bupkes 0 Posted October 10, 2013 I'd like to have a picture sent to me (MMS, email whatever) each time someone comes up my .5 mi long driveway. The challenge is limited connectivity and power. The gate operator is a DoorKing 1808 using preprogrammed codes or push-to-call serviced by a regular PSTN line all powered by a small solar set up. Connectivity: There is Verizon but not ATT wireless service at the gate/on the driveway (so the Covert Black Ops trailcam didn't work). I'm not sure if there's a way to "use" the PSTN. Power: There's the solar array feeding the gate with battery backup. Sensor: Video motion on an IP camera would probably be set off by background too frequently. PIR seems not to catch cars reliably. Magneto buried might work. Hose might work. There's the ground loop for the gate. And there's the relay used by the door king once a code / remote authorization happens. Not sure how to make any of these possible sensors work within the constraints. Seems like using the relays would be most reliable. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
