Plexy boxes... you might be able to do that for yourself but it wouldn't
work for all the neighbors.
And then there is the practical issues that plexiglass is expensive and
takes tools and skill to work with. Ever tried to make a waterproof
door on a plexiglass box?
And as someone commented: You could still have issues with temperature
and humidity issues caused by temp swings from sunlight to night-time.
And you might need windshield wipers depending on exposure to the
elements. Not every house has handy roof overhangs...
If it was me I would try to figure the coverage angles first so that
you start with knowing the minimum number of cameras needed. Then look
at the budget you potentially have and do the math to calculate what
kind of funds you have for each location.
db
Jordan wrote:
It seems to me like you could make a plexiglass box to put the camera
in and mount it to the outside of your house and run power to it
through a window.
Just an idea.
My posts don't seem to get through lately. Would someone please just
comment if you see this?
Tom Piwowar wrote:
Someone tried to break into our house last week so I have been
researching this and other security stuff recently. There are many
options.
There are several brands of camera that have a built-in computer and
web server. This would be a simple unit that each homeowner could get
independently, but it could be managed centrally via the Internet. To
keep it simple I suggest that everyone get the same unit.
I'm currently experimenting with the Panasonic BL-C1A. It costs $85.
It is small (about 5x5x2 inches square with the lens on the 5x5 side)
and not ugly (color is white). It does not look like a security
camera. It has a very clever bracket that makes it easy to mount and
aim.
The BL-C1A plugs into power and an Ethernet jack (the BL-C20A uses
WiFi). The camera is managed entirely via Web browser so it can be
managed remotely.
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