a salute to those on mobile connection...

brownboy66 · Sep 27th, 2007, 16:15

oh yeah.....almost had to do self induced CPR when I saw the bill. Overkill for what we need really, but now that I've got it I aint giving it back!

The current plan is two fold:

1) add two more machines and then set up one of the old PCs as a proxy. The idea is to set up a mini internet cafe for the family, with everyone in the one room when they want to use the PCs (and of course, makes it easier to monitor/ control access/ keep out nasties/ etc). Also ensures the kids don't end up hibernating in their rooms.

2) add wireless IP services. This will include motion sensing wireless IP cameras for security linked via wifi to a PDA - all routed via a common access point (all encrypted and locked down of course). Which reminds me - must remember to tell the neighbour his fully open wifi network works quite well but he really needs to encrypt it, and put a password on his server to prevent access to his business applications....

Dilliwala · Sep 29th, 2007, 06:48

Do u own any hi-tech train sets? How many?

brownboy66 · Sep 29th, 2007, 11:11

no...but I've got a ferrari/ pugeot slot car set!

Nick-H · Sep 29th, 2007, 11:30

He has to have some way of delivering tea to the PC users!

I'd love to have wireless cameras so that I can watch the garden... not just for security, but also for the wildlife.

But I think remote-controlled weather-proof stuff is expensive

.

Hmmm... maybe I could build sparrowcam!

brownboy66 · Sep 29th, 2007, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

He has to have some way of delivering tea to the PC users!

that would be the remote control monster truck! You can fit a whole dinner plate on it.....(possibly I'm giving a little too much information away on my personality)

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I'd love to have wireless cameras so that I can watch the garden... not just for security, but also for the wildlife.

I've got a cheapie camera currently hooked up to take video of the squirrels on the fence. Don't think its fast enough though (they must have the metabolism of a humming bird)!

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But I think remote-controlled weather-proof stuff is expensive

.

Not as expensive as you might think. Can't remember the brand, but its called a bulldog cam. Made for the outdoors, IR lighting (for full nightime illumination), wireless, needs mains power. Less than $80 US.

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Hmmm... maybe I could build sparrowcam!

oooo.....just as long as it isn't too weighty!

Dilliwala · Sep 29th, 2007, 20:29

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I'd love to have wireless cameras so that I can watch the garden... not just for security, but also for the wildlife.

Have u considered stepping into the garden?

Nick-H · Sep 29th, 2007, 21:09

...Mrs N brings me regular reports, and WeatherFox tells me what the weather's like out there!

Sep 29th, 2007, 11:30	#94
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Sep 27th, 2007, 16:15	#91
brownboy66 the riff raff.... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,870	oh yeah.....almost had to do self induced CPR when I saw the bill. Overkill for what we need really, but now that I've got it I aint giving it back! The current plan is two fold: 1) add two more machines and then set up one of the old PCs as a proxy. The idea is to set up a mini internet cafe for the family, with everyone in the one room when they want to use the PCs (and of course, makes it easier to monitor/ control access/ keep out nasties/ etc). Also ensures the kids don't end up hibernating in their rooms. 2) add wireless IP services. This will include motion sensing wireless IP cameras for security linked via wifi to a PDA - all routed via a common access point (all encrypted and locked down of course). Which reminds me - must remember to tell the neighbour his fully open wifi network works quite well but he really needs to encrypt it, and put a password on his server to prevent access to his business applications....

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Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,752	Do u own any hi-tech train sets? How many?

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brownboy66 the riff raff.... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,870	no...but I've got a ferrari/ pugeot slot car set!

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	...Mrs N brings me regular reports, and WeatherFox tells me what the weather's like out there!

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