Suitable webcams for displaying progress in the webui?

Mike

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks Mike

Danal

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

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

I'm using this solution too!

webdad

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

This one:

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

webdad

Oh I am so printing that. Thanks!

fma

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

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

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

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

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

webdad

@Martins and @fma - Got my Pi Zero W / V2 Camera all set up and it is showing up on DWC. Are you doing anything to control when the camera is on or off? starts / stops recording?

fma

For now, my picam is powered with a AC-to-USB converter, and all is switched-on switched-off at the same time with the main switch.

I didn't check yet how to start a timelapse or a video. I will ask MotioneyeOS dev if it is possible through a GPIO input.