Smart Home Facial Recognition Python IoT DIY Hacker Builds Home Automation

C12: An Intelligent Home Built From a Dorm Room

Born out of boredom, curiosity, and the occasional spark of genius, C12 is a personal smart home platform created from scratch in a university dorm room C12. The system blends voice control, IoT device automation, facial recognition security, rogue network detection, and more—all integrated into a unified ecosystem crafted with purpose and playfulness.

Core Innovation
C12 transformed a standard dorm room into an intelligent living space with features like Mycroft-powered voice commands, smart switches using GPIO motors, face-based access control, rogue AP detection for hacker defense, and integration with robotic components from a telepresence project. It reflects a hacker's curiosity translated into comfort and control.
Technical Stack
Mycroft AI Python OpenCV GPIO Flask Raspberry Pi Shell Scripts
Client
C12 — a personal experiment in building smarter, safer, and more interactive spaces, powered by code and curiosity.

(Private Project)
C12 smart home interface
Voice assistant and face recognition demo
GPIO smart switch wiring