ASH*TAR
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Ideally, Tesla should replace the 12v lead batteries with lithium ones that have more capacity. Then it can run off of a secondary mini computer for sentry mode. Like what Ring cameras do at only 2w per camera. I think the biggest problem that Tesla currently faces is that in order to have software to self drive these cars, they need highly robust computers that cannot fail. They also need redundancy. Those computers need far more processing power(watts) than a simple camera system does. However Tesla(Elon) loves simplicity. So they want to utilize what the cars already have. They don't want a full separate system just for sentry mode like what JPMcNown is doing. I'm certain even connecting cameras to a different, mini computer system opens Tesla up to new liabilities as far as full self driving. It sounds about right that our cars require a higher end video card to process every camera while driving at insane speeds. Even when they run at idle they use 100w alone.
I think that brings us to the point that if you live in an area that votes to protect criminals who don't have the money to pay you if you caught them and law enforcement is being told to let them go by your politicians, then it's probably a waste of time. However if you park in a spot where your car can be damaged by dishonest neighbors at a frequently(1 incident per car you own every 2.5 years) it may pay for itself. Think of it as $900/year insurance.
For me, I'm turning it off and remembering to vote for politicians who protect what I work hard for. I'm also going to continue to be a good, friendly neighbor with all of my neighbors.
I think that brings us to the point that if you live in an area that votes to protect criminals who don't have the money to pay you if you caught them and law enforcement is being told to let them go by your politicians, then it's probably a waste of time. However if you park in a spot where your car can be damaged by dishonest neighbors at a frequently(1 incident per car you own every 2.5 years) it may pay for itself. Think of it as $900/year insurance.
For me, I'm turning it off and remembering to vote for politicians who protect what I work hard for. I'm also going to continue to be a good, friendly neighbor with all of my neighbors.