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  1. MikeFromCanmore

    [SOLVED] My Hikvision (EZVIZ) camera cannot detect the SD Card or (possibly) How to unbrick your camera

    You have a Hikvision or EZVIZ camera that does not recognize the SD Card that you just formatted correctly, and inserted into the camera, while the camera was powered off. You have tried all the following: Based on advice from EZVIZ tech support I: 1) Placed a .dav file containing the latest...
  2. MikeFromCanmore

    How to install a modern doorbell cam and still have it work with your existing NuTone or similar intercom system

    Many people have covered this topic, but usually for a specific doorbell camera (RING/NEST/EZVIZ/EUFY/Reolink etc) or for a specific intercom system. Regarding the doorbell cam, it probably needs to come with a mechanical chime adaptor known as "The power module" or "The Chime Adaptor"...
  3. MikeFromCanmore

    ONVIF DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

    One of the challenges when configuring an NVR for your cameras is correctly configuring the NVR to get a reliable stable video feed. A second challenge is transporting the alert triggers from the camera's AI detection system, or the PIR events at the camera, to the NVR so that one can choose to...
  4. MikeFromCanmore

    Reolink Hardware

    I just tore down a Reolink RLC-510WA WiFi CAM since one of the 5 buck switching power supplies on the main PCBA was in need of repair. Yes there are FIVE 5! SMPS on the main PCBA of RLC510WA and two LINEAR regulators. But I digress. Can anyone help me identify the SMPS controller chip in the...