UniFi Protect Reduces Resolution of Snapshots

Mon Sep 23 17:03:26 EDT 2024

• UniFi Protect snapshot resolution was reduced recently by Ubiquiti "to free up resources for new features".
• http://camera_IP/snap.jpeg used to return a full resolution image but now its dramatically reduced resolution.
• From a full size browser, in playback mode, a snapshot of a live view saves a low resolution image. A snapshot from 10 seconds before live is saved in full resolution.
• From the iOS app, in playback mode, a snapshot of a live view saves a full resolution image to the photos app. Why does a full browser save low resolution.

Workaround

• Here is a high resolution snapshot workaround but it can be slow retrieving the image.

• ffmpeg_path =  # file path to the ffmpeg binary
  cam_link = # rtsp camera URL from Protect advanced settings
  output_image_file = # file path to receive still image
          
  $ffmpeg_path -y \
      -loglevel error \
      -rtsp_transport tcp -i ${cam_link} -frames:v 1 \
      -update 1 ${output_image_file}

References

• Feature-Request-Export
• G5 Snapshot Resolution
• Many more thread references in the above listed links.

Tesla Model Y Bolt Rolling Under Floor

After a Tesla service for a computer failure and driver mirror trim issue, we noticed what sounded like an object rolling around under the floor when the car accelerated, decelerated or turned. After months of that aggrevation we finally decided to try to solve it. With the help of a cheap WiFi borescope, we saw a bolt in the air duct under the driver's seat. It was about 18" into the duct. We retrieved the bolt with a magnet taped to the end of a wire and finally, no more rolling sounds.

We were glad to resolve the issue because Telsa said they would have to charge hours of work to remove the front seat and floor covering to search for the sound. We have since ordered grilles to cover those air ducts to hopefully prevent any future items from sliding down the duct.

BASENOR 2024 Tesla Model Y Backseat Air Vent Cover Air Flow Vent Grille Protection Set

Conservative Judge J. Michael Luttig to vote for Harris in 2024 Presidential Election

Mon Aug 19 18:45:02 EDT 2024

Judge J. Michael Luttig writes an essay about the 2024 Presidential Election.

Excerpt: "We Americans know all too well what has come before. We understand what the political class does not want us to understand. That in the presidential election of 2024, the candidates’ policy differences are the least that matters to the United States of America."

Excerpt: "Thomas Jefferson agreed with Alexander Hamilton about very little, except about the existential danger to the Republic of a populist demagogue. "If once elected, and at a second or third election outvoted by one or two votes, he will pretend false votes, foul play, hold possession of the reins of government, be supported by the States voting for him," Jefferson presciently wrote to James Madison in 1787."

Reference:

• Luttig Essay Document

CoCoRaHS Rainfall

Original: Wed Jul 10 08:15:44 EDT 2024

• Summerville SC CoCoRaHS area rainfall.

Aftermath of Tesla Autopilot Computer Replacement

Updated: Tue Mar 19 19:50:56 EDT 2024
Original: Tue Mar 19 12:31:08 EDT 2024

Computer Replaced

Computer was replaced because Cruise control, auto steer and FSD did not work. Would not offer gray steering wheel.

• 2-3 hours was forecast duration
• 6 hours actual time
• FSD did not show up when car returned to driver
• Was told after Autopilot calibration, all would be fine
• Still no Autopilot
• Service manager failed to close service ticket
• After service ticket closed, FSD showed up and required more calibration
• All local profile settings were lost; seats, mirrors, steering wheel, garage door opener, WiFi etc
• All cloud driver profiles lost, 24 hours later still lost. Profiles showed up at about 26 hours. No action taken, they just showed up.
• Cruises control, auto pilot and FSD work now.
• Received V12.3 FSD next morning.