anoir-feki/pygrow

Site IoT + Django

PyGrow

A Python project using Django to monitor an environment with a Raspberry Pi using a Pi Camera and DHT temperature/humidity sensor. Alerts and photo updates can be received via email or SMS.

Features

• Mobile, tablet, and desktop-friendly dashboard to display overview
• Use Pi Camera for live monitoring
• Use Pi Camera for saved videos
• Use Pi Camera for saved photos
• Use Pi Camera for saved timelapses
• Use DHT temperature sensor for monitoring
• Use DHT humidity sensor for monitoring
• Store photos/videos on device
• Store sensor data in database

Usage

Use Ansible to install on Raspberry Pi running Raspbian or Ubuntu Mate.

Ensure Pi Camera is enabled: https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/usage/camera/README.md

Test raspistill CLI tool (1 photo):

$ raspistill -o test-photo.jpg

Test raspivid CLI tool (5 second video):

$ raspivid -o test-video.h264 -t 10000

Materials

Base:

• Raspberry Pi 2 Model B or 3 Model B - link
• microSD card (Class 10 and 64 gb recommended) with Raspbian or Ubuntu Mate - link
• 5V micro USB power cable - link
• WiFi USB adapter (unless using Ethernet or Pi 3 Model B) - link

Peripherals:

• Raspberry Pi camera - link
• DHT11 or DHT22 temperature/humidity sensor with cable - DHT11 link / DHT22 link

To Do

• Add camera/temp/humidity status in the sidebar
• Add photo capability with raspistill
• Add timelapse capability with raspistill
• Add video capability with raspivid
• Add management for groups and permissions
• Add user accounts and logins
• Add email alerts/notifications (Django emails)
• Add SMS alerts/notifications (Twilio)
• Add scheduled photos by email
• Add temperature graph
• Add humidity graph
• Add image viewer for photos
• Add media player for videos

Author

Peter Schaadt

https://github.com/peterfschaadt

http://peterschaadt.com