r/DJs • u/Electronic_Unit8276 • 4d ago

Fitting GPS tracker inside cdjs

Has anybody ever fitted gps trackers inside their gear in case they get stolen? CDJS and mixer?

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u/DjLeWe78 4d ago

Just pop an air tag in the flight cases ?

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u/Electronic_Unit8276 4d ago

They are permanently in my home. But just in case they do make it in and take them.

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u/DjLeWe78 4d ago

Take them to a repair shop and ask the guy to open them up and stick the air tags in. There will be room. Apologies I’m not up to speed with other tracking devices. There may be “less intrusive” trackers available 😂

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u/vickelang 4d ago

Airtags will notify the thieft that one is following him, so its kinda shit for that.

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u/DjLeWe78 4d ago

Only if you ring it while not being any where near the deck. You can track on your phone and then ring when you are close ?

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u/vickelang 4d ago

Nah you will litterally recieve a notification on your phone that an airtag is following you. Its so that you cant put it in someones purse/car without them knowing to track them.

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u/DJ_Z_Frog Dance-Pop 3d ago

Unless you can figure out a way to wire up the tracker with a rechargeable battery that charges any time the CDJ is plugged in, you're wasting your time, since you'd have to open the CDJ up every time the battery in the tracker dies.

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u/Electronic_Unit8276 1d ago

Yeah I'd have to make them leech of the mains to keep the battery charged at 100%.

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u/thermalrust 4d ago

There is definitely room inside them for a small one for sure

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u/DidIJustWitnessThat 3d ago

Don't use an airtag OP, that's not as reliable as GPS, as it relies on Bluetooth and other phones to be around to locate it.

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u/Electronic_Unit8276 3d ago

Yeah exactly why I made this question. I would've also loved if there was a solution that did battery with a powersupply backup (maybe even leeching of the mains power supply).

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u/youngtankred Use your ears!!! 3d ago

Is there a Kensington lock on them that would help secure them?

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u/djsoomo dj & producer 3d ago

Yes, there are Kensington locks on most Pioneer / AT equipment, the higher end stuff, at least

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u/Electronic_Unit8276 1d ago

Got those already, but I get the impression they aren't as strong as they make it seem.

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u/youngtankred Use your ears!!! 1d ago

Maybe, but it's a deterrent more than anything. If someone breaks in and your house alarm is going off, they won't spend too long trying to grab bulky equipment, they'll want to get out asap.

What's your setup like - could you fit something over the decks to prevent them being lifted like a lockable lid?

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u/Electronic_Unit8276 1d ago

Not yet, but I'd love to make something.

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u/Calm-Rabbit9362 3d ago

Oi, o meu tem airtags