Re: [PLUG] [PLUG-ANNOUNCE] PLUG AT: You got something or I got something

2016-01-26 Thread Chuck Hast
Good, there are a boat load of options out there. The MotionPi thing is interesting but I would rather use separate cameras and use the Pi as the DVR. I have not used Motion, I have read a bit about it, but ZM did a lot more and fit my needs so that is what I was using. On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at

Re: [PLUG] [PLUG-ANNOUNCE] PLUG AT: You got something or I got something

2016-01-26 Thread elcaseti .
Thanks, Chuck. I spent a few hours reading & watching videos about Zoneminder. Lots of interesting potential. Also found this (not ZoneMinder) "http://pimylifeup.com/raspberry-pi-security-camera/; On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 9:18 PM, Chuck Hast wrote: > Google the following: >

Re: [PLUG] [PLUG-ANNOUNCE] PLUG AT: You got something or I got something

2016-01-25 Thread Chuck Hast
I used it in Tampa for video surveillance systems. I had a point where we gave video to law enforcement, they really liked the fact that ZM kept the videos as JPG images, made processing them very easy. You can tell it to store in other formats, but JPG is the preferred one for many law en-

Re: [PLUG] [PLUG-ANNOUNCE] PLUG AT: You got something or I got something

2016-01-25 Thread Chuck Hast
Google the following: zoneminder raspberry pi 2 That will get you started, there is even a video from a guy that uses it as a vehicle recorder, most of them are using the older models of the RPi you will want to use the 2 as that has the memory and horsepower to do several cams. On Mon, Jan 25,

Re: [PLUG] [PLUG-ANNOUNCE] PLUG AT: You got something or I got something

2016-01-25 Thread Chuck Hast
I would too if I am in town. I have never been to one before (live up in Kelso WA) but would like to go, I have used ZoneMinder a lot and really like it. Right now I am up in Alaska, headed to Dutch Harbor Unalaska tomorrow. On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 4:26 PM, Michael Dexter

Re: [PLUG] [PLUG-ANNOUNCE] PLUG AT: You got something or I got something

2016-01-25 Thread elcaseti .
I read about ZoneMinder a few months ago. It's obviously a very powerful, flexible tool. I also got the impression it's more for advanced technical users. Can any of you comment on that? Thanks. On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 7:36 PM, Chuck Hast wrote: > I would too if I am in

Re: [PLUG] [PLUG-ANNOUNCE] PLUG AT: You got something or I got something

2016-01-24 Thread Michael Dexter
On 1/18/16 12:39 PM, jakimfett wrote: > I could possibly present on using ZoneMinder for a Linux-based > security camera system. I finished getting the base system online > yesterday, so it would be a very hands on, somewhat unpolished > presentation. I am QUITE interested in this. Either Feb

Re: [PLUG] [PLUG-ANNOUNCE] PLUG AT: You got something or I got something

2016-01-18 Thread Michael Dexter
On 1/18/16 12:39 PM, jakimfett wrote: > I could possibly present on using ZoneMinder for a Linux-based > security camera system. I finished getting the base system online > yesterday, so it would be a very hands on, somewhat unpolished > presentation. I talked with Jakim "Boba" Fett offline along