WebCam my tank

[andsoitgoes]

Originally Posted by 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...

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/Satel...VisitorWrapper


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/pro...97&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.