? For the tech savy people.

[superclown]

Anyone know how I could set up a webcam on my tank while and monitor it while I am at work through my android phone/tablet?

I know Neptune has the online features where you can control it over the network but not sure if it has a way to set up video.

My work schedule is less than ideal sometimes for this hobby but lets face it bills got to be paid and I love this hobby.

I'm thinking a wireless cam that could hop on my network would be even better so I don't have to setup another computer at the tank

 

[lilrobb]

Send a PM to Simon.Kruger - he has that exact setup...

 

[superclown]

Will do thanks rob

 

[bulkrate]

Maybe somethign like this:

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/webcam-communications/video-security-systems/master-systems/devices/7251">http://www.logitech.com/en-us/webcam-communications/video-security-systems/master-systems/devices/7251</a>

Not the cheapest, and looks like a gateway drug to some premium subscription services... but for an all-in-one solution You may be able to get it up and running for $175-225.

You might be better off cobbling this together on your own, depending on what parts you already have on hand.

 

[cr500_af]

Neptune controllers support webcams. The "Unofficial New Users Guide" guides you through the setup. I plan to do this as soon as I'm bored enough.

 

[tinmanunited]

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-Wireless-N-Internet-Monitoring-Camera/dp/B002OHDFOA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1326908341&sr=8-5">Amazon.com: Cisco-Linksys Wireless-N Internet Home Monitoring Camera: Camera & Photo</a>

This camera worked out great for me, It has it's own IP address and can be linked through your home network. I had a friend help me set up it's own domain so i could log in and view from anywhere.

 

[rdnelson]

You can find cameras with DVRs on line pretty cheap. Many have a way to tie them into your home network and assign an IP address. Once you have that IP address you can access the DVR through a web browser from anywhere and view the content.

 

[superclown]

cr500_af;726763 wrote: Neptune controllers support webcams. The "Unofficial New Users Guide" guides you through the setup. I plan to do this as soon as I'm bored enough.

That's what I wanted to hear now I got another reason to want a Neptune

 

[jef4y]

http://jjtqcam1.dyndns.info:8100">http://jjtqcam1.dyndns.info:8100</a>

login - guest
password (none - leave it blank)

If you're using firefox, or google, use the server-push mode (I think you can use this in IE as well to avoid the Active-X installation.

Then click live video.

Foscam FI8918W like $80 on amazon. Wireless & dead easy to setup.

And yes, you can view it via apps on your iphone or roid.

Edit: [QUOTE=][B]cr500_af;726763 wrote:[/B] Neptune controllers support webcams. The "Unofficial New Users Guide" guides you through the setup. I plan to do this as soon as I'm bored enough.[/QUOTE]

What needs to be controlled via the neptune controller?

 

[superclown]

Nothing "needs" to be controlled but I would love to be able to control lights,pumps..etc. lets say I'm at work and I happen to look and notice my power head has fallen into the sand and kicking up a whirlwind of sand I can go ok turn off powerhead.

 

[jef4y]

SuperClown;726869 wrote: Nothing "needs" to be controlled but I would love to be able to control lights,pumps..etc. lets say I'm at work and I happen to look and notice my power head has fallen into the sand and kicking up a whirlwind of sand I can go ok turn off powerhead.

No, I get the use of a controller. I have an Apex and love it. I was curious about the "Apex now works with cameras" piece. That didn't make sense.

But anyhow, bang for the buck, these Foscam cameras are decent. I know probably 20 people who have at least one, and some up to 8.

 

[superclown]

JeF4y;726879 wrote: No, I get the use of a controller. I have an Apex and love it. I was curious about the "Apex now works with cameras" piece. That didn't make sense.

But anyhow, bang for the buck, these Foscam cameras are decent. I know probably 20 people who have at least one, and some up to 8.

Oh ok gotcha Jay I will look are those sounds like what I'm looking thanks for the link

 

[shafiq_hossain]

Do the Foscam cameras come with remote zoom feature. Pan/tilt would also be a plus but the zoom would be ideal for me since I'll have to place the camera about 50 feet away.

Thanks....

 

[oz]

 

[superclown]

That's awesome but wow.. I guess you get what you pay for

 

[ichthyoid]

PTZ cam's aren't cheap, but the one Oz linked to is wireless, which is schweet!

 

[cr500_af]

JeF4y;726859 wrote:
What needs to be controlled via the neptune controller?

Nothing, but you can connect a webcam and use the controller's internet connection.

 

[schwaggs]

I have a Toshiba IK-wb15a that I got from eBay for about $100 that has decent PTZ capabilities. I also have a trendnet PTZ but it's zoom is a joke (digital) but is a decent camera overall.

 

[reefkeeper]

This is what I use....

 

[superclown]

Honestly my tank is small enough that I don't really need the pan tilt features. However If I can manual zoom it until I got it how I want it that would be really all I need.