How do you deal with camera snapshots? Where do you store them, how do you archive them? In short: 1. Take snapshot 2. Store snapshot 3. Copy to archive location Let’s first think about what should trigger the creation of a camera snapshot. Snapshot triggers What triggers … read more…
After getting back from our summer holiday I figured that I should share some experiences on how my home automation should work during my holiday. What do you have to do when you’re going on a holiday or away for more than a couple of days? Lights IP camera (recordings) … read more…
I know if the door is closed, but is it actually locked? How A reed relay with a magnet in the lock linked to a Visonic MCT-302. DJ: Also test with micro switches so you don’t need a magnet (Microswitch) Todo (DONE) Buy reed relay (Conrad.nl) (DONE) Get a … read more…
I wish you all a healthy and happy 2010. My door-camera did not have a good start. It’s broken :-( Need to order a new one as replacing it under warranty (ordered in Hong Kong) would probably cost more than buying a new one. A new camera was ordered. When … read more…
Today I placed a webcam in my garden. A normal camera would never last more than 2 hours before my wife would remove it ;-). The WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) of a PTZ camera in the garden is close to ZERO. Therefore I had to think of something. The result … read more…
