How to Setup a Camera 120 ft Away?

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I want to set up a camera by a gate about 120 feet away. I'd also liketo put a motion detector out there. When the motion detector istriggered, I'd like a window to show up on the screen (perhaps normallyminimized on the task bar) displaying the camera video output.What's the easiest way to do this? What wireless or wired type of camerasetup should I use?I'm running Win XP but don't have any home automation software.

Jimmy · Accepted Answer

I recently installed a system I purchased at Radio Shack.

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It has a control console with remote capability to teach it to start and stop any device. I have it set to record to a VCR and connected to a cheap $50 TV from Wal-Mart. I could also teach it commands used with ATI Remote Wonder

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and run any windows application. My first attempt at installing surveillance system and didn't want to drop a bundle on pro stuff. I am very happy but nothing to compare it to really. You would have to read the specs to see if it fits. I would be interested in learning what you end up using or viewing other posts of this nature.

Regards

Jimmy

Nehmo · Answer

I want to set up a camera by a gate about 120 feet away. I'd also liketo put a motion detector out there. When the motion detector istriggered, I'd like a window to show up on the screen (perhaps normallyminimized on the task bar) displaying the camera video output.What's the easiest way to do this? What wireless or wired type of camerasetup should I use?I'm running Win XP but don't have any home automation software.

Jeromy Fletcher · Answer

Jimmy,This looks like a neat device. What happens when there is motion ontwo of the cameras at the same time?Thanks,

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