https://tylersblog.dev.204webhosting.online/categories/tech-updates/Recent content in Tech Updates on Tyler Ziegler // Noctuary & MusingsHugoen-caMon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 -0500https://tylersblog.dev.204webhosting.online/posts/decoding-medeco-biaxial-high-security/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 -0500https://tylersblog.dev.204webhosting.online/posts/decoding-medeco-biaxial-high-security/<p>When lock enthusiasts talk about &ldquo;high-security&rdquo; cylinders, the term is frequently tossed around as marketing jargon. But in the physical locksmithing realm, true high security (UL 437 rated) requires physical resistance against two distinct attack vectors: <strong>rotational shear line manipulation</strong> and <strong>sidebar deadlocking</strong>.</p> <p>Among all classic pin-tumbler systems, the <strong>Medeco Biaxial</strong> remains one of the most elegant mechanical puzzles ever engineered. Today on Bench 01, we are breaking down a 6-pin Medeco Biaxial rim cylinder, exploring its chiral pin geometry, and demonstrating how rotational gating prevents traditional single-pin picking (SPP).</p>https://tylersblog.dev.204webhosting.online/posts/lorawan-farm-gate-security-sensors/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0500https://tylersblog.dev.204webhosting.online/posts/lorawan-farm-gate-security-sensors/<p>One of the greatest security challenges for agricultural producers in Western Manitoba is distance. A modern multi-generation grain or cattle operation easily spans three to eight square miles (thousands of acres). Gateways, seed treatment sheds, and auxiliary chemical storage compounds are often miles away from the main homestead.</p> <p>Cellular trail cameras frequently fail because rural cell towers don&rsquo;t penetrate the deep Assiniboine River valleycoulees, and monthly multi-SIM data fees for 15 remote gates get exorbitant quickly.</p>