Raspberry Pi for Secret Agents

Raspberry Pi for Secret Agents - Second Edition, 9781784397906 (1784397903), Packt Publishing, 2015

Turn your Raspberry Pi into your very own secret agent toolbox with this set of exciting projects

About This Book

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a multipurpose secret agent gadget for audio/video surveillance, Wi-Fi exploration, or playing pranks on your friends
Detect an intruder on camera and set off an alarm and also find out what the other computers on your network are up to
Full of fun, practical examples and easy-to-follow recipes, guaranteeing maximum mischief for all skill levels

Who This Book Is For

This book is an easy-to-follow guide with practical examples in each chapter. Suitable for the novice and expert alike, each topic provides a fast and easy way to get started with exciting applications and also guides you through setting up the Raspberry Pi as a secret agent toolbox.

What You Will Learn

Install and configure the Raspbian OS for maximum mischief
Run your own private phone network
Detect an intruder with motion detection and set off an alarm
Distort your voice in weird and wonderful ways
Push unexpected images into browser windows
Track the Pi's whereabouts using GPS
Control the Pi with your smartphone

In Detail

The book starts out with the initial setup of your Raspberry Pi, guides you through a number of pranks and secret agent techniques, and then shows you how to apply what you've learned out in the real world.

Learn how to configure your operating system for maximum mischief and start exploring audio, video, or Wi-Fi techniques. You will learn how to record, listen, or talk to people from a distance and how to set up your own phone network. Then, plug in your webcam and set up a motion detector with an alarm or find out what the other computers on your Wi-Fi network are up to. Once you've mastered the techniques, combine them with a battery pack and GPS for the ultimate off-road spy kit.

Raspberry Pi for Secret Agents, Second Edition has everything you need to turn your Raspberry Pi into an information-gathering powerhouse. Use the practical spy and pranking techniques to amuse yourself or your friends.

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