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Post by johnb2023 on Mar 7, 2023 7:27:03 GMT
Interesting. It's feasible for me to send CAT5 and a router to the shed if needed, but on the whole it's been acceptable at 50%+ signal. If it happens again needing power cycle I may consider.
More concerning though - something I have noticed since you mentioned mine might be an older model - the frame rate is definitely not the quoted 20. I'm getting 9.750fps on the stream via VLC atm!
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Post by pete11 on Mar 7, 2023 7:34:34 GMT
My frame rate was pretty low, too (around 5 FPS I think!) Haven't checked it on the new model.
There are two rtsp streams though, one better quality than the other - on your version stream0 and stream1 (if it's the same model as my old one).
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Post by johnb2023 on Mar 7, 2023 14:28:03 GMT
I wonder if again that is limited by signal. I've asked GF anyway.
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Post by pete11 on Mar 7, 2023 19:42:31 GMT
GF now confirm the lack of audio I'm experiencing is not just my camera... they've tested another one of the same version with the same outcome. Waiting to hear more from them.
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Post by johnb2023 on Mar 7, 2023 20:11:39 GMT
Ah, hopefully it's a software fix. Not had a response from them myself since Friday. Who did you speak to?
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Post by pete11 on Mar 8, 2023 12:53:46 GMT
If it's a software fix I'm not sure how my camera could be updated without taking it down - they don't make it possible to access remotely unfortunately. Be lovely if they released a proper web interface for it as per zillions of security camera brands.
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Post by pete11 on Mar 8, 2023 12:54:28 GMT
Ah, hopefully it's a software fix. Not had a response from them myself since Friday. Who did you speak to? think they're pretty snowed under given the time of year, and they're a tiny company |
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Post by johnb2023 on Mar 10, 2023 11:24:04 GMT
No pun intended I guess Pete. Speaking of which, listening to the sheet of snow slowly sliding of the roof of my box is interesting. Looking at -7 here tonight apparently so this could be the next test for the camera.
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Post by pete11 on Mar 10, 2023 15:24:04 GMT
No pun intended I guess Pete. Speaking of which, listening to the sheet of snow slowly sliding of the roof of my box is interesting. Looking at -7 here tonight apparently so this could be the next test for the camera.  It wasn't intended but quite appropriate! Although GF is in Bristol so I don't think they've had too much actual snow. Oh let's hope these cameras can survive the cold... I do wonder if that's what did for my old one.  |
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Post by johnb2023 on Mar 12, 2023 14:23:32 GMT
Camera is good! Actually rated for -20 anyway.
Having a bit of an ethical dilemma at the minute about whether to remove the 25mm plate to increase chances this season. Still only 3 short visits from BTs - heads popping in but no entries - and it does seem to me like they were struggling. Plenty of GTs about so seems a shame to leave them out as well. What do people think? The plate is an Avonstar one and definitely 25mm but only just.
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Post by benn on Mar 12, 2023 14:32:24 GMT
Hi John
I know Blue Tits can enter through 25mm as I have several mounted in our local moorland woods which have been used by Blue Tits. 28mm is a good compromise which both species can cope with.
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Post by johnb2023 on Mar 16, 2023 12:00:14 GMT
Thanks Benn, unfortunately another visit this morning where the bird was definitely trying and failing to squeeze through, so erred on side of caution now and have a 28mm plate on the way.
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Post by matt on Mar 16, 2023 13:47:02 GMT
28mm won't hurt, John. I had same issue myself a few years back when I ended up widening a 25mm hole because it seemed like the bluetits couldn't quite get in. I did end up with a nest in that box that year as well!
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Post by karenupnorth on Apr 3, 2023 14:07:00 GMT
Anything happening John?
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Post by johnb2023 on Apr 12, 2023 12:44:53 GMT
Looks like this year is off for my box. Bees nest might still be possible though!
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Post by starling78 on Apr 12, 2023 13:31:42 GMT
Looks like this year is off for my box. Bees nest might still be possible though! Would love to see a bees nest on camera! we had tree bumblebees in a nest box a few years ago but it never had a camera in and at the time it was still quite a rare sighting. |
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Post by suep on Apr 12, 2023 15:55:14 GMT
Looks like this year is off for my box. Bees nest might still be possible though! Still time John, thing's only just beginning for many so don’t give up. Sue |
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Post by sammi on Apr 12, 2023 16:34:27 GMT
Looks like this year is off for my box. Bees nest might still be possible though! I thought this too John until today and nest building started and in this weather too  Never say never  Good luck and hoping your birds are just about to start. |
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Post by johnb2023 on Apr 25, 2023 17:56:16 GMT
Thanks all, I will let you know - bees or birds.
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It wasn't intended but quite appropriate! Although GF is in Bristol so I don't think they've had too much actual snow.
Never say never 
Good luck and hoping your birds are just about to start.