Webcam

[upmm019]

Is there a way to take an average USB webcam and make the usb cord like 50 or 60ft long?

does there need to be an alternative power supply?

 

[HarveyH42]

I use two of these for my USB WIFI internet, works...

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These have a built in boost converter, and you can connect up to 4 of them together. Not sure how much current is left at the end of the chain, but you could add a powered USB hub on the camera end.

 

[amitak]

With the maximum of 5 hubs connected with 5m cables and a 5m cable going to your full speed device, this will give you 30m of cable . With a low speed device, you will be able to get a range up to 27m, depending on how long the device's cable is. With a straightforward cable route, you will probably be able to reach out 25m or so from the PC. Simply buy a bunch of hubs and connect them serially with 5m cables