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My homework is cut out for me. I'll post what I find. I have need for only two outdoor cameras ... though that should probably be more. I would like for all of the cables to be waterproof and shielded even indoor. I really need to get a building plan and estimate cable lengths first...

@Brandon, do you know the dimensions and mass/weight of the OAK-D-POE and OAK-1-POE (with cases)?

I've looked at depthai-hardware, but don't see that.

Maybe these properties haven't been solidified at this time?

Thank you!

    Thanks DrewBarfield , yes, standby I'll measure them. In the meantime though, I do know that the fully-packed gift-box weights for these are:

    OAK-D-POE in giftbox: 0.446kg
    OAK-1-POE in giftbox: 0.421kg

    I'll measure the devices alone as well and circle back.

        Thank you @Brandon.

        I think there is a market for a plastic or aluminum wall bracket that can hold either camera by the Ethernet port - if the solder connection (et al.) for the port is strong enough for the camera to sit on.

        This could really simplify installation.

        I'll try to make a drawing of what I'm proposing.

        Thanks. Yes, this conversation reminded me that we should likely produce a wall-bracket or wall-mount for this. Or an adapter plate for a popular mount.

        Speaking of which, I meant to say that the mount that you linked to looks great. I meant to buy some yesterday but forgot, so I'm ordering some now to test out.

        Thanks again,
        Brandon

        @Brandon / @erik,

        I hope this makes some sense. The image did not come out exactly as planned. However, it should convey the basic idea. The back plate screws to a wall stud. A hole must be drilled into the wall for the female Ethernet connector and cable. The camera sits on the male connector and a screw can be threaded into the ISO 1222:2010 camera threaded bore.







        Thanks @DrewBarfield . I think I get it. One thing to note is the RJ45 is up/inside the OAK-D-POE so that would need to be taken into account. And in this use-case do you need th OAK-D-POE to be adjustable in azimuth/elevation angle?

        Thanks,
        Brandon

        For my use case I would only need the camera to be normal to the wall with no need to turn. I'll be mounting them at an approximate 5ft. height.

        Thanks. What do you think about this sort of mount? This is what we are concepting internally right now:

        Looks good. What's the red thing in the middle? Reminds me of an optical connection (that would be really cool).

        • erik replied to this.

          Oh, yeah. I've been meaning to ask: Do acrylic domes have any negative effect on these cameras? Any chance they could increase false positives, reflections, etc.

          Amazon link

          Hello DrewBarfield, it's the 1/4-20 screw hole. And on the acrylic domes - I am unsure, Brandon might have an answer for that.

            Yes, I'm unsure on the dome. Probably would need to be tested.

            Here's an updated mounting concept, to allow pole-mount as well w/ zip ties or hose clamps:

            This then allows mounting to VESA mounts (e.g. for monitors) so there are a bunch of options for articulation/etc.

            Thoughts?

            What if the "pole" was horizontal as in the case of a balcony handrail?

            The VESA angle is interesting. There are a lot of options. My only concern would be outdoor/weatherproof options.

              DrewBarfield

              Thanks. That's beautiful. Can I visit? I can bring OAK-D-POE in hand. ;-)

              So I'm thinking for horizontal pole that then VESA or something similar would have to be used in addition to this. Say for example a mount like this that can be wall, vertical-pole, or horizontal-pole mounted:

              https://www.arcantenna.com/products/rfmax-hdmnt100mm-heavy-duty-100mm-vesa-wall-pole-mount-bracket-for-rfid-panel-antenna-tv-lcd-monitor-display?currency=USD&variant=32297140289667&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8vqGBhC_ARIsADMSd1DNVpPC5YVSlfYtWyh_EYqow00mQSgQt08yFKLLa5BipJDPzCUmYmwaAlgAEALw_wcB

              That said, let me discuss with the mechanical engineer to see if we can easily allow horizontal pole mount as well.

              Thanks,
              Brandon