Resources for the print article.
Required Python Modules
pyserial: pyserial.sourceforge.net
External Programs
curl: curl.haxx.se
zip: www.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/Zip.html
sox (provides the play command): sox.sourceforge.net
Motion: www.lavrsen.dk/twiki/bin/view/Motion/WebHome
“GNU Motion: Your Eye in the Sky for Computer Room Surveillance” by Phil Hollenback, LJ, March 2005: /article/7713
Hardware
Serial I/O Kit: store.qkits.com/moreinfo.cfm/QK108
Webcams: any Linux-supported Webcam that works with video for Linux.
Mier DriveAlert: www.mierproducts.com
Water Alarm: www.mitedu.freeserve.co.uk/Circuits/Alarm/walarm.htm