Pandora Camera On The Pandora - Why Not?

[jakshep2]

Is it possible to have a camera mounted on the back of the pandora screen, for taking pictures/ recording videos? if not, how come? I know I can't really expect more from this machine, but wouldn't it be cool to have a camera?

 

[Squidge]

Of course you can, there are some really small usb cameras out now. Just affix with sticky tape or velcro depending on your preference.

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/en/news-12...webcam+key.html

 

[jakshep2]

The design seems to show you that you can put the camera in any position via the cable. depending on where the USB port is located on the unit itself, I could place it on the rear of the screen as if it were built in. very very cool indeed.

 

[javaJake]

Who's gonna test and see if that works with Linux?

 

[imbored]

Or you could always try something like this:

 

[PoisonedV]

There are hundreds of tiny USB and other type of cameras. Just use them. I hope that guy ports the eyetoy-like thing he made.

 

[Rayek]

Or you could always try something like this:

... I didn't think SDIO was going to be possible, as drivers aren't open-source... I vaguely remember having this discussion about the GP2X a few years ago.

 

[cb88]

the real question is : Who will be the first to port pyeyes to the pandora

and actually external camera might be better since as in the case of the n800 it is not easy to align

http://eclecti.cc/olpc/pyeyes-xeyes-in-pyt...h-face-tracking

 

[Squidge]

... I didn't think SDIO was going to be possible, as drivers aren't open-source... I vaguely remember having this discussion about the GP2X a few years ago.

There's now an open source sdio stack. It doesn't mean everything is supported, but it goes some distance.

 

[Sphinxter]

Of course you can, there are some really small usb cameras out now. Just affix with sticky tape or velcro depending on your preference.

http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/en/news-12...webcam+key.html



Silicone Seal can make a nice semi permanent mount too but should be tested as the solvent vehicle may scar some plastics.

 

[BackAssward]

I think you guys are overly complicating things.

Isn't there going to be a full sized USB port on the top right behind the open screen? Just open the screen so that the device is 'flat' and remove the camera cable. Now you have a camera right behind your screen for taking shots.

Pandora:

Camera minus cable:

Quick and Dirty MSPaint ('d ps a camera onto the Pandora, but can't find a shot of the back of it):

Voi-la, no fuss, no muss.

Edit: One possible issue. I hope the USB contacts on both devices align so you're not taking pictures of the back of your LCD...

Edit 2: Nah we're good. Thank god for the hi-res pics. Analysis:



Also, for those who want adjustable positions, you can try these sorts of things:

Or just use the short bendable hard USB cable that comes with the thing:

 

[Kyo]

what if you want to use it as on top of the screen webcam, though?

I guess it wouldn't be hard to mount

 

[BackAssward]

what if you want to use it as on top of the screen webcam, though?

I guess it wouldn't be hard to mount

Why not something like this? (clip it anywhere you want, this one even has night vision for the pervies):

Kinamax:


This one clips on and has a retractable cable:


Or this Aneo one:



Or just use the short bendable hard USB cable that comes with the thing to aim it how you like:

 

[Trip]

Why not something like this? (clip it anywhere you want, this one even has night vision for the pervies):

Kinamax:



That's like the one I bought from the computer fair about 4-5 years ago. It only cost me £8.00 at the time but it works with Linux fine and the night vision is definitely useful (not just for perving either ). The in built mic never worked right but was easily removed.

 

[redstar1949]

it'd be cool to actually have a compatability list for this

 

[Chip]

it'd be cool to actually have a compatability list for this

I'm sure we will have one. Once, you know, there's actually Pandoras to test compatibility on.

 

[Firefox]

Quick and Dirty MSPaint ('d ps a camera onto the Pandora, but can't find a shot of the back of it):

Um, yeah, the surface of the LCD would be on the other side of the lid to a camera plugged into the USB socket. Depending on the orientation of the plug on the camera you'd either get a picture of the back of the lid or a picture of the floor.

 

[Patrick R Ludvigsen]

Quick and Dirty MSPaint ('d ps a camera onto the Pandora, but can't find a shot of the back of it):

(large picture that doesn't need to be placed in a quote pyramid)

Um, yeah, the surface of the LCD would be on the other side of the lid to a camera plugged into the USB socket. Depending on the orientation of the plug on the camera you'd either get a picture of the back of the lid or a picture of the floor.

He said that the orientation of the plug would have it rotated away from the LCD. And if you make sure the Pandora is at a 90-degree angle or so to the floor, you wouldn't be photographing the floor.

A streaming preview to the Pandora would help in getting the picture right of course

 

[whiskthecat]

That would be pretty cool. Just plug that camera into the back usb port, open the screen all of the way and have the camera send what it sees and just press the right shoulder button to take the picture.

 

[cb88]

relevant links :
http://packages.debian.org/sid/gspca-source

http://webcam.sourceforge.net/

webcam support in flash... does anyone even use that?

http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca5xx.html << the most important webcam link of ALL!!!