Serve video image to cell phone via WiFi

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I'm looking to assemble a target monitor. I practice using small caliber rifles with iron sights, typically at distances between 25 and 100 yards. Even at 25 yards, the holes are too small for me to see. I could use a spotting scope, but I'd much rather just look at a my cell phone's screen sitting conveniently in view. It would allow me to stay in position, yet get immediate feedback on my shot. Aside from shooting, I can think of a bunch of times when having a quick and easy monitor would have been handy. So I'm thinking the Rpi sitting in my drawer could be put to good use for the project.

I've made a number of searches and found lots of related material. But all other projects and instructions I have found deviate from my goal in one way or another, or end up using programming. I'm not a programmer, but I've played successfully with some of the different OSs on the Rpi, so I'm not unfamiliar with its operation. My biggest handicap is my unfamiliarity with Linux. But I'm thinking this "should" be a simple project that shouldn't require programming.

Anyway, if this forum could help me get a monitor set up, I'd be very appreciative. Here are some notes I have about the project.

• I have both a Wireless IP WebCam and a traditional USB web cam that I can use.
  • Previously I successfully set the Wireless IP WebCam to broadcast, set my phone up as a hotspot with FoxFi, served up the WebCam to broadcast via FoxFi and then was able to view the WebCam on my phone's browser. It worked, but I had to set up with WebCam with a wired connection first. That's problematic in the field. I could do it with my netbook, but it is certainly not convenient. I was never successful doing it with an OMG Ethernet connection on my phone. But even if successful, it would be kludgy.
  • I'm looking for something that I can just turn on and have it work. For this reason, I'm thinking a simple USB WebCam connected to the Rpi may be the best.
• I have a power supply sufficient to the task.
• I have an Rpi
• I can load whatever OS/Distro is best for the task.
  • I'm thinking one of the GUI distro's would be best, as I am not a programmer. Still I'm open to other options, as long as someone is willing to step me through the setup.
  • If using a GUI means I can't just turn it on and have it operational then perhaps the GUI idea needs to be abandoned. Although I'm not opposed to looking at adding one of the inexpensive 3.5" car backup monitors and a mouse if I need to do something like turn on WiFi after boot. Still I'd much prefer keeping to keeping it as simple as turning it on and having it work.
• I have a TP-Link TL-WR702N 150Mbps Wireless-N Nano Router that can be used for the project if needed. I also have an Alfa 802.11b/g/n Long-Range Wireless USB Adapter (Model AWUS036NH) with directional antenna that can be used if needed to supply some extra range.
  • If this could go to 500 yards, line of sight, that would be great. Although I'll be happy with 100 yards.
  • I'd prefer using the Alfa, if setup and use would be just as easy as using the TP-Link.
  • I'm thinking this needs to be WiFi, as I don't believe Bluetooth or WiFi Direct has the necessary range.
• My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Note 3, although I'd much prefer this project to be device agnostic. That is, the stream should be viewable by any smart phone or laptop in range of the WiFi signal.

I'm hoping this can be something very easy, using a standard distro, a one time setup, and parts I have on hand. I'd like to be able to just power up the Rpi, link my phone to the Hot Spot, and then view the camera stream through a browser or any number of stream viewing applications.

Again, I'll be greatly appreciative of any direction given.

Thanks in advance,
Andrew

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Never mind. I found what I needed here.