EEVblog LabCam is up and running again - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 01:29:53 am
content: It's back!Using a Logitech C905 HD Webcam running on Raspberry Pi2 under Raspbian Linux with avconv @ 200kbps to ConnectCastTVhttp://connectcast.tv/eevblogStill need to play with a few things, and location (probably roof above where it is now).Also tried a better C920 full HD 1920x1080 webcam, but the depth of field wasn't as big, so didn't look as good.The buffering and "speed up" nature of the image is (we speculate) due to the shared bus on the RPi2 for the ethernet and USB port.Anyway, better than the Dropcam IMO. But no public recording or playback feature.

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 01:36:03 am
content: It's working here. It takes about 45 seconds before the video appears. Must have to tunnel through the center of the Earth to get to me.

author: Tallie
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 01:40:13 am
content: Looks great.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 01:41:29 am
content: It's just sitting on top of the Makerbot at the moment, so wobbles when Dave2 bumps his desk.

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 01:43:22 am
content: I'm torn between the TV and this video. I suppose until I actually see a biological entity I'll keep watching the feed.

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 01:44:06 am
content: I wonder if it is the auto focus causing the image to wobble every few seconds? Even if it is buffering and surging it shouldn't bounce around like someone walked past the camera. Good image quality though, nice neutral colour. I guess the cheaper camera has better depth of field because the lens is smaller, so has a higher f-stop.

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 01:44:33 am
content: Ah so it is the desk moving, no worries

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 01:45:10 am
content: Ah I see Dave #1 now. Now I can relax.

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 02:03:39 am
content: Right now it says it's offline. Where'd you go Dave? I wanna see what your doing.I mean that in the least creepiest way possible.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 04:59:54 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on April 02, 2015, 04:54:29 amYep, GUI not installed.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 05:05:23 am
content: Quote from: TwoOfFive on April 02, 2015, 02:03:39 amStalker reported to police!

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 05:45:59 am
content: You need a blinky light or large digital clock to show movement when the joint is empty. A white board for messages and joke of the day.How many Dave's are there in Australia?

author: peter.mitchell
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 05:48:52 am
content: Quote from: pickle9000 on April 02, 2015, 05:45:59 amNot that many Daves, many Davos (pronounced "Dave-oh") though.

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 06:27:58 am
content: Image quality is very good but slow ~2fps. It's the first time I see a live person in the lab so it works better in this respect. Dave #2 can supplement his income by selling advertising space on his T-shirt. Having a few cats there will also enhance the scene.

author: Galenbo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 06:35:32 am
content: Quote from: xrunner on April 02, 2015, 01:36:03 amThe image appears after 2 seconds here. The quality is good and the framerate must be 2fps.I see dave2. Are we supposed to report if he isn't working? :-) :-) :-)

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 06:43:36 am
content: How about an email activated beanbag gun? 25cents per shot.

author: AHT52
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 09:12:14 am
content: Excellent vision quality!Maybe a game of find the terminal screw driverThe prize each week a EEVBLOG branded terminal screwdriver

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2015, 01:22:13 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 02, 2015, 05:05:23 amSir, you say YOU are being stalked? Don't you realize we have more important things to do like issue traffic citations?