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Re:Across the US, people are dismantling and destroying Floc... by api on Friday February 20, 2026 @10:02PM (#47097058)
In Minecraft it’s well known that lasers of even moderate power can ruin camera sensors. Only in Minecraft though.
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Re:Across the US, people are dismantling and destroying Floc... by uoaei on Saturday February 21, 2026 @12:09AM (#47097704)
Reflections are a concern regarding bystanders' eye safety, be safe.
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Re:Across the US, people are dismantling and destroying Floc... by michaelmrose on Saturday February 21, 2026 @01:20AM (#47097996)
What is the threshold for eye vs sensor damage and am I correct in assuming that duration is a factor. Basically less juice for a longer duration ruins a sensor but humans blink? For science.
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Re:Across the US, people are dismantling and destroying Floc... by kotaKat on Saturday February 21, 2026 @05:46AM (#47099482)
I picked up an Axis security camera rated for ALPR use (the Q1700 series) and it has a safety warning telling me I shouldn't look at the built in IR LEDs for more than a minute...
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Re:Across the US, people are dismantling and destroying Floc... by dsl on Saturday February 21, 2026 @01:24AM (#47098010)
LIDAR has been screwing up traffic cameras.
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