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Kalub
July 21st, 2009, 06:12 PM
Hello, I recently moved into an apartment complex, and I'd like to feel a bit more secure. I would like to know if any of you guys know a way to turn a usb webcam into a wireless network camera, or something like that.


I have a bunch of old webcams and it'd be great to be able to turn them into wireless cameras. :neckbeard:


I would prefer to not spend more than say $30 for this project.

(Also: Security)
Limited
July 21st, 2009, 06:18 PM
One of the main issues is power, how are you going to power it. Also you'd need a transmitter in the cam to send info, so I dont think its possible with the current hardware.

Cant you just buy a bigger lock? :D
Atty
July 21st, 2009, 06:36 PM
Last I looked into it, 15 frames per minute wireless transmitting cameras cost around 90USD.
Kalub
July 21st, 2009, 06:43 PM
Well, dang. If there was a way to hook up the usb from the webcam to a wireless transmitter or even a cat5 (I can run a long ass cat5) so I could view it from the net that would be perfect. Even 640x480 res or less @ 15fps is enough.
Kalub
July 21st, 2009, 06:59 PM
Found a Linksys Wireless Webcam on ebay for $5 problem solved :neckbeard:
Limited
July 21st, 2009, 07:41 PM
Found a Linksys Wireless Webcam on ebay for $5 problem solved :neckbeard:
Hmm, will it work They retail for $80.
Cortexian
July 21st, 2009, 07:56 PM
Anyone know of any software that would enable me to connect multiple webcams via usb and setup a cctv like security setup? I can run long usb cables.
InnerGoat
July 21st, 2009, 08:30 PM
http://lifehacker.com/search/security%20camera/
Cortexian
July 21st, 2009, 11:51 PM
Sweet, this (http://www.simplehelp.net/2006/09/27/how-to-use-your-pc-and-webcam-as-a-motion-detecting-and-recording-security-camera/) looks like it could be what I'm looking for...
Kalub
July 22nd, 2009, 12:54 AM
@ Limited: Who knows, it was $5 free shipping, if it doesn't work it's not a great loss, however if it does work, then it's total badassery.



@FreeLancer: I'm tempted to try that, I found it earlier today. :downs:
Matooba
July 22nd, 2009, 07:26 PM
Mobiscope! Your webcam will act like a motion detector camera and send live video to your mobile phone. http://www.mobiscope.com/
Kalub
July 22nd, 2009, 11:23 PM
Anyone tried that? 'm curious to how well it works. :iamafag:
Matooba
July 23rd, 2009, 11:51 AM
Not yet but, I will once my new webcam gets here. The old one doesn't work with vista :(