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Re: [LUG] Linux-friendly web cams

 

On 3/22/07, Mark Jose <kernowyon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> When I get chance, I will see how easily it converts to IR. A number of
> Logitech models are fairly straightforward to modify, this one seems to
> appear in the list of cams which others have experimented with already over
> on my brother in laws webpage -
> http://www.hoagieshouse.com/IR/
> (the relevant cam is near the bottom of the working cams list)

Thats quite cool, I never considered that there was a simple IR filter
on the front.

I am having some ideas for some wildlife cams. My inital thoughs are:-

a Linksys NSLU2 loaded with debian of course running of a USB stick, a
wireless adapter and a IR modified web cam (and a hub cause now i need
3 USB sockets). NSLU2 runs of 5v and hubs are typicaly 5v or 12v so
battery operation is also possible so a small bit of voltage
conversion hastle but not a big problem. Put in a water proof box, Add
a solar pannel and a battery for day time charging and you have a
remote system.


-- 
Robin Cornelius
http://www.byteme.org.uk

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