Geoid Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) I just had a brilliant idea! A chookcam that came in eglu colours and would clip onto the run (like the glug and grub), also it would be wireless and run off batteries. It would be really easy to set up too (even jackiepoppies could set it up!), so anyone could watch their chickens whist they are away etc etc. © Copyright Fred 2009 All Rights Reseved Patents Pending Worldwide Edited February 14, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Come on then, where are the photos of the prototype ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Oh go away Fred.......... With thanks to ANH I have only just managed an avatar and signature.....still working on the colour Do you realise how many psychiatric places will be required if anyone offers to help me You wouldn't believe what I had to promise ANH and her family, (willingly of course, no duress) Jackiex AKA The 'Pooter Numpty 2009$'......I challenge anyone to claim this title Edit to say.......did anyone spot the deliberate mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I like your style! - I was only wondering the other day how easy it would be to adapt the bird box with webcam that some supermarket was offering the other day! ps - think your avatar is really brill Jackie, and glad to hear you are well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I think that's a great idea! You should cost it out and contact Omlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I like your style! - I was only wondering the other day how easy it would be to adapt the bird box with webcam that some supermarket was offering the other day! I saw one of these in the garden centre yesterday - but at £90 I think our blue tits will be nesting without voyeurs this year. I was heard to say 'You could set that up much cheaper - and another to watch the chickens'. OH suddenly vanished behind the seed potatoes . Wonder why? Go on Fred, get it on sale, I'll be a willing tester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Can I order a lilac one Fred. I'd love to see what they are up to when I'm at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Can I order a lilac one Fred. I'd love to see what they are up to when I'm at work Is this wise. I'm not sure I do want to see what my monsters are up to. Might make me want to rush home from work. On second thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Hi Fred, Have you seen any suitable "chookcams" I would like to see these sort of features: Wireless IP camera (both WAN and LAN) up to 25fps with night day colour and night vision. Night Vision IP /Network camera features a standalone system, which means a camera and a computer combined in a small package. Built-in A/V encoder module and web server provide users to view images through IP network (LAN) or wireless IP network (WAN) with a browser on any computer connected to network. And it can be installed easily and friendly by using a IP configuration software to assign an IP to your IP camera. Both WAN and LAN: WAN - WiFi IEEE 802.11b/g (W10) wireless network function; if you have a wireless router LAN - wired network function; if you have a wired router Includes snapshot/motion detection/FTP/e-mail alert and professional CCTV "secu vision" software for IP cameras >Up to 25 FPS Performs High Quality Service to Multiple Users >Motion Detection Supports Upload Images to FTP & EMAIL >GPIO Enables External Trigger and Motion Alarm Output >Built in Microphone Brings Users More Than Video Only >View with Browsers No Specific AP Needed > Remote Record and Snapshot Control on Web Any suggestions would be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 I currently use the Edimax IC-1500WG It has all the features you describe and is very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I looked at your one on Amazon, but it got diabolical reviews so I dismissed it. Have you had any problems with yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Nope, it runs perfectly, I have never had a problem with it (touch wood). Edimax customer service are supposed to be very good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Fred, that camera you have, how easy is it to setup? Where do you put it? is it wireless? if so does it work with any wireless? Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Hi Fred, Have you seen any suitable "chookcams" I would like to see these sort of features: Wireless IP camera (both WAN and LAN) up to 25fps with night day colour and night vision. Night Vision IP /Network camera features a standalone system, which means a camera and a computer combined in a small package. Built-in A/V encoder module and web server provide users to view images through IP network (LAN) or wireless IP network (WAN) with a browser on any computer connected to network. And it can be installed easily and friendly by using a IP configuration software to assign an IP to your IP camera. Both WAN and LAN: WAN - WiFi IEEE 802.11b/g (W10) wireless network function; if you have a wireless router LAN - wired network function; if you have a wired router Includes snapshot/motion detection/FTP/e-mail alert and professional CCTV "secu vision" software for IP cameras >Up to 25 FPS Performs High Quality Service to Multiple Users >Motion Detection Supports Upload Images to FTP & EMAIL >GPIO Enables External Trigger and Motion Alarm Output >Built in Microphone Brings Users More Than Video Only >View with Browsers No Specific AP Needed > Remote Record and Snapshot Control on Web Any suggestions would be welcome. Pardon? No, I'm joking! Please don't explain! (/translate?) Fred please will you invent a device that is solar or battery powered that will let the chickens out of the Eglu. I feel this would be useful when I am on holiday so that my chicken minder wouldn't have to get up so early to let my chickens out. I know it would be mechanically complicated with the "lift up and twist" action required, surely not impossible though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
