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Robotic Lawnmowers => Lawnbott => Topic started by: shep874 on July 19, 2010, 01:13:55 PM

Title: Camera
Post by: shep874 on July 19, 2010, 01:13:55 PM

I would like to install a camera on my Billie.  I am looking for suggestion on what to use. I would like to to  record in some fashion.  I think it might be fun to see what varmints might be out there at night time. Can any one help?

Title: Re: Camera
Post by: toolbelt on July 19, 2010, 02:46:35 PM

Try contacting this gal, she has a camera on her 3200.
http://betsielawnbott.com/lawnbott-live-and-chat/

Title: Re: Camera
Post by: jzawacki on July 19, 2010, 03:01:29 PM

Heh.. I remember seeing that.. After reading the update, I had to chuckle.. "Bot down! BOT DOWN!" came to mind. ;)

shep874 there are a couple of ways to go about it.. The easy way, and the hard way.  If you are looking for something simple, just grab some industrial velcro and your favorite digital camera, slap it on the top and set it to video mode.

If you are looking for something more "permanent" like "betsie" in the link above, you'll need a small wireless camera and a voltage regulator to drop the 24v to whatever the wireless camera needs.  And a wireless network for it to connect to along with your streaming software, be it directly to a website or just to your home computer.