How do glass-break sensors work? Glass-break sensors often come as standard with car alarms sold in New Zealand. As the name suggests, they are designed to trigger the alarm when a window gets smashed to access the vehicle. They are…
What is a remote double tap module? A remote double tap module is a custom made circuit designed to make factory central locking systems more versatile. Why did I invent the remote double tap module? One of the most restrictive…
How do tilt sensors work? Ford Focus with the wheels stolen – No tilt alarm sensor Think how much it would suck to wake up one morning only to find that your wheels had been stolen from your car! Not…
Don’t thump your car to test a shock sensor! Shock Sensors: The biggest culprit behind false car alarms We’ve all been there. You’re at home, or walking down the street, when a car alarm suddenly goes off for no reason. Annoying,…
Faulty door switch on a Toyota Car door switches – A small but vital part of vehicle security Car door switches are one of the most basic, yet most overlooked, parts of a car alarm system. Their job is simple: to…
How do reed switches work? White Reed Switch A reed switch is a none contact electronic switch. It opens and closes as a magnet moves in and out of proximity. They are great for protecting opening zones where a conventional plunger…
There are many different types of car alarm sensors, but the microwave sensor is rarely included as standard equipment with alarms sold in New Zealand. They are normally recommended for cars with a soft top such as the Mazda MX-5 or…
How do ultrasonic sensors work? “A” pillar uIltrasonic protection zone in a van Ultrasonic Sensors are beyond doubt, one of the most effective sensors for protecting the internal space in a vehicle. They are much more reliable than a glass…
How do PIR Sensors work? PIR sensor in a Toyota Hilux canopy PIR sensors (passive infrared) detect infrared light (heat energy) which radiates from objects in its field of vision, such as a human body. This makes them great for…
The Kitten Blaster Stop cats shitting in your vegetable garden If there’s one thing in life that pisses me off more than the finding the local Karori estate agents ignoring the “No junk mail” sign on my letterbox, it’s discovering…
