This Chipin is to raise funds to buy a HD webcam for live streams of events from !space. I found out live streams are a great way to communicate what we do to potential member. The problem is that when "someone" brings his webcam along it takes too long to setup everything. a permanent solution would be good for !space.
The Logitech runs well under Ubuntu

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/devices/...

Also there is documentation about the hardware if anyone want to write their own application for the cam.

http://www.quickcamteam.net/documentation

The rest of the money, if achieved, will be used for USB cable extensions, wallmounts and whatever else is needed to get a good picture for live streams. We will also get a high quality microphone donated soon so the livestreams should be rocking.

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