condensing the homebrew trailcam knowledge base

[bigdave]

OK,

I've got this crazy idea to condense the vast amount of knowledge available from the members about HB trailcams. There is a lot of info spread through the 30 page homebrew thread but it is cumbersome and time comsuming to sort through. I thought I would break it down but I am a relative novice at all this and don't want to give out erroneous info. So I thought I would create a series of posts that would be added to by you all and together we can create something that a newbie can go to and get their questions answered. I will take a lot of the info that Bob has supplied in the 30 page HB thread and also you can add your experience and ideas.  I'm thinking maybe 6 seperate threads:

Part 1......Why build a Homebrew Trailcam?

Part 2......Parts, Tools, and Cost

Part 3.....Hacking the Camera

Part 4.....The Case and Other Necessary Hardware

Part 5.....Board settings, Camera settings, and the Layout of a Successful Trailcam Set

Part 6.....Camera Security

I am open to any critique of this idea. It is dependent on your input. I will wait at least a day before I start another thread so lets hear your ideas.

Thanks,
Dave

PS..... I sent a template to rick, neil, tom and steve they went in the mail today. Baseballstud20, I have one for you as well. PM me and we can get together for the hand off. Olsy, I can get on for you too.

[bow4elk]

I was starting to think the same thing...it's a great thread but it takes a long time to go back and find details latere.  Great idea!

[Skyvalhunter]

Great Idea Dave!!

[iar_3_75]

sounds like a great idea. i heard about this homebrew trailcam stuff at a super bowl party. My store bought one 250$ was stollen off a tree in my yard. Looking for a cheaper way with better quality pics.

[div4gold`]

That would really help the beginners like me.  I'm just starting to get the pages memorized where Bob's posts the 'how too information'.

[Skyvalhunter]

Yea when you start combining the different things like cameras, front mount sensor vs. rear mounted, routing the wires, etc. It all get jumbled up.