From d45ca2422fd5bedf48d68a3a537bae924b0cbae7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: cbdev Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:12:53 +0200 Subject: Implement additional VISCA channels --- backends/visca.md | 16 ++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) (limited to 'backends/visca.md') diff --git a/backends/visca.md b/backends/visca.md index 4fe1933..d4fc432 100644 --- a/backends/visca.md +++ b/backends/visca.md @@ -29,6 +29,10 @@ Each instance exposes the following channels * `tiltspeed`: Tilt speed * `zoom`: Zoom position * `focus`: Focus position +* `autofocus`: Switch between autofocus (events > 0.9) and manual focus drive mode +* `wb.auto`: Switch between automatic white balance mode (events > 0.9) and manual white balance mode +* `wb.red`, `wb.blue`: Red/Blue channel white balance gain values +* `home`: Return to home position * `memory`: Call memory (if incoming event value is greater than 0.9) * `store`: Store current pan/tilt/zoom setup to memory (if incoming event value is greater than 0.9) @@ -40,12 +44,20 @@ control.tilt > visca.tilt control.btn1 > visca.memory1 ``` +#### Compatability list + +| Manufacturer | Exact model(s) tested | Compatible models | Result / Notes | +|---------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| +| ValueHD | VHD-V61 | Probably all ValueHD Visca-capable devices | Everything works except for absolute focus control | +| PTZOptics | | Probably all of their PTZ cameras | See ValueHD | + #### Known bugs / problems Value readback / Inquiry is not yet implemented. This backend currently only does output. Some manufacturers use VISCA, but require special framing for command flow control. This may be implemented -in the future if there is sufficient interest. +in the future if there is sufficient interest. Some commands may not work with some manufacturer's cameras due to +different value ranges or command ordering. Please file a ticket if you can confirm this backend working/nonworking with a new make or model -of camera so we can add it to the compatability list! +of camera so we can add it to the compatibility list! -- cgit v1.2.3