Outdoor Plug Cover Security Cam
by plaroach in Circuits > Wireless
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Outdoor Plug Cover Security Cam
I had a problem with packages disappearing from my porch.
I decided a wireless IP cam would be a great solution.
I was faced with two problems.
• where to hide it
•where to plug it in.
I decided a wireless IP cam would be a great solution.
I was faced with two problems.
• where to hide it
•where to plug it in.
Maybe Where to Place It and Where to Power It Could Be the Same Place.
It dawned on me, the camera will fit in an outdoor outlet box.
Peep Hole.
I removed the cover and measured where to place the hole. Then using a step bit I drilled about a 3/16 hole.
Ironically the hole was perfectly centered on one of the ejector pin marks on the casting.
Ironically the hole was perfectly centered on one of the ejector pin marks on the casting.
Attaching the Camera.
I took the modified cover and glued the camera into it.
Mount It to the Wall.
I removed the current cover plate and replaced it with my new camera box.
The Power Supply Didn't Fit.
I ran into an issue with the supplied power supply not fitting. Luckily I had a different style 5v power supply available. This was the secret to fitting everything in the box.
Enjoy Your Secret Camera.
This turned out better than I expected. When the box is closed there's almost no way to tell, the tiny hole is the only giveaway. Theres even a spot for a tiny lock or zip tie to secure the box and prevent tampering.