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  • Node.js Websockets Chicken Security Camera

    Node.js Websockets Chicken Security Camera

    Monitor An Area Using Old Mobile Phone Camera

    An obsolete phone or portable device can be turned into a webcam using a custom application. Most smartphones come with Wi-Fi to connect to the local area network and do not need to be connected to the internet. Node.js will be used for the server on the work-station and to receive the images at a specific interval. A WebSocket will be used between the client and the server to upload images.

    For my use case, I raised chickens and want them to roam on the pasture when I am working indoors. I envisioned a camera setup running off a battery and solar panel and a miniature computer that uses a Wi-Fi connection to record and send photos or a video at a specific interval.

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  • Learning PHP 2025

    Learning PHP 2025

    Why Learn PHP

    PHP is a server-side programming language for websites. It can also be used for desktop and mobile applications that connect to a remote server. It can be extension using several packages available via Composer and extensions via PECL.

    Some of the biggest concerns with learning a new language are syntax, developer tools and support. PHP is well-known, has security updates, has MySQL database integration and email client support for most website needs without additional extensions.

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  • Netbeans Advanced Editor Spring 2025 Review

    Netbeans Advanced Editor Spring 2025 Review

    Netbeans Editor Features Review

    Netbeans is a Java-based integrated programming environment (IDE). Netbeans is free, open source and cross-platform (Mac, Windows and Linux).

    This review is a 2025 update of an original 2013 article and is based on features I require of an advanced text editor. A list of required features was created after using different editors. Some features require extensions or plug-ins.

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  • Choose And Style Phone HTML5 Security Camera

    Choose And Style Phone HTML5 Security Camera

    Track An Area Using Mobile Phone Camera

    An obsolete phone can be turned into a webcam using a custom application. The phone might come with multiple cameras. Most smartphones come with Wi-Fi to connect to the local area network and do not need to be connected to the internet. PHP will be used for the server on the work-station and to receive the images at a specific interval. HTML5 Camera access requires an SSL Certificate. A self-signed Certificate can be created and served using stunnel.

    For my use case, I raised chickens and want them to roam on the pasture when I am working indoors. I envisioned a camera setup running off a battery and solar panel and a miniature computer that uses a Wi-Fi connection to record and send photos or a video at a specific interval.

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  • Old Phone HTML5 Security Camera SSL Via Stunnel

    Old Phone HTML5 Security Camera SSL Via Stunnel

    Track An Area Using Mobile Phone Camera

    An obsolete phone can be turned into a webcam using a custom application. Most smartphones come with Wi-Fi to connect to the local area network and do not need to be connected to the internet. PHP will be used for the server on the work-station and to receive the images at a specific interval. HTML5 Camera access requires an SSL Certificate. A self-signed Certificate will be created and served using stunnel.

    For my use case, I raised chickens and want them to roam on the pasture when I am working indoors. I envisioned a camera setup running off a battery and solar panel and a miniature computer that uses a Wi-Fi connection to record and send photos or a video at a specific interval.

    (more…)

  • PHP Using Old Phone As HTML5 Security Camera

    PHP Using Old Phone As HTML5 Security Camera

    Monitor An Area Using Mobile Phone Camera

    An obsolete phone can be turned into a webcam using a custom application. Most smartphones come with Wi-Fi to connect to the local area network and do not need to be connected to the internet. PHP will be uses for the server on the work-station and to receive the images at a specific interval.

    For my use case, I raised chickens and want them to roam on the pasture when I am working indoors. I envisioned a camera setup running off a battery and solar panel and a miniature computer that uses a Wi-Fi connection to record and send photos or a video at a specific interval.

    (more…)

  • Turn Old Phone Into Security Camera

    Turn Old Phone Into Security Camera

    Monitor An Area Using Mobile Phone Camera

    An obsolete phone can be turned into a webcam using a custom application. Most smartphones come with Wi-Fi to connect to the local area network and do not need to be connected to the internet.

    For my use case, I raised chickens and want them to roam on the pasture when I am working indoors. I envisioned a camera setup running off a battery and solar panel and a miniature computer that uses a Wi-Fi connection to record and send photos or a video at a specific interval.

    (more…)