If you are an expert Perl programmer interested in penetration testing or information security, this guide is designed for you. However, it will also be helpful for you even if you have little or no Linux shell experience.
What you will learn
Build an infrared beacon with the LM555 timer for someone interested in night vision
Develop a motion detector using a mercury switchactivated car alarm sensor
Redesign your PC sound card into a real oscilloscope and signal generator
Build an RF power meter with some RF assembly techniques and programming skills
Write Visual Basic software that will poll the power meter we created for readings and calculate antenna gain
Use several ZigBee devices and a BeagleBone to create a wireless network of alarm sensors