Re: diy microwave alarm

[joe hey <joehey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 05 May 2014 17:02:11 -0700, Jim wrote:

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>> 'Just go out and buy it'? : X6, that's the problem :)
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>> thanks
>
> Well then ... let's try it this way ...... how much do you think it
> would cost you to make a device yourself? How many hours are you
> prepared to spend experimenting? How long do you think it will take you
> to produce a viable device? How many strawberry seasons are you willing
> to sacrifice before the unit works to your satisfaction? What will you
> have gained if you never (likely) get it to work properly? What will you
> have lost?
>
> Unless you're not telling us all the details .... with the information
> at hand so far ..... well ... I won't say it again but .... you know
> what I'm going to say .....
>
> And ........ I really think that even with a professionally manufactured
> device, you'd still have an unreliable system. Outdoor sensors are just
> ..... plain and simple ... unreliable.

All extremely good points. Thanks.

> How about some good watchdogs with one of those electronic dog fence
> thingies and collars? You'd just have to be sure the dogs are meat
> eaters and not vegetarian.

I guess fencing with high (but safe) voltage on the barb wire with
tripping alarm is the most viable solution.

Thanks again.