I think someone has been casing my place lately. If like to make something that I can mount outside my side door (maybe facing downwards since it'll be under an awning) and have it send a text message if it senses movement. And maybe have it play a noise and shine a bright led to deter thieves.
I found a project (another similar one) that is pretty much just what I need, but (even with the what you need list) I'm a little unsure of what I would really need to make this work for me.
I don't like the plastic bowl as a case look for it at all. Also, keeping in mind I'm new to Arduino projects, I notice there are multiple types of boards available for purchase. Is the UNO rev 3 all I would need? And in terms of a case, are the generic plastic ones I see on Amazon durable enough to be outside and accommodate the motion sensor and whatever else I need to attach. Are these things inevitably going to be hanging or glued down or?
This made sound stupid, but i just want to make sure when I get ready to purchase everything I get exactly what I need.
Also, if anyone has a better take on this project (reasonable in complexity and price) id appreciate it.
The project mentioned above: