Dummys guide to DIY Calving Camera

babybrian · 09-09-2012 02:31PM

So lads just to simplify it for a simpleton

If I want a calving camera and my house is 500-600 metres from the yard I buy
a camera(preferably ptz)http://www.ebay.ie/itm/7-Sony-1-4-CCD-27x-Zoom-Outdoor-PTZ-Dome-D-N-Camera-/390121997994?pt=UK_CCTV&hash=item5ad51546aa#ht_4056wt_952. Then something to connect my wifi at home to the camera like this http://www.interprojekt.com.pl/ubiquiti-nanostation-loco-24ghz-p-992.html

Then just power it and hook up with it on my laptop/pc at home
Is it this easy??

just do it · 09-09-2012 02:38PM

babybrian wrote: »

So lads just to simplify it for a simpleton

If I want a calving camera and my house is 500-600 metres from the yard I buy
a camera(preferably ptz)http://www.ebay.ie/itm/7-Sony-1-4-CCD-27x-Zoom-Outdoor-PTZ-Dome-D-N-Camera-/390121997994?pt=UK_CCTV&hash=item5ad51546aa#ht_4056wt_952. Then something to connect my wifi at home to the camera like this http://www.interprojekt.com.pl/ubiquiti-nanostation-loco-24ghz-p-992.html

Then just power it and hook up with it on my laptop/pc at home
Is it this easy??

Yep that seems to be the case. You need 2 nano-stations, one for the shed and one for the house

Lofty0990 · 09-09-2012 10:19PM

If the nano station is on the outside wall and where the camera needs to be mounted is 50 ft further in ,is it possible to connect by cable and if so what sort .

Ta.

19driver83 · 13-09-2012 09:25PM

I purchased the Foscam camera for £65. Will update post when it is received.

vanderbadger · 13-09-2012 09:33PM

Lofty0990 wrote: »

If the nano station is on the outside wall and where the camera needs to be mounted is 50 ft further in ,is it possible to connect by cable and if so what sort .

Ta.

ya you would need to make up ethernet cable, you could buy 1 on ebay but they are easy make yourself..50ft would be no prob, 100 meters is the limit

just do it · 18-11-2012 12:10AM

19driver83 wrote: »

I purchased the Foscam camera for £65. Will update post when it is received.

How'd you get on?

just do it · 18-11-2012 12:12AM

vanderbadger wrote: »

http://www.irishwireless.net/192-nanostationm5-airmax-ap-cpe-.html
you could buy 2 of these, easy to set up and will cover that distance no bother
they can be cabled tied to down pipes or anything so easy to install, basically point them at each other, there is a strength indicator on back to tell you whether they are lined up..
i only suggest these because i have similar (older model) and they have worked well for me anyway

Seems like irishwireless have hit the dust (at least their website has!)

just do it · 18-11-2012 12:29AM

I took the plunge and purchased the Foscam camera and 3 nano-stations on ebay. I was going to buy from Foscam UK direct but I just thought the extra st£35 added in at the final step a bit checky, and suddenly it was €132 vs €75 on ebay. The nano-stations from the website linked earlier in this thread were not available for immediate shipping, hence I'm getting these from ebay as well.

All going well I'll have the full set-up for €235

19driver83 · 19-11-2012 02:56PM

just do it wrote: »

How'd you get on?

Got the camera. Does everything it says it would. Set-up instructions A1.

I didnt mount it in the shed yet as my wireless router will be too far away to connect to it. I need to get something to communicate between the camera & router in the house.

The camera certainly is not made for out door use, I would even have concerns about it in the shed but we will wait and see. Apart from this I would recommend the camera, the night vision works well. I downloaded a free app for my iphone also and the camera works on that aswel.

Since I put this thread-up I came across another thread where this guy gives detailed instructions on how to set-up IP camera in shed. Its worth a read.

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056803051?page=1#post_81666149

Lofty0990 · 20-11-2012 11:41AM

Anyone view remote ip camera from Nokia Lumia ( freeken windows phone) ?

saranac1 · 20-11-2012 02:14PM

19driver83 wrote: »

Got the camera. Does everything it says it would. Set-up instructions A1.

I didnt mount it in the shed yet as my wireless router will be too far away to connect to it. I need to get something to communicate between the camera & router in the house.

The camera certainly is not made for out door use, I would even have concerns about it in the shed but we will wait and see. Apart from this I would recommend the camera, the night vision works well. I downloaded a free app for my iphone also and the camera works on that aswel.

Since I put this thread-up I came across another thread where this guy gives detailed instructions on how to set-up IP camera in shed. Its worth a read.

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056803051?page=1#post_81666149

So you would rate this camera good

I am going to purchase one but where did you buy yours from.

Would you not be happy with the phone app because its setup to look at 24/7 and your phone is with you 24/7 so that's the way I'd look at it 19 driver83

pgjk · 20-11-2012 02:33PM

Just seen these two adds on done deal warning about a conman

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/beefcattle/4203815

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/beefcattle/4203765

vanderbadger · 20-11-2012 02:38PM

just do it wrote: »

I took the plunge and purchased the Foscam camera and 3 nano-stations on ebay. I was going to buy from Foscam UK direct but I just thought the extra st£35 added in at the final step a bit checky, and suddenly it was €132 vs €75 on ebay. The nano-stations from the website linked earlier in this thread were not available for immediate shipping, hence I'm getting these from ebay as well.

All going well I'll have the full set-up for €235

well did you make any progress?

just do it · 20-11-2012 02:43PM

vanderbadger wrote: »

well did you make any progress?

