Feeding you fish from around the world

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by icdpride, Nov 14, 2006.

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Would you use this internet fish feeder/comand center?

Poll closed Nov 21, 2006.
  1. yes

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  2. no

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  3. maybe, depending on price

    66.7%
  4. needs work

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  5. it all ready exists

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  1. icdpride

    icdpride Plankton

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    Hi everybody I was just wondering how many of you have had the problem of not being able to feed your fish when you go on vacation? Wouldn't it be convienient to be able to just put a device on you tank that isn't just a timer that feeds your fish but a Network controlled feeding device, that also includs a web came to feed your fish it would be like a vurtual control center to take care of you fish this is still just an idea but i have the means and the way to build it just let me know what you think good, bad, and how much you would pay thanks and go easy I am new to the forum but an experienced in the fish world thanks again
     
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  3. icdpride

    icdpride Plankton

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    Okay lets say that this item would cost about $59.99 usa currency what would be you reaction?
     
  4. icdpride

    icdpride Plankton

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    those that say maybe or no why what do i need fo you to say yes?
     
  5. chetrod

    chetrod Peppermint Shrimp

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    I think it would take much more than a web cam. There would some sort of network connection needed and some expensive software right? overall not a bad idea if you could pull it off go for it 59.99 wouldn't be bad
     
  6. icdpride

    icdpride Plankton

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    well it wouldn't be any expensive software it would just be some java sorce and an ip adress
     
  7. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    This hardware would have to be connected to a PC or directly to the internet right? Not a problem in my case since i have RJ45 cables all around the house. but could get more complicated for others which there tank is no where near there PC. And what type of connection are we talking about here, USB, RS232, RJ45, wireless? cause they each have there limits. Just some things to think about.

    Marc.