- Jan 7, 2007
- 907
- Boat Info
- 2006 52SB, Ray Marine E120, Garmin 7612 through BOE site sponsor,
- Engines
- QSM11s
web camera....
- Thread starter CliffA
- Start date
bobnlee2007
New Member
- May 12, 2007
- 83
- Boat Info
- 1977 240WE,
1990 BR160
1991 GMC Suburban
- Engines
- OMC235 (Ford 351)
I have used a $10 USB webcam with a 10' USB cord taped to a
stick to look under the engine, back of cabinets and in other
inaccessable areas. I connected it to a $50 android tablet.
A lot cheaper than using a $250+ iPhone. I used a camera app to record and view. Neat way to record engine serial numbers.
There are some wireless security cams that offer zoom and tilt
if there is a wifi hotspot available. Great for remote monitoring.
I bought one for under $120 2 years ago. Made by Swann I think.
stick to look under the engine, back of cabinets and in other
inaccessable areas. I connected it to a $50 android tablet.
A lot cheaper than using a $250+ iPhone. I used a camera app to record and view. Neat way to record engine serial numbers.
There are some wireless security cams that offer zoom and tilt
if there is a wifi hotspot available. Great for remote monitoring.
I bought one for under $120 2 years ago. Made by Swann I think.
qflyer
Member
Re: web camera...
I have an AcuRite setup on my boat as well. The bridge does require an Ethernet line, and won't work with JUST WiFi. I ordered http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/usb-repeater.php which picks up a Wifi signal, and then repeats it for extended range. I had no need for the repeater function, but it also has an Ethernet port so you can get the AcuRite stuff working. So, yes, with one more piece of equipment it will work with the dock wifi.
I have an AcuRite setup on my boat as well. The bridge does require an Ethernet line, and won't work with JUST WiFi. I ordered http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/usb-repeater.php which picks up a Wifi signal, and then repeats it for extended range. I had no need for the repeater function, but it also has an Ethernet port so you can get the AcuRite stuff working. So, yes, with one more piece of equipment it will work with the dock wifi.
