Want a unique, possibly creepy little feature for your next dinner party? Install a Raspberry Pi powered fortune teller robot (complete with mannequin head!) in your bathroom! It’s a simple project that involves sensors, text to speech programs, and a fair bit of fun. There’s nothing like having your guests come out wondering why the mannequin head in the bathroom just told them “Don’t go surfing in South Dakota for a while.”
PIR (motion) sensor: PIR sensors are used to detect motion from pets/humanoids from about 20 feet away (possibly works on zombies, not guaranteed). This one has an adjustable delay before firing (approx 2-4 seconds), adjustable sensitivity and we include a 1 foot (30 cm) cable with a socket so you can easily reposition the sensor or mount it using the two drills on either side. (read more)
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