raspberry-pi-camera/raspindi

How feasible is it to add Logitech (C920) Webcam support

jcoconnor opened this issue · 2 comments

Hi - newcomer to Raspi but long history in SW eng.

Seems this implementation uses mmal which is specific to the onboard camera.
Since I have a load of C920s spare I was wondering how feasible it would be for me to convert this over to use Webcam input.

Suspecting the answer is just go buy the onboard camera.

We are getting a pair of PTZ cameras for our livestreaming operation and was looking for a way to utilise the Webcams as local closeups for our worship band.

rf152 commented

Unfortunately with the way that the program works it pulls straight from the onboard camera. To add USB webcam support would require a complete rewrite of the application, adding significant complexity.

@rf152 Thanks for the quick reply.
I had a look at the code and kind of guessed that might be the reply.
Suspect for the moment, purchasing an on-board camera is the way to go.