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Arduino for Secret Agents
Arduino for Secret Agents

Arduino for Secret Agents: Transform your tiny Arduino device into a secret agent gadget to build a range of espionage projects with this practical guide for hackers

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Arduino for Secret Agents

Chapter 1. A Simple Alarm System with Arduino

I want to start this book with a simple project that any secret agent will want to have, a simple alarm system that will be activated whenever motion is detected by a sensor. This simple system is not only fun to make but will also help us to go over the basics of Arduino programming and electronics, which are the skills that we will use in this whole book.

It will basically be a simple alarm (a buzzer that makes sound, plus a red LED) combined with a motion detector. The user will also be able to stop the alarm by pressing a button.

We are going to do the following in this chapter:

  • First, we are going to see what the requirements for this project are, in terms of hardware and software
  • Then, we will see how to assemble the hardware parts for this project
  • After that, we will configure our system using the Arduino IDE

Hardware and software requirements

First, let's see what the required components for this project are. As this is the first chapter of the book, we will spend a bit more time here to detail the different components, as these are components that we will be using in the whole book.

The first component that will be central to the project is the Arduino Uno board:

Hardware and software requirements

In several chapters of this book, this will be the 'brain' of the projects that we will make. In all the projects, I will be using the official Arduino Uno R3 board. However, you can use an equivalent board from another brand or another Arduino board, such as an Arduino Mega board.

Another crucial component of our alarm system will be the buzzer:

Hardware and software requirements

This is a very simple component that is used to make simple sounds with Arduino. You couldn't play an MP3 with it but it's just fine for an alarm system. You can, of course, use any buzzer that is available; the goal is to just make a sound.

After that, we are going to need a motion detector:

Hardware and software requirements

Here, I used a very simple PIR motion detector. This sensor will measure the infrared (IR) light that is emitted by moving objects in its field of view, for example, people moving around. It is really easy and quite cheap to interface with Arduino. You can use any brand that you want for this sensor; it just needs a voltage level of 5V in order to be compatible with the Arduino Uno board.

Finally, here is the list of all the components that we will use in this project:

On the software side, the only thing that we will need in the first chapter is the latest version of the Arduino IDE that you can download from the following URL: https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software.

Note that we are going to use the Arduino IDE in all the projects of this book, so make sure to install the latest version.

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Key benefits

  • • Discover the limitless possibilities of the tiny Arduino and build your own secret agent projects
  • • From a fingerprint sensor to a GPS Tracker and even a robot– learn how to get more from your Arduino
  • • Build nine secret agent projects using the power and simplicity of the Arduino platform

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Q might have Bond’s gadgets– but he doesn’t have an Arduino (not yet at least). Find out how the tiny Arduino microcomputer can be used to build an impressive range of neat secret agent projects that can help you go undercover and get to grips with the cutting-edge of the world of espionage with this book, created for ardent Arduino fans and anyone new to the powerful device. Each chapter shows you how to construct a different secret agent gadget, helping you to unlock the full potential of your Arduino and make sure you have a solution for every tricky spying situation. You’ll find out how to build everything from an alarm system to a fingerprint sensor, each project demonstrating a new feature of Arduino, so you can build your expertise as you complete each project. Learn how to open a lock with a text message, monitor top secret data remotely, and even create your own Arduino Spy Robot, Spy Microphone System, and Cloud Spy Camera This book isn’t simply an instruction manual – it helps you put your knowledge into action so you can build every single project to completion.

Who is this book for?

This book is for Arduino programmers with intermediate experience of developing projects, and who want to extend their knowledge by building projects for secret agents. It would also be great for other programmers who are interested in learning about electronics and programming on the Arduino platform.

What you will learn

  • • Get to know the full range of Arduino features so you can be creative through practical projects
  • • Discover how to create a simple alarm system and a fingerprint sensor
  • • Find out how to transform your Arduino into a GPS tracker
  • • Use the Arduino to monitor top secret data
  • • Build a complete spy robot!
  • • Build a set of other spy projects such as Cloud Camera and Microphone System
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Table of Contents

10 Chapters
1. A Simple Alarm System with Arduino Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Creating a Spy Microphone Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Building an EMF Bug Detector Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Access Control with a Fingerprint Sensor Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Opening a Lock with an SMS Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. Building a Cloud Spy Camera Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
7. Monitoring Secret Data from Anywhere Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
8. Creating a GPS Tracker with Arduino Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
9. Building an Arduino Spy Robot Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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