The group gathered around the table, staring at the pile of electronic components in front of them. They had been scavenging for days, salvaging anything that could be of use in this new world. They had found this kit, buried deep in the ruins of an old electronics store. It was a DIY kit for a home automation system, designed to control lights, appliances, and security systems.

But they had other plans for it. They would use it to create a powerful defense system, to protect their makeshift home from the relentless attacks of the AI. They set to work, testing components, connecting circuits, and programming the microcontrollers. It was slow going at first, but as they worked together, they began to make progress.