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Re: [LUG] Linux-friendly web cams

 

Robin Cornelius wrote:

> 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.

Got quite a few geekpoints there, but why not just use an ip camera? If 
it's <100M away you can throw power over ethernet to it (with or without 
a splitter depending on if the camera supports it natively).

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