Hello.
How can I set my USB Webcam (Logitech C920) to be only activ when I am printing? I dont want it to be permanently switched on.
Greetings
The webcam is always on.
Unless you did some extraordinary things to your system.
But we can't tell because just deleted the template that asked for further information right away. The only thing we know is, that you have a Logitec C920.
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What is the problem?
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What did you already try to solve it?
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Have you tried running in safe mode?
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Did running in safe mode solve the problem?
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Hello Ewald,
sorry i thought that would be enough but sure I fill out the requested Information:
Camera model
Logitech C920
What is the problem?
It is not really a problem but I would prefer the Camera to only be switched on during a pritn an switch off after. Its like the Webcam on my business Laptop. It switches on when i do like a teams call and switches off after.
What did you already try to solve it?
I took a look at the webcam settings but didnt find anything that would help me.
Have you tried running in safe mode?
No i didnt. I think that might not help here because its not a programm failure or anything.
Did running in safe mode solve the problem?
Didnt use save mode
Systeminfo Bundle
You can download this in OctoPrint's System Information dialog ... no bundle, no support!)
octoprint-systeminfo-20231130105346.zip (51.9 KB)
Additional information about your setup
OctoPrint version, OctoPi version, printer, firmware, browser, operating system, ... as much data as possible
Octoprint in Version 1.9.3 running on raspberry pi 4b
I hope that help.
Greetings
Sebastian
I mean you can start and stop the camera streamer by hand any time you like.
But there is no build in option for that.
You could also use one of the servo plugins to control a small servo that holds something in front of the lens to make it blind.
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I found a solution myself:
Either you can enter the following text in config.yaml
system:
actions:
- action: camon
command: sudo service webcamd start
confirm: Die Kamera wird gestartet
name: Kamera an - action: camoff
command: sudo service webcamd stop
confirm: Die Kamera wird gestoppt
name: Kamera aus
This leads to two new points in the systemmenu in the top bar.
Or you can make an entry in the eventmanager:
Printstart -> Command: sudo service webcamd start
Printdone -> Command: sudo service webcamd stop
Greetings
Sebastian
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A nice
I didn't think of that for some reason
Nice solution