Only purchased on Sat night so the gear's in the post. Next calving due on 18th Dec so will want to get it set up promptly.....

vanderbadger · 20-11-2012 02:48PM

just do it wrote: »

Only purchased on Sat night so the gear's in the post. Next calving due on 18th Dec so will want to get it set up promptly.....

give me a shout if you have any trouble

awaywithyou · 20-11-2012 09:49PM

vanderbadger wrote: »

give me a shout if you have any trouble

vanderbadger,

you know a bit bout stuff!

so lets this straight.!

dome camera mounted in shed.. wired to nano station outside shed... wireless router in home - 50/60 metres away - picks up nano station.. and away i go??

vanderbadger · 20-11-2012 10:12PM

awaywithyou wrote: »

vanderbadger,

you know a bit bout stuff!

so lets this straight.!

dome camera mounted in shed.. wired to nano station outside shed... wireless router in home - 50/60 metres away - picks up nano station.. and away i go??

i doubt you could get the wireless router in your house to join the nano, maybe you could, i would say you would need a second nano outside your house, that would be cabled back to your wireless router assuming the wireless router has a few ethernet ports on it

awaywithyou · 20-11-2012 10:32PM

vanderbadger wrote: »

i doubt you could get the wireless router in your house to join the nano, maybe you could, i would say you would need a second nano outside your house, that would be cabled back to your wireless router assuming the wireless router has a few ethernet ports on it

wireless router has ports...

GoodMan55985 · 21-11-2012 12:33PM

VanderBadger Quote:

"ya you would need to make up ethernet cable, you could buy 1 on ebay but they are easy make yourself..50ft would be no prob, 100 meters is the limit"

Just on this how would you go about making the cable?

That foscam camera below form ebay it doesn't look handy to mount from a wall. Can the stand be mounted to a wall. The picture from eBay doesn't seem to allow this?

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/170642979572?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

vanderbadger · 21-11-2012 12:36PM

GoodMan55985 wrote: »

VanderBadger Quote:

"ya you would need to make up ethernet cable, you could buy 1 on ebay but they are easy make yourself..50ft would be no prob, 100 meters is the limit"

Just on this how would you go about making the cable?

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable
you need a length of cable, a crimping tool and the little rj45 crystals which a basically bigger versions of the little connector on the end of your phone cable

GoodMan55985 · 21-11-2012 12:41PM

I am looking into setup a system to monior calvings also.

I found this diagram on the internet. It may be helpful to guys to give an idea of what they need to do the setup when doing it DIY.

http://agricamera.co.uk/installation-and-setup

Also has anyone bought off this crowd. Private mail me if any experience dealing with them.

awaywithyou · 21-11-2012 02:59PM

vanderbadger wrote: »

GoodMan55985 wrote: »

VanderBadger Quote:

"ya you would need to make up ethernet cable, you could buy 1 on ebay but they are easy make yourself..50ft would be no prob, 100 meters is the limit"

Just on this how would you go about making the cable?

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable
you need a length of cable, a crimping tool and the little rj45 crystals which a basically bigger versions of the little connector on the end of your phone cable

do the nano stations have to be in line of sight of each other? will nano station2 do the job?

vanderbadger · 21-11-2012 03:57PM

awaywithyou wrote: »

vanderbadger wrote: »

do the nano stations have to be in line of sight of each other? will nano station2 do the job?

ya should be fine id say, ya the need to be pointed in general direction of each other, there is like a strength indicator on the back of them, ive on inside the house just sitting on a window pointing out the other one is on drain pipe of shed, the one on shed would be a good deal higher than house but works grand
http://dl.ubnt.com/Nano_Quick_Set-up.pdf

saranac1 · 21-11-2012 04:55PM

GoodMan55985 wrote: »

I am looking into setup a system to monior calvings also.

I found this diagram on the internet. It may be helpful to guys to give an idea of what they need to do the setup when doing it DIY.

http://agricamera.co.uk/installation-and-setup

Also has anyone bought off this crowd. Private mail me if any experience dealing with them.

Agri camera wireless cam is 350 euro

Bit expensive?

GoodMan55985 · 21-11-2012 05:17PM

Yeah a bit steep. Think will go DIY route.

I saw this camera, looks good and has a dome on it. Anyone any views on this or should I stay clear of this? Thanks

http://www.chinavasion.com/china/wholesale/IP_Cameras/PTZ_IP_Cameras/PTZ_Wireless_IP_Camera#rev

Lofty0990 · 22-11-2012 01:19AM

vanderbadger wrote: »

GoodMan55985 wrote: »

VanderBadger Quote:

"ya you would need to make up ethernet cable, you could buy 1 on ebay but they are easy make yourself..50ft would be no prob, 100 meters is the limit"

Just on this how would you go about making the cable?

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Network-Cable
you need a length of cable, a crimping tool and the little rj45 crystals which a basically bigger versions of the little connector on the end of your phone cable

There would appear to be a lot of crap ethernet cable out there given some of the reviews on amazon - anywhwhere in particular one should look?

agricamera · 22-11-2012 09:51AM

Are you buying a spool or a preterminated length?

Comms express is the best place to go for preterminated, if you want outdoor rated cable on a roll Solwise are generally cheaper but their preterminated patch cables are junk.

Avoid anything that is called CCA - copper clad aluminium, it will cause you no end of grief.

Lofty0990 wrote: »

vanderbadger wrote: »

There would appear to be a lot of crap ethernet cable out there given some of the reviews on amazon - anywhwhere in particular one should look?

kevthegaff · 22-11-2012 10:58AM

i have a vodafone wireless thing, i dont see any ethernet ports for the nano, is it still possible to connect them

vanderbadger · 22-11-2012 11:37AM

hmm prob not, what vodafone thing is it

awaywithyou · 22-11-2012 01:12PM

lads,

do any of ye know anything bout the site www.lightinthebox.com ... the cameras there are wicked cheap....

Dummys guide to DIY Calving Camera

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