LPR in fiber pedestal

[ws_]

Has anyone converted one of those green fiber pedestals into a semi-covert LPR station?



My neighborhood has two at the front of every yard, don't think anybody would notice/mind a third. I have zero need for LPR but have always wondered if it would work.



Thoughts?

 

[aesterling]

Would you buy a new pedestal? How much do those cost?

 

[ws_]

Would you buy a new pedestal? How much do those cost?

I've seen them pop up new for as little as $100 on eBay, but ideally you'd find a used one that's already gotten some sun damage so it would blend in with the others.

 

[wittaj]

Yep it is possible. Someone here has done that.

 

[TonyR]

That's a pretty good idea, IMO, but just be aware.....
Depending on local regulations, one has to be careful about installing anything in the public right-of-way (ROW) which is generally reserved for utility services (electricity, water, gas, cable, telephone, etc.) who have a installation and maintenance easement. The ROW can vary but should appear on local GIS maps.
Stay out of the ROW and you'd be OK.

I'd call these people in TX and ask if they have any "seconds" or the like with slight structural or cosmetic defects they'd like to sell cheap.

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[samplenhold]

I am confused. It look like you have already done it?


If I were to mount a fake utility container, I would not pick one so large.

 

[TonyR]

If I were to mount a fake utility container, I would not pick one so large.

Agreed.
I'd consider the 22" tall x 9.5" diameter model; the ribbed part goes below ground, like a pull box and the smooth cylinder part is above ground.
I think that's the CPH-920. I imagine these are NOT cheap unless they do have some "seconds", etc.

 

[ws_]

I am confused. It look like you have already done it?
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If I were to mount a fake utility container, I would not pick one so large.

Apologies, should've noted this is just a Photoshop mockup.

 

[ws_]

Agreed.
I'd consider the 22" tall x 9.5" diameter model; the ribbed part goes below ground, like a pull box and the smooth cylinder part is above ground.
I think that's the CPH-920. I imagine these are NOT cheap unless they do have some "seconds", etc.


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Was thinking more "urban camouflage" since those are the exact boxes currently in my yard, but I'm not picky- if one of these pops up for the right price, I'll definitely pick it up and give it a shot. I almost wonder if I could go smaller too with a turret outside it's housing since it'll be so close to the road. Any suggestions for IR on a round design like this?

I had reached out to a couple local fiber supply houses previously with no luck, but might be worth a renewed effort.

 

[wittaj]

The turret would have to get within 35ish feet of where the plate would be. Works well on a mailbox, but depending on how far away from the street the box is, it might get tough.

As long as the front is just past the box to not get IR bounce, the IR from just the camera will be sufficient.

 

[samplenhold]

Here are a couple of threads that might give you ideas, while not specifically for your question. The first one is not a cam in a mailbox, but rather a cam monitoring the mailbox.

Mailbox Camera | IP Cam Talk

Mailbox Hide, Newbie Down the Rabbit Hole | IP Cam Talk

 

[IReallyLikePizza2]

Watch you put one there, and then people start posting on dslreports forum cheering that Fiber is coming to their neighborhood

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

Looks awesome, normal people will know that is a camera, but if your neighbours are watching this forum, may know that is a camera.

 

[33696933]

cops do it so why not us?

 

[TonyR]

cops do it so why not us?

Wow.
I think I see a stack of AGM batteries and at the bottom a 4G/5G modem or the like.

 

[IReallyLikePizza2]

Wow free batteries and camera!