ReefCam

Nano Chris · 07/06/2006, 06:43 AM

I was browsing the net and found one:
http://www.fisheyeview.com/

Anyone else have a cam on their tank?

dhoch · 07/06/2006, 07:33 AM

Yes I do... you can see it from my website: http://www.danj.com/reef

Not as nice as that one, but it works well.

Dave

cmc5dc · 07/06/2006, 09:10 AM

Am interested as well, just to monitor when I am away on vacation.

Tagging along

andyjd · 07/06/2006, 09:29 AM

I'm looking around for a wireless web cam at the moment

Wombat_101 · 07/06/2006, 09:45 AM

Here are 3 websites that show different ways to set up a webcam, from simple to complex.

http://cowboyfrank.net/webcams/HowTo.htm

http://www.digi-watcher.com/

http://www.commercialnetworkservices...tupawebcam.htm

LBCBJ · 07/06/2006, 10:55 AM

Never thought about a reef cam. What a great idea. I'm away from my tank several days a week so that would really give me peace of mind. Can you use just any computer web cam?

reefkoi · 07/06/2006, 10:56 AM

that is very cool, I am going to have to work on getting one of these hooked up for sure!

dhoch · 07/06/2006, 11:11 AM

Depends on how you want to hook it up, where your computer/network is in relationship to your tank.

For me it was easiest to get a wireless model so I didn't have to run cabeling...

Dave

crvz · 07/06/2006, 04:08 PM

can anyone link a brand/model of webcam that has a built in webserver? i would like to get one that i can just plug into my router and access (meaning without a computer). i'm new to these, and so i'm not certain where to go to find one. thanks!

Wombat_101 · 07/06/2006, 05:32 PM

check this one out

http://www.creative.com/products/pro...ct=14276&nav=3

LBCBJ · 07/06/2006, 06:47 PM

That's exactly what I'm looking for, but I have a Mac, so I need something Mac compatible. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

thor32766 · 07/06/2006, 07:35 PM

man that is sweet!

taxman95 · 07/06/2006, 07:59 PM

There is a Linksys Webcam with a built in server that Best Buy in Canada sells.

I just picked up one this evening, after the first one I bought didn't work.

Plan to have it up and running to look at my tank while on a cruise for 2 weeks

LBCBJ · 07/06/2006, 08:02 PM

Is it Mac compatible?

funman1 · 07/06/2006, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LBCBJ
Is it Mac compatible?

and then your "research before you buy" in your signature line..
That was craking me up for like 5 mins

HippieSmell · 07/06/2006, 08:27 PM

I really want one like this because it rotates.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Trednet-TV-IP400...QQcmdZViewItem

LBCBJ · 07/06/2006, 08:27 PM

I've been "researching" and I can't find any wireless webcams that are Mac compatible. Maybe that's why I'm asking, does that register? But let me tell you, that's just hilarious, the funniest thing I've heard all day.... Looks like you need to get off the computer IT guy and get out a little more.

You really contributed to the thread with that comment

reefkeeperrut · 07/06/2006, 09:53 PM

I have a wireless D-Link that rotates and zooms. Works great. Definitely gives peace of mind when on the road.

Wombat_101 · 07/07/2006, 07:20 AM

The logitech rotates and can follow movement around.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...ad=hpb_orbitmp

Sorry not MAC compatible.

LBCBJ · 07/07/2006, 07:34 AM

dhoch · 07/07/2006, 07:47 AM

LBCBJ,

I don't know why you couldn't use the one on ebay....

With a built in webserver you don't really need a PC or a MAC... my wireless web cam I could have configured with either... (it has an ethernet jack that I connected to my routher to configure it's wireless capabilities, a quick reboot and I was up and running).

Dave

LBCBJ · 07/07/2006, 07:57 AM

It says it only support Windows in the specs, it may use internet explorer, which Macs don't have anymore

moonpod · 07/07/2006, 08:30 AM

LBCBJ I have a panasonic wireless webcam. I dunno the exact model. It needs to be setup with a windows computer, which you can do either running an emulator or if you've got a newer Mac using bootcamp. After that though, you don't need the windows computer. My router needed to be reset to make it work, I don't exactly know why, but it works great.

LBCBJ · 07/07/2006, 12:45 PM

Good info moonpod...I'll look into that and see what I find

phishlet · 07/07/2006, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Wombat_101
check this one out

http://www.creative.com/products/pro...ct=14276&nav=3

I've been shopping around for internet wireless cameras with a built in web server too. How good is the Creative camera listed above?

07/06/2006, 06:43 AM	#1
Nano Chris Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,758	ReefCam I was browsing the net and found one: http://www.fisheyeview.com/ Anyone else have a cam on their tank?

