Logitech QuickCam Fusion

samotano

I'm trying to make my Logitech QuickCam Fusion webcam work. I've looked in the forums but have not had any luck finding help. Has anyone been able to install this camera in Ubuntu?
thx
s.

mscman

Depends on what functionality you want with it. You'll have to install the UVC drivers for it. Those can be found HERE. To compile them, you'll need to install the linux headers for your kernel.
NOTE: These drivers require kernel 2.6.x to compile. If you're using Dapper you'll be fine, but I'm not sure what kernel Breezy uses; you may have to recompile the kernel or upgrade to Dapper. If you need any help let me know.

samotano

Thanks for the quick reply, mscman!
Actually, I need lots of help since I'm quite a beginner....
I'm using Dapper and would only need basic functionality for the webcam (i.e. basic camera + mic). As a matter of fact I just came a cross the website you mention, but I have no clue of what to do.
Any "idiot proof" help wouuld be great

S.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mscman

Depends on what functionality you want with it. You'll have to install the UVC drivers for it. Those can be found HERE. To compile them, you'll need to install the linux headers for your kernel.
NOTE: These drivers require kernel 2.6.x to compile. If you're using Dapper you'll be fine, but I'm not sure what kernel Breezy uses; you may have to recompile the kernel or upgrade to Dapper. If you need any help let me know.

mscman

Well, I'll try to "idiot-proof" this as much as possible. I'm not sure how well the mic works with this, you may end up having to use a separate microphone. For more info you may want to read the documentation on the BerliOS page. Now for the fun part!

To start with, we're going to need some build tools for you to be able to compile. Go ahead and open a terminal and issue the command:

Code:

sudo apt-get install build-essential

This will get you gcc, make, and all of the tools necessary to build this file. You'll also want to get the linux headers for your kernel. To find out what kernel you're using, type:

Code:

uname -r

Once you have that, you can get the headers by typing:

Code:

sudo apt-get install linux-headers-<kernel type>

For example, if you're using a 386 kernel, type:

Code:

sudo apt-get install linux-headers-386

Now that we have our basic tools, we'll need the actual source code for the drivers. Head over to the Berlios link from the above post and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Normally to get the files from SVN Repositories, we could use svn checkout. Unfortunately, the BerliOS site doesn't accept my attempts to connect to the repositories, so I'll tell you how to get them via the web interface (even though it's a little more of a hassle...) Click on the link that says "Browse SVN with HTTP." Then you'll want to click on "linux-uvc" and then click on "trunk." You may want to create a folder in your home directory to save these files in. (I called mine "UVC") Right click on each of the files listed (Makefile, uvcvideo.c, and uvcvideo.h) and click "save link as..." Then move to the directory you want to save them in.

***NOTE***: Make sure that the file "Makefile" is saved without a '.htm' tag at the end. Firefox adds this extension by default, but make sure to delete it before you click save!!! (END NOTE)

Now that that annoying process is over with, we can finally compile the driver. Assuming your folder is named UVC and is in your home directory, launch a terminal and type:

Code:

cd UVC

To make sure the files are there, type:

Code:

ls

Now we build it by typing:

Code:

make

And finally we install it with:

Code:

sudo make install

Hopefully, if all goes well, you should have the UVC drivers installed and working. To test this, plug your camera in and type

Code:

dmesg

in a terminal. You should see something like "UVC video class device" or something of that nature in the printout.

Let me know if you have any problems!

samotano

Wow!!! Thank you for the detailed instructions, can't wait to try it (not home right now). BTW the mic part works already, so it's just a matter of making the camera part work now.
I will let u know how it goes.

samotano

Not much luck

I followed the instructions and everything went smooth (no errors). However, when i type dmesg I don't see any video device. Also tried to check Ekiga (gnomemeeting) but did not show any video device. What should I do?

mscman

Hmm... I wonder why it isn't recognizing the device. Perhaps you could try downloading another tool designed to work with UVC devices, just to test if it's working correctly. If you visit http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca50x/Inves...0060207.tar.gz, you will be able to download the source code for luvcview, a simple program for viewing and capturing from UVC devices. If you need help compiling let me know. Sorry for the late reply! I've been a little busy...

xtaski

I'm having the exact same issue. I installed the module and it shows up in dmesg... but Ekiga won't see the device and that utility you pointed me to won't compile - looks like some coding errors...

Does anyone actually have this working? What software tools allow you to get the device started?

AltoMelto

Yes, i have the logitech fusion working

just follow the procedure outlined here and then install the kernel module. If make and make install are successful, then to install the kernel module you shoud type modprobe uvcvideo

I have the video working, does anyone know if it's possibile to have the mic working too?

mscman

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtaski

Does anyone actually have this working? What software tools allow you to get the device started?

I DO actually have it working; that's how I knew what to write for the procedure. I used the software tools outlined above. I believe the reason luvcview failed is because of some glibc incompatibilities, at least from what I can remember when I tried to use it. Sorry for any problems.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AltoMelto

If make and make install are successful, then to install the kernel module you shoud type modprobe uvcvideo

I guess the machine I used loaded the module automatically when I inserted the device. Modprobe uvcvideo should do the trick though.

