[NBLUG/talk] theft deterrent / security system

Alan Bloom n1al at sonic.net
Mon Nov 11 09:48:05 PST 2013


Actually just having the cameras hooked up even without a recording 
device may act as a pretty good deterrent.  I imagine it would be pretty 
intimidating for the burglar when he looks up and sees the camera 
glaring down at him with its ring of red-glowing IR LEDs.

Alan


On 11/11/2013 09:36 AM, Alan Bloom wrote:
> If you'd prefer not to re-invent the wheel, there are ready-made systems
> that do what you need.  I have a SVAT 4-camera security system installed
> at my house.  $220 on Amazon.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/SVAT-CV502-4CH-002-Channel-Security-Surveillance/dp/B003E6KH8W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384191147&sr=8-1&keywords=svat
>
>
> Alan
>
>
> On 11/11/2013 08:53 AM, jezra wrote:
>> After spending the weekend dealing with a robbery on some remote
>> property, it would appear that I need to make a some sort of system to
>> either scare off would be thieves, or record the actions of said
>> thieves so that I have evidence to show the sheriff.
>>
>> The property has power, and plenty of sunlight, but there is almost no
>> outside communication: no internet or mobile service available.
>>
>> Currently, I'm considering a Raspberry Pi or Beaglebone with a motion
>> detector and USB camera to record images and video when motion is
>> detected.
>>
>> Does anyone have thoughts on other possible security configurations?
>>
>> Jezra
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