DIY Perimeter Alarm To Protect Your Home & Camp
Whether you are staying at your home or camping in the wild, it is important to stay secure from intruders and prowlers. A perimeter alarm can help protect you by alerting you when someone unauthorized enters your home or camp area. You can easily and cheaply build a DIY perimeter alarm that will provide an audio warning both inside and outside.
Determine Alarm Type
The first step in setting up your DIY perimeter alarm is determining the type of alarm you need. If you are protecting a larger area, like a campground, a larger, wireless system may be best. Alternatively, if you are just focusing on your house, you might choose to set up an alarm that requires a physical contact between two points.
Gather Necessary Materials
Once you decide what type of alarm you need, you need to gather the materials needed to set it up. For a wireless system, you will need a transmitter, receiver(s), and batteries to power them. For a contact-based system, you will need a switch, a buzzer/beeper, and some wiring.
Set Up Alarm
Setting up the alarm will depend on the type you choose. For a wireless system, first, place the transmitter outside of the area you want to protect. Then place the receiver(s) inside the area, within range of the transmitter. Connect the receiver(s) to power, and make sure the batteries in the transmitter are properly charged. If the receiver and transmitter are not properly connected and powered, the alarm will fail.
For contact-based systems, place the switch at the entrance you are trying to protect. Connect the switch to the buzzer/beeper, which will act as your alarm. When the switch is triggered, the buzzer will sound.
Test and Maintain Your Alarm
Once your DIY perimeter alarm is set up, it is important to test it. Make sure everyone living at the house/camp knows the sounds of the alarm and what it means. Regularly check the batteries in the system and inspect the switches and wiring to make sure the system is in proper working order.
Building a DIY perimeter alarm is a great way to protect your home or camp. It is an affordable way to stay safe and alert you of an unwanted entry. Make sure to pick the right type of alarm for your needs, and regularly test and inspect it to keep it in good working order.
