USB Camera for the Vega & Skype

[4WheelSpyder]

Tried 2 cameras and getting only voice call to work with Skype (using the Finless 1.6 ROM).

An older Microsoft VX6000 LifeCam and a newer Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p.

In both cases the microphone on the camera is active but I cannot get a video call to go out from the Vega. Receiving the video from the other end works fine. In the case of the Cinema the camera light comes on and I can get get the Vega to display the camera image by clicking on the "reel" button, but Skype then crashes resulting in a lost call.

Has any one had some luck with a USB Camera and Skype and if so kindly share your setup.

[Finless]

The web cams must support the standard video capture driver. Many Microsoft cameras do not as they use Video For Windows driver.

Most HD cameras don't work on Android unfortunately. A lot od driver work needs to be done here and it's just not happening on Android much due to the HUGE amount of different cameras out there..

My C310 works fine for me but it is a old camera by today standards.

Bob

[4WheelSpyder]

Thanks for the response Bob. Much appreciated. Yes, there is so much hardware out there that it is certainly impossible to cover all combinations.

I noticed that Geekbuying sells a C170 as an optional accessory to the Vega, so I guess that combo may just work. (Also given your success with the C130)

Eric, if/when you read here, can you perhaps confirm.

[geekbuying]

Thanks for the response Bob. Much appreciated. Yes, there is so much hardware out there that it is certainly impossible to cover all combinations.

I noticed that Geekbuying sells a C170 as an optional accessory to the Vega, so I guess that combo may just work. (Also given your success with the C130)

Eric, if/when you read here, can you perhaps confirm.

I confirm the logitech C170 work, because i use it to test.

Eric