How to Set Up Paxton Solo: Complete App and Installation Guide
Step-by-step guide to setting up the Paxton Solo access control system. Real screenshots from our Chicago office install — controller pairing, NFC tag registration, and user management.
Vitaliy Vergeles
Inside the Paxton Solo: How NFC and Bluetooth Unlock Doors Without Batteries
We opened up the Paxton Solo controller to see how they pull off the 'no batteries, no wires' NFC trick. Here's what's actually on the PCB and how the unlock sequence works.
Paxton Solo Review: Smartphone Access Control That Actually Makes Sense
Paxton's new Solo system puts smartphone-only access control in reach for small offices and garages. We unbox it, test it, and tell you what works — and what doesn't.
Live Camera Monitor at Garage Exits: A Chicago Condo Fix
Blind garage exits in Chicago condos? We mount a live camera monitor above the gate so drivers see pedestrians first. Works with your existing Hanwha WAVE.
HID Signo 20 Reader Installation Review: Wiring, Mounting, and Field Notes
A practical installation review of the HID Signo 20 access control reader from Vidimost LLC, a Chicago-area security systems company. Includes mounting notes, wiring color codes, Wiegand and OSDP connection options, tamper wiring, and field tips for clean access control installations.
How Security Camera Sensors Work: Sony, onsemi, MIPI, Global Shutter, and Real Camera Quality
A simple guide to image sensors used in security cameras, IP cameras, Raspberry Pi modules, machine vision, and embedded cameras. Learn what Sony IMX, onsemi, MIPI CSI-2, rolling shutter, global shutter, and sensor size really mean.
Intel Core Ultra Desktop Processors for Video Surveillance Servers in Chicago: Which CPU Makes Sense?
A practical comparison of Intel Core Ultra desktop processors for video surveillance servers, with a focus on CPU layout, power, integrated graphics, hardware video decoding, remote manageability, and long-term reliability