Raspberry Pi for Secret Agents

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a secret agent toolbox with this set of exciting projectsKey FeaturesTurn your Raspberry Pi into a multi-purpose secret agent gadget for audio and video surveillance, Wi-Fi exploration, or playing pranks on your friendsFind out what the other computers on your network are up to and make yourself anonymous on the InternetThis book has been updated for new additions to your toolkit featuring the tiny, recently released Raspberry Pi Zero boardBook DescriptionThis book is for all mischievous Raspberry Pi owners who’d like to see their computer transform into a neat spy gadget to be used in a series of practical pranks and projects. No previous skills are required to follow along, and if you’re completely new to Linux, you’ll pick up much of the basics for free.We’ll help you set up your Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi 3 and guide you through a number of pranks and secret agent techniques that are so inconspicuous yet high on mischief. You’ll learn how to configure your operating system for maximum mischief and start exploring audio, video, or Wi-Fi techniques. We’ll show you how to record, listen, or talk to people from a distance and how to set up your own phone network. Then, you’ll plug in your webcam and set up a motion detector with an alarm and find out what the other computers on your Wi-Fi network are up to. Once you’ve mastered the techniques, we’ll combine them with a battery pack and GPS for the ultimate off-road spy kit.What you will learnInstall and configure the Raspbian Jessie operating system for maximum mischiefDetect an intruder with motion detection or a laser trip wire and set off an alarmListen in to conversations from a distance over BluetoothDistort your voice in weird and wonderful waysTrack the Pi s whereabouts using GPSConnect your Pi to the mobile Internet using a 3G dongle and make yourself anonymous on the netDisplay secret messages and codes to fellow agents on a LED displayWho this book is forThis book is for those who are new to the Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi 2, or Raspberry Pi 3 and have some experience with the original Raspberry Pi models, and even for those budding secret agents who would like to use Pi Zero as a secret agent toolbox. No programming experience is assumed. Suitable for the novice and expert alike, each topic provides a fast and easy way to get started with exciting applications, with practical examples in every chapter.