In recent years, integrated platforms equipped with microcontrollers (with Arduino probably being the best-known brand) have been gaining popularity.

The hardware setup shown below includes the Arduino Uno R4, a DHT11 sensor, and the built-in Wi-Fi for email alerts. The DHT11 is connected with VCC to 5V, GND to ground, and the data pin to Digital ...

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The sendEmail () function is responsible for triggering the email alert when an object is detected. A secure Wi-Fi client is ...

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The Microsoft MakeCode platform is a free online blocks-based programming tool that's used to write the code that tells the micro:bit hardware what you want it to do. It’s very easy to use and allows ...