Most of the CPU overhead that I currently have is the color conversion code that is implemented in straight C/C++ without any SIMD optimizations.įor real (MT) applications this code will go away, since we will be extracting raw grayscale image (every second byte of YUYV). This is why it is recommended that the camera be the only device connected to the USB host controller. The camera currently streams video in YUYV format, therefore each frame is 640*480*2 bytes.Īt 30fps this amounts to about 17.5MB/s which is pretty low in comparison to the total USB 2.0 bandwidth.Īt 60fps the amount of data gets higher and it could be affected by other peripherals connected to the USB host controller. ![]() – Low CPU overhead (since there is no decompression involved on the PC) – Full VGA (640×480) 60fps video capture test app that features uncompressed high quality raw video Initially, I started poking around with the USB trying to send some commands to the PS3Eye and see what happens…Īfter many long nights I’m bringing you the result: If we could just get it to work under Windows…” ![]() I started thinking to my self: “This camera is awesome and it will be such a great and inexpensive replacement for Firefly MV and the like. The camera’s chipset info is virtually non-existent on the web.Īfter examining the camera internals ( pictures here) I found that it features the OV534-LB50 camera USB 2.0 bridge and the OV7720 CMOS VGA sensor. Now, the main problem with this camera is that there are no drivers for Windows. The best part is the price $39.99! I found mine here. This makes the PS3Eye ideal for multitouch applications. – Uncompressed video or optional JPEG compression – 2.1 F-stop, <1% distortion, fixed focus (25cm to 8 at 75º FOV) – 4 channel audio input:16 bits/channel, 48kHz, SNR 90db There is only one correct way to insert a USB connector, so do not try and force a plug into a USB port if it doesn't go in easily.Well boys and girls, I’ve been working hard last few weeks to make this great camera work under Windows.Īs you may seen it before, here are the specs: Restart the computer and use the PS3 EyeToy camera as a webcam on the PC.Ī USB extension cable will allow the PS3 camera be placed farther away from the computer. Click the "Finish" button to quit the wizard when it has completed the installation. Browse to the appropriate PS3 EyeToy camera driver that was downloaded when the wizard indicates that it is time to do so. Wait while the hardware update wizard runs.įollow the prompts to install the drivers. Select "Update Driver" from the pop-up menu. Right-click on the PS3 EyeToy camera that is listed in the Device Manager. Note whether the PS3 EyeToy camera is listed as being the Logitech or Namtai model.ĭownload and unzip to the desktop the PS3 EyeToy camera driver that is appropriate for the model that was listed (see Resources). Click "Cancel" if a dialog box appears.įind the PS3 EyeToy camera in the Device Manager under "Imaging devices" with an exclamation mark by it. Plug the USB cable from the PS3 EyeToy camera into a USB port on the computer. ![]() The procedure only takes a few minutes to do, and it will not damage the EyeToy camera or the computer.Ĭlick the Windows "Start" menu, select "Control Panel," choose "Hardware and Sound" and click the "Device Manager" link under the Devices and Printers section. The PS3 EyeToy camera can be used on a computer, provided that special drivers have been installed. There are a number of companies that make webcams for computers, but PlayStation 3 owners who have the PS3 EyeToy have the advantage of a webcam that includes motion-sensing technology. A webcam allows a person to stand in front of a computer and visually communicate with the world.
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