Category Archives: Technical

Describing The Problem

Posted on February 15, 2021 by larry

So I am getting a little traction on my new Zoneminder project. But I need to describe the problem I am trying to solve with this project. I want to be able to view more then 6 cameras simultaneously. I … Continue reading →

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Load Testing Zoneminder

Posted on February 13, 2021 by larry

I don’t have enough spare cameras, also dont want to hook them up, but I found a software solution to stream many cameras to zoneminder. I was able to access an HDHR so I figured why can’t I stream 1080P … Continue reading →

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Friend of Zoneminder

Posted on February 12, 2021 by larry

Got a new project, it is an extremely small one. This one I think I am posting on github. Just a simple setup to show a bunch of cameras. Snow coming down, did not go to PT today. Weight: 323.6

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New Server Can Handle It

Posted on February 11, 2021 by larry

I just tested zoneminder against one of my development boxes and it did impress. My old zoneminder box is on Dual Xeon E5649, the test zoneminder is running it on a Ryzen 3 3100, the production one will be on … Continue reading →

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Found HDHR-2250

Posted on February 10, 2021 by larry

After my workout today went to the local PC recycler and found this little gem. Kind of cool, found one on sale for ebay for $75. Looks like a good score, seeing if it works now. Weight: 323.4

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Maybe Getting New Antenna

Posted on February 8, 2021 by larry

Thinking of getting a new antenna, apparently the antenna I have Does not do VHF which is why some channels, especially the ones at the lower broadcast frequencies do not come in. I now have two antennas in the attic, … Continue reading →

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The Big Game 2020

Posted on February 7, 2021 by larry

Not sure if I am allowed to say it, this is a personal blog, but the Superb Owl was played today. Kind of low interest for me. No Seahawks. Watched it though, didn’t seem competitive. First weigh in on new … Continue reading →

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Emergency Offsite Data

Posted on February 4, 2021 by larry

I figured out what to for access to my data when power goes off again. I have a Linux VM that will give me access to a copy of my data. Looking at what it takes to make this work. … Continue reading →

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Crashed Server Reveals Problems

Posted on February 3, 2021 by larry

I had a critical internet service crash on me today. Luckily the conditions of the crash only affected the boot process, and not the data. Basically grub was hosed because my internet connection broke when I was patching a server. … Continue reading →

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Downstairs Coming Back

Posted on February 2, 2021 by larry

Its been actually livable again downstairs. Got a LOT organized and cleaned up. I think if I can get the family room clean and the server room a bit organized, my being will feel better. Even got antennas working great … Continue reading →

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