That looks very similar to the one I have and I'm not unhappy I bought it, but the optics didn't work for what I wanted to use it for. Which was pretty much an edge finding operation. It "just worked" with linux, although I went to some trouble prior to that to set up a more expensive usb microscope, so there was probably some software already installled
If I could figure out which of these cameras have better optics, I would be happy to spend more On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 11:15 AM, Jon Elson <el...@pico-systems.com> wrote: > I know there has been some discussion about using cameras > for center/edge finding with LinuxCNC. I just found a > camera/microscope that looks REALLY ideal, but have no > idea if there is a Linux driver for the camera chip. > > See eBay item > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/321060396782?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 > > eBay item # is 321060396782 if the above line is messed up. > > it is 7 mm diameter, says 200X magnification. > What I'd do is take a 3/4" R-8 end mill holder and > fab a ring to permanently hold the scope, and > have a groove for the cord to come out. Then, > I'd find whatever pixel on the camera is at the > center of rotation and make a permanent > assignment of that pixel for the crosshairs. > > But, the eBay listing only specifies XP drivers. > So, does anybody know how to find out whether there > is a Linux driver for this camera? Any other comments > on suitability of this unit? > > Thanks, > > Jon > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > "Accelerate Dev Cycles with Automated Cross-Browser Testing - For FREE > Instantly run your Selenium tests across 300+ browser/OS combos. Get > unparalleled scalability from the best Selenium testing platform available. > Simple to use. Nothing to install. Get started now for free." > http://p.sf.net/sfu/SauceLabs > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Accelerate Dev Cycles with Automated Cross-Browser Testing - For FREE Instantly run your Selenium tests across 300+ browser/OS combos. Get unparalleled scalability from the best Selenium testing platform available. Simple to use. Nothing to install. Get started now for free." http://p.sf.net/sfu/SauceLabs _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
