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Mobotix D24M Network Camera – Video Playback

In the last installment of this series, the Mobotix D24M-SEC network camera was configured for continuous recording with video motion events. This tutorial explains how to playback and download the recorded video. Mobotix provides the free MxEasy and MxControlCenter for camera setup, configuration and video management. These are purpose-built applications are feature rich, user-friendly and [...]

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Mobotix D24M-SEC Network Camera – Flash Memory Upgrade

I explained the camera network configuration in this prior installment. This tutorial explains how to upgrade the Mobotix D24M-SEC camera flash memory card. The camera has a factory installed 4GB microSDHC flash memory card that is easily replaced with up to a 32GB flash memory card. Why upgrade the flash memory? Because the flash memory [...]

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How to Install an Air Duct in a Suspended Drywall Ceiling – Part 2

This project is continued from Part 1. The new Speedi-Boot™ 6″ air vent is set in the drywall ceiling cutout, ready to be fastened to the steel suspended ceiling runners with sheet metal screws. Bookmark It!

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How to Install an Air Duct in a Suspended Drywall Ceiling – Part 1

This project illustrates how to install a new HVAC air vent and ductwork in a suspended drywall ceiling. My finished basement has 14 feet high ceilings because the house sits on a hillside and the basement is deep. The finished basement is cool and pleasant in the summer, but needs more heat in the winter [...]

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How to Add a Room Air Duct with Speedi-Boot™ – Part 3

This project is continued from Part 2. The Speedi-Boot™ air vent is fastened by nailing the feet of the telescoping arms to the wood joists with the pre-installed nails (you can also use screws). This is where the Speedi-Boot really shines compared to a raw vent boot where I’d have to measure, saw and mount [...]

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