Camera Monitoring
How to include a web camera image in Duet Web Control
Hydra Research printers do not support a directly connected web camera. However, you can buy a suitable Wifi or Ethernet IP camera and then configure Duet Web Control to include an image from the camera on the Print page.
Important: You must choose a camera that has the facility to return a static JPEG image or MJPG video feed in response to an HTTP request. Not all IP cameras have this facility.
Generic setup instructions
- Connect the camera to your Wifi or Ethernet network according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Identify your camera's IP address and the HTTP port and URL that returns a static JPEG image or MJPG stream. You may find https://www.ispyconnect.com/sources.aspx useful.
- In Duet Web Control, go to Settings, User Interface. At the bottom right is the Webcam Integration panel. Configure the URL there.
Use old phone as IP camera
You can download a smartphone app for Android or iOS that allows you to use an old smartphone as an IP camera. Once you download the app you can get the URL for the video feed from that app and use the instructions above to link the video feed to Duet Web Control.
Andriod App: IP Webcam (free with ads)
iOS App: ipCam ($2.99)
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