Py-powered Pi: Lessons learnt with Python and Raspberry Pi for Home Automation

abhinand-c


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The world is becoming increasingly automated, and more and more people are looking to automate their homes to make their lives easier and more efficient. This is where Python and Raspberry Pi come in. In this talk, we will explore how Python and Raspberry Pi can be used to empower your home automation journey. We will discuss the basics of home automation and how Python and Raspberry Pi can be used to control devices such as lights, thermostats, and security systems. We will also explore the scope of Python in creating more advanced home automation systems, such as voice-controlled assistants and intelligent Home-Lab monitoring systems. We will also discuss the benefits of using Python and Raspberry Pi for home automation, including their flexibility, affordability, and ease of use. By the end of this talk, attendees will have a solid understanding of how to use Python and Raspberry Pi to automate their homes, and will be inspired to take their home automation journey to the next level.

This Talk will showcase:

  • Basics of Home Automation and Python in Raspberry PI.
  • Accessing interfaces of Raspberry PI like GPIO using python.
  • Setting up PI as a Home Server, running your python web-apps, self-hosted tools like PhotoPrism, PiHole, webmin
  • Using GPIO pins to control lights and get reading from sensors.
  • Integrating monitoring metrics and controlling Home Lab servers.

Speaker Info:

I'm a software developer who loves to experiment with tech, spend time learning new technologies and build products fueling my desire to innovate for a better future.

I currently work as a Product Engineer at Strollby Team in UST, developing and scaling Python based GraphQL micro-service. Apart from work, I'm engaged in a voluntary project with Kerala Police Cyberdome, pursue hobby projects and contribute in open-source community.

I had opportunities to work alongside great teams in start-up eco-system, participate in various hackathons, take workshops to exciting peers and even give tech talks at conferences like PyConf HYD and EuroPython Conference.

Section: Embedded Python and IOT
Type: Talks
Target Audience: Beginner
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