Hey Fr Robert Ballecer, SJ on KH episode 208 when you were discussing long distance networking ...

[G+_T Nohands]

Hey Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ on KH episode 208 when you were discussing long distance networking you mentioned multiple methods for redundancy such as hard line and wireless. So my question is can it be reasonably easily to use managed switches to setup a hard line and wireless bridge configured in LACP? Would it also be possible to setup multiple wireless bridges in an LACP configuration and encrypted individually? I know you've seen my 20 acre property and my problem of needing security cameras at one end with few if no sources of power. I've thought about building switches that can use sfp, sfp+, 10GBE, and so on for future proofing a network capable of IFTTT camera interaction and as much automation as possible because you know "No Hands". I've hacked uninterrupted power supplies to run off of a pair of my used wheelchair batteries (that I get free every year). Removing the small 12v battery from the UPS and wired in parallel 2 90amp hour deep cycle gel batteries from my wheelchair so my medical equipment like the air mattress on my bed that runs off of a 380watt motor, will stay up during those lengthy power outages we get in the midwest. So I was wondering about your diy arduino digital PTZ cameras and some extra UPS batteries I'm not using, how hard or cost effective would it be to wire that arduino camera and breadboard to a pair of gel batteries and charge them off of a small solar panels and still have the power to also run the connection encrypted streaming over wifi? Or would that require more than an arduino due to the pin connectors required and more power that can be supplied by a smaller solar panel. I was also wondering Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ  for long distance networking which method uses the least amount of electricity wifi, fiber, or a radio bridge since it's about 900' between locations that have power that can be plugged into. Currently I've wired most of my existing network with Cat6a 700mhz ethernet (which I haven't found for sale anymore), that's all well within distance for 10GBS configuration I just need the switches that will run a 10GBE trunk for automation, multiple live security feed and video/voice interface with some automated equipment, not to mention slinging 1080p and 4k videos from media devices along with internet access, and maybe routing my phone line through the network to the main copper source since I'm replacing all the phone lines in the buildings from cat5 to shielded cat6. So would building switches over buying enterprise equipment be as secure and as simple as it sounds in cost savings comparing prices of components compared to a full enterprise set of switches, or is that an illusion of actual cost and capability of diy switches? I know this network is ambitious but can it be done at a discount Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ? Does anyone have any ideas as to cut cost and to finish setting up such an advanced network?

[G+_Ben Reese]

Fiber would probably use the least amount of power, but wireless would be cheapest and probably easiest (assuming no large obstacles).

 

I'm sure there's a camera module for Arduino, but I wouldn't use it. The Pi would be a decent option or really any IP camera. In fact, many IP cameras will already have PTZ built in.

Lasersaber on YouTube has some solar stuff - including their SOLIN1 solar panel, battery, and charger.

[G+_Dan Hockey]

For the solar power you will have to add up the total load and size accordingly. Do you want 24/7 operation? How many days of reserve(i.e. little or no sun)?

Lots of questions that need to be answered, which can't be answered until you decide on hardware.

One tip when looking for hardware is wall warts. If you can find what you need powered by an external dc power supply, it will reduce the cost of the solar set up by not having to use an DC to AC inverter.

The only downside is trying to find off the self dc to dc converters or ubecs with the voltage and amperage requirements for your hardware.

Then the last requirement is a charge controller that can handle your gel batteries,and solar panels.

 

 

[G+_Ben Reese]

Dan Hockey I'm finding it's not even that difficult to find the right DC voltage since most things have voltage regulators built-in. Even if it lists 9v as the power input, 12v will work fine.

Of course, try at your own risk ?

[G+_Jason Marsh]

DImension Engineering has a range of DC-DC converters that may serve your power needs. I've been using a pair of them to power various devices since 2009. Here's the one I use... http://bit.ly/HNS_SwAdj3

 

For SLAB batteries, you'll want to have enough battery for 4 or 5 days runtime, so you're not dipping below 70% capacity on a daily basis.