Suitable webcams for displaying progress in the webui?

3DTyro · 30 Jan 2018, 01:51

Based on DC42's experience with the Sannce camera, I bought 2 to test. I finally, after a little fiddling, got it to work just using the URL DC42 provided.

The port varies, as mine was different than DC42's example. I'm not sure if that's because the camera was on a different firmware revision, or if it is random. In any case, the app linked to showed not only the IP but the port as well.

I wasn't able to use the solution briangilbert suggested, though I am running Chrome, not FF.

Dougal1957 · 30 Jan 2018, 08:38

yes that is true for chrome try adding this to the end of your Chrome URL

?loginuse=xxxxxxx&loginpas=xxxxxxxxx&resolution=32

such as 192.168.0.120:18912/snapshot.cgi?loginuse=xxxxx&loginpas=xxxxxxxx&resolution=32 (still need the http preamble)

Doug

PS change the IP and Port to match yours.

Mike · 30 Jan 2018, 13:34

You can also get one of those ELP 1280 * 720p IP cameras. Fairly cheap, decent resolution and works reasonably well with DWC. Configuring it was a bit of a pain in the neck though…

ect2 · 30 Jan 2018, 14:16

Mike, how do you hook up and configure the ELP 1280? This is exactly what I've been looking for as I do not want to use WiFi.

Mike · 30 Jan 2018, 14:44

Took me a while to figure that one out. First, you'll need to connect to it - by default (for some reason) it has a fixed IP 192.168.1.10. So if your router assigns IPs in that range, make sure that it's not taken, otherwise just connect directly to the PC. After that you should log into the machine, but you'll need a browser with ActiveX support. In my case, I ended up installing old Internet Explorer just for that. Further setup is fairly trivial - you can switch the language to English, enable the DHCP support (seriously, why isn't it on by default…) and toy with the settings. The static jpeg image would be available at "http://your camera's IP/webcapture.jpg/command=snap&channel=0" and you should also check "Do not append extra HTTP qualifier".

ect2 · 30 Jan 2018, 23:08

Thank Mike. Something like this?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Audio-Mini-Type-HD-1280-x-720P-1-0MP-IP-Camera-Metal-Indoor-Security-Camera-ONVIF/32822170249.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.79.49f5ffacQ7JAJ3&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10344_10130_10068_10342_10547_10343_10340_10548_10341_10084_10083_10618_10615_10307_10131_10132_10133_10313_10059_10534_100031_10103_441_10624_442_10623_10622_10621_10620_10142,searchweb201603_2,ppcSwitch_3&algo_expid=9f721937-67e2-4d39-8fdc-480a18e0d51a-12&algo_pvid=9f721937-67e2-4d39-8fdc-480a18e0d51a&priceBeautifyAB=3

ect2 · 31 Jan 2018, 03:10

This one is probably more suitable:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1280-720P-1-0MP-mini-IP-Camera-ONVIF-2-8-12mm-manual-varifocal-zoom-lens-P2P/32684641752.html

What focal length do you use for sharpest image?

Mike · 1 Feb 2018, 15:06

Got something similar to the 1st one, although I've got mine from Amazon. Can't say anything on the focal length - I ended up just adjusting the lens manually until my printbed was in focus.

ect2 · 1 Feb 2018, 19:55

Thanks Mike

Danal · 1 Feb 2018, 20:12

maybe I'm just not searching correctly, but I'm having a heck of a time finding a camera that is suitable, and:

On Amazon (USA)
Wireless

All the ones I find are "too smart".

martins · 2 Oct 2018, 13:54

another solution here is Raspberry Pi zerow or rpi3 or any (zerow+cam = cheapest option)
all you need is to install motioneyeos https://github.com/ccrisan/motioneyeos/wiki/Supported-Devices

after you connect to you network with it , just open IP asigned by dhcp for you
log in username admin password empty

few steps to setup fast network cam

after set fast network cam hit Apply button

copy url displayed in step 5

fill in DWC

and you get at the end

hope this helps someone

fma · 10 Feb 2018, 14:19

I'm using this solution too!

webdad · 10 Feb 2018, 14:36

I've got the Zerow and the camera, just haven't had the time to start working on it. What case(s) are you using?

fma · 10 Feb 2018, 14:48

This one:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2300226

webdad · 10 Feb 2018, 16:14

Oh I am so printing that. Thanks!

fma · 10 Feb 2018, 16:22

Be aware that the nut trap seems to be made for 1/8" or 3/8" (photo standard), and not M8… But you can use M6 (you will have to maintain the nut while screwing).

Scott_H · 25 Feb 2018, 07:17

I'm using the Sannce ip camera mentioned on the wiki - $40 delivered to Australia, so cheaper than the pi+camera.

I was using the snapshot cgi method, but changed to using http://192.168.1.6:16325/videostream.cgi?loginuse=MyUserName&loginpas=MyPassword, and ticking the embed webcam stream under DWC settings.
Can confirm that this method works perfectly under chrome on windows.

If it doesn't work for you, changing the webcam update interval to, ie, 0.1 seconds may be a workaround.

I couldn't find the ip camera page on the new wiki, so am posting here.

JuJuDelta · 25 Feb 2018, 10:41

I have found my RPi Zero W solution to be quite prone to uSD card corruption with power on/off.

I will try the Sannce Wireless IP camera.
Found it here £25 UK free delivery.

https://www.manomano.co.uk/cctv-camera/sannce-720p-smart-wireless-ip-camera-remote-access-4134074

dc42 · 25 Feb 2018, 13:37

We missed the webcam page when we migrated the wiki, but it's now at https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/How_to_include_a_web_camera_image_in_Duet_Web_Control.

Scott_H · 26 Feb 2018, 06:55

Ah thanks! Have added that information to the wiki. I attempted to follow the document formatting, though I am a wiki novice so…