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    Setting up NetTime Time Sync Tool on Windows 10

    Yes, would also agree that Net Time is a user friendly process to setup. It works well. However, if you are into brewing your own system then take a look the the below link. In this case a Dahua API is used to trigger each camera. This example is run on the Hubitat hub, but could be run...
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    Day/Night switching went wonky today

    If that model of camera has 'time plan settings' then it can be set to change from day to night by using a monthly schedule. The schedule works well if you do not have huge sunset/sunrise time difference within a month. That is one of the downsides of using this process. Or one could just...
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    BI Computer Setup Help

    The nice part of using the media creation tool is that it will create the necessary partitions on the SSD for you and install the new OS. Then if needed, one can always divide up the SSD into smaller partitions. It may take some time to download to the USB drive, depending on your download...
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    BI Computer Setup Help

    Another possibility is to start with a fresh install of windows on the SSD. Used this Windows's process to fix issues with a 13 year old Gateway desktop with a spinner. Purchased a new WD Blue 1 TB SATA SSD ($75). Installed using the connections from the spinner. Then used the Microsoft guide...
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    API to turn on light for the IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV

    Thanks cosmicman for posting the how to on finding parts of a Dahua API using existing tools in the MS Edge browser. Used your process to assist in determining what makes the "Sync PC" button work in the date and time setting section of a Dahua camera. The output from Edge follows...
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    API to turn on light for the IPC-HDW3849H-AS-PV

    This API can be modified to include user, password and specific camera as follows: http://username:password@192.168.55.56/cgi-bin/configManager.cgi?action=getConfig&name=All Replace the user name and password and the camera IP with your own. Paste into FireFox and there should be a rather...
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    Dahua API and active deterrence?

    Maybe this would work for a custom audio file. https://dahuawiki.com/Thermal/Add_Custom_Audio_Alert
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    Time-lapse (sftp frames direct from IPC-Color4K-T)

    And... https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/creating-timelapse.74132/
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    Time-lapse (sftp frames direct from IPC-Color4K-T)

    One easy way to use BI, to make a time lapse, is to make a JPEG every few seconds/minutes. That function can be accessed by selecting the camera of choice. (right click on camera) Then camera settings. Then record. Place a check mark in the JPEG box, select continuous and select how often the...
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    Wiring POE cameras throughout a forty acre forest to track brown bears...

    One option for the 240 VAC power is to purchase a properly rated step down transformer. i.e. 240 VAC to 120 VAC. Like the idea of primary to secondary isolation with a step down transformer.
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    Camera Alarm output 12VDC, 30 ma

    This is a crude drawing of a circuit could could work for your application. It uses a SSR (solid state relay) that handles the AC load of the alarm device. This also assumes that the alarm is an AC line voltage device. The camera relay is also assumed to be a NO (normally open) device and...
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    Creating Timelapse

    Here is an example of taking a 580 meg file that was converted in BI from and then into Shutter Encoder at 250 FPS. This is the first part of the video in post #30. Even at 250 FPS the images could use a higher FPS number to speed up the action. It is slower than what BI provides. However SE...
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    Creating Timelapse

    Continuous is the best way to make sure the required detail is available. Here, only use cont + trigger as there is no need, at this time, to utilize additional storage. Sounds like a fun project. Be sure to share the eclipse provided it is a clear sunny day.
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    Creating Timelapse

    It was an interesting experiment to see how BI works for time lapse. It is another process for the tool box. When using BI to create the time lapse, the video is taken from what is available on the hard drive IMO. If your BI settings are continuous + trigger then some of the images will not...
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    Creating Timelapse

    Made up a a time lapse using Blue Iris release 5.7.7.18. The process is similar to exporting a video from BI. 1) Choose Set start frame and set end frame. 2) Then select convert export. 3) In the convert/export menu check time lapse. Change the default values if desired. For the sample...
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