Got it. Appreciate the reply. Would be willing to test implementation with cameras if needed.
Also noticed that PTZO released a spec of their visca implementation if that helps:
Also noticed that PTZO released a spec of their visca implementation if that helps:
glikely
Member
I've just pushed out prototype code for VISCA-over-TCP support (PTZOptics, Jimcom, etc) into the `visca-tcp` topic branch. Can I get some help testing please? A windows build can be found on github: https://github.com/glikely/obs-ptz/actions/runs/1348631206
Let me know here if it works. If you run into problems create a github issues and attach the OBS log file so I can see the details.
Let me know here if it works. If you run into problems create a github issues and attach the OBS log file so I can see the details.
Just can't get it to work. Have set up the COM ports and baud rate exactly as used in https://www.ptzcontroller.com/
The controls do nothing. it is not clear what the radio buttons for "Manual,Follow Preview, Follow Program" do.
have tried all the options, preset, arrows etc and nothing works. OBS 27.0.1. VISCA Serial TENVEO. Works fine with everything else.
The controls do nothing. it is not clear what the radio buttons for "Manual,Follow Preview, Follow Program" do.
have tried all the options, preset, arrows etc and nothing works. OBS 27.0.1. VISCA Serial TENVEO. Works fine with everything else.
I just cannot get this to work. I have a TENVEO PTZ with serial control. It works fine with all other PTZ control software that uses serial. I have been using the www.ptzcontroller.com
I have used the same COM ports and baud rates. The controls do nothing.
I have used the same COM ports and baud rates. The controls do nothing.
sebacabezon18
New Member
Hi man, realy apreciated your contributions realy works with my Naipix PTX NDI and OBS, but only manage with the mouse, when try add Gamepad ps2,ps3 your plugin not recognize the hardware. Let me now if get wrong some steps for configure.
first install the 0.6 now reeplace the files with the version 0.8 but not have response from Gamepad. Whe enable GamePad some reason see for just miliseconds one windows of OBS and dissapear but nothings happends. The control not aviable.
first install the 0.6 now reeplace the files with the version 0.8 but not have response from Gamepad. Whe enable GamePad some reason see for just miliseconds one windows of OBS and dissapear but nothings happends. The control not aviable.
wilderf353
Member
I think the "not finding the Gamepad" is a timing issue and a lot of people are having the same issue. I found a post where someone mentioned that it takes a few seconds after you initiate the QT Gamepad library before it returns a handle. His solution was to put the call in a loop. Maybe glikely can try this fix too? Here is the discussion.
glikely
Member
I have tried that solution, but sadly could get it working reliably. This is a longstanding issue with Qt Windows support, particularly on later versions of Windows 10.
I've left gamepad support in the plug-in because it does work for some people, but really the gamepad support needs to be entirely rewritten to bypass the Qt gamepad library with something more reliable.
glikely
Member
I created a new test build with lots of new features, including:
- VISCA over TCP (PTZOptics and other cameras)
- white balance controls
- Power control
- Faster settings dialog
- The start of an API for external plugins
GregPeatfield
New Member
Sorry, this evidently didn't post. I am seeing small differences between the two on the initial page, not sure what causes that but the TCP port seems to work better as it now gets the response due that first query.
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jaypa
New Member
Hi, Newby here to OBS and PTZ controle. I have a IP camera which sometime use it for basic live streaming via OBS. I tried to use the Plugin with both IP address and rtsp stream. But nothing favoured me. Just wanted to know whether I need to by more hardware in order to use this plugin to control the IP camera via OBS. My IP cam has a little information on the GUI about the PTZ control as seen on the attached screenshot. Thanks.
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glikely
Member
Can you post a picture of the network settings page? The first page you shared shows settings for control over a serial cable instead of over the network.
To use serial control you will need a USB to UART converter.
What is the make and model of your camera? Do you have a link to the camera manual?
jaypa
New Member
The attached are the network, ONVIF, P2P settings from the GUI of the camera.
The camera make is CamHi. I do not have any link for the manual and also couldnt find any ón online too.
The camera is connected by only via an ethernet cable to the router and no other connections.
The camera make is CamHi. I do not have any link for the manual and also couldnt find any ón online too.
The camera is connected by only via an ethernet cable to the router and no other connections.
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glikely
Member
Looks like the camera only supports the ONVIF protocol over the network. ONVIF has not yet been implemented in the plug-in.
glikely
Member
wilderf353
Member
Nice! I really like the new UI. Thanks for doing all of this.
GregPeatfield
New Member
Hi Jaypa,
VISCA and Pelco protocols were developed for use with serial communications between devices. This was the original way to control the PTZ mechanism within these types of cameras. Looking at your screenshots, I don't see a way to enable VISCA over IP for that camera so they might only support the newer ONVIF protocol since they don't support a serial interface. You likely need something that support ONVIF to control that device.
I know we have requested the ONVIF feature to be added to this plugin, but Grant has stated he needs help as he doesn't have any ONVIF device to debug the addition so he has asked for community help. I don't know of another OBS PlugIn that supports ONVIF, but you might be able to use the Web Interface for your camera for now.
-Greg
GregPeatfield
New Member
Grant!
Great news with the addition of TCP/IP.
I have tested the Jimcom cameras and they have since been updated to support both UDP at port 52381 and TCP/IP port at 1259 depending upon the users needs.
Thanks again for the great plugin! I will queue up a video update for your plugin.
-Greg
glikely
Member
Thanks Greg. Let me know when it is done and I'll link to it from the main page
PetitJabanes
New Member
This is so great! Love the plugin (♥_♥)
Let me just request the ability to move from one preset to another in a configurable amont of time, virtually turning any PTZ camera into a motion control rig (Ô_Ô)
Let me just request the ability to move from one preset to another in a configurable amont of time, virtually turning any PTZ camera into a motion control rig (Ô_Ô)