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Burglary Tourism?!?
I've got a similar system. I'm having trouble with one of the models. I can't turn off squirrel detection and alarm. Do you have any tips?- mattp
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- Forum: Camera Captures
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The official "WTF" thread
Pfft...Car insurance?...Obviously the guy's health insurance should cover it, right?... -
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The official "WTF" thread
Those are joist holders, for holding joists up...What's the problem? -
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Looking for a knowledgeable paid consultant for setting up a Blue Iris system
Mounted that high it shouldn't be a problem. Just remember that the closer they get to the house the harder it is to get a good shot of a person's face because the camera is looking down. That isn't a problem with the ptz @wittaj suggested if you set it to start tracking from a distance...- mattp
- Post #39
- Forum: Customizing
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Looking for a knowledgeable paid consultant for setting up a Blue Iris system
Just to let you know, that ptz round part is the size of a softball. I was very surprised at how big it was. Luckily I placed it high enough that my wife wasn't bothered by it.- mattp
- Post #36
- Forum: Customizing
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Looking for a knowledgeable paid consultant for setting up a Blue Iris system
Thanks @wittaj, That camera has a better resolution and approximately the same sensor size/MP ratio as the 49225. With advancements they've been making I bet it's low light performance is better than my 49225. But, I think my post above still stands. Please correct me if I'm wrong. @MTL4, If...- mattp
- Post #35
- Forum: Customizing
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Looking for a knowledgeable paid consultant for setting up a Blue Iris system
Even though the 49225 has the a good sensor size/MP ratio it still struggles with low light. Being in a rural area with little light, you probably will need to supplement the lighting regardless of which camera you use, if you are trying to identify people at night, floodlights are cheapest and...- mattp
- Post #33
- Forum: Customizing
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Looking for a knowledgeable paid consultant for setting up a Blue Iris system
Just going to throw this out there, but @wittaj and others helped me on this forum set up a 49225 ptz camera. Have you considered any of those? Not sure what the best replacement for the 49225 is now bc they were discontinued. But the benefit is that it has human tracking and zooms in on peoples...- mattp
- Post #30
- Forum: Customizing
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Camera died bc enclosure was full of water, wtf happened?
I think we're on the same page. When I ran power to the shed, I used direct burial wire inside PVC conduit. I not only glued the joints, I primed them first. But there's probably some water in there from this thermal cycling that has worked it's way in from the ends. Our humidity is 80% or...- mattp
- Post #12
- Forum: Camera Installation Questions
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Camera died bc enclosure was full of water, wtf happened?
@TonyR, I live in Louisiana and I can attest to this tdc being a real problem. So, much so that for work we used triple seals on bearings with a grease trap between two of the seals. The idea being that as the tdc happens that moist air has to travel through grease. The grease would absorb the...- mattp
- Post #9
- Forum: Camera Installation Questions
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Electrical Inspection Wall Of Shame
Incorrect assumption . Based on the expert workmanship, it's obviously already protected by another gfci. The only problem here is that the outlet cover needs to be replaced. I can't believe you missed it... It's so obvious... -
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Electrical Inspection Wall Of Shame
How do you guys know that the fruit cake tin isn't UL listed? -
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Funny / Satire
We have literally reached the "Ow!, My Balls!" part of Idiocracy... -
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Hall of shame
Top fasteners see combined loading, shear and pullout. Failure appears to be from them pulling out, as the bottom fasteners appear to be still attached. Wouldn't be surprised if they used nails instead of screws. -
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Another day, another boat crashing into my dock... sigh
Yeah, you're probably right...but, it's just water... I think there are a couple things that could be done that were mentioned. 1 put some metal bollards up in front of the pier. 2 regardless of if you do 1. Putting lateral boards up will greatly reduce the impact. If lateral boards were up that...- mattp
- Post #39
- Forum: Camera Captures
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Another day, another boat crashing into my dock... sigh
Nice. I like sparkfun. Here's a solenoid operated valve if you want to figure out how to spray them with a sprinkler or something like that: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10456- mattp
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- Forum: Camera Captures
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Another day, another boat crashing into my dock... sigh
What about setting up a spray system. If they hit your dock, they get sprayed with water. If the customers start getting wet because of the idiot boat "captains" hitting your dock, it'll stop pretty quick.- mattp
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- Forum: Camera Captures
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Hall of shame
Whatcha talkin' about Willis? There's a soffit right here: But I agree with you...This does belong in the hall of shame...No gutter guards!!! Just look at all those leaves: ....All kidding aside, what is the worst thing about the installation isn't the camera or what I've posted above, it's... -
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Hall of shame
That's terrible: Do people not take pride in their work anymore?