haklesup,
Honestly I did do many searches included what you recommended. All I remember is looking at kits and short range outedoor sensors. Thank you very much for your help
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- Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to build a wireless security system i.e. parts
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- Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to build a wireless security system i.e. parts
- Replies: 17
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Re: How to build a wireless security system i.e. parts
One thing I don't understand is that there are wirelss controls for remote controlled airplanes and other toys with a range of more than a thousand feet so there should be devices available for this sort of thing.
I have very little desire to trench a thousand feet for this...
Thanks,
I have very little desire to trench a thousand feet for this...
Thanks,
- Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to build a wireless security system i.e. parts
- Replies: 17
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Re: How to build a wireless security system i.e. parts
Hello jimmy101, You bring up a couple very important points I am working around. It has been a while but I think if you want to power a light bulb a thousand feet away the size of the wire used in an AC application must be much larger and much more expensive. (I realize this was brought up already)....
- Tue Jul 14, 2009 6:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to build a wireless security system i.e. parts
- Replies: 17
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Re: How to build a wireless security system i.e. parts
Hello MrAl, Thanks for your help. My long range goal is to have a system like you describe but I am not sure I am comfortable with the system going down if the power goes out and then I don't think the computer can restart on its own. I am wondering how much trouble it will be to run a power line ou...
- Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to build a wireless security system i.e. parts
- Replies: 17
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Re: How to build a wireless security system i.e. parts
Thank you both for your help. My distance is 1000 feet from the front gate to the house so I am first trying to understand what devices will do the job best or at all. Since I want to detect an entry at the gate I am not sure if a camera will signal to me when a vehicle enters without me seeing it o...
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How to build a wireless security system i.e. parts
- Replies: 17
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How to build a wireless security system i.e. parts
I would like to install a security system. My driveway is 1000 from the house and I would like some sort of detector when a vehicle passes down my driveway. Does anyone know where to find a good selection of components such as wireless motion detectors and perimeter detectors. I thought a lazar or l...