API: Provides endpoints for users to check the status of each camera and request images or videos.

• Kotlin Notification App: A companion mobile app developed in Kotlin that receives notifications each time an alarm is triggered.

Project Structure:

• docs/ - Contains a Single Page Application (SPA) for the project demo.

• core/ - Includes the REST API and user interface for remote control and system management.

• local/ - Contains the MingSec application, including configuration files and local scripts.

• app/ - Contains the Kotlin notification app that receives alerts for triggered alarms.