Re: [ukha_d] Any recommendations to convert a usb based HD webcam wireless ?

[Peter Campion-Bye <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:18:12 -0000, "noughtomate"
<balraj_jassal@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi,
>
>  I keep meaning to have a webcam mounted above my plasma so that I can
> have Skype Video conversations with my family via my HTPC.
>
>  I want to make it a TV experience more than a standard PC one and as
> child friendly as possible.
>
>  Despite my pre-planning and channelling work, I did no forsee the
> need to prewire USB connectivity behind my TV.
>
>  Is there any device that can handle transmit a standard HD webcam
> (USB based) in a wireless manner ?

Depending on your Linux hacking skills you could use a guruplug:
http://www.newit.co.uk/shop/proddetail.php?prod=GuruPlug-Server
It's fairly straightforward if you have some experience working with
Linux. I've done some similar projects using slugs (Linksys NSLU2) but
these are underpowered and overpriced (and only available on eBay) by
today's standards.





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