I'd like to rig up sensors on the side gates that go to the back yard so I know if they are opened, any ideas for something out door I could do this with?
gate sensors.
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nayr
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Chamberlain® Switch Sensor Wide Gap Contact Security Alarm System Outdoor Gate | eBay
thats what i been using; the wide-gap contact switches are better for gates as the wind tends to blow em back and forth with wider tolerances than say a door.
thats what i been using; the wide-gap contact switches are better for gates as the wind tends to blow em back and forth with wider tolerances than say a door.
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Tygunn
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Ive been meaning to get something like this for integration with my SmartThings system. That looks like a good option hooked up to a zwave open close sensor with dry contacts.
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So I see two wires, how do you have this hooked up?
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So would you just hook the two wires into the dry contacts of the zwave door sensor? Does this thing need power run to it?
nayr
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mine are wired up to my cameras watching the gates
these dont require power or anything; its either an open or closed circuit.
these dont require power or anything; its either an open or closed circuit.
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After some Google and help from nayr I understand better how these things work haha
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Yes, but I didn't know if it matters which went where until I saw how it works on the inside, for instance I've got a PIR sensor to play with that has two terminals that say NC and it was confusing, all I can say is I'm a noob to this type of stuff.
Yes, but I didn't know if it matters which went where until I saw how it works on the inside, for instance I've got a PIR sensor to play with that has two terminals that say NC and it was confusing, all I can say is I'm a noob to this type of stuff.
Better to ask and be safe. In this case, it would be hard to break something, but you never know.
It sucks to connect something wrong and let out the "magic smoke".
Exactly man, when we're talking about hooking stuff to $170-$500 each cameras I don't really want to risk frying one
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A PIR typically has a relay inside and often a set of both NC (normally closed) and NO (nomrally open) terminalsfor instance I've got a PIR sensor to play with that has two terminals that say NC and it was confusing, all I can say is I'm a noob to this type of stuff.
Yeah, I'm learning more and more, I'm a computer guy but I'm becoming an electronics guy more and more lol
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Just pulling your chain. You IT guys can do stuff I can't imagine. I do get the switch thing though!
Oh, if you're just messing with an IT guy, carry on
I know right, we are whipped dogs anyways.
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