Hello there. This is my first post here. I've looked at some other posts to make sure I'm not off-topic or ignoring some netiquette. So I hope the following is OK to post:
I’d like to pay someone to help me set up an Arduino-controlled siren with the specifications below, as a DIY home alarm system.
Functional requirements:
• Siren set off by motion detector;
• Siren obnoxiously loud;
• Siren placed outside building;
• Operates with back-up battery so it will work even if the power is shut off;
• Will send email message to a specified address (using local WiFi network), to indicate when it is activated;
• Can be turned on/off via email- or Web-based interface;
• If it is activated and not manually turned off, it will automatically shut off after X minutes.
I’m looking for help with the Arduino programming, identifying and ordering the necessary parts and components, and assembling. I’m based in the US.
I only have beginner-level experience with Arduino.
The developer will be allowed to reuse the code / setup, in other words, I’m not interested in exclusive ownership of the intellectual property produced in this project.
My budget for getting help is $100, excluding parts. I’d pay via Paypal upon completion of the project.
I suggest ponying up for the new gsm shield and nix the wifi, otherwise someone cutting the lines renders your alarm useless. Unless that is not a concern.
We have a siren that is very effective in debilitating people with a commercial system. Unfortunate/fortunate we have been the only victims of our alarm.
A sure way to manage false positives is important, the alarm is enough, commercial systems have unnecessary things like calling the police. I can see why a DIY system is valid.
just input,
P.S. I see your dog might not be a sufficient alarm (couldn't help the pun on your site)
My thinking was that the backup battery would ensure the alarm goes off even if the lines are cut. I just wouldn't be notified or be able to shut it off remotely. It'd go off after a certain amount of time.
Personally the timing thing wouldn't be my choice because false positive/ultimate control is important to me, but its your project, you can time if you want to!
Now, the GSM option would require an extra cellphone contract, right? Do you by chance know the least expensive approach to this in the US? Thanks for sharing your thoughts, btw.
t-mobile 1000 minutes $100 last one year (20c a text 10c a minute)
That is the plan I use in combination with groove ip and google voice on my galaxy note
comes out to about $9 a month if your conservative like me, or like in your siren case.
(in this case you would have to figure out how to use sms to report, trigger and stop)
This plan is not advertised! You have to pretend to be an old lady an explicitly ask for it. (jk about the old lady part)
