The zr364xx software for Linux aims to enable webcam mode support for the Aiptek PocketDV 3300 on Linux operating systems.
The zr364xx software for Linux is an attempt to bring support for the Aiptek PocketDV 3300 in webcam mode, also known as "Maxell Maxcam PRO DV3". It is important to note that all the code is still under development.
If you are looking to simply retrieve pictures and movies from the camera onto your PC, you can use the usb-storage module.
It is possible that this code may also work for other JPEG/USB cams based on the Coach chips from Zoran, such as the ZR36430 (ZR36430BGC) and maybe the ZR36431, ZR36440, ZR36442. Users can try changing the vendor/product ID values by looking at the source code, /var/log/messages when plugging in the camera, or by typing "cat /proc/bus/usb/devices".
There are some updates in the latest release, including a switch to V4L2 API, making the driver only compatible with V4L2 and 2.6.x kernels. Users are advised to use older versions for compatibility with older kernels since those versions are not maintained. The release also fixes compatibility issues for 2.6.18 kernel and greater, removes the JPEG decoder since it is no longer needed, and removes gadget options such as osd, software brightness/contrast. Additionally, some delay has been added during open/close sequences to prevent webcam hardware crash and 640x480 mode is enabled for webcams using method 2. Finally, code cleanup has resulted in a smaller driver size.
Overall, zr364xx software for Linux is a promising solution for Aiptek PocketDV 3300 webcam mode support and may work for other similar devices. However, users should be aware that the code is still in development and may have compatibility issues with some systems.
If you are looking to simply retrieve pictures and movies from the camera onto your PC, you can use the usb-storage module.
It is possible that this code may also work for other JPEG/USB cams based on the Coach chips from Zoran, such as the ZR36430 (ZR36430BGC) and maybe the ZR36431, ZR36440, ZR36442. Users can try changing the vendor/product ID values by looking at the source code, /var/log/messages when plugging in the camera, or by typing "cat /proc/bus/usb/devices".
There are some updates in the latest release, including a switch to V4L2 API, making the driver only compatible with V4L2 and 2.6.x kernels. Users are advised to use older versions for compatibility with older kernels since those versions are not maintained. The release also fixes compatibility issues for 2.6.18 kernel and greater, removes the JPEG decoder since it is no longer needed, and removes gadget options such as osd, software brightness/contrast. Additionally, some delay has been added during open/close sequences to prevent webcam hardware crash and 640x480 mode is enabled for webcams using method 2. Finally, code cleanup has resulted in a smaller driver size.
Overall, zr364xx software for Linux is a promising solution for Aiptek PocketDV 3300 webcam mode support and may work for other similar devices. However, users should be aware that the code is still in development and may have compatibility issues with some systems.
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