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Anyone ever try using reed switches?
SavannahLion:
--- Quote from: Level42 on March 31, 2007, 12:17:09 pm ---I worked at ADT Security Systems for almost 4 years (long time ago though), so I know my things :D
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Weird. I had a roommate who used to work for ADT about ten years ago and I used to get a hold of a lot of the gutted security systems he would rip out. For about two years, he taught me a lot of stuff about security systems and what to look for in crappy vs good systems. ie, you'd be amazed how many installers would overlook the garage door as a potential entry point. Bathroom windows too.
I think he was kind of hoping I would follow along in his footsteps or something. :dunno
Extreme8:
For anyone interested, this solution works like a champ.
I found that by varying the depth of the hole in the bottom of the CP you can change the area of sensitivity on the top of the panel.
I've set the depth to make the activation area about the size of a quarter.
I've also discovered that because of the smoked glass in front of the monitor I can't get the magnet close enough to cause any discoloration.
Seems like a winner.
I'm about to get started on Control Panel Rev. 2 to replace my old (1 1/2 years or so) panel and I'll use this system in that project.
My current thinking is to replace the P1 & P2 coin buttons, mounted in the obvious spot, and add some really hidden admin keys.
Oh, and the ever popular "O" and "K" keys ;)
I'll get some pics posted once I get 'em mounted up good (if anyone cares).
Level42:
I care :)
ADT used to be one of the top security companies here, don't know how it is now. They did use good stuff though.....I bet he told you about the poor working of a fresnell lense compared to the mirrors used on Aritech PIRs ;)
Sorry....thinkig of this all, has anyone ever mounted a PIR or UltraSonic detector in their cabs ? I launched the idea a long time ago here, but never got to it.....the idea was to trigger MP3 samples that invited/provoced a potential player...
SavannahLion:
--- Quote from: Level42 on April 10, 2007, 12:37:22 pm ---Sorry....thinkig of this all, has anyone ever mounted a PIR or UltraSonic detector in their cabs ? I launched the idea a long time ago here, but never got to it.....the idea was to trigger MP3 samples that invited/provoced a potential player...
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I was thinking something along the same lines as I was walking by the photocopier sometime last month. Then I remembered it again when I was at the shop and they had some IR motion sensors on sale. I was thinking it would be neat to have the machine "spring" to life as you walk up to the cab. But then I got to thinking it would be really annoying to hear the machine at 2AM as the cats converge onto the warmest spots.