WebCam my tank

[Chin_Lee]

OK what program can I use to watch my tank via webcam? My tank in the basement is right behind my desktop computer and I would like to put a webcam on the computer so I can log in remotely from work to see how my tank's doing.
Any ideas?

[muck]

Im not sure how to set one up but would also like to log in and check out your tank from my work. :mrgreen:

[Chin_Lee]

Im not sure how to set one up but would also like to log in and check out your tank from my work. :mrgreen:
yeah but you may see more than what you want to see .............. oh lets not go there

[muck]

:eek:

[andsoitgoes]

You could always check one of those erm... "sites" that has certain people doing interesting things on webcams ;) We won't tell anyone!! ^_^

Seriously though - you can go as basic as using a program such as MSN if you have access at work, or check out these links:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/features/createahighqualitywebcam.aspx

http://www.robertwisbey.com/how_to_web_cam_wme.html

http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum23/3851.htm

It's really easy, I can probably help and I work for Corals ^_^

***EDIT - Yikes, TMI. Okay, so I think my first suggestion above might be RIGHT ON TRACK there Mr. Lee.

[AndyL]

There's a couple freeware programs out there - basically they aquire a snapshot every set # of seconds, most have a built in FTP program - which connects to your webhost - and uploads the picture (replacing the previous one). Then it's a pretty simple matter of having a webpage that automagically refreshes that picture every few seconds.

It's really not as hard as people make it out to be...

[andsoitgoes]

There's a couple freeware programs out there - basically they aquire a snapshot every set # of seconds, most have a built in FTP program - which connects to your webhost - and uploads the picture (replacing the previous one). Then it's a pretty simple matter of having a webpage that automagically refreshes that picture every few seconds.

It's really not as hard as people make it out to be...

hehe - I like that, "automagically"

I know if I were doing it, I'd want a direct video feed - which would take more bandwidth, but would be SO much cooler. You could get a camera that has a servo and it can pan back and forth - heaven knows you're not going to get the whole shot of your tank in one picture :)

[BC564]

you can get a linksys cam for around $200.....you access it through the linksys website and can view your house or whatever you want in the house....you can get them with sound....moveable.....and wireless.....futureshop had them .......Ill find the link.....

[BC564]

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1134691947479&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper


this is the more expensive model then what I was looking at.....

[BC564]

you can also set it up so that if there is movement...or whatever....it will turn on and record to your local computer .....its has a ton of features.......
d-link also makes one...

[Jaws]

Tagging along. I just bought another computer just for this purpose and I can't wait to get it going.

[BC564]

future shop has them......$174.99

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10073897&catid=10498

[AndyL]

LOL I love the 175$+ solutions to a >20$ problem (note its still cheaper than telus's version - with no monthly fee)

search google for freeware webcam, I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for.

[BC564]

$174 answer was for more then just view a tank...but thanks...

[Moogled]

This thread has great potential for naughtiness.