WEBCAM

[ddrueding]

The webcam failed today. Of course that was after I purchased software for it. Logitech is useless. What a waste.

You might consider a network-enabled surveilence camera instead. They can sit directly on your network and upload images to an FTP on their own. I have no direct experience with any of them.

 

[LunarMist]

The webcam was fine for about a day. I would try to return it at that retail store, but I may have discarded the receipt since last week. There is no time or budget for anything more this year.

 

[Stereodude]

So how do you know it magically quit working? Sometimes you have to unplug 'em and then plug 'em back in to get them working again.

 

[LunarMist]

I pugged in into two computers and there is no LED or any indication of life.

 

[sdbardwick]

I think, based on limited experience with Logitech webcams, that you need to install the software/driver before hooking up the cam, or it won't work/light up at all. EDIT: Last experience was several years ago...

 

[LunarMist]

No, that was not necessary. Windows has a generic driver for webcam or imaging device. I used various apps for FTPing the captures to the web.

 

[Mercutio]

I've not known webcams to need drivers either.

 

[LunarMist]

I should have kept the receipt. OH:

 

[Mercutio]

I should have kept the receipt. OH:

If you purchased from an online retailer this would not be an issue.

 

[LunarMist]

You mean if I had planned ahead? Online shopping takes about a week or may be returned to sender via USP unless I want to pay for Fedex 1 or 2-day service.

Of course I would not have bothered an RMA for a $43 item ordered online compared to a retailer on the main street that I pass a couple time per week.

 

[sdbardwick]

I've not known webcams to need drivers either.

Heh. Just RDP'd to the location and was reminded that the Logitech webcam is connected to a W2K box. So my representation of "several years ago" is incorrect; more like "a decade ago". Time flies...

 

[LunarMist]

You mean if I had planned ahead? Online shopping takes about a week or may be returned to sender via USP unless I want to pay for Fedex 1 or 2-day service.

Of course I would not have bothered an RMA for a $43 item ordered online compared to a retailer on the main street that I pass a couple time per week.

Damn, that was poorly written.

 

[ddrueding]

Damn, that was poorly written.

That was only 3.5 hours ago. You have sobered up that quickly?

(kidding)

 

[LunarMist]

I've not consumed alcohol for at least three months. I might have some in May. :tgif: