CCTV AT DERESLEY

[@FarlandHowe]

Your results speak for themselves. The system is quite different than any I've seen other than for live TV but the result is much better than the rest of us.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Rob - I very much doubt that it is - but it is very nice to receive such a flattering comment. So pleased you liked it ... David

[@markcrocker934]

Very near set up. Thanks for sharing. Mark

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Mark, much appreciated ... David

[@FredWilbury]

Nice David ..... plenty of food for thought ..... as always regards fred

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Fred, much appreciated ... Davud

[@adrianhyde7924]

Last time I saw your room you were up to your eyes in muck and bullets with wires everywhere, bang tidy know though, looking good and glad to see you have sorted out the wiring confusions that you were experiencing........ I knew you would, an excellent video brother and great to see the studio in action again.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Adrian. The new set up makes clearing away a lot easier. Did you notice the video link to your channel (carp fishing) at the end?? - I have cracked how to do this - it's real easy - I will show you ... David

[@owtkast023]

That CCTV is really cool. I don't think I've ever seen that done before on other channels I watch. I've always wanted to build a rail system, and after seeing this I think I'd like to include my own "security" system.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi, many thanks for your kind comments. I must admit I have not seen many CCTV systems on home railways but I was involved with on an exhibition layout and cameras are often part of the setup at exhibitions. I had the hidden space for my fiddle yard and I thought it would be more fun to operate it completely hidden from view - good luck with your railway plans - add a cctv system its fun - and not too expensive!! ... David

[@holybrookejunction4758]

Love that. Fantastic update

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, truly appreciated ... David

[@leilacentral1883]

Taking a small amount of time to like or comment on a video is a small action considering how long it takes to make a video so thanks for producing content! Really enjoyable video showing your plans for this year. I really like your setup around the hobby work space and the position for lighting. It’s a great setup. A great tour of your space surrounding your layout. The camera setup for the fiddleyard is most inspiring. Thanks for filming and sharing. Clint

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Clint, great comments, truly valued. Much model making has been done here over the years, both by me and my grandson. The railway is the star though. It is a nice work space and it's warmer than the shed!!! ... David

[@jackharrison6771]

He commanded "Open Sesame", what a sight then came to me; the two doors to the Fiddle Yard, where a clever thing to see. The cameras all from China, are a recent innovation; together they make make Deresley, an amazing new sensation. Well done David, again.Good luck with the new system. (Electricity and I, are not on speaking terms). Jack.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks Jack - yes the use of the cameras are a real boost to the enjoyment of running Derersley ... David

[@markarnold8160]

Looking forward to the Dinky restorations David but I'm also hoping to see some more 'A day of operations at Deresley' as you've done previously. Good luck for a successful 2020!

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Mark - others will be along - the railway ones take longer to prepare but I do intend to work on both ... David

[@JamesPetts]

Fiddle yard in wardrobes - how splendid!

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks James 😁😁😁

[@bodminloco34016]

It’s really nice to see the layout and here the update again missed it but understand why because of life getting in the way looking forward to the next one

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, appreciate the comment ... David

[@valborchardt3596]

Lovely David. Look forward to more videos. Take care as always from South Africa

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Val great you a watching from S.Africa - amazing. Thanks for the comment ... David

[@martindaredare]

Very interesting video David, looks like you are all set for the year ahead .

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Martin - certainly looking forward to the year ahead ... David

[@JohnPW22]

I need to use some CCTV myself so that was very useful. Many thanks!

[@davidhyde4329]

You are very welcome John - thanks ... David

[@SeatedViper]

Very interesting video, David. Keep up the good work!

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Peter ... will do ... David

[@EtonieE25]

Great ideas a coming David and can’t wait to see the Dinkys restored!

[@davidhyde4329]

Yep - will be start working on the Dinkys tomorrow ... David

[@trainsontuesday]

That is fabulous David.. I'm looking forward to a great year of videos from you. Regards, David.

