Webcam headache

[So_krates]

Don't know if anyone can help. I am using Conquercam software with a cheapy Atipix camera (usb connection). The camera and the software are working as I can see an image and save it to a file on my hard drive but how do I upload it to a website on NTL? I have an ftp program to upload files and the website software I'm using (wysiwyg), Site Spinner, also uploads files to the ftp server. I have a feeling it's something to do with the what I am entering in the upload location. Do I have to insert an additional file and direct the Conqercam software to this? Any help would appreciated I have been trying all morning and my head is starting to ache.

Thanks.

[MovedGoalPosts]

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Are you trying to upload an individual image saved from the Webcam, a sequence of images, or even some sort of streaming?

The ntlw webspace is very basic. You'll be able put individual images on there, but anything more sophisticated and you'll run into trouble.

I'm assuming you can get to your ntl webspace correctly. Check these articles for the ntl website ulpoad access:

[So_krates]

Rob,

Thanks for the welcome.
I would like to display a jpeg and refresh it at about 30 second intervals (not too bothered about streaming). What really confuses me is how I incorporate uploads to the server from the webcam software within my own website . Hope this makes sense.

I have no problem accessing my ntl webspace except with the Conquer cam software when I try to publish it I get the message "unable to create directory".

[MovedGoalPosts]

The ntl website is very basic. I doubt you will be able to do this with it, it's just not intended for such frequent updating. You'd need to be able to send commands to delete the falready uploaded image so the new one could be deployed. That needs some level of scripting which the free netl space can't support.

Indeed running a webcam from home is going to kill your own upstream bandwidth if you need a refresh every 30 seconds.

[handyman]

Originally Posted by Rob C

The ntl website is very basic. I doubt you will be able to do this with it, it's just not intended for such frequent updating. You'd need to be able to send commands to delete the falready uploaded image so the new one could be deployed. That needs some level of scripting which the free netl space can't support.

Indeed running a webcam from home is going to kill your own upstream bandwidth if you need a refresh every 30 seconds.

I have run this sort of this though web cam now. It broadcast a 'web page' from your pc containing the image. you can use 'no-ip' to cover your ip address up. It also allows you to stream audion over , play movie files through it and broadcast your desktop.

[Kneebs]

There should be no probs doing this - what are the fields & what have you got in them ? (obviously exluding your password !)

I used to have a similar setup excpet I used supervisioncam, so I'll see if I can remember what setting I used

[So_krates]

Sorry,

I haven't looked at the post for some time as I've been looking for a another web host with webspace exceeding 55 MB .

Conquer Cams set up is something like this:
First screen (after clicking on upload tab) says upload location. Which according to help is "a meaningful name, not actual host name". You then click on a button for "new ftp site". This takes you on to a general tab that has the following fields "Hostname" which I assume is ftp://upload.ntlworld.com. The "port" is set to 21. I've got no problem's with the "username" or "password" fields. I am not sure what the directory field is ,it gives a drop down list of jpeg files with time and date options and the "filename" list the same options.
The proxy tab ask for "host name" and "port".
The options tab has a tick box for passive transfer mode and website tab has a "home page field".
I suspect it is one of these options that I am filling in incorrectly.
Help appreciated.

Thanks.

[Kneebs]

From what i can remember, directory field should be your user name, ie the main name created when you first set up your broadband account - this will also be your main email account.

Hope this makes sense...