I want to use the built in webcam, connect it to a transmitter so that my computer can see it.

Depending on you technical experience you might be better off just buying something off the shelf. Webcams aren't that expensive anymore and it will save you major hassles.

I am a doit yourselfer and I would love to try this project. Any help would be appreated. I want to use a built in webcam as a spy wirless camera

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Originally Posted by jeffheath123

i am a doit yourselfer and i would love to try this project. any help would be appreated. i want to use a built in webcam as a spy wirless camera

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Being a D-I-Yer is one thing. But this is ridiculous. You could easily ruin the MAC. In addition, spy cameras can be illegal in most places.

Well I could figure out how to do this on a PC/laptop fairly easily but on a Mac there would be a lot less options.

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Originally Posted by NeedKarma

Well I could figure out how to do this on a PC/laptop fairly easily but on a Mac there would be a lot less options.

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How do you doit on a pc/laptop?

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Being a D-I-Yer is one thing. But this is ridiculous. You could easily ruin the MAC. In addition, spy cameras can be illegal in most places.

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The mac was free so I removed parts and scraped the rest.

Here's an article from 2009: DIY home surveillance with a Webcam | Apple Talk - CNET News

25+ Applications to turn your Webcam into Home Security System | Ugolog.com

Yawcam - Yet Another Webcam Software

Quick point the web cam is not a user serviceable item on any current Mac line so removal will void any applicable warranty and possibly the warranty on other components contained in the same housing.

Well he did get it free. I'm assuming it's off warranty. Sounds like the demantling has already happened. :)