New Solent/Spitbank Fort Webcam

Tim M · 29 November 2007, 14:20

I have set up a webcam that shows a live image of the Spitbank Fort just outside of Portsmouth harbour. People might find this handy if they want to see what the conditions are like before they set out. It updates every 30 seconds, 24 hours a day.

www.evolutionribs.co.uk/webcam.htm - add it to your favourites!

If it doesn't work, please let me know - I've had a couple of teething problems so far but I think they are sorted now.

Edit: having just put this up it appears to have stopped working. I changed hosting companies yesterday and this appears to be to problem. If it doesn't work when you click try again later - I will attempt to sort the problem.

Nos4r2 · 29 November 2007, 16:10

Seems to be working now-though it's dark and I can't see much so I may be wrong.

Limey Linda · 29 November 2007, 16:27

Had a look an hour ago and it was working fine. Nice job.
T.

Biggles · 29 November 2007, 18:38

Tim,

Well done brilliant idea. Will save me ringing up Hightower for an on the spot sea state

Tim M · 29 November 2007, 19:03

It seems to be working ok now (or it will once there is some light!)

Hightower · 29 November 2007, 19:39

Well, did you see me and Ian this afternoon then? Went past Spitbank a couple of times.

Biggles · 01 December 2007, 09:49

Tim,

Just an observation, It says on the web page that it updates every 30 seconds.
For me I have to press the refresh button to get a new picture. Is that what it should do or should the page be automatically updating.

Nick.

Still handy though.

Tim M · 01 December 2007, 23:05

Its not set to automatically refresh the page; the image is updated every thirty seconds but you need to manually reload/refresh it. If people want I can change it if it would make it more usable........

Chris · 02 December 2007, 07:04

Ive never set up a webcam before, is it not possible to just have a live feed now rather than having frames every few seconds?

Chris

Tim M · 02 December 2007, 11:39

This is the easiest way, and I suppose uses a lot less bandwidth than a live stream. If anyone knows of any good free software to allow me to do a live stream I'd be happy to give it a go.

geoff · 02 December 2007, 12:30

I have put a link to the Webcam on Boatlaunch under the cateory other. If enough people think this is a good idea we will go ahead and create a special category.

http://www.boatlaunch.co.uk/default....ay&nodeid=3106

bedajim · 02 December 2007, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

I have set up a webcam that shows a live image of the Spitbank Fort just outside of Portsmouth harbour. People might find this handy if they want to see what the conditions are like before they set out. It updates every 30 seconds, 24 hours a day.

www.evolutionribs.co.uk/webcam.htm - add it to your favourites!

If it doesn't work, please let me know - I've had a couple of teething problems so far but I think they are sorted now.

Edit: having just put this up it appears to have stopped working. I changed hosting companies yesterday and this appears to be to problem. If it doesn't work when you click try again later - I will attempt to sort the problem.

Surprised your not a trade member

Tim M · 02 December 2007, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoff

I have put a link to the Webcam on Boatlaunch under the cateory other. If enough people think this is a good idea we will go ahead and create a special category.

http://www.boatlaunch.co.uk/default....ay&nodeid=3106

Thanks Geoff

Tim M · 02 December 2007, 18:06

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Originally Posted by bedajim

Surprised your not a trade member

Indeed I'm not; I didn't know I had to be one to provide a free service.

holderone · 03 December 2007, 08:17

Great idea Tim although it does come through very dark, this seems to be a problem with web cams looking out to sea generally.

The Jackeens · 04 December 2007, 20:30

Tim is this going to make it difficult for some of us to throw a sickie?

Anon.

Andy · 05 December 2007, 09:18

How does it work with the Uni Tim ... is this not their building

Tim M · 05 December 2007, 09:22

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Originally Posted by Andy

How does it work with the Uni Tim ... is this not their building

It is indeed. As an enterprise student who has set up their own business, I had the oppertunity to rent an office from them in Mercantile House. There are currently about 10 "student" businesses operating up there. The girl that invented the board game Destination London (and was on Dragons den) started off in this way.

Andy · 05 December 2007, 09:39

Sounds like a good scheme ...