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks David - hope I don't disappoint ... David

[@canalsidingsmodelrailway3411]

Hi David, Glad to see that it's all working properly now and that was a good explanation of the whole system in action. Your cameras seem to be of a slightly better quality than mine even though they probably come from the same Chinese factory. ........................John

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks John - really! I am surprised there is a difference - I agree they are probably from the same factory. The spare cameras I bought duly arrived on Monday, I will pop one round to you next time I am out and about ... David

[@canalsidingsmodelrailway3411]

@@davidhyde4329 Yes David The quality difference has got me thinking that there may be a problem with the power supply I am using. I will certainly check it out when I finally get up and running again. .........................John

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

I love the fiddle yard in the wardrobe area !! Looking forward to seeing further videos as they are always entertaining. Thanks again for your advice on my back scene quandary. Justin at Scale model scenery is developing laser cut railway arches and above I will have shops whose images are of local shops so will be a little personalised. Cheers Kecv

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Kev, thanks, glad you liked my double wardrobe fiddle yard. Good to hear the backscene is progressing and its always nice to have personalised buildings ... David

[@davidfidler1174]

Any updates planned for the town diorama/memorial park etc.? Thanks for this behind the scenes video, very interesting to see the complete set up.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi David. Yes I deliberately did not mention this as it was one of my 'fails' last year for not getting it finished. I have done some work on it and I have been buying appropriate scenic items for the project. I did not want to commit again this year and find myself in the same position as last. Perhaps I should have mentioned it at least - I will do so in my next update. Thanks for your comments. Best regards ... David

[@michaelschoenwandt3993]

Greetings from the South of France - always incredibly inspiring to see your videos, David! Could you tell me the exact brand and name of your Chinese camera, please? (Sorry, if you have already done so somewhere, but I don´t seem to find it) Thanks so much in advance! Michael Sch.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Michael - I am sure I replied but I am happy to say again. The cameras are unbranded models from china at about £7GBP a time. If you do an ebay search with 'mini CCTV cameras' or 'mini spy cameras' some should show up. They are silver with Red, Yellow and White sockets comming from them on leads. They run on 9v DC although they are often marked for 12v DC. They have 6 infra-red lights (which I dont Use) and a manually focussing lens. They come mounted on a small bracket. Good luck with the search ... David

[@michaelschoenwandt3993]

@@davidhyde4329 Hi David - thank you so much for taking time to answer me, especially these days. I will make a search on ebay. Look after yourself - wishing all good health! Michael Sch.

[@nathancook1404]

It's good to have some plans for the year 2020 and I see you got a Car Transporter, (good find!).

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks Nathan - actually l started videoing the restoration of the Car Transporter - it was in quite a rough state - all there thankfully and nothing broken, but tatty ... David

[@MagicaLucem]

A very welcome New Year video, thank you. I do hope your adventures in model railway and cars is successful in 2020. Most enjoyable and fascinating. Am looking forward to that almost 'unpromised' Easter video as well as the restorations. Oh and it is too tantalising to see again that lovely car transporter which was the cherished model from my toy box, far too many years ago. Good luck with your work and vlogs.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks, your comments are truly appreciated. I will do my best for the easter running, thanks again ... David

[@simonturner5450]

Thanks David for another polished and interesting video. Would it be possible to post some links please in the comments to the pieces of kit that you used for this video please? I assume that they all came via an online auction site. Apologies if you have done this but I’ve been unable to track them down on KZbin. Keep up the good work, thanks Simon

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Simon - you are correct these were all sourced using ebay. The exceptions were the 6 position switch unit and the AV camera to VGA converter they were both kindly donated by John Tothill at Canal Sidings (KZbin Channel). You may try these searches that will bring up a selection to choose from - please note - I am no expert - if you are uncertain then please check this out with someone who has sound electrical knowledge before you proceed. mini cctv camera (£6-£8 each) (each camera will need power - I used a 9v 1A (£5-£10) AC/DC supply split 5 ways) 6 position rotary switch (under £5) (Could not find a switch selector like mine as mine was gifted) AC Composite to VGA converter (£12) - here is a direct product link - enter in ebay search - 182136525263 The above comes with a 5V 1A power supply. Connecting leads for each camera and between switch and signal converter - AV yellow plugs/sockets. price will depend on quantity and length. If you are not using your monitor for anything else then you can connect to it directly from the VGA converter output. If you are, then you may opt for a VGA splitter. You will need one with at least 2 VGA inputs although you will only need 1 VGA output.

Great video.

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks ... David

[@Ogma3bandcamp]

Exciting times. Thanks.

[@gs425]

Thank you David. Nice to see you, but especially nice to see how your whole railway room works. Could you perhaps tell us the size of the room and board sizes please. Regards Gary

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Gary, many thanks. My room is 14ft long (including the fiddle yard width by just under 10ft wide. My main board is 12x2ft and the fiddle yard is 10ft (just under) x 2ft ... Regards David

[@gs425]

@@davidhyde4329 thank you my friend. Always enjoy your videos even if I don't get to comment. Hope to get round to posting an update on my new layout now I've finally got the mainlines down. Take care, Gary.

