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Topic Summary
This forum thread discusses different webcams and methods for displaying webcam imagery on personal weather websites using PWS Dashboard.
jaltman initiates the conversation seeking advice for replacing their malfunctioning Ambient camera. Several users, including swright1957 and BKS97, share their webcam setups. blainec recommends Foscam cameras, specifically the FI9902P model, and outlines their method of capturing images directly from the camera’s web server using Weather Display (WD).
jaltman expresses confusion regarding static filenames for image retrieval. hcorrin clarifies that WD fetches images via the camera’s web server URL. They elaborate further in #18, providing a sample URL structure and suggesting the use of iSpyConnect to determine the camera’s JPEG options.
bitsostring shares their experience using a budget-friendly ieGeek IP cam with iSpy software for capturing and uploading images, while novawx details their setup using a Reolink camera and IPTimelapse software.
robloglisci provides a comprehensive overview of their setup, utilizing a Panasonic BL-C160A Pet Camera with CameraFTP and IPTimelapse.
Following the advice received, jaltman reports success with a Foscam G4 camera, confirming its compatibility with Ambient and expressing satisfaction with its performance and ease of integration with WD and PWS Dashboard.
SarahRTaylor presents an alternative solution using a Raspberry Pi equipped with a camera module for capturing and uploading images to their PWS Dashboard website.
The discussion concludes with jaltman and blainec providing further guidance on configuring WD’s webcam capture functionality and utilizing CGI commands for interacting with Foscam cameras.
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