Turn your Raspberry Pi into a secret agent toolbox with this set of exciting projects
About This Book
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a multi-purpose secret agent gadget for audio and video surveillance, Wi-Fi exploration, or playing pranks on your friends
Detect an intruder on camera or with sensors and set off an alarm or receive messages to your phone
Find out what the other computers on your network are up to and make yourself anonymous on the Internet
This book has been updated for new additions to your toolkit featuring the tiny, recently released Raspberry Pi Zero board
Who This Book Is For
This book is for those who are new to the Raspberry Pi Zero ,Raspberry Pi 2 or Raspberry Pi 3 and have some experience with the original Raspberry Pi models, and even for those budding secret agents who would like to use Pi Zero as a secret agent toolbox. No programming experience is assumed. Suitable for the novice and expert alike, each topic provides a fast and easy way to get started with exciting applications, with practical examples in every chapter.
What You Will Learn
Install and configure the Raspbian Jessie operating system for maximum mischief
Detect an intruder with motion detection or a laser trip wire and set off an alarm
Listen in to conversations from a distance over Bluetooth
Distort your voice in weird and wonderful ways
Track the Pi's whereabouts using GPS
Connect your Pi to the mobile Internet using a 3G dongle and make yourself anonymous on the net
Display secret messages and codes to fellow agents on a LED display
In Detail
This book is for all mischievous Raspberry Pi owners who'd like to see their computer transform into a neat spy gadget to be used in a series of practical pranks and projects. No previous skills are required to follow along, and if you're completely new to Linux, you'll pick up much of the basics for free.
We'll help you set up your Raspberry Pi Zero , Raspberry Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi 3 and guide you through a number of pranks and secret agent techniques that are so inconspicuous yet high on mischief. You'll learn how to configure your operating system for maximum mischief and start exploring audio, video, or Wi-Fi techniques. We'll show you how to record, listen, or talk to people from a distance and how to set up your own phone network. Then, you'll plug in your webcam and set up a motion detector with an alarm and find out what the other computers on your Wi-Fi network are up to. Once you've mastered the techniques, we'll combine them with a battery pack and GPS for the ultimate off-road spy kit.
Style and Approach
This easy-to-follow guide is for budding secret agents who want to create tools for mischief, stealth, and reconnaissance. It's full of fun, practical examples and easy-to-follow recipes, guaranteeing maximum mischief for all skill levels.