[NBLUG/talk] theft deterrent / security system

[jezra]

On Mon, 11 Nov 2013 10:01:27 -0800
steve <sjs at sonic.net> wrote:

> 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.
> 
> The nice thing about 'reinvinting the wheel' is that you can make it
> the size and shape you want :)
> 
> I have security stuff on the house I bought off of Amazon and am
> happy with it.  But I've also seen several articles lately on
> Raspberry PI based security systems in the magazines that specialize
> in Linux and Raspberry.  It might be worth some investigation before
> you decide one way or the other.
> 
> If you get into Santa Rosa, B&N downtown usually has a couple of 
> magazines on their racks (which is where I think I noticed the
> article) and a google of 'rapberry pi security system' brought up a
> bunch of hits.
> 
> Have fun :)
> 
> Steve S.
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I'm thinking the "shape" should be a home-made rustic birdhouse, or
something else that blends into the surroundings. Currently, the
property has a shed, a trailer, and a bunch of oak trees. If well
disguised, the probability of the security system getting stolen would
be dramatically reduced.


jezra