Difference between revisions of "USB Webcams"

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This page will summarize the validated models and link to their respective documentation.
 
This page will summarize the validated models and link to their respective documentation.
  
For performances, we recommend to use [[Camera_interface| the CSI interface of the i.MX processors]] or the FPGA ([[C38A|example]]).
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{{Note|If you need performances, we recommend you to use camera modules connectible to either [[Camera_interface| the CSI interface of the i.MX processors]] or the FPGA ([[C38A|example]]).
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For the really intensive image processing applications, ARMadeus Systems is developing and providing the [[SP_Vision]] APF27Dev/APF51Dev extension board.
  
 
==Tested models==
 
==Tested models==

Revision as of 18:44, 3 October 2011

Even if not optimized for data transfer performances, USB Webcams are (mostly) cheap and can be a good starting point for video acquisition/processing.

This page will summarize the validated models and link to their respective documentation.

{{Note|If you need performances, we recommend you to use camera modules connectible to either the CSI interface of the i.MX processors or the FPGA (example). For the really intensive image processing applications, ARMadeus Systems is developing and providing the SP_Vision APF27Dev/APF51Dev extension board.

Tested models

Model Status
APF9328/APF27/APF51
Driver Comments
Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000.jpg TBT KO TBT PWC Camera can be controlled through V4L, but no image is coming
Creative NX PD1110 TBT  OK TBT GspcaWebcam/gspca_zc3xx Camera outputs JPEG
Creative Live! Chat IM TBT Bof TBT GspcaWebcam/gspca_zc3xx STREAM mode not supported ? Camera outputs JPEG
Creative Live! Cam Video IM Pro Creative Live Cam IM Pro.jpg TBT OK TBT UVC !! Some versions of this camera have not an UVC compatible chip and so are not working !!
Logitech Webcam C300 Logitech Webcam C300.jpg TBT OK TBT UVC Camera works great with capture example as it output raw YUV 4:2:2 !