Ive got an interesting project Im working on. I want to mount 4 cameras in the windows of a car for night-time surveillance as well as video logging while driving. Im thinking of doing this with an old thinkpad 600x laptop.
Looks like there are pcmcia capture cards, but I have no idea which ones are supported. I thought about 4 USB cameras but ugh, I bet theyll drop to 5fps each.
Anyone have any ideas?
I have a home setup that works just great but I have real generic wintv cards in there for vidcap from cameras so that was easy compared to this.
PCMCIA cards or small usb cameras?
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id consider wifi cams, if you server is in the car and the car gets nicked, well you get the idea. If you use ip wifi cams or an axis video sender and a game adapter then when you park up your home zm will see the cams, you will just need to adjust the restart time of the deamons.
James Wilson
Disclaimer: The above is pure theory and may work on a good day with the wind behind it. etc etc.
http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk
Disclaimer: The above is pure theory and may work on a good day with the wind behind it. etc etc.
http://www.securitywarehouse.co.uk
mobile DVR / quad
Im looking to emulate a mobile DVR with a zoneminder install. Looks like theres a few ways to do this with $$$ parts but Im just cheap like that =)
there are some 12vdc powered quads, and I could pipe the video to a pcmcia vidcap card. Wow theres just so much cool stuff out there now since the last time I went shopping for this stuff.
there are some 12vdc powered quads, and I could pipe the video to a pcmcia vidcap card. Wow theres just so much cool stuff out there now since the last time I went shopping for this stuff.
I can get one through my supplier:
Just depends if you want 40 GB HD or One with a compact Flash
40GB HD = $639.95 + any tax and shipping * Uses Laptop Hard Drive
Compact Flash Slot = 579.95 + if any tax and shipping
4 Camera Mobile Security DVR
Features
* Records: 30fps (352x224) or 15fps (720x480)
* Can Record 1 audio channel and 4 video cameras
* Power Source: 12V/DC
* Highly Durable Design
Here is a rugged and compact 4 channel hard drive or Compact Flash based video/audio recorder that can take the bumps and jars of emergency vehicle use and other demanding mobile and remote applications. Recording directly to high capacity rugged laptop hard drive or compact flash, this unit can record 1 audio channel and up to 4 video cameras at 30fps (352x224) or full resolution at 15fps (720x480). Record up to 138 hours per gig. Complete with motion detection, alarm inputs, event pre-recording and the ability to connect directly to a computer via USB 2.0, this super small DVR has it all. Easily play video back directly to any video device right from the recorder. Tamper resistant, the controls are located on the wireless IR remote control so DVR menus are accessible only by authorized personal. Integrates easily into your driver's routine, when the shift is over, employees turn in their keys, paperwork and memory card. A perfect record of the shift, preserved on solid state media for download and archiving. Liability protection, security, and employee action monitoring all in one. Hard drive version uses a rugged laptop hard drive for super reliability and shock resistance. Can be set for endless loop recording if desired. Operates on 12 Volts DC.
Just depends if you want 40 GB HD or One with a compact Flash
40GB HD = $639.95 + any tax and shipping * Uses Laptop Hard Drive
Compact Flash Slot = 579.95 + if any tax and shipping
4 Camera Mobile Security DVR
Features
* Records: 30fps (352x224) or 15fps (720x480)
* Can Record 1 audio channel and 4 video cameras
* Power Source: 12V/DC
* Highly Durable Design
Here is a rugged and compact 4 channel hard drive or Compact Flash based video/audio recorder that can take the bumps and jars of emergency vehicle use and other demanding mobile and remote applications. Recording directly to high capacity rugged laptop hard drive or compact flash, this unit can record 1 audio channel and up to 4 video cameras at 30fps (352x224) or full resolution at 15fps (720x480). Record up to 138 hours per gig. Complete with motion detection, alarm inputs, event pre-recording and the ability to connect directly to a computer via USB 2.0, this super small DVR has it all. Easily play video back directly to any video device right from the recorder. Tamper resistant, the controls are located on the wireless IR remote control so DVR menus are accessible only by authorized personal. Integrates easily into your driver's routine, when the shift is over, employees turn in their keys, paperwork and memory card. A perfect record of the shift, preserved on solid state media for download and archiving. Liability protection, security, and employee action monitoring all in one. Hard drive version uses a rugged laptop hard drive for super reliability and shock resistance. Can be set for endless loop recording if desired. Operates on 12 Volts DC.
In buying from China. 2 out of 3 things we try from them are junk. Shipping is more than the cost of the item, so if you don't like it, you still bought it. If you are sampling 1 ot 2 before buying 50, China is viable. If you need 1 thing for you, China is very risky.
On small PCs. I have bought Via systems for around $250 complete. This is a moderately powerful board as an example. http://www.directron.com/viaepiam1000.html Another good source is http://www.mp3car.com/ You will need a good shock mount for the HD, and I would use a full sized on for cost / size benefits. Then a $20 capture card.
On small PCs. I have bought Via systems for around $250 complete. This is a moderately powerful board as an example. http://www.directron.com/viaepiam1000.html Another good source is http://www.mp3car.com/ You will need a good shock mount for the HD, and I would use a full sized on for cost / size benefits. Then a $20 capture card.