[sclug] Webcams

[Mike Mallett]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sclug-bounces at sclug.org.uk [mailto:sclug-bounces at sclug.org.uk] On
> Behalf Of Matt
> Sent: 20 January 2004 20:30
> To: sclug at sclug.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [sclug] Webcams
> 
> * Neil Haughton <n.a.haughton at bigfoot.com> [2004-01-20 18:47:48]:
> > I was toying with the idea of a webcam in the garden - but was put off
> > by the apparent restriction of 5m from a USB device to the host PC.
> > Even if I network up a spare PC located in the garden shed, the ideal
> > position for a webcam (birds, badgers, foxes etc) is much more than 5m
> > away from it. Has anyone any experience with 'long-distance' remote
> > webcams (without spending a fortune on the latest NASA or ESA
> > technology) who would be willing to educate me?
> 
> You can get powered USB repeater cables that should overcome the 5m
> restriction. videk.co.uk offer such a product, although I've not used
> one, I just saw them mentioned in their catalogue.
> 
> You can also get some WiFi-enabled Webcams, but I'm not sure of the
> Linux compatibility.


You can get Ethernet based webcams which might solve a few problems but not
cheap  -  have a look at www.axis.com but no doubt there are others around