Category Archives: Technical

Disappointed in New Antenna

Posted on August 24, 2017 by larry

Had this sitting on the floor for months now Pretty disappointed at it though, channel 13.1 is so hard to get. I set it up on a cheap PVC pipe mount. Hopefully it will work better in the attic.  

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Redo Cameras

Posted on August 19, 2017 by larry

So I am busy upgrading the cameras. Got two hooked up the way I physically want them, now looking at how to configure them in Zoneminder to make more sense.

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Rebuild Laptop

Posted on August 18, 2017 by larry

Kind of frustrating, my laptop needed rebuilding.  Going through the process now. Would have been nice having it while watching the Seahawks game. At least I will have a fresh machine and I have stuff backed up. Also getting cameras … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it is the Network

Posted on August 16, 2017 by larry

Been busting my head for a an hour or so trying to figure out what is wrong with my printer. It worked printing but not scanning. After pulling my hair, resetting the printer, rebooting and doing all manner of troubleshooting … Continue reading →

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Starting Build of New Zoneminder

Posted on August 12, 2017 by larry

As of this posting, I am getting the build going for my new zoneminder. I am pretty sure I am going to replace the services it is providing, but I am not sure it will be all from this new … Continue reading →

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Home Improvements

Posted on August 11, 2017 by larry

Our house needed it bad, paint, new flooring, camera system, roof cleaning. It is all coming together albeit slowly. Kitchen floor is torn part a bit, I am hopeful it will be done this weekend. Next weekend I foresee more … Continue reading →

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Zoneminder Final Build

Posted on August 10, 2017 by larry

Getting close on finishing my zoneminder build.  I documented some of the build, but have not built it. I still need to get some more cameras. But I kind of want to get it started. I can set up stub … Continue reading →

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Camera Mount Rig

Posted on August 9, 2017 by larry

I am evaluating some cameras and needed a way to mount several of them.  So I build a simple rig to hold them. It is set to hold 6.  I can put another board to hold 3 more.  Cost for … Continue reading →

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CentOS 7 N00b

Posted on August 8, 2017 by larry

I am trying to get in to CentOS 7, I am so used to CentOS 6 though.  Trying different things, learning the OS. It has a bunch of twists and turns, but I am figuring it out and am committed … Continue reading →

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New NVR System Coming Online

Posted on August 5, 2017 by larry

I am very impressed with this new camera system unfortunately I don’t think CentOS 7 works with BT878.  But as far as horsepower, it has it, I found another 4GB bringing the total to 12GB. This is a dual socket E5606 … Continue reading →

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