Recent content by dorkygrin

Slightly off topic - During power on, do IP cams typically find an access point, and start transmitting video? If it were fast enough, it would be nice to use as a trailcam when activated by a motion sensor. Even nicer - save the video to a local SD card.

I can get by without IR since this is only needed during daylight. And I have WiFi at that location. Maybe I can get something and hack the iR out of it. Hummmmm......

It's OK if it takes a minute or so to come on. Mostly using for monitoring and periodic live view. However, a small fast camera that has low power requirements would be nice. All of the IP cams I've looked at seem to be kind of big and clunky and draw a fair amount of juice. I've also been...

Though this is an old post, I'm also interested in this. Want to use it for remote monitoring, will set a timer to turn it off at night. Or may use with a motion detector. Low power is the key. Open to ideas !