ifetch-tools - A set of tools that can collect images from ip based cameras, monitor collection process, and provide an interface to view collected history. The current release has two components:

1.) ifetch.rb - A console tool written in ruby to collect images from ip based cameras with a conf file per camera.

2.) wwwifetch.rb - A ruby servlet to view collected history from a camera and monitor the collection status of each camera. The following feedback is provided on each cameras collection status:

- all well
- collection in alarm mode
- collection is offline

Cameras donated/tested for the project will be graded in to three categories as follows: Excellent, Average, Other.

Manufacturer
Rating
Model
Comments
Apexis
 Excellent APM-J011-WS Works out of the box. Camera web interface can now be utilized with Linux+Firefox so upgrading rating to Excellent.
Axis
 Excellent 2100, 210, 206, 207, 221 Easy to work with out of the box, excellent frame rates, and tech support is very good.
Hawking
 Average HNC320W Works out of the box, inexpensive and sturdy. I only have a HNC320W wireless unit to test.
IGuard
 Other IP-250E Low fps on jpeg pull. About 1 frame every 2 or 3 seconds.
IP Camera
 Average 510 Works out of the box, inexpensive and sturdy.
Plustek
 Average IPcam P1000 Works out of the box, web interface, dome model, and tech support is very good. Camera expects to have IE for web browser and general access.
Trendnet
 Average TV-IP201(P), TV-IP301, TV-IP512(P) Works out of the box, inexpensive and sturdy. Takes cctv lenses. * On the TV-IP201(P) can get duplicate frames on short padded jpeg pulls.
Toshiba
 Average IK-WR01A Orite IC301 Works out of the box, tested for a user.

If you do not like the above opinions please email me for information to send a unit you want me to test.

Current release - 0.15.22c

Click the mascot in the top left to go to the project page and also see FYEOX.COM for other ifetch-tools related information.

Last updated on 20101104