glikely
Member
It looks like the camera address is set to 0 instead of 1. Can you attach the ptz controls config file?
It looks like the camera address is set to 0 instead of 1. Can you attach the ptz controls config file?
glikely
Member
Hey everyone. It's been awhile since the last release, so I wanted to give an update. There are a good number of bug fixes and improvements queued up for v0.7.0, including ability to set the UART baud rate, improvements to the properties dialog, proper handling of UTF-8 device and preset names, and manual focus control. Right now I'm dealing with a few remaining bugs, and I hope to get the new release out this weekend.
glikely
Member
glikely updated PTZ Controls with a new update entry:
v0.7.0-rc1
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v0.7.0-rc1
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GregPeatfield
New Member
Hi Grant,
Love the addition of the Focus! With this version I am starting to see "Stuck" controls again while using the PTZ and Focus controls. I think I saw this back at 0.4.0 or earlier I think when you first introduced the VISCA over IP.
I experienced a little unexpected behavior with the Focus controls. I have been trying to figure out the best way to reproduce it but it is elusive in nature. It seems like at first setup, the initial state of the "Focus" controls are not known. Due to this, altering the focus manually doesn't work until you first select AF. I don't know the best way to set the One-Touch Focus, but currently that doesn't do anything I can see yet when I hit that button in Manual focus mode.
The manual focus is a great addition to the Plugin for those with obstacle in their field of view (Poles, etc.) as well as for simple artistic blur of the screen at times. Love it!
-Greg
silvamichael
New Member
it would be very nice if there would be future integration with ONVIF then this tool would be future proof! ;)
glikely
Member
I'd be very happy to merge ONVIF support if anyone gets it implemented. Either that, or somebody needs to send me an ONVIF camera! :-)
glikely
Member
Hi Greg,
Thanks for filing a bug report on the problems you're seeing. I've replied on the github thread, but the short version for anyone reading here is that the plugin doesn't appear to be receiving replies from your cameras, so it doesn't know what state autofocus is in. This might be due to OBS being on a different subnet and the camera not configured properly for the gateway.
glikely
Member
I'm using second hand cameras that sourced from eBay. This plugin will support both the older VISCA over Serial, and VISCA over IP, so as long as you find a camera that supports VISCA you should be good to go.
There are also no-name PTZ cameras available on Amazon and Aliexpress, but I cannot say whether or not they are any good.
Lawrence_SoCal
Active Member
There are a number of NDI PTZ cameras on Amazon at the moment about 1/2 price and appear to be PTZOptics knock-offs. Whether those items are 'legal' or not, I'm not sure. Certainly appears unethical copying ... but maybe not. However, the primary one I looked at has a gmail support address. These are fly-by-night operations, with (very) poor English translations, and bugs, and not certainty of getting future firmware updates (ex updated NDI versions).... so, as much as I'm sorely tempted for a 2nd NDI PTZ at our non-profit, I'm not sure 1/2 now represents good value.... As for finding used, last year this time there were wait times for the cameras. So, I wouldn't expect much savings on used (but I haven't researched that deeply). Then again, a serial PTZ might well be available for lower price, but then you have to consider the overall price (as you then will need both the serial cable, as well power, and SDI, HDMI, or ?? cabling, and a capture card, etc... why we went NDI).
If buying used, my approach would be to buy form a Tier 1 vendor, where you can get support (and possibly repairs) if need be
If the streaming PC and a single camera are close to each other and no plan to expend to multi-camera, I'd be inclined to a USB PTZ camera for simplicity
If buying used, my approach would be to buy form a Tier 1 vendor, where you can get support (and possibly repairs) if need be
If the streaming PC and a single camera are close to each other and no plan to expend to multi-camera, I'd be inclined to a USB PTZ camera for simplicity
I saw this mentioned here on the forum so I checked it out. Seems every interesting. OBS is in the large list of Compatible software. Thoughts?
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glikely
Member
The OBSBot cameras are cool, but the remote control is entirely proprietary. They cannot be controlled with this plugin.I saw this mentioned here on the forum so I checked it out. Seems every interesting. OBS is in the large list of Compatible software. Thoughts?
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OBSBOT Tiny 4K is an AI-powered PTZ Webcam with magical gesture control, HDR exposure, dual noise-canceling microphones.
GregPeatfield
New Member
Jimcom USA has a few Open Box models listed on eBay with NDI as well for a great and USA supported device, they are a great option.
glikely
Member
Benno Holunder
New Member
Hello glikely, fantastic that you picked up my proposal for the dock layout so quickly!
I checked it out immediately and found the size of the area with the control buttons (gamepad ?) shrunk a bit compared to 0.7.0-rc1 so that the buttons can be hit less easy now. I would appreciate if you could change the size of the control buttons area back to the previous size. However, that might all depend on the screen resolution and each user would like to have an individual size adjustment. I don't know how to realize that, but I guess you could make it happen, e.g. with a ratio factor in the settings dialogue.
I am looking forward to your next changes ...
I checked it out immediately and found the size of the area with the control buttons (gamepad ?) shrunk a bit compared to 0.7.0-rc1 so that the buttons can be hit less easy now. I would appreciate if you could change the size of the control buttons area back to the previous size. However, that might all depend on the screen resolution and each user would like to have an individual size adjustment. I don't know how to realize that, but I guess you could make it happen, e.g. with a ratio factor in the settings dialogue.
I am looking forward to your next changes ...
Randle
New Member
Thanks for your work in integrating PTZ. The pipe dream for me is having multiple PTZ actions triggered from a scene selection. For example: I load a scene and it automatically triggers a PTZ preset as well as presets for multiple other cameras. The reason I'd want multiple presets triggered is that when one camera/scene is used, I usually know that I will be using the next camera at a defined preset. If it has already been moved, then people won't see it moving on the stream which looks much more professional.
Have you talked to this project: OBS Lua - Control Visca-over-IP based cameras | OBS Forums (obsproject.com)
Have you talked to this project: OBS Lua - Control Visca-over-IP based cameras | OBS Forums (obsproject.com)
glikely
Member
Joystick control is not reliable on Windows. It works on some machines, but not all. The while thing needs to be reworked.
Scene presets are planned, but not implemented yet.
Please file an issue on GitHub and give details about the issues your having with presets. Including screenshots would be helpful.