Classroom CrabCam

djinniman · Post by **djinniman** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:11 pm

Thanks to everyone here at the HCA, our classroom crabitat seems to be working out very well. The kids and I have really enjoyed learning about hermit crabs and their very unique qualities! Unfortunately, as you all know, the hermit crabs don't do much of anything during the day. I wanted some way for the kids (mainly the kids, but also me!) to be able to see the crabs at night from home.

And so, I set up... CrabCam!

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/uuBN4vJeWsb

I am leaving a single small battery powered LED light on overnight for viewing right now. I've ordered a rainbow LED strip and a timer, and will use them to keep a red light on until 9 pm or so in order to not disturb the day/night cycle too much.

Please check out our crabitat and take a look at our hermies. I'd love to hear what you all think of them.

purpleperson · Post by **purpleperson** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:58 pm

Haha! I just saw one of your little guys taking a drink. Really cool idea!

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landlubber · Post by **landlubber** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 5:34 pm

Very cool! Now I have more crabbies to watch.

Crabinski · Post by **Crabinski** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 5:43 pm

Terrific idea! Very good picture on the feed, too.

landlubber · Post by **landlubber** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:33 pm

That same crab is still eating! What a ravenous beast!

kadynadair16 · Post by **kadynadair16** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:53 pm

Idk if its my phone but I'm trying to watch it and all I'm seeing is a black screen...

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IBlab crab · Post by **IBlab crab** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:56 am

Yes,Black screen here too.

djinniman · Post by **djinniman** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:19 am

From 9:00 Central Standard Time to the morning hours, the lights are off. It's not a problem with the stream, it's just really dark in there.

IBlab crab · Post by **IBlab crab** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 11:14 pm

djinniman wrote:From 9:00 Central Standard Time to the morning hours, the lights are off. It's not a problem with the stream, it's just really dark in there.

That is when they are active the most but the kids are in bed by then.

judywapner · Post by **judywapner** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 1:57 pm

It says the channel is off air the last few times I've tried it.

kadynadair16 · Post by **kadynadair16** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 2:25 pm

judywapner wrote:It says the channel is off air the last few times I've tried it.

Same. I figured its just because I was on at the wrong time? Idk though

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djinniman · Post by **djinniman** » Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:10 pm

Due to bandwidth and confidentiality concerns, I am only broadcasting after my kids leave. Viewing times will be around 3:00 CST to 9:00 CST. I may mess around with recordings, so you can see older footage anytime.

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