Comments for Bill's Blog http://billandkaren.net/blog Just sharing my thoughts (which are my own and not those of my employer) Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:50:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Comment on How to build a Solar Powered Webcam by bill http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409&cpage=1#comment-174992 bill Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:50:39 +0000 http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409#comment-174992 @Dante – I used the TRENDnet ProView Wireless Internet Surveillance Camera TV-IP501W.

]]> Comment on How to build a Solar Powered Webcam by bill http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409&cpage=1#comment-174986 bill Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:46:05 +0000 http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409#comment-174986 @stelliebeans – you can go as far as the wifi signal will travel. If you add a high gain antenna to your router it may help. Using cellular would improve the reception, but it really changes the whole equation. I’m not familiar with how to do that in a DIY way, but I have seen several setups available for sale online.

]]> Comment on How to build a Solar Powered Webcam by stelliebeans http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409&cpage=1#comment-168800 stelliebeans Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:59:21 +0000 http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409#comment-168800 Hi Bill, This is something that I have been searching for so that I can keep an eye on my horses/belongings at our field in our village (in the UK). How far away is the max for something like this or could I use a cheap mobile phone to transmit the signal? Not very technically minded but just know someone could make this possible. Thanks

]]> Comment on How to build a Solar Powered Webcam by Sebastian http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409&cpage=1#comment-139642 Sebastian Wed, 14 Nov 2012 06:37:20 +0000 http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409#comment-139642 Hi, trying to design solar camera system with Mobotix m12 camera, can someone help me to with the power for solar powere i need for this 12v camera? and what battery power i need to run for up to 5 days withotu charge?

]]> Comment on How to build a Solar Powered Webcam by Dante http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409&cpage=1#comment-122590 Dante Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:52:55 +0000 http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409#comment-122590 Hi Bill,

Can you share what 12 volt camera you ended up going with?

]]> Comment on How to build a Solar Powered Webcam by covert cameras http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409&cpage=1#comment-119601 covert cameras Sun, 29 Jul 2012 03:36:57 +0000 http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409#comment-119601 This can be slightly off of subject but I’ve noted using Internet protocol cameras to have quite a few benefits over conventional CCTV systems. Even if modern DVRs work on the internet anyway. I’m considering other individuals opinions about this.

]]> Comment on How to build a Solar Powered Webcam by ilian http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409&cpage=1#comment-113662 ilian Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:20:59 +0000 http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409#comment-113662 Hi Bill,

Congrats on your project! I eager to make something similar, but I see 20W panel won’t be enough to power a wi-fi camera and a wi-fi router with USB storage (where the photos will be kept)…. although both seems to draw less than 10W. it is good you have 12V camera now, that inverter with adapter is really bad and leads to losses. You can easily reduce 12->5V with LM7805 or similar voltage regulator, now there are models with up to 2Amps output current. Anyway, it is a great work, really it can be used in many ways, and gives a lot of possibilities. Thanks for the hard work and sharing!

]]> Comment on How to build a Solar Powered Webcam by some guy http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409&cpage=1#comment-111349 some guy Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:38:10 +0000 http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409#comment-111349 “I removed the inverter and went with a 12V camera.”

<=this!

]]> Comment on How to build a Solar Powered Webcam by Ian http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409&cpage=1#comment-110088 Ian Tue, 29 May 2012 05:14:36 +0000 http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409#comment-110088 Bill,
If I may ask what camera did you end up going with?

]]> Comment on How to build a Solar Powered Webcam by bill http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409&cpage=1#comment-103367 bill Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:19:27 +0000 http://billandkaren.net/blog/?p=409#comment-103367 So true! I ended up replacing it with a 60w Panel and a camera that uses slightly less power. In addition, I removed the inverter and went with a 12V camera.

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