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DIY burglar alarm using cheap PIRs, soldering iron and PC ?
Hello -
I'm currently adding a bit of security to my house by buying some cheap wireless PIR sensors and receivers from http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/cat.jsp?cId=101495 , interfacing a PC to them, and switching on lights, sending email alerts, posting webcam pictures to a website, etc. when activated. It's going well so far. I'd be interested to know if anyone can see pitfalls in this approach, eg. - PIR manufacturer going out of business and not being able to get compatible receivers/transmitters - burglars who carry radio jammers (does this happen outside of crime novels?) - What am I losing by not using sensors intended for alarm systems - Are inconspicuous PIR sensors less of a deterent than a big bell-box? - I'm thinking of installing one of these at a property that already has an "Anglian" branded wireless alarm system - are they likely to clash? Thanks |
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