Wireless webcam recommendation for robot

Ken Gracey

Hello,

I'm putting together a project for the Robotics Week Open House at Parallax in April.

I'd like to buy a wireless webcam for the robot. It would be nice to have pan/tilt built into the camera base so I don't have to do all that with servos, but a basic wireless webcam would also work.

Anybody have a recommendation? I've trawled eBay and a few other places, but you guys tend to know where to find this kind of thing.

Thanks,

Ken Gracey

Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)

If you're not in a hurry and don't mind taking a (small) chance:

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/standalone-ip-wireless-wifi-lan-camera-with-night-vision-and-pan-tilt-motors-26358

Probably a lot quicker:

http://www.amazon.com/Foscam-FI8918W-Wireless-Camera-Viewing/dp/B0046710G6/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0

-Phil

GeorgeCollins

I learned about this camera from the guys who do MechWars, a robot competition where you control the robot via a wireless camera. I have put it on a robot and it works well. It needs a 5v power source.

http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-SecurView-Wireless-Surveillance-TV-IP110W/dp/B00125KR1E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1299631631&sr=1-1

Ken Gracey

Thanks guys! I chose the one Phil recommended though they both looked totally suitable for my project. I guess it's my turn to see how wonderful it is to buy from Deal Extreme.

- Ken

Stempile

How did it work out Ken? I am looking for something to rig up to the StingRay. However I am likely going to use just a TV out receiver rather then WiFi, already have a 7" battery powered TV to hook it up to.

Thanks