ShainaTN
Hoof Picker
^Me, Shaina Marie^
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Post by ShainaTN on Mar 27, 2006 20:59:51 GMT -5
Anyone know of an affordable barn cam that is in about $100-200 range or less  . I'm just looking around now to get an idea of what's out there. I know about Saddlebrook Barn Cams, but that is more than what I want to pay. I was really wanting to set it up on Mare Stare for next year. Oh, and Heather, what's the deal about setting up your own message board on the MareStare Message board. Thank you everyone who can help me ;D. |
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Post by Heather T on Mar 27, 2006 21:11:32 GMT -5
There are several different types of cams that work well - alot depends on your setup. How far is your barn or foaling stall from the house? Can you do wired (cheaper) or do you have to have wireless?
Lucy's cam is a webcam 4000 which is approximately $90, but there has to be a computer close by as the cord to the cam is only 6' long. There are security cams available to Sam's...lots of options, but depends on your setup.
The message board is free for all Mare Stare customers. All you have to do is ask to have one!
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ShainaTN
Hoof Picker
^Me, Shaina Marie^
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Post by ShainaTN on Mar 27, 2006 21:18:27 GMT -5
I am going to have to go wireless. We don't have any electric hookups at the barn just a light. Our barn is probably about 450-500ft away...?
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Post by Jessica on Mar 27, 2006 21:50:14 GMT -5
For the web cams do you have to have internet in the barn to work that? Cause we were thinking of going that way and have a laptop that could be setup in the barn but no internt out there.
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Post by Heather T on Mar 28, 2006 5:18:54 GMT -5
Posted by ShainaTN on Yesterday at 10:18pm
I am going to have to go wireless. We don't have any electric hookups at the barn just a light. Our barn is probably about 450-500ft away...?
Talk to Bill at Barncams.com. He may be able to help you - he's a very, very nice man. You may want to check on Ebay too. I just don't know of any wireless cams that are in the price range you're looking for. That doesn't mean they don't exist...it just means that I don't know about them. Posted by Jessica on Yesterday at 10:50pm
For the web cams do you have to have internet in the barn to work that? Cause we were thinking of going that way and have a laptop that could be setup in the barn but no internt out there.
You have to have access to the internet to use the little webcams. They hook into the computer and then you need to be able to reach internet. It can be wireless internet though - it doesn't have to be wired. So get a laptop with a wireless card in it - and set up a wireless router in the house. But make sure the wireless will reach to the barn (wireless internet). |
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Post by coolcowgirl on Mar 28, 2006 5:30:07 GMT -5
i got mine from www.x10.com i got 3 wireless cams (wide view cams), receiver and 2 other things cant remember the name of those for $350.00.. but you can buy single cams and so ont here but they have great deals on packages.. I've had my cams for a year now and I love them so far.. hope that helps some.. Robin |
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Post by HeathercentFL on Mar 28, 2006 6:45:48 GMT -5
I got mine from Radio shack for 75$ before tax. It s blk/wht has sound and 4 chanels. It is for 300ft max however I think and my barn is only about 150 ft from the house. (wireless too)... now if i could just figure out how to get it online Id have 2 mares to set up on marestare  |
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Post by Heather T on Mar 28, 2006 9:12:43 GMT -5
Posted by HeathercentFL on Today at 7:45am
I got mine from Radio shack for 75$ before tax. It s blk/wht has sound and 4 chanels. It is for 300ft max however I think and my barn is only about 150 ft from the house. (wireless too)... now if i could just figure out how to get it online Id have 2 mares to set up on marestare
That's what we're here for Heather - just drop us an email and we'll discuss what you have and what you need. You could be up very soon!! marestaresetup@gmail.com |
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Diane
Stall Mucker
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Post by Diane on Mar 28, 2006 11:28:43 GMT -5
Shaina,
If you have a light in your barn, does it have a light bulb in it or is it a florescent bulb? If it has a normal bulb you can buy an adapter that gives you a place to plug things in.
We have a wannabe barn set up right now and I have a power cord and phone lines going from the house to the barn. It doesn't look great, but it works.
The cameras I use don't need power at the barn, but I'm not sure I can get them online. I'll be checking on that over the next few days. I really want to get this mare pony mare online, so I can get help watching her.
Diane
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ShainaTN
Hoof Picker
^Me, Shaina Marie^
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Post by ShainaTN on Mar 28, 2006 12:34:36 GMT -5
The light that I have is basically a street light. I don't think there is anyway of running things off of it.?.
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. I'm just looking around now to get an idea of what's out there. I know about Saddlebrook Barn Cams, but that is more than what I want to pay. I was really wanting to set it up on Mare Stare for next year. Oh, and Heather, what's the deal about setting up your own message board on the MareStare Message board. Thank you everyone who can help me ;D.
