I am putting online a Hive Cam on my Flow Hive. Not quite 24 x 7 … but soon.
User Name: BeeCam
Password: BeeCam1
Not sure how the bandwidth will survive many viewers. We’ll see.
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I’ve wanted to set up one of these, but haven’t a clue how to make it work…
Hi @lipinsky, no luck logging in, but I’m guessing that might be due to the time.
What camera are you using?
Right now I have a (VERY) long extension cord to power the camera. Wanted to see if the camera portion worked.
Next steps is a solar power unit … that all fits into a Nuc so it looks like it fits in the surroundings. Except of course for the large solar panel sitting on top of it. I suspect that the extra power could be used for an electric fence to keep critters away from the bees.
Unfortunately the camera software is a bit finicky. Try a different browser and make sure you are installing the plugins (link just above the login window).
If you are using a mobile device install one of these http://www.foscam.com/downloads/app_software.html .
As for the camera, I am using a Foscam R2 under a glass dome, When the setup is completed I will share photos.
Now we are up and live 24 x 7.
User Name: BeeCam
Password: BeeCam1
I may have a WiFi bandwidth issue requiring a special antenna - but other than that, it all the bees; all the time.
100% sustainable. Powered by a 25 Watt solar panel (we will see if that’s enough) that we also hope will power a small fountain pump and maybe an electric fence around the hives.
Don’t think i can use the camera’s infrared lights as they cause glare on the glass dome that covers the camera.
It only gets better from here - I hope.
Still doesn’t like me…I keep getting sent back to the login screen. Main stream / sub stream…language…makes no difference. I’m trying on a mobile device though, so not sure if that makes a difference.
try downloading the FOSCAM app if you are using a mobile device.