07/06/2006, 07:33 AM	#2
dhoch Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,762	Yes I do... you can see it from my website: http://www.danj.com/reef Not as nice as that one, but it works well. Dave __________________ Check out my tanks website... click the red box above my post Current Tank Info: 180 gal Acrylic, 29 gal refugium, 40 gal sump, Mag 18 -> 2 Sea Swirls, Tunze 6100, 8 x 80W overdriven T5 Lights, ASM G4 skimmer

07/06/2006, 10:55 AM	#6
LBCBJ Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 1,332	Never thought about a reef cam. What a great idea. I'm away from my tank several days a week so that would really give me peace of mind. Can you use just any computer web cam? __________________ Brent

07/06/2006, 10:56 AM	#7
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	that is very cool, I am going to have to work on getting one of these hooked up for sure! __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

07/06/2006, 11:11 AM	#8
dhoch Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,762	Depends on how you want to hook it up, where your computer/network is in relationship to your tank. For me it was easiest to get a wireless model so I didn't have to run cabeling... Dave __________________ Check out my tanks website... click the red box above my post Current Tank Info: 180 gal Acrylic, 29 gal refugium, 40 gal sump, Mag 18 -> 2 Sea Swirls, Tunze 6100, 8 x 80W overdriven T5 Lights, ASM G4 skimmer

07/06/2006, 09:10 AM	#3
cmc5dc Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Central California Posts: 351	Am interested as well, just to monitor when I am away on vacation. Tagging along

07/06/2006, 09:29 AM	#4
andyjd International Nomad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dunedin, NZ Posts: 1,147	I'm looking around for a wireless web cam at the moment

07/06/2006, 09:45 AM	#5
Wombat_101 Reefer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 281	Here are 3 websites that show different ways to set up a webcam, from simple to complex. http://cowboyfrank.net/webcams/HowTo.htm http://www.digi-watcher.com/ http://www.commercialnetworkservices...tupawebcam.htm

07/06/2006, 04:08 PM	#9
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	can anyone link a brand/model of webcam that has a built in webserver? i would like to get one that i can just plug into my router and access (meaning without a computer). i'm new to these, and so i'm not certain where to go to find one. thanks!

07/06/2006, 05:32 PM	#10
Wombat_101 Reefer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 281	check this one out http://www.creative.com/products/pro...ct=14276&nav=3

07/06/2006, 06:47 PM	#11
LBCBJ Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 1,332	That's exactly what I'm looking for, but I have a Mac, so I need something Mac compatible. Can anyone point me in the right direction? __________________ Brent

07/06/2006, 07:35 PM	#12
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	man that is sweet! __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

07/06/2006, 07:59 PM	#13
taxman95 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 128	There is a Linksys Webcam with a built in server that Best Buy in Canada sells. I just picked up one this evening, after the first one I bought didn't work. Plan to have it up and running to look at my tank while on a cruise for 2 weeks

07/06/2006, 08:02 PM	#14
LBCBJ Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 1,332	Is it Mac compatible? __________________ Brent

07/06/2006, 08:27 PM	#16
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	I really want one like this because it rotates. http://cgi.ebay.com/Trednet-TV-IP400...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

07/06/2006, 09:53 PM	#18
reefkeeperrut Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 413	I have a wireless D-Link that rotates and zooms. Works great. Definitely gives peace of mind when on the road.

07/07/2006, 07:20 AM	#19
Wombat_101 Reefer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 281	The logitech rotates and can follow movement around. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...ad=hpb_orbitmp Sorry not MAC compatible.

07/07/2006, 07:34 AM	#20
LBCBJ Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 1,332	__________________ Brent

07/07/2006, 07:47 AM	#21
dhoch Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,762	LBCBJ, I don't know why you couldn't use the one on ebay.... With a built in webserver you don't really need a PC or a MAC... my wireless web cam I could have configured with either... (it has an ethernet jack that I connected to my routher to configure it's wireless capabilities, a quick reboot and I was up and running). Dave __________________ Check out my tanks website... click the red box above my post Current Tank Info: 180 gal Acrylic, 29 gal refugium, 40 gal sump, Mag 18 -> 2 Sea Swirls, Tunze 6100, 8 x 80W overdriven T5 Lights, ASM G4 skimmer

07/07/2006, 07:57 AM	#22
LBCBJ Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 1,332	It says it only support Windows in the specs, it may use internet explorer, which Macs don't have anymore __________________ Brent

07/07/2006, 08:30 AM	#23
moonpod Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.H., Los Angeles Posts: 13,053	LBCBJ I have a panasonic wireless webcam. I dunno the exact model. It needs to be setup with a windows computer, which you can do either running an emulator or if you've got a newer Mac using bootcamp. After that though, you don't need the windows computer. My router needed to be reset to make it work, I don't exactly know why, but it works great. __________________ Excuses are just the nails for the house of failure. Current Tank Info: 32" Leemar starfire cube now empty and not quite so stinky

07/07/2006, 12:45 PM	#24
LBCBJ Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 1,332	Good info moonpod...I'll look into that and see what I find __________________ Brent