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Ip Camera

Can you use Ez builder with an IP cam ?


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#1  
You can if there is an IP Camera to DirectShow driver/filter. In the video world, they call the drivers "Filters". It's more like an "adapter" or "interface" which conforms the video to a standard.

We use DirectShow, because it's fast and accessable. I am not sure, but i think this might be a filter: http://www.webcamxp.com/download.aspx

Don't quote me on that link. Read the product description first:)
#3  
Hi,i just got my ez-b in and can't get ip camera to work with DirectShow driver/filter.
I tried a foscam and panasonic bl camera no luck at all.Need to get ip camera to work because computer running ARC is now with robot (using WiFi and 3 miles apart) :(
#4  
Hi Pittom,

Check out one of these:

ManyCam

or

WebcamXP

I am guessing that your IP cam is not jpeg or mjpeg....that is the case I have with one of mine. Both the programs above can set up a connector/filter/driver whatever you want to call it to bridge the video stream to a detectable video interface within EZB. Both of these have freeware versions but they are limited with what you can do. I am actually considering buying the webcamxp (webcam 7).

Good Luck!

v/r

Kevin
#5  
they are mjpeg i tried webcamXp,maybe i did not set it up correct i will try them again thanks i'll let u know
#6  
@pittom,

the one I have is a FOSCAM and is mjpeg as well. good luck with it...let me know and I can look at how I set mine up....but it did work for me....aside from the watermark......not sure how to get rid of that.

v/r

Kevin
#8  
I got it to work, got a new router today and it worked
thanks for all your help
#9  
@Tom,

Glad to hear it...was just about to fire up the gear! Awesome....I am not sure how to get the watermark off....I think you have get the PRO version...but I am not sure.

v/r

Kevin