web cam-ing the tank?

[ataylo13]

Tagging along on this one.

 

[luisgo]

Tagging along, but for those of us that don't want computers near our tanks... That just sounds bad..


Are the inexpensive (around $100) Wireless IP webcams of decent video quality? I saw som spy shops online that had these between $89 and just over $100 a piece. That come with software to stream over the home network (and with some know how probably over the internet.).

I'm leary on the quality though as these are meant to be "home security" monitoring cameras.. Not sure if they would work well with the lighting and movement of an aquarium or not?

My computer is not that close from my tank. I use two USB extention cables with a signal booster that extend for 30' from the computer + the camera cable for a total of 35'.

I purchased a Panasonic BL-C131A wireless IP webcam which was more expensive than my Logitech and the quality was not that good. If you are looking for quality in wireless you will need a webcam that cost over $200.

 

[schriss]

If you need longer cable, you can try the cheap USB range extender that works over CAT5 cable. Its basically two pieces which you connect together with any length CAT5 cable (the LAN network cable).

 

[jansonnick]

there are programs, look them up. If you have i phone there are apps. If not with any computer you can tern them on or off. All you need to do is to get regular web cam have internet and computer. so the programs usialy cost 20-30 $ Alot of them let you try program for a month so you can play with different ones. google them. Or try this site. You can trust there downloads. http://download.cnet.com/1770-20_4-...Name=platform=Windows&filter=platform=Windows