[NBLUG/talk] theft deterrent / security system

Kendall Shaw kshaw at kendallshaw.com
Mon Nov 11 09:54:30 PST 2013


I've posted a sign that says "robbery prohibited" and there have been no 
problems since.

Kendall

On 11/11/2013 09:48 AM, Alan Bloom wrote:
> 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?
>>>
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