The OP of this thread says he already has the mic working, perhaps he can lend some advice on what that took.

June 11th, 2006	#1
samotano Spilled the Beans Join Date: Jun 2006 My beans are hidden!	Logitech QuickCam Fusion I'm trying to make my Logitech QuickCam Fusion webcam work. I've looked in the forums but have not had any luck finding help. Has anyone been able to install this camera in Ubuntu? thx s.

June 11th, 2006	#2
mscman Way Too Much Ubuntu Join Date: Dec 2005 Beans: 208 Fluxbuntu	Re: Logitech QuickCam Fusion Depends on what functionality you want with it. You'll have to install the UVC drivers for it. Those can be found HERE. To compile them, you'll need to install the linux headers for your kernel. NOTE: These drivers require kernel 2.6.x to compile. If you're using Dapper you'll be fine, but I'm not sure what kernel Breezy uses; you may have to recompile the kernel or upgrade to Dapper. If you need any help let me know.

June 12th, 2006	#4
mscman Way Too Much Ubuntu Join Date: Dec 2005 Beans: 208 Fluxbuntu	Re: Logitech QuickCam Fusion Well, I'll try to "idiot-proof" this as much as possible. I'm not sure how well the mic works with this, you may end up having to use a separate microphone. For more info you may want to read the documentation on the BerliOS page. Now for the fun part! To start with, we're going to need some build tools for you to be able to compile. Go ahead and open a terminal and issue the command: Code: sudo apt-get install build-essential This will get you gcc, make, and all of the tools necessary to build this file. You'll also want to get the linux headers for your kernel. To find out what kernel you're using, type: Code: uname -r Once you have that, you can get the headers by typing: Code: sudo apt-get install linux-headers-<kernel type> For example, if you're using a 386 kernel, type: Code: sudo apt-get install linux-headers-386 Now that we have our basic tools, we'll need the actual source code for the drivers. Head over to the Berlios link from the above post and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Normally to get the files from SVN Repositories, we could use svn checkout. Unfortunately, the BerliOS site doesn't accept my attempts to connect to the repositories, so I'll tell you how to get them via the web interface (even though it's a little more of a hassle...) Click on the link that says "Browse SVN with HTTP." Then you'll want to click on "linux-uvc" and then click on "trunk." You may want to create a folder in your home directory to save these files in. (I called mine "UVC") Right click on each of the files listed (Makefile, uvcvideo.c, and uvcvideo.h) and click "save link as..." Then move to the directory you want to save them in. *NOTE*: Make sure that the file "Makefile" is saved without a '.htm' tag at the end. Firefox adds this extension by default, but make sure to delete it before you click save!!! (END NOTE) Now that that annoying process is over with, we can finally compile the driver. Assuming your folder is named UVC and is in your home directory, launch a terminal and type: Code: cd UVC To make sure the files are there, type: Code: ls Now we build it by typing: Code: make And finally we install it with: Code: sudo make install Hopefully, if all goes well, you should have the UVC drivers installed and working. To test this, plug your camera in and type Code: dmesg in a terminal. You should see something like "UVC video class device" or something of that nature in the printout. Let me know if you have any problems!

June 13th, 2006	#5
samotano Spilled the Beans Join Date: Jun 2006 My beans are hidden!	Re: Logitech QuickCam Fusion Wow!!! Thank you for the detailed instructions, can't wait to try it (not home right now). BTW the mic part works already, so it's just a matter of making the camera part work now. I will let u know how it goes.

June 13th, 2006	#6
samotano Spilled the Beans Join Date: Jun 2006 My beans are hidden!	Re: Logitech QuickCam Fusion Not much luck I followed the instructions and everything went smooth (no errors). However, when i type dmesg I don't see any video device. Also tried to check Ekiga (gnomemeeting) but did not show any video device. What should I do?

June 19th, 2006	#7
mscman Way Too Much Ubuntu Join Date: Dec 2005 Beans: 208 Fluxbuntu	Re: Logitech QuickCam Fusion Hmm... I wonder why it isn't recognizing the device. Perhaps you could try downloading another tool designed to work with UVC devices, just to test if it's working correctly. If you visit http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca50x/Inves...0060207.tar.gz, you will be able to download the source code for luvcview, a simple program for viewing and capturing from UVC devices. If you need help compiling let me know. Sorry for the late reply! I've been a little busy...

June 25th, 2006	#8
xtaski First Cup of Ubuntu Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York, NY Beans: 8	Re: Logitech QuickCam Fusion I'm having the exact same issue. I installed the module and it shows up in dmesg... but Ekiga won't see the device and that utility you pointed me to won't compile - looks like some coding errors... Does anyone actually have this working? What software tools allow you to get the device started?

June 26th, 2006	#9
AltoMelto First Cup of Ubuntu Join Date: Jun 2006 Beans: 7 Ubuntu 6.06	Re: Logitech QuickCam Fusion Yes, i have the logitech fusion working just follow the procedure outlined here and then install the kernel module. If make and make install are successful, then to install the kernel module you shoud type modprobe uvcvideo I have the video working, does anyone know if it's possibile to have the mic working too?

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