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Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:11 pm
by djinniman
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.
Re: Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:58 pm
by purpleperson
Haha! I just saw one of your little guys taking a drink. Really cool idea!
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Re: Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 5:34 pm
by landlubber
Very cool! Now I have more crabbies to watch.
Re: Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 5:43 pm
by Crabinski
Terrific idea! Very good picture on the feed, too.
Re: Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:33 pm
by landlubber
That same crab is still eating! What a ravenous beast!
Re: Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:53 pm
by kadynadair16
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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Re: Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:56 am
by IBlab crab
Yes,Black screen here too.
Re: Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:19 am
by djinniman
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.
Re: Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 11:14 pm
by IBlab crab
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.
Re: Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2015 1:57 pm
by judywapner
It says the channel is off air the last few times I've tried it.
Re: Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2015 2:25 pm
by kadynadair16
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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Re: Classroom CrabCam
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:10 pm
by djinniman
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.