[@davidhyde4329]

@@gs425 Thanks Gary ... David

[@kenneyflynn4951]

Very interesting and helpful video. Behind the scenes is very much part of the hobby. Your workbench area is a great improvement. Have you the space to put work area in another room to allow you to run the layout completely around the room. Just curious. Your standard of work and detail deserves an aircraft hanger. Best of luck with 2020 plans.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Kenny, many thanks for you comments - much appreciated. Not possible I am afraid. I am allowed the use of this one room for all my model making 😁😁😁 ... David

[@2H80vids]

Sounds like a very sensible system for the Dinky restos, should streamline the process quite a bit, as long as you don't mix up all the bits.👍 Thinking about the CCTV set up, would you not have been as cheap getting a seperate monitor for the cameras and keeping them completely separate from the computer? That way, you could mount the monitor anywhere convenient and there would be no need for the splitter. Not a criticism, just a thought.😊 Little mention of the watercolours, are we going to see a partner for the kingfisher this year? Cheers for now, Dougie.

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Dougie. I have a stack of plastic takeaway boxes with lids. I Research and print a little history for each vehicle to use in the video and put in a box with all the stripped down parts - this should keep them from getting mixed up. About the computer/monitor. If I was still fully using Railmaster (control by computer) then I would need a monitor dedicated to the running so I would indeed need a 2nd monitor. Now I am using the perfectly capable Hornby Select Controller for running and don't really need the computer any more - except, I do use Railmaster for altering DCC addresses and CVs because I can display the addresses on my monitor. But when I am operating the railway I don't need a monitor so I can switch it over to the CCTV function. I think I paid less than a tenner for the splitter, so, for me, I am happier just having the one monitor on my wall. I paint and demonstrate watercolours for a living (although I am now (semi) retired). So I prefer to keep my hobbies separate. The kingfisher was a one off really, as I painted it initially for my local classes. I don't plan to do any more in the near future but I never say never - so who knows. Thanks again Dougie, I wish I had time to do everything. Best regards ... David

[@2H80vids]

@@davidhyde4329 Ah, I thought the splitter would have cost more. That kinda makes sense, especially if the computer isn't running the system for you and you can leave the cameras on the monitor. Sorry to hear the kingfisher was a one-off. I really enjoyed that wee series. I haven't put brush to paper since my schooldays but I enjoy watching watercolours taking shape. I stumbled across Hannah Gordon's "Watercolour Challenge" *many* years ago and got hooked.😁 I've never seen a live kingfisher(I'd love to) so your painting was as close as I've come.👍 Cheers for now, Dougie.

[@trainmanbob]

Hello David. Oddly enough Itoo have just finished a new workbench...it's already cluttered!! I sat glued to the camera sequence though. On my retired exhibition layout Armathwaite I have a fully detailed front, but the rear half is just a track fest of 40 plus storage sidings. I had intended to put a helix and board over the storage yard but it just gave too much for one man to operate. The use of a camera system like the one you describe allows me to build a 2ft x 15ft scenic cover over the fiddle yard allowing at least a few months interesting scenic building and no need for more track. One question though David, do you know how long the range is for each camera, thus allowing me to work out how many cameras I would need to cover a 15ft length. Superb video David...thank you. Best regards, Bob

[@davidhyde4329]

Hello again Bob thanks for your comments. Yes its the "get a bigger bin for your rubbish only to end up with a bigger bin of rubbish" idea 😁😁. Nonetheless I am enjoying the extra workspace. Glad to have 'inspired' you to install a system - it does allow for another level of fun when operating. I dont know how long the range is. I would imagine though that there is no restriction as it is possible to manually focus the lens (I assume to infinity). Of course you would have to light it independently - I think the buit-in infrared LEDS would be the limiting factor otherwise. My cameras are placed about 2 feet apart and are roughly grouped in pairs facing each other so I can monitor travel in each direction. I have 2 'cupboards' so have a pair for each. You would probably have to factor in extra cameras to watch any close-up sections for uncoupling etc. which is why I am adding another camera. John Tothill has a bigger fiddle yard than mine and uses 6 of these cameras. Worth checking out John's channel "Canal Sidings". He is a thoroughly nice chap and helped me a lot with my system. Good luck with it Bob, Best Regards ... David

