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From: craig@csam.lbl.gov (Craig Eades [csd])
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Cheap (inexpensive) video
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Date: 8 Aug 90 20:27:49 GMT
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I'd like to construct a inexpensive video surveillance system so I
can monitor the front and rear of my house.

Ideally I'd like to be able to use an existing TV as a monitor,
perhaps one channel for each camera, or some sort of split screen,
however, doing that and enjoying cable on the same TV is probably
asking for too much, especially as a low-cost solution.

I have seen single camera systems at our local warehouse for about
$250., with an additional camera at about $200.  Would the Fischer-Price
toy camera be a solution?

Thanks for any help.


Craig Eades
craig@lbl.gov