RaspberryPi-based solution to monitor state of garage door, detected motion in garage, with alarms/events triggered based on current time/day.
A simple roller switch (NO) is attached to garage door in a position where the switch is closed when the garage door is closed. A PIR motion sensor is located in a position where it can detect motion in the main part of the garage.
- RaspberryPi v2
- SainSmart 2 or 4 switch relay
- PIR sensor
- roller switch
- simple alarm
- lighting, ie, christmas lights or strobe