[@robindow5742]

great video David love the cctv i am going to copy your idea but as i have a few raspberry pi computers i will be using them with a program called moitoneye which allows upto 4 cameras i think on one screen and although you cannot change the focus remotely you can select fullscreen my fiddle yard is under the main baseboard and i will use the infrared to avoid the need to light it . love the new work-space mine is only 3 foot long and has a monitor at the back as th raspberry pi works wirelessly i dont need to run wiring and also the cammeras can be on any computer as it connects via a web page

[@canalsidingsmodelrailway3411]

Hi Robin, Yes you can use a RPi and do all this wirelessly but be aware that all that digital video processing via WiFi and the RPi comes at a price. It will not be REAL TIME. Digital processing always results in delays which mount up very quickly meaning that precise positioning of trains will be a real challenge if not completely impossible. I use a RPi with wired camera to allow me to see my 3D printer via WiFi while it is printing and I get about 1.5 seconds delay from actual print process to monitor picture via my wired giga bit home network. I only say all this to warn you of possible dissapointment ...........................John

[@robindow5742]

@@canalsidingsmodelrailway3411 hi john i dont use the cameras for filming purposes and yes ther es a delay but as mostly being used in my fiddle yarf they will enter dead sections of track therfore delay wont be if much importance thankyou for the advice robin

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi Robin. Thanks for those kind comments - copy away - delighted to be of help. I am aware of raspberry pi computers. I would love to have the know-how to use them, but I am afraid they are a little over-my-head. Fair play to you, your planned system sounds great. I mentioned that these cameras focus - I should probably have said these cameras can be manually focussed they are not auto-focus. But at least you can focus them for close-up or distant placement. Wireless connectivity sounds a great idea - in all a much more hi-tech system than mine and it probably has much more potential for development. Very good luck with it ... David

[@johnfenney2493]

Very interesting video of your plans. Thanks. However, please don’t become a slave to You Tube. Always remember that this is a hobby that you should ENJOY. Thanks again for sharing. 👍

[@davidhyde4329]

Thanks John, much appreciated - thanks for the advice - very true what you say ... David

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

rather wonderful

[@davidhyde4329]

Many thanks.

[@SussexHistory]

The quality of cheap Chinese video cameras these days gives such good definition that video surveillance of a model railway is a practical proposition! Peco PL-15 could be used to change the view point without having to do it manually. I think you could use a Google Chrome extension to show the picture in your web browser. eg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hprKfYRjlL6FZ7s

[@davidhyde4329]

Hi many thanks for the comment - I am happy with these cameras - not perfect images but plenty good enough for the task in hand. I am no great expert on things electric. The PL-15 changes polarity when you switch a point. I can't see how this would work in my system - but, as I say, I am no expert. I don't change the viewpoint of each camera - they are set in one position. Changing viewpoint means changing ot another camera. I would have to set a PL-15 so I can't see where the advantage would be. Thanks for the link - I see what you are getting at here. I assume you mean I can display the computer controls of Railmaster on the screen and watch the CCTV as a picture-in-picture on the same screen. But I don't computer-control my layout with Railmaster (I only use Railmaster for changing CVs and DCC addresses). I control my layout with the Hornby 'Select' controller, so I can use the entire screen for my CCTV. The definition on these small cameras is, as I mentioned, not perfect - so the bigger the image the better I can see. If I have the wrong-end-of-the-stick here please come back. I like to incorporate automation where I can, but, when it comes to the electrics I can be a bit dim👍👍 ... David

[@SussexHistory]

@@davidhyde4329 Hi David. PL-15 can be used to switch any circuit, turning the camera on. You could make it so that when you switched the point or changed a signal, the screen would display the train in the siding. Good idea? Things to research: Bachmann 36-561 (not suitable for Peco point motors, but currently £24.50 in Hatton's bargain bin) can return which way a point is switched as a CV value in when connected to a PL-15. Tip: do not connect Peco point motors to 36-561 (aka ESU SwitchPilot) because Peco Point motors do not have a built-in switch to break the circuit when once the point is switched. Research: Railmaster can be used to change the points using R8247, which is suitable for use with Peco point motors. The cunning part is that 36-561 works with PL-15, but R8247 does not have this facility. A drawback with Railmaster is the state of a point cannot be determined. You could use Railmaster to turn the cameras on and off using PL-15 attached to a point motor activated by R8247. Have fun.