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Post by virgo on Jan 18, 2010 19:34:32 GMT
Hi Folks,
I have a Philips Toucam and Windows 7 platform. Does anyone know how to operate this webcam with Windows 7? Philips won't be publishing any Windows7 drivers for this device as they say it is obsolete
Regards,
Virgo
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Post by brianb on Jan 18, 2010 20:23:05 GMT
1. Configure your system for dual boot & install Win XP as well.
2. If you have the Pro version of Vista / Win 7 you should be able to create a virtual machine & install Win XP into that.
3. Obtain a (relatively cheap) netbook running Win XP to use for capturing AVIs. This has other advantages in that the power consumption of a netbook is a lot lower, and if you do need external power, they run on 12V rather than needing a higher voltage & consequently a lossy adapter to drive them from your scope's 12V supply.
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Post by virgo on Jan 18, 2010 22:21:08 GMT
Hello Brian,
Thanks for your solutions. I think obtaining a netbook would be the best option, as the alternatives might be a tad risky.
Regards,
Virgo.
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Post by toothdr on Jan 22, 2010 8:09:37 GMT
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Post by paddyman on Feb 11, 2010 23:48:41 GMT
The neximage camera can also be reflashed to think its a SPC900NC with this method. I have done it on mine so I could have more options on exposure rates and output codec, I had just got fed up using RAW mode on the neximage and converting files. The new YUY2 codec option is giving me similar quality images to the neximage RAW mode . Haven't got windows 7 to test it on but working fine on xp pro.
Thanks for the links toothdr,
Cheers,
Paddyman
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Post by toothdr on Feb 14, 2010 19:00:29 GMT
Hi paddyman
Glad to see the links are of some use to you!
All the best
Adam
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