[NBLUG/talk] Request for info on video cams for protection against burglary

Jack Smith jack.delbert at gmail.com
Thu Jul 25 12:38:28 PDT 2013


On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 3:23 PM, jezra <jezra at jezra.net> wrote:

> Not too long ago, I saw a sign that read "If you can read this, you are
> within range" and there was a bullet hole in the sign.
>
> You should be able to do what you want to do with a webcam and a
> Raspberry Pi (or whatever spare machine you have kicking around). A
> webcam for this purpose can be purchased for under $50. There are some
> nice tutorials online for setting up a home security system; just make
> sure it upload pictures before the power gets cut.
>
>
>
Also, make sure you have a camera covering the power line.  From a location
where they can't easily cut the -camera-.  Or two, so they can watch each
other -and- the power line.

-- 
Jack Smith

English doesn't borrow from other languages -- English follows other
languages down dark alleys and takes what it wants.
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