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Post by wildmaven on Jun 30, 2005 14:40:23 GMT -8
Does anyone operate a webcam? I'm thinking of getting one because I want/need to see what my dog is doing to the couch while I'm at work. I have my own website/domain, so FTP upload isn't a problem. Just curious if anyone else has been down this road and if it's difficult.
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Post by ryndell on Jun 30, 2005 14:43:56 GMT -8
Most webcams to like just install them.They aren't really difficult.There are programs software , that pretty much does it for you,but beware your doggies might not like spies ;D
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Post by wildmaven on Jun 30, 2005 14:44:50 GMT -8
Have you set one up?
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Post by Riboflavin on Jun 30, 2005 14:45:43 GMT -8
I've never used one, but from what I hear it isnt complicated.
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Post by ryndell on Jun 30, 2005 14:46:29 GMT -8
in the past i have .. not on this comp though .needs to get a cam for this one.Most webcams come with either an installation disk, or they have a program already in your windows that should add it for you.
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Post by MarvinRules on Jun 30, 2005 14:47:11 GMT -8
Does anyone operate a webcam? I'm thinking of getting one because I want/need to see what my dog is doing to the couch while I'm at work. I have my own website/domain, so FTP upload isn't a problem. Just curious if anyone else has been down this road and if it's difficult. Marian Having images FTP'd to your webhost is nice... But is not up to the minute... Your best bet is to get a Dynimic Domain Name: www.dynu.com/ (Free - I use this and it works well... See avatar ) Then you either need a webserver running on your PC that you have the images saved to. I have done this and it works great. (You will also need an app to capture images and save them to your webserver) I aimed my camera out a window when I went on vacation. I could connect to the pictures with my Cell Phone and see what was going on at any time! It was cool! OR if you have a WiFi network or router then you can get a Wireless Camera. (Like this one: www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0165342)And get still or Full Motion video of your pet whie you are at work.
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Post by Ryan Strehlow on Jun 30, 2005 14:49:36 GMT -8
I used to have a Vio webcam, but whenever I installed it on my computer, it messed up my computer so much that I had to reinstall it. so I just sold it on ebay.
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Post by It's me again on Jun 30, 2005 15:01:11 GMT -8
I bought my cam for $100.00 and it came with a mic & you can record what's going on to an MP3. (So, you wouldn't need a host.) And it wasn't hard to install at all. Just plugged the cam into one of the USB holes, inserted the installation CD and it worked perfectly.
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Post by MarvinRules on Jun 30, 2005 15:03:13 GMT -8
I bought my cam for $100.00 and it came with a mic & you can record what's going on to an MP3. (So, you wouldn't need a host.) And it wasn't hard to install at all. Just plugged the cam into one of the USB holes, inserted the installation CD and it worked perfectly. She would need a host/webserver app if she wanted to check in while she was out of the house. However no host would be needed if she just want's to check the files when she get's home.
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Post by Renegade on Jun 30, 2005 15:07:34 GMT -8
There's a program you can use which puts your webcam on standby until movement is detected, at which point it starts recording, which might be better for you. I don't know what it's called but you can probably find it at download.com.
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Post by solarisdragon on Jun 30, 2005 15:16:28 GMT -8
a bad thing about cams is that it makes your computer lag.
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Post by MarvinRules on Jun 30, 2005 15:17:51 GMT -8
a bad thing about cams is that it makes your computer lag. Only when they are active. If she is at work, Who cares about lag. She can shut it down when she get's home. It is not like the comp has anything better to do... LOL
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Post by wildmaven on Jun 30, 2005 16:56:46 GMT -8
However no host would be needed if she just want's to check the files when she get's home. If I wanted to check on the dogs while I was at home, all I'd have to do is look down the hallway. Since I'd also like to use it when I'm on vacation, doing the FTP option seems to be my best bet. Do the cameras come with a program that does this, or do I have to buy a separate program? solarisdragon wrote:LOL...I hope not!!! Marian
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Post by MarvinRules on Jun 30, 2005 17:20:03 GMT -8
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Post by ∞ ConqueringWolf ∞ on Jun 30, 2005 17:26:27 GMT -8
There is an even simpler way if you are allowed to have yahoo messenger at work.....you could just set up your webcam....sign on at home.....then go to work....start yahoo messenger there....connect to your home webcam.....and have live streaming pics over your